PLA Fundamentals Course
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Monday, July 27-29, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mahan Reading Room, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841
Director, China Maritime Studies Institute
This event is not open to the general public
This event is for U.S. Naval War College students, faculty and staff.This course focuses on understanding the military capabilities of our primary strategic competitor in the Indo-Pacific region. It lays the foundation for understanding the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and its organization, culture, personnel, and capabilities. All sessions take place at the unclassified level.
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