How hard is the process of being a "general"? In the last 10 years, there are only 68 people!
In the huge army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the rank of general is one of the highest honors, and it represents the top standard of military talent and leadership quality. In the past 10 years, only 68 members of the army have received this honor, which speaks volumes about the difficulty of promotion to general and the excellence required.
Those officers who have been successfully promoted to the rank of general have grown up with arduous trials and constant training. To become a general, you need not only absolute political loyalty and outstanding military talent, but more importantly, you need to stand the test in key positions, show outstanding leadership and remarkable combat achievements.
Looking at the list of officers who have been promoted to generals in the last decade, we can find a common characteristic: most of those promoted have held high-ranking positions such as commanders of military districts or political commissars. These posts are not only lofty in status, but also important posts for testing an officer's political quality, strategic vision, and military ability.
According to statistics, of the 68 people who have been promoted to generals in the past 10 years, 31 have served as commanders of military regions, accounting for about 45 percent, and 27 have served as political commissars, accounting for about 40 percent. This shows that the commanders and political commissars of military regions are important springboards to become generals, and the importance and difficulty of these positions are highly consistent with the selection criteria for generals.
In addition to important positions at the military region level, other key posts are also an important way to train and train future generals. In the past ten years, those who have held the positions of deputy head of the General Political Department, deputy chief of the general staff, etc., also have the opportunity to be promoted to general. This shows that showing exceptional ability and achievement in key roles in key departments and in important branches of the military can also lead to a turning point in an officer's career.
In addition, the leadership of military academies has the possibility of receiving the rank of general. The role of these leaders in the education and training system of the army cannot be overlooked. Their outstanding performance in cultivating military personnel and promoting military scientific research can also be an important basis for promotion to generals.
Therefore, while the commander and political commissar of a military district are the main way to becoming a general, other important positions are equally important. To attain the rank of general, it is necessary not only to possess excellent political quality and outstanding military ability, but also to have experience in actual combat and key posts, and to accumulate rich experience and remarkable military exploits. This process requires long-term effort and struggle.
With the deepening of the reform of the armed forces, the promotion mechanism for generals has also been continuously improved and optimized. It is no longer just about the length of time in the military, but more about actual performance and achievements. This change indicates that more generals with noble political character, outstanding fighting style, and strong combat effectiveness will emerge in the future, which will inject new impetus into the strength and modernization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
In the long history of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the importance of the rank of general is not only reflected in the high-level military status it represents, but also in its contribution to the modernization of the armed forces and the dream of a strong country. Generals are not only the elite in the military field, but also an important guarantee for development and development. Each step of their promotion is the highest recognition for their long service and outstanding contributions.
With the deepening of the reform of the armed forces, the selection criteria and promotion mechanism for the rank of general are gradually developing in a more fair, transparent, and performance-based direction. This not only makes the selection process more competitive and challenging, but also ensures the quality of the army's senior commanders. Future generals will not only be experts in the military field, but also leaders with a global vision and strategic thinking.
Every newcomer and in-service officer and soldier of the squadron should take these generals as an example, never forget their original aspirations, and forge ahead. It is the common responsibility and glory of every soldier to contribute to the journey of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through practical actions. Future generals will continue to lead the Chinese People's Liberation Army to a stronger and more modern path and make greater contributions to the country's security and development.