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People’s Liberation Army
Flag of PLA
 Theaters  Northern Europe:
Harju
Eastern Europe:
Gorodok, Narva, Yehorivka
Southern Asia:
Chora, Logar Valley, Kohat Toi, Lashkar Valley, Kokan, Sumari Bala
Middle East:
Al Basrah, Fallujah, Mutaha, Tallil Outskirts
North America:
Goose Bay
 Uniform  Type 07 Digital Camouflage
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is the primary armed force of the People's Republic of China and the largest military force in the world today. Sweeping reforms over several decades have sought to modernize and build counters to peer threats, while expanding capacity for maritime power projection.
~ In-game description

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is a playable faction in Squad. This faction is the 10th playable faction and the eighth conventional army featured in the game.

History

The People’s Liberation Army, originally called the Chinese Red Army, encompasses mainland China’s land, sea, and air forces and is the largest military force in the world.[1] People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) is the land warfare branch of the PLA.

Flag

The flag representing the People’s Liberation Army in Squad is the flag of August 1st. It consists of a red background with a yellow star at the canton, alongside the Chinese numerals for "8" and "1" (八一), which is the date of the PLA's establishment on August 1, 1927.

Kits and equipment

Role Type Role Primary Weapon Secondary Weapon Explosives Smoke Grenades Medical Supplies Addtl. Equipment

Command and Support

Squad Leader
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades
  • DFS161 Smoke Red, 1 grenade
  • DFS161 Smoke Blue, 1 grenade
Lead Crewman
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades
Lead Pilot
Medic
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades
  • DSF161 Smoke Blue, 2 grenades
Crewman
Pilot

Direct Combat

Rifleman
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades
Grenadier
  • QLG10 High Explosive, 10 rounds
  • QLG10 Smoke Marker White, 2 rounds
  • QLG10 Smoke Marker Blue, 2 rounds
  • QLG10 Smoke Marker Red, 2 rounds
Automatic Rifleman

Fire Support

Automatic Rifleman
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades
Light Anti-Tank
  • DZJ08 Multipurpose Assault Munition, 1 rocket
  • Type 86P Fragmentation, 2 grenades
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades
Marksman
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades

Specialist

Machine Gunner
  • QJY88 + YMA95, 6 ammo boxes
Heavy Anti-Tank
  • PF98 Tandem High Explosive Anti Tank, 1 round
  • PF98 Multipurpose High Explosive Incendiary, 1 round
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades
Combat Engineer
  • DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades

Miscellaneous

Recruit
Unarmed

In-game Equipment

The People’s Liberation Army uses modern Chinese weaponry with proprietary design, typical of the PLA during the early 2010s. The infantry weapons are based on the Chinese QBZ95 series and its derivatives, with their iconic bullpup layout. The heavy anti-tank kit is equipped with a unique launcher with a laser rangefinder.

The PLA vehicles are versatile, maneuverable, and adequately armored. The faction has multiple amphibious IFVs, such as the wheeled ZBL08 and the tracked ZBD04A, both featuring guided missiles. All vehicles prioritize frontal protection and are fitted with modern optics. PLA's transport trucks feature an open-top machine gun.

Weapons

Small Arms

Grenades and Launchers

Emplacements

  • QJZ89 - Heavy Machine Gun
  • HJ-8L - Anti-Tank Guided Missile Launcher
  • PP87 - Mortar

Equipment

Vehicles

Land Vehicles

Boats

Aircraft

*Commander Asset

Units

Flag of PLA 161st Air Assault Brigade
161st Air Assault Brigade
With its origins dating back to the 31st Regiment of the Central Hebei Military Region, established in July 1944, this brigade boasts a rich heritage. Today, it stands as the 161st Air Assault Brigade, specializing in rapid deployment and air assault operations.
Icon AirAssault
Air Assault

Specializations:

  • Addtl. Helicopters
  • Addtl. HAT roles
  • Addtl. ATGM Emplacement
Air Assault - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Air Assault - Defense
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Flag of PLA 195th Heavy Combined Arms Brigade
195th Heavy Combined Arms Brigade
The 195th Combined Arms Brigade of the PLA boasts a rich history, tracing its roots to the First Armored Unit established in February 1949. Initially equipped with Japanese Type 97 and American M3A3 Stuart tanks, it was the first armored unit in the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Today, the brigade operates advanced ZTZ-99 Main Battle Tanks, showcasing its commitment to modernization. It has transitioned into a heavy armor and mechanized formation, solidifying its role as a formidable component of the Chinese military.
Icon Armored
Armored

Specializations:

  • Addtl. MBTs
  • No Helicopters
Armored - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Armored - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Flag of PLA 118th Combined Arms Brigade
118th Combined Arms Brigade
118th Combined Arms Brigade is a medium combined arms unit in the People's Liberation Army Ground Force. This brigade accomplished 6 "Firsts" in the PLA history after its creation as the 1st Brigade of Shandong Column, Eighth Route Army in 1940, and coined its reputable nickname "Rainstorm Troops".
Icon CombinedArms
Combined Arms

Specializations:

  • Balanced Roster
Combined Arms - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Combined Arms - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Combined Arms - Offense (Medium Layer)
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Combined Arms - Defense (Medium Layer)
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Combined Arms (Small Layer)
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Flag of PLA 149th Mountain Infantry Brigade
149th Mountain Infantry Brigade
The 149th Combined Arms Brigade, also known as the "Two Not Afraid" Brigade, is a combined arms brigade in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Army that focuses on mountain, light infantry, and urban operations. The brigade's motto is: First, not afraid of hardship, second, not afraid of death.
Icon LightInfantry
Light Infantry

Specializations:

  • Addtl. Light Vehicles
  • Addtl. Armor Hunters
  • Addtl. HAT roles
  • Addtl. ATGM Emplacement
Light Infantry - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Light Infantry - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Flag of PLA 112th Medium Combined Arms Brigade
112th Medium Combined Arms Brigade
112th Combined Arms Brigade is a medium combined arms unit in the People's Liberation Army Ground Force. It's history can be traced back to the PingJiang Uprising Regiment created in 1928 by the former Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. As PLA's first ever mechanized brigade that gets digitized, this brigade is always prioritized when the most advanced heavy weapon equipments is deployed within PLAGF, thus dubbed an unofficial nickname "richass brigade".
Icon Wheeled
Motorized

Specializations:

  • Addtl. APCs
  • Wheeled Armor Priority
Motorized - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Motorized - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Flag of PLA 80th Support Brigade
80th Support Brigade
The origins of the 80th Combat Brigade can be traced to the East China Sea Independent Regiment, a part of the 18th Group Army of the National Revolutionary Army, Jiaodong Military Region, established on July 1, 1942. This unit made significant contributions during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, where it achieved a remarkable victory by defeating the 31st Regimental Combat Team of the US Army. It was during this battle that the brigade derived its emblem, signifying its valor and historical significance. Today, the 80th Combat Brigade functions as a critical support brigade, specializing in sustainment operations to ensure the operational readiness of military forces.
Icon Support
Support

Specializations:

  • Addtl. Logi Trucks
  • Addtl. ATGM Emplacement
  • Addtl. HAB
  • Enemy Intel
Support - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Support - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables


Trivia

  • People’s Liberation Army was announced as Pan AsiaPH (placeholder name) on July 21, 2020.[2]
    • According to the developers, the faction has been in development since early 2020, but Covid-19 and remote work delayed its release.[3]
  • In October 2021, OWI explained that Pan AsiaPH will be based on the Chinese military around the 2010s.[4]
  • People's Liberation Army was released on December 7th, 2022. [5]

Media

Gallery

Full Release

Roadmap

See also

References


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