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An artilleryman assigned to an air-defense detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army operates an air-defense gun system during a live-fire training exercise in a snow-covered plateau area at an altitude of 4,000 meters(13,123ft) on August 15, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Li Zhongyuan)





PGZ-07 twin 35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun systems attached to an air-defense detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army maneuver in a snow-covered plateau area at an altitude of 4,000 meters on August 15, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Li Zhongyuan)



A vehicle-mounted 122mm rocket launcher system attached to an air-defense detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army fires at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in a snow-covered plateau area at an altitude of 4,000 meters in on August 15, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Li Zhongyuan)



Self-propelled howitzer systems attached to an air-defense detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army fire at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in a snow-covered plateau area at an altitude of 4,000 meters in on August 15, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Li Zhongyuan)

HI-RES is here>>> PLA live fire event

 

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Sea trials of China's second aircraft carrier safe, smooth: Wu Qian spokesperson for China's Ministry of Defense.

Source: Xinhua| 2018-08-30 |Editor: Yamei
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-08/30/c_137431395.htm

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) - Sea trials of China's second aircraft carrier have been conducted safely and smoothly and achieved the anticipated goals, China's Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.

Wu Qian, spokesperson for the ministry, said at a regular press conference that the aircraft carrier left a dock at Dalian Shipyard in northeast China's Liaoning Province in recent days for the sea trials to test its equipment platform and facilities.

Wu said the operation was a normal arrangement in the construction plan of the carrier and its construction is being carried forward steadily in accordance with the plan.





08.3.2018....The as of yet unnamed China's Navy CV-17 returns to the builders yard in Dalian China.

 

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Maintenance men assigned to an aviation brigade under the PLA Air Force perform pre-flight checks on a J-10 fighter jet prior to a recent flight training exercise. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Xue Xiaoling and Qi Liyuan)



A pilot assigned to an aviation brigade under the PLA Air Force climbs into the cockpit of a J-10 fighter jet prior to a recent flight training exercise. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Xue Xiaoling and Qi Liyuan)



J-10 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Air Force taxi on the runway in formation before takeoff during a recent flight training exercise. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Xue Xiaoling and Qi Liyuan)



A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Air Force flies a sortie during a recent flight training exercise. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Xue Xiaoling and Qi Liyuan)



A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade under the PLA Air Force deploys its drogue parachute to slow itself after landing at a military airfield during a recent flight training exercise. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Xue Xiaoling and Qi Liyuan)

HI-RES is here >>> J-10 fighter jets take off on training sortiehttp://eng.mod.gov.cn/news/2018-09/04/content_4824089_2.htm

 

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In post #384 I stated that the new PLAN Carrier had returned to the builders yard in in Dialian. Actually that news report was mis-translated deliberately by some Chinese fanboi to make it appear that the ship's sea trial was cut short. It was not. The news report is actually an update of the sea trials. The photos posted in that post are of the ship leaving port. Why he did that I've no clue.

Eny who here are some Photos of the as of yet un-named PLAN CV-17 returning to Dalian China builders yard on 09.04.2018

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, Type 001A, returned to port in Dalian, NE China's Liaoning Province on Tuesday, after its 10-day second sea trial.

 

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Visitors take photos of a J-31 fighter jet during the Sixth China (Mianyang) Science & Technology City International High-Tech Expo in the city of Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sept. 6, 2018. [Photo by Zheng Chengqiong/China.org.cn]

With the theme "Military-civilian integration, scientific and technological innovation and opening-up and cooperation," the four-day event has drawn over 650 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions.


A visitor poses in front of a Z-10 attack helicopter during the Sixth China (Mianyang) Science & Technology City International High-Tech Expo in the city of Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sept. 6, 2018. [Photo by Zheng Chengqiong/China.org.cn]


A drone is displayed at the Sixth China (Mianyang) Science & Technology City International High-Tech Expo in the city of Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sept. 6, 2018. [Photo by Zheng Chengqiong/China.org.cn]

 

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Multi-type of aircraft perform during the aviation open day activities featuring "Dream High in Aerospace" at the Aviation University of the PLA Air Force in Changchun city, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province on August 30, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photos by Yang Pan)

For HI-RES & more PIX go here >>>> Highlights in aviation open day activities at PLA Air Force Aviation Universityhttp://eng.mod.gov.cn/news/2018-09/06/content_4824296.htmhttp://eng.mod.gov.cn/news/2018-09/06/content_4824296.htmhttp://eng.mod.gov.cn/news/2018-09/06/content_4824296.htm

 

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Military recruits sit in line at a farewell and welcome ceremony at Chengdu East Station in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Sept 10, 2018. [Photo/IC]



Military recruits show what's inside their luggage at a farewell and welcome ceremony at Chengdu East Station in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Sept 10, 2018. [Photo/IC]



More than 100 military recruits leave for the army in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on Sept 9, 2018. [Photo/IC]



More than 1,000 military recruits leave for the army in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan province, on Sept 9, 2018. [Photo/IC]



Military recruits wearing huge red flowers pinned to the front of their clothes stand in a queue at the Nanchang West railway station in Nanchang city, East China's Jiangxi province, on Sept 10, 2018. [Photo/IC]

The Chinese do not have any regular recruit training. About 60% of the recruits come from rural areas. There are NO CONSCRIPTS in the PLA contrary to popular belief. They are all volunteers. All recruits serve a two year hitch then they are mustered out of the PLA. That usually occurs from August 30th to December 30th sometimes up until February...this is the same times as the new recruits arrive...

