# 83rd Group Army
Latest news and articles about 83rd Group Army
Total: 2 articles found
The Steel Within the Silk: Why History and Discipline Still Define the People’s Liberation Army
This report examines how a decorated unit in the PLA's 83rd Group Army uses historical narratives of extreme discipline—from the 1949 liberation of Shanghai to the Korean War—to bolster contemporary political loyalty and combat effectiveness. It highlights the ongoing CCP effort to integrate 'Red Gene' ideology with modern military training through ritualized honor systems and strict behavioral codes.
From Defeat to Discipline: How 'Micro-Targeting' is Reshaping a PLA Chemical Defense Unit
A chemical defense company within the PLA’s 83rd Group Army has successfully reversed a period of low morale and poor performance by adopting a granular 'Time Capsule' goal-setting system. By breaking down large military objectives into weekly micro-targets, the unit has significantly improved its combat readiness and competition standings, signaling a shift toward modern management in Chinese military doctrine.