In China's military service system, 16 years old is one of the ages that can join the army. According to different arms and specific circumstances, there are several ways to join the army at the age of 16:
1. Ordinary soldiers.
Ordinary soldiers are a form of compulsory military service that means that citizens must complete 2, 3 or 5 years of military service from the date of enlistment to the date of discharge. During their service, ordinary soldiers are required to obey the management and arrangements of the army, complete military training and tasks, and be ready to participate in battles to defend the country.
2. Special forces.
Special forces refer to troops that receive special training and perform special tasks, such as scouts, special forces, etc. These units usually require higher physical, skilled, and psychological qualities, and therefore have stricter requirements for those who join the military. If a 16-year-old aspires to become a special forces, he needs to go through a special selection process to join the special forces.
3. Literary and artistic soldiers.
Literary and artistic soldiers refer to the troops that publicize the image of the country, the army, and culture and art through theatrical performances. Literary and artistic soldiers usually need to have high artistic talent and expressiveness, such as singing, dancing, musical instrument performance, etc. If a 16-year-old has artistic talent and interest, he can consider applying for the literary and artistic army.
4. Other special arms.
In addition to the above ways to join the army, there are also some special arms, such as the Airborne Forces, the Marine Corps, etc., which usually require specific skills and physical fitness, and the requirements for those who join the army are also more stringent. If a 16-year-old is interested in these special classes, he needs to join through a special selection process.
In short, there are different ways and means to join the army at the age of 16, and different branches of the military have different requirements for those who join the army. If young people are interested in joining the military, they need to understand the local military service system and military requirements, choose the path that suits them, and join the military through a rigorous selection process. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to one's physical and mental health, actively exercise one's body, and improve one's quality and ability to adapt to the training and life of the army.