NBCE |
nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and explosives
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NDU |
National Defense University
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NUDT |
National University of Defense Technology
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PACOM |
Pacific Command
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PAP |
People's Armed Police
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PCRS |
Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System
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PLA |
People's Liberation Army
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PLAA |
PLA Army
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PLAAF |
PLA Air Force
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PLAJLSF |
PLA Joint Logistic Support Force
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PLAN |
PLA Navy
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PLARF |
PLA Rocket Force
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PLASSF |
PLA Strategic Support Force
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PRC |
People's Republic of China
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QCCM |
Quadrilateral Cooperation and Coordination Mechanism
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RMA |
Revolution in Military Affairs
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R&D |
research and development
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SCO |
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
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SLOCs |
sea lines of communication
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S&T |
science and technology
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TC |
Theater Command
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ETC |
Eastern Theater Command
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STC |
Southern Theater Command
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WTC |
Western Theater Command
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NTC |
Northern Theater Command
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CTC |
Central Theater Command
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THAAD |
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
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