I found this online with Quora..a source I do not trust. However this is correct as far as I know about the PLA except for the word conscript.

"For the enlisted corps, vastly different. They do not have centralized basic training. Conscripts(recruits) go directly to their units (in their respective military regions) where other soldiers train them. If a particular conscript(recruit) shows some particular aptitude (e.g. medical) they can get additional training, but many receive no formal training. My counterpart was actually surprised that every U.S. Army Soldier receives formalized job training. I don't believe they have anything similar to the Non-Commissioned Officer Education System we have either."

 

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As I stated....The Chinese do not have any regular recruit training. However when the new recruits arrive at their command they are sequestered for a time and given basic military training. The training can be very tough.



Military recruits wearing huge red flowers pinned on the front of their clothes stand in a queue at the Nanchang West railway station in Nanchang city, East China's Jiangxi province, on Sept 10, 2018.



A senior officer pins red flowers to the chests of new military recruits in Shijiazhuang, North China's Hebei province, on Sept 10, 2018. [Photo/IC]





Military recruits bid farewell to their families in Shijiazhuang, North China's Hebei province, on Sept 10, 2018. [Photo/IC]
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Well now..looks like the as of yet unnamed PLAN ship CV-17 has had arresting gear installed and some sort of modifications to her array of radar.

 

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Photo taken on Sept. 13, 2018 shows the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military exercise at the Tsugol training range in the Trans-Baikal region in Russia. The drills are aimed at consolidating and developing the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, deepening pragmatic and friendly cooperation between the two armies, and further strengthening their ability to jointly deal with varied security threats, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced. (Photos: China News Service/Li Chun)

 

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More of the same exercise...

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09.17.2018...An artilleryman uses an optical sighting device to keep the shells on targets during a recent live-fire field training exercise in southwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. He is assigned to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Yuan Hongyan)



An artilleryman assigned to a brigade with the PLA 76th Group Army loads 122mm ammunitions for a truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer system during a recent live-fire field training exercise in southwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Yuan Hongyan)







Artillerymen assigned to a brigade with the PLA 76th Group Army operate a PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer system to fire at mock targets during a recent live-fire field training exercise in southwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Yuan Hongyan)

For HI-RES go here >>> PLA Live Fire Event of a 122MM self-propelled howitzer

 

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J-11B fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force with the PLA Northern Theater Command sit on the flightline prior to a round-the-clock flight training exercise on September 7, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Wan Quan)





A J-11B fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force with the PLA Northern Theater Command taxies on the runway before takeoff as another fighter takes off for a sortie during a round-the-clock flight training exercise on September 7, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Wan Quan)









A J-11B fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force with the PLA Northern Theater Command soars into the sky during a round-the-clock flight training exercise on September 7, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Wan Quan)





A J-11B fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force with the PLA Northern Theater Command conducts tactical maneuver during a round-the-clock flight training exercise in September, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Yang Pan)

 

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The PLA honor guards are marching to the flag tower in Beijing, Oct 1, 2018. [Photo/China Daily by Zhu Xingxin]







PLA Honor Guard takes part in a ceremony to pay tribute and lay floral baskets to the Monument to the People's Heroes is held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2018, on the occasion of the Martyrs' Day. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

 

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Photo taken on Sept. 28, 2018 shows the FTC-2000G aircraft operating in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. China's self-developed FTC-2000G versatile aircraft successfully conducted its maiden flight Friday in the city of Anshun, according to its developer. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)











Kinda favors this British aircraft;



BAE Systems Hawk (Indian version)

 

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The new Chinese trainer also favors one of China's present day "advanced" training aircraft...the L-15



L-15

 

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Some 200 Chinese armed police officers receive training in Fangchenggang City, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The week-long training includes demanding search and rescue operations in mountain and forest settings, and rapid response to infection outbreak scenarios. (Photo: China News Service/Cui Cheng)

 

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Soldiers assigned to a combined brigade under the PLA Eastern Theater Command reinforce Type 96A main battle tanks onto the railcar in preparation for a long-distance maneuver during a live-fire training exercise on October 8, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Pang Xiangchuan)











For HI-RES go Here >>>PLA Soldiers prepare for long distance railway transportation

 

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the L15, looks like a Italian M345 or Russian Yak of same plane.

 

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the L15, looks like a Italian M345 or Russian Yak of same plane. Is this a licensed copy or a home development

Home built. A dated article but still applicable;

Hongdu L-15 is a twin engine, modern jet trainer or light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG) of China. It has been built as a rival to Guizhou JL-9/FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle. The L-15 will be used as a lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the People’s Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF). About five prototypes have been built by HAIG.

https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/hongdusupersonictrai/

A PLZ-83 152mm self-propelled howitzer system attached to a brigade under the PLA 81st Group Army fires at mock target during a round-the-clock live-fire training exercise at an artillery training base in north China in late September, 2018. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Yan Zheng)