China News Service, October 29. On the afternoon of October 29, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference. Wu Qian, Director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, said that the Marine Corps carefully studied and comprehended the spirit of Chairman Xi’s important speech. Plan the construction path, focus on training and preparation, and accelerate the improvement of combat capabilities.
At the meeting, a reporter asked: When inspecting the Marine Corps recently, President Xi emphasized that all his mind and energy must be devoted to preparing for war and maintaining a high level of alertness.
What measures have the Marine Corps taken in implementing the spirit of the Chairman’s speech?
Can you tell us more about this force?
Wu Qian responded that on October 13th, Chairman Xi inspected the Marine Corps and delivered an important speech, fully affirming the development and accomplishment of the Marine Corps since the adjustment and establishment of the Marine Corps, and clarified the strategic guidance, method, and path to accelerate the transformation and construction of the Marine Corps. Key point.
The Marine Corps earnestly study and comprehend the spirit of Chairman Xi's important speech, accurately plan the construction path, focus on training and preparation, and accelerate the improvement of combat capabilities.
The first is to strengthen the top-level design, highlight the development of characteristics, further clarify the goals, directions, paths, and key points, and strengthen the research and exploration of the full-dimensional, global, and offshore overseas power applications; the second is to focus on "synthetic versatility, rapid response, and global application" The construction goal is to step up the improvement of the core capabilities of joint landing operations, to beat and train the troops from the difficulty; the third is to promote innovations in combat theories, training models, task organization, etc., to strengthen the integration and integration of subordinate combat forces, combat units, and combat elements, and strengthen cooperation Other services and arms cooperate in coordination and are deeply integrated into the joint combat system.
Wu Qian pointed out that the Marine Corps is an amphibious elite combat force that was adjusted and formed in 2017. It shoulders important responsibilities in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, safeguarding national maritime rights and interests, and safeguarding national overseas interests.
In recent years, the Marine Corps has accelerated the transformation and construction, accelerated the improvement of combat capabilities, and effectively performed diversified tasks in different strategic directions, different battlefield environments, and different mission areas. It went to escort the Somali waters of the Gulf of Aden and rushed to Yemen to evacuate Chinese and foreign citizens to participate in Chinese and foreign countries. Joint exercises and training leagues, etc., fully demonstrate the excellent military skills and good style of the troops.