I would like to start with the PRC marine force and suggest improvments for this the fighting force.
At present the PRC marine force structure is as follows.
some 10,000 men
2 Bde (1 inf, 1 armored inf, 2 tk, 2 arty bn, 1 AD bn, 2 amph recce bn)
3 Army div also have amph role
EQUIPMENT
LT TK- 150 Type-63A
APC 60 Type-63 and some Type-92
ARTY 122mm Type-83
MRL 107mm Type-63
ATGW HJ-73, HJ-8
I believe this structure is too small for the operational function of said force and its possible mission objectives that it maybe asked to do. I feel that the 3 Army Divisions should be incorporated into the Marine forces itself thus creating a force of approx 55,000 marines. The standard of training of course should be professional in whole with no conscripts. The minimum service time for a recruit should be no less than 4 years with a goal to retain marines for 7 years. Type 98 main battle tank battalions should be incorporated along with the most advanced attack helicopters that can be purchased or produced.
A major source of tactical training should be focused on vertical envelopment and combined arms operations many miles from the "beach head" I would suggest dedicated fixed wing aircraft the likes of SU-25 or upgraded Q-5 that are piloted by dedicated marine aviators themselves. Instill a sense of "YOU ARE THE BEST†Create a very aggressive and battle hungry fighting force
At present the PRC marine force structure is as follows.
some 10,000 men
2 Bde (1 inf, 1 armored inf, 2 tk, 2 arty bn, 1 AD bn, 2 amph recce bn)
3 Army div also have amph role
EQUIPMENT
LT TK- 150 Type-63A
APC 60 Type-63 and some Type-92
ARTY 122mm Type-83
MRL 107mm Type-63
ATGW HJ-73, HJ-8
I believe this structure is too small for the operational function of said force and its possible mission objectives that it maybe asked to do. I feel that the 3 Army Divisions should be incorporated into the Marine forces itself thus creating a force of approx 55,000 marines. The standard of training of course should be professional in whole with no conscripts. The minimum service time for a recruit should be no less than 4 years with a goal to retain marines for 7 years. Type 98 main battle tank battalions should be incorporated along with the most advanced attack helicopters that can be purchased or produced.
A major source of tactical training should be focused on vertical envelopment and combined arms operations many miles from the "beach head" I would suggest dedicated fixed wing aircraft the likes of SU-25 or upgraded Q-5 that are piloted by dedicated marine aviators themselves. Instill a sense of "YOU ARE THE BEST†Create a very aggressive and battle hungry fighting force