Kicking the Tires?

The People's Liberation Army's (PLA's) growing ability to project and sustain power will rely on its logistics capabilities, systems, and processes. Understanding the PLA's approach to maintenance management is essential for assessing the PLA's ability to sustain a modernized force. The authors provide an overview of the PLA's approach to maintenance to inform a broader understanding about how the PLA plans to operate and sustain its forces.