Militias, or popular armed forces, are armed groups formed by the people of a state or political group in response to a war or other military crisis. Its members are usually recruited from non-active civilian populations and, after a certain amount of military training, have a certain degree of combat effectiveness and organizational discipline.
Militias have different characteristics and forms in different historical periods and in different countries. In feudal society, militias were usually spontaneous and local, mainly used to defend the township. In modern times, with the rise of the nation-state and the development of professional armies, the militia has gradually become an important supplement to the national armed forces. In some countries, militias are seen as a form of national defense duty by citizens and as an important part of the country's armed forces.
Our militia has a long history and glorious traditions. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, China's militia construction has made great progress, and the militia has become an important force in maintaining social stability. In all wars, such as the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and the War of Self-Defense and Counterattack against Vietnam, China's militia has played an important role.
In recent years, with the development of China's national defense modernization, the role and tasks of the militia have also changed. China's militia has gradually transformed into a new type of armed force based on information technology and specialization, and is playing an increasingly important role in non-war military operations such as counter-terrorism and stability maintenance, emergency rescue and disaster relief. At the same time, the building of China's militia has also been continuously strengthened, the scale of the militia contingent has been continuously expanded, and the quality of personnel and equipment have been markedly improved.
In short, the militia is an important part of the country's armed forces, and it is also an important force for maintaining social stability. We will continue to strengthen the building of the militia and enhance the combat effectiveness of the militia and its ability to respond to various security threats.