# NCO Corps
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The Backbone of the Blue-Water Navy: China’s ‘Senior Sergeants’ and the Type 055 Era
China’s Type 055 destroyer fleet has reached a critical mass of ten vessels, accompanied by a strategic elevation of the Senior Sergeant NCO corps to manage increasingly complex systems. These technical veterans are now the primary drivers of the PLAN's transition from a coastal defense force to a sophisticated blue-water navy capable of network-centric warfare.
The PLA’s New Social Contract: Balancing Combat Readiness with Domestic Stability
The PLA is modernizing its personnel management by allowing married soldiers to live off-base, utilizing a staggered rotation system to balance family life with military readiness. This policy shift reflects a broader strategic effort to improve retention and morale among the professional NCO corps through a more human-centric approach to command.