China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is extensively integrating unmanned systems into combined arms tactical operations, moving beyond mere technological acquisition to focus on effective employment. PLA commentator Li Jiyong outlines four integration forms: "Linked Integration" (higher echelon assets), "Embedded Integration" (organic to infantry units), "Hand-in-Hand Integration" (dedicated unmanned units attached), and "Fusion Integration" (flexible human-machine groupings).
The PLA also defines three tactical relationships: "Unmanned Guiding Manned," "Unmanned Accompanying Manned," and "Manned Protecting Unmanned." These systems are increasingly used for reconnaissance, target acquisition, supporting firepower with artillery and various drones, aiding mobility and breaching operations with engineer units, and enhancing sustainment through logistics and casualty evacuation, as demonstrated by the 73rd and 82nd Group Armies.
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