Xi reviews armed forces on National Day for first time
PLA Rocket Force makes parade debut as strategic force
Some 350 soldiers in dark green uniforms of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force were reviewed in front of the Tian'anmen Rostrum.
It is the first time that the Rocket Force participates in a National Day military parade as a strategic force. It was established in December 2015 as part of the PLA's extensive military structural reform.
The predecessor of Rocket Force, the Second Artillery Force, was founded on July 1, 1966.
PLA Army formation reviewed
A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army formation was reviewed.
On behalf of the country's around one million army soldiers, the formation included soldiers from over 10 arms of services, such as infantry, armored force, artillery, air defense force, special troops, and electronic countermeasure force.
PLA Joint Logistic Support Force makes debut
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Logistic Support Force (PLAJLSF) made debut in the parade.
Up to 45 percent of the formation of PLAJLSF of more than 300 members came from the troop of inventory and warehousing, and 21 percent from automotive troops.
The PLAJLSF comprises the support forces for inventory and warehousing, medical services and transport. The establishment of PLAJLSF marks a revolutionary leap in reshaping the logistic system of PLA.
