Ministry of Defense Introduces Information on the "People's Liberation Army Reserve Personnel Certificate"
On the afternoon of March 11, Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Defense News Bureau and spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: With the approval of the Central Military Commission, the entire military has begun issuing the "People's Liberation Army Reserve Personnel Certificate" starting from March 1. Please provide further details regarding this matter.
Jiang Bin: Regarding the new "People's Liberation Army Reserve Personnel Certificate," I would like to emphasize two points: first, its functional role. It serves as a unified, standardized, and authoritative identification for reserve personnel. Whether called to serve in wartime, summoned for military training during peacetime, undertaking readiness duties, or executing non-war military operations, or enjoying relevant welfare benefits and preferential treatment according to laws and regulations, this certificate is the most effective proof. Second, the recipients. The issuance has expanded from only reserve officers to include reserve officers, reserve non-commissioned officers, and reserve soldiers. The previously issued "People's Liberation Army Reserve Officer Certificate" will be abolished. It should be noted that only reserve personnel who are selected and supplemented according to the new procedures after the promulgation and implementation of the "People's Republic of China Reserve Personnel Law" and granted reserve military ranks will be issued this certificate.
The introduction of the "People's Liberation Army Reserve Personnel Certificate" is an important step towards the standardization of our reserve system. It is not only a symbol of honor for dedication to national defense but also carries the mission responsibility of "if there is war, we must return when called." It will effectively strengthen the service awareness and identity recognition of reserve personnel, motivating them to actively engage in training and preparation for war, contributing to the construction of a strong national defense and the maintenance of national security.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) introduced a new reserve personnel certificate effective March 1, which serves as a standardized identification for reserve officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers. This certificate replaces the previous reserve officer certificate and is intended to enhance the recognition and responsibilities of reserve personnel in military training and operations. The issuance of the certificate is contingent upon the enactment of the Reserve Personnel Law.
- The PLA has introduced a new reserve personnel certificate effective March 1.
- The certificate serves as a standardized identification for reserve personnel.
- It is issued to reserve officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers.
- The previous reserve officer certificate is now obsolete.
- The issuance is contingent upon the enactment of the Reserve Personnel Law.