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How Loyal is the PLA?
Pekingology
The Role of Political Commissars in the PLA
The role of political commissars in the PLA, more generally, is fascinating. In peacetime, they sort of function as a chaplain, right? They're also responsible for making sure home life is okay so that that doesn't become a source of dissent or disloyalty. During wartime, they get degraded a little bit, and the operational commander has full control.
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