In June 2024, the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and the Training and Administration Department (TAD) of the CMC released the 2024 Military Academic Institution Recruitment Plan (2024年军队院校招生计划, hereinafter referred to as the “2024 Recruitment Plan”). The plan underscores the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) prioritization of officer candidates’ recruitment and education in Chinese military academic institutions, with particular emphasis placed on physical fitness, political background, and academic requirements. The objectives of the 2024 Recruitment Plan are aligned with the PLA’s strategic approach to talent development, aimed at fostering a more capable and adaptable military force to address modern defense challenges.
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