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Jerad Harper PLA Warfighting and Taiwan

United States Army War College

In this presentation, Dr. Harper discusses the PRC’s approach to war fighting and applies it to scenarios by which the PRC might use it to seize Taiwan given the rising potential for great power conflict in the Indo Pacific region.

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Near Peer: China (Understanding the China's Military History)

Army University Press

This film examines the Chinese military. Subject matter experts discuss Chinese history, current affairs, and military doctrine. Topics range from Mao, to the PLA, to current advances in military technologies. “Near Peer: China” is the first film in a four-part series exploring America’s global competitors.

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China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Positional Defense Threat Template

By Kevin O'Connell | 12/04/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Positional Defense Threat Template

This template outlines a PLA heavy combined arms battalion employing a positional defense to enhance situational awareness and defensive capabilities.…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Infantry Company Positional Defense Threat Template

By nkirkpatrick2 | 11/19/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Infantry Company Positional Defense Threat Template

This template outlines a PLA heavy infantry company employing a positional defense. Tactical Formation and Structure: Platoon Alignment: The company is…

People’s Liberation Army Challenges in the OE

By nkirkpatrick2 | 11/19/2025 | Comments Off on People’s Liberation Army Challenges in the OE

China employs warfighting approaches centered on achieving information dominance, disaggregating the U.S. Joint Force, and exploiting strengths in sense, strike,…

FY 2025 Operational Environment Running Estimate

By nkirkpatrick2 | 11/10/2025 | Comments Off on FY 2025 Operational Environment Running Estimate

T2COM, Directorate of Intelligence and Security (G-2), is producing this Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Operational Environment (OE) Running Estimate to…

T2COM OE Threat Assessment 1-1, How China Fights in Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Kevin O'Connell | 11/05/2025 | Comments Off on T2COM OE Threat Assessment 1-1, How China Fights in Large-Scale Combat Operations

This paper is the first in a series that builds upon the work presented in T2COM Pamphlet 525-92, The Operational…

Exploiter Series: Sociocultural Exploitation of Bangladesh

By nkirkpatrick2 | 09/26/2025 | Comments Off on Exploiter Series: Sociocultural Exploitation of Bangladesh

This analysis, based on the Exploitable Conditions Framework (ECF), examines the systemic vulnerabilities in Bangladesh that allow state and non-state…

New Zealand’s Partnership Strategy in Southwest Pacific Offers Alternative to Chinese Influence Efforts

By nkirkpatrick2 | 09/25/2025 | Comments Off on New Zealand’s Partnership Strategy in Southwest Pacific Offers Alternative to Chinese Influence Efforts

This analysis examines China’s growing influence in the Southwest Pacific and New Zealand’s strategy to counter it, offering valuable insights…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Infantry Company Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

By nkirkpatrick2 | 09/25/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Infantry Company Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

This threat template outlines a PLA heavy infantry company attack on a fortified enemy. Key Characteristics: • Unmanned Aircraft System…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

By nkirkpatrick2 | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

This template outlines a PLA heavy combined arms battalion attacking a fortified enemy, utilizing a two-axis approach. Operational Structure &…

North Korea’s Ukraine War Involvement Signals Escalating Cooperation Among U.S. Adversaries

By nkirkpatrick2 | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on North Korea’s Ukraine War Involvement Signals Escalating Cooperation Among U.S. Adversaries

This analysis examines the significant development of North Korea’s deployment of combat forces to Russia in support of the Ukraine…