Many veterans always get emotional when mentioning troop numbers, because these numbers represent the honor of the troops and the glorious achievements they have made. Even if the numbers are later abolished and changed, they still have great historical significance. Regarding the troop number, many people may not understand what it is. In fact, it is a troop name awarded by according to the nature of the unit, the organization sequence and the numerical order. is a string of mysterious numbers or names.
However, during the process of the People's Liberation Army implementing military reforms, all unit numbers were changed, and the same was true for 's ace unit numbers. The troop number was removed and replaced, which is undoubtedly a major blow to the veterans. Since the unit designation has its historical significance, why do we need to replace all the designations of these ace units? It turns out that the country has good intentions.
The development of troop numbers
Troop numbers are a memory of the times. The numbers of different troops are engraved with different glory and pride. Even more than 10 years ago, the number of a group army could not be disclosed to the outside world at will. It could only be used for communication within the army, and was usually replaced by "someone" to the outside world. As the designations of the People's Liberation Army Group Army become more open and transparent, people also have an in-depth understanding of the development process of the People's Liberation Army designations.
The use of designations by our army can be traced back to the revolutionary era. After the victory of the Nanchang Uprising, the uprising army of more than 30,000 people continued to use the designations of the 2nd Front Army of the National Revolutionary Army and was organized into the 9th Army, the 11th Army, and the 20th Army. There are three armies in the army. It can be said that this is the earliest designation used by the people's army. After the outbreak of the all-out Anti-Japanese War, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party cooperated to establish the Anti-Japanese National United Front. At this time, the Red Army was reorganized into the Eighth Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army and the newly organized Fourth Army. The designation of the units under its jurisdiction also came about. Variety.
However, the people's army officially incorporated the numbers into relevant documents and regulations. or In 1948, , the country issued the "Regulations on Unifying the Organization and Troop Numbers of the Army" , which divided the People's Liberation Army into 20 corps and 70 corps. serial number. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the People's Liberation Army went through many military reforms, and many ranks were abolished, including some ace units that made great achievements during the war years.
In 2017, the People's Liberation Army's troop numbers were once again fully adjusted. Almost all of the ace troop numbers were replaced. The People's Liberation Army streamlined and organized 13 group armies based on the original 8 group armies. and were changed to . 71st to 83rd Army. For those veterans who firmly believe that the serial number is in the army, the serial number is a symbol of the honor of the army. It has witnessed the development of the army and carries the fighting spirit of the soldiers. It is still unacceptable to make adjustments all at once.
And the numbers of many ace troops are the beliefs in the hearts of soldiers, which can inspire soldiers to work hard and create more brilliant achievements. For example, the 38th Group Army of the Army, known as the "Long Live Army", is the ace unit of the People's Liberation Army. This unit captured Tianjin Garrison Commander Chen Changjie alive during the Liberation War, participated in various large and small battles, and wiped out more than 160,000 enemies. Capture more than 100 cities.
In the subsequent War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the 38th Group Army set a record for a night march that exceeded physical limits in the history of infantry warfare. It marched 70 kilometers on foot in only 14 hours, interspersed with three camps, and blocked the retreat of the US military. In order to win He made outstanding contributions to the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. However, such a model army was later cancelled, and the combat spirit of its troops was inherited by the current 82nd Army.
The significance of replacing the serial numbers
These extremely loud military serial numbers record too much of the glorious history of the military. If they disappear like this, many people will not be able to understand them, and may even feel that they are unnecessary. As for why they want to cancel the designation of Ace Force, in fact, the country made the decision based on many considerations. First of all, the sense of honor displayed by the ace troops was built with the sweat and blood of our ancestors. They made the meaning of the troop number different.
However, the construction of the army will change with the changes of the times, and the soldiers of the army will also undergo multiple rotations. After decades, the soldiers of the ace army have already changed several batches. For those recruits who have just joined the army, the ace unit will bring them a sense of honor and increase pressure. Some recruits may develop vanity because they are in the ace army, and thus relax their training .
Some recruits may be too strict with themselves because the ace unit shines too brightly, and even turn it into pressure. After all, the outside world is familiar with the designation of the Ace Army. If the soldiers who take over do not show the fighting spirit that the Ace Army should have, they will inevitably suffer endless controversy, and many recruits may lose the correct mentality.
Therefore, after all armies are re-numbered, the impact of past army numbers on new recruits will be avoided. With all new numbers, each unit is at the same starting point in the eyes of the outside world, and the training status of new recruits will not be affected by the old numbers. In addition, the new designation of the unit will be more conducive to the soldiers fighting bravely, using their own strength to win the collective sense of honor, instead of relying on the halo left by the old number of the ace unit.
Furthermore, the ace unit's designation does have a strong deterrent and influence, and the army should inherit it, but this does not mean that the army has lost the spirit of the original designation when it changes to a new designation. A real army will not be constrained by various superficial things in terms of combat effectiveness, so the change in designation will not affect the training process of soldiers. What the army should inherit is the fighting spirit that enables the army to win wars.
The spirit of the number will last forever
Although the number of the Ace Force has been canceled and has become history, its spirit will never be erased. In people's hearts, those canceled designations can still bring strength to people and inspire the troops to move towards more ambitious dreams and goals. On the road to building a modern national defense force, reforming the military is the choice of the times and a new beginning.
Every generation has its own perseverance, and the way of perseverance is often different. The Chinese military has come from generation to generation, and each generation of soldiers is defending the motherland in its own way. When new challenges come, the military also needs to make changes. Only by jumping out of the "comfort zone" and embracing new historical changes can we be more confident when facing the enemy.
After our country's army switched to a new designation, the People's Liberation Army is constantly challenging itself, improving its military literacy, and striving for glory for the army. Today's People's Liberation Army is a powerful army that can win and protect national security. This is the change brought about by military reform. Although every military reform will cause people to have feelings that are difficult to let go, an excellent military will never be afraid of being nostalgic for the glory of the past.
