# modernization

Cutting Seconds, Guarding Honor: How a ‘Pingxingguan’ Assault Company Turns Time Discipline into Combat Edge

A PLA assault company named after the historic Pingxingguan battle has been showcased for its obsessive time discipline in training competitions, where shaving seconds from actions is equated with combat effectiveness. The feature illustrates both tactical trends—greater emphasis on tempo and metrics—and political messaging that links modern readiness to historical military glory.