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People's Liberation Army
Order of Battle

by Xinhui

Guangzhou Military Region (1/4)

Commander: Lt General Liu Zhenwu replaced Lt General Tao Bojun in 2002

Vice commander: Major Gen Wang Yongguo (retired in 2002), replaced by Lt Gen Song Wenhan, who was Chief of Staff of Guangzhou MR.

Political Commissar: Major General Shi Yuxiao,
Vice Political Commissar: Major General Wang Tongzhou replaced Zhang Guochoe
Vice Cmdr: Vice Admiral Wang Yongguo

Chief of staff: Major Gen Ye Aiqun, who was cmdr of 42 GA

May 1949, Central China (Hua Zhong)MR was formed. In Marh 1955, it was divided into two, the Guangzhou MR and Wuhan MR.

Wuhan MR was disbanded in August 1985, and its troops stationed around Hubei province were assigned to Guangzhou MR. Contrary to popular believe, Guangzhou is not the nerve center of that military region, Hubei is. Hubei mountain region is home to PLA’s second Headquarter. In a event of nuclear, and the destruction of Beijing the PLA high command will continue to function inside those maintains.

Full digitalized C3I and 3 independent computer networks. Mobile satellite trucks with major units including reserve. “PLAdaily 5-4-2000”

7th Air Corp HQ (39067):
(Naming, Guangxi),
Wuhan AFCP (Replacing the former Wuhan MR Air Force Headquarters)

Subordinate Aviation Corps Headquarters and Air Force Command Post (AFCP)

Kenneth W Allen et al., “China’s Air force Enters the 21st Century”

UI SAM Bde, Guangzhou MR AF

9th Air Div (39435): HQ Foshan, Guangdong

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2nd Div Suixi Su-27 Su-30 J-7
9th Div Shaoguan J-6
9th Div Guangzhou J-7
9th Div Foshan J-8D
13th Div Wuhan Transports
13th Div Yichang IL-12
18th Div Changsha J-7
27th Div Laohekou J-7 J-6
35th Div Shantou J-7
42nd Div Guilin J-6
42nd Div Nanning Wuxu J-7
48th Div Leiyang HY-6
2nd IR Taihe JZ-6

Adopted from Rick Kamer's China-military.org

PLA Navy: South China Sea fleet
Headquarters: Zhanjiang, Guangdong

South Sea Fleet (NanHai JianDui). The defense area of this fleet begins at Shantou, Guangdong Province, in the east and ends in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yulin, Hainan Province. Its maritime defense line is the longest due to its responsibilities for the huge expanse of waters in the South China Sea.

In December 15, 1949, PLA commissioned the Guangdong Military Region Ocean Defense HQ, with members staff members from the 173 Infantry Division, 4th Field Army’s 2nd training division, and 44 Army Group. It was renamed as South Sea Fleet in October 24, 1955

Since 1 July 1997, its control has extended to include the Hong Kong maritime areas. Due to the disputes over the Spratly and Paracel Islands, this fleet has been constantly strengthened. But it is still the smallest and weakest fleet in the PLAN with about 300 ships. In the event of war with Taiwan, the South Sea Fleet will be responsible for the blockade of southern Taiwan ports.

Vice Admiral Wang Yongguo also serve as vice cmdr of Guangzhou MR

Flagship: Nancang (NY953) Replenishment Ship

Naval Bases: Zhanjiang, Guangzhou, Yulin Base (38002), Huangfu, HongKong,
Minor Bases: Haihou, Shantou, Humen, Kuanchuang, Tsun, Kuan Chung, Mawai, Beihai, Ping Tan, san Choushi, Tang Chia Huan, Longmen, Bailong, Dongcun, Baimajing, Xiachuandao, Yuchi

Training Base (38470): Dongguan, Guangdong

Naval Airfields: Linshui, Haikou, Lingshui, Sanya, Guiping, Jialaishi, and Lingling

Defence Region: South China Sea

Coastal Defence Regions (CDR): Zhanjiang CDR, Beihai CDR, Huangpu CDR, Shantou CDR, Haikou CDR, Xisha CDR

Sea Units:

2 Destroyer Division/Frigate Divisions (UI Destroyer Zhidui (38026)}
2 Conventional Submarine Divisions 32nd Submarine Zhidui (38031):

2 Landing Ship Divisions
Fast Attack Craft Division
Hong Kong Garrison Troops Naval Unit
UI Speedboat Zhidui, Guangzhou Base: Guangzhou, Guangdong
11th Speed Boat Zhidui: Haikou
Zhanjiang Base (38009)

Naval Air Force (38010)

2 Fighter Division
1 Bomber Division
1 Transport Regiment
1 Shipborne Helicopter Group

7 Destroyers:

1 Type 051B Luhai Class 167 Shenzhen based at Zhanjiang;
1 Type051 Luda III class 166 Zhuhai class,
5 Type 051 Luda Class, 161 Changsha, 162 Naning, 163 Nanchang, 164 Gulin, 165 Zhanjiang
?? Frigates : ?? Type 053H3 (Jiangwei-II Class); 14 Type 053H Jianghu Class
15 Conventional Submarines: 6 Type 035 (Ming Class) from 305 onward;
10 Type 033 Remeo Class in active reserve
40 + Large Landing Ships: 5 Type 072IV Yuting Class;
2 Type 072 Yukan Class;
18 Type 079 Yuliang class,
6 type 074 Yuhai class,
1 Yudao Class, 8(+30 reserve) Type 068/069) Yuchin Class

PLAN Air Force

2nd Div H-6D
8th Div Haikou J-6
9th Div Lingshui J-8II/D

Adopted from Rick Kamer's China-military.org

Aircraft:

Fighter: J-8II/D, J-6,
Bomber/Attacker: H-6D,
Tanker: H-6
Trainer: JJ-6, JJ-5
Helicopter: Z-8, Z-9

Marine Units

2 Marine Infantry Bridge: 1st and 165th (see Marine Section at the end of this document)

Shantou Naval Garrison (38012): Shantou, Guangdong.

Second Artillery

Base 55 (80305): Huahua, Hunan

80305 Unit, 803rd Launch Bde (80403/96311): Jingzhou, Hunan
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UI Missile Bde Unit (86311): Xingning, Guangdong

Military Academies

AF Radar Academy: Wuhan, Hubei
Army Academy: Guilin, Guangxi
Army Staff Academy: Guangzhou, Guangdong
Military Economics Academy: Wuhan, Hubei
1st Military Medical University: Guangzhou, Guangdong
National University of Defense Technology: Changsha, Hunan ...
Navy Engineering University: Wuhan, Hubei
Navy Vessels Academy: Guangzhou, Guangdong
Physical Culture Academy/Guangzhou
Communications Academy: Guangzhou, Guangdong
Political Academy: Nanning, Guangxi
Second Artillery Command Academy: Wuhan, Hubei

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