| ID | 130064 |
| Title Proper | Fit to fight |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rielage, Dale C |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite Western skepticism, all signs point to a Chinese navy that is skillfully tackling surface-force maintenance challenges.
In 2013, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) commissioned 17 new battle force surface ships. 1 These units continue the transition of the PLAN surface order of battle from smaller, Soviet-pattern warships to modern, multi-mission platforms capable of extended deployments. As impressive as these vessels appear, naval professionals are acutely aware that platforms and payloads only represent real capability if they are functioning and available for rigorous training and real-world operations. Modern and sophisticated combatants present complex maintenance challenges that must be addressed if their technological advances are to be anything more than promise and potential. |
| `In' analytical Note | US Naval Institute Proceedings Vol.140, No.4; April 2014: p.50-55 |
| Journal Source | US Naval Institute Proceedings Vol.140, No.4; April 2014: p.50-55 |
| Key Words | Western skepticism ; United States - US ; China ; Skillfully Tackling ; Liberation Army Navy - PLAN ; US Navy ; Multi-Mission Platforms ; Ideology vs. Expertise ; Maritime Operations ; Maritime Strategy ; Sea Power ; Naval Operations ; Technological Advances |