Preface
From the mouths of the Americans, we can hear the words: "In just 7 minutes, the Chinese rocket forces will be able to destroy