People's Liberation Army Special Operations Forces

The People's Liberation Army Special Operations Forces (中国人民解放军特种部队) are a special operations force of the People's Liberation Army.

People's Liberation Army
Special Operations Forces
中国人民解放军特种部队
Active1988 – present
Country People's Republic of China
Allegiance Chinese Communist Party
Branch Ground Force
 Navy
 Air Force
Rocket Force
TypeSpecial forces
Part of People's Liberation Army
March《特种部队之歌》
("Anthem of the Special Forces")
Engagements
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The forces intended combat role is to be rapid-response units in the event of a limited regional war under high-tech conditions. They also carry out commando, counter-terrorism, and intelligence gathering operations.

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