CHINA-PLA: PLA ROCKET FORCES CONDUCT NUCLEAR EXERCISE
|
State-owned China Central Television (CCTV) disclosed (January 15) that the PLA Rocket Force conducted a nuclear attack survival exercise where troops in an underground missile facility had to endure extreme conditions and make sure they could still launch nuclear counterattacks. It gave no indication of the date of the exercise, but said a Rocket Force brigade mobilized into the launch bunker at an undisclosed location and completely sealed themselves off from the outside world, as the troops readied for combat. The bunker was then struck by a mock hostile nuclear attack as the troops inside, fully dressed in protection suits, carried out contingency plans and operated missiles for upcoming counterattacks. They also simulated a situation where missile fuel leaked after a hostile strike and a troubleshooting team was immediately deployed to repair. CCTV said tactics including a fast missile condition check, rapid logistics, bunker defense and hasty launch were also practiced.
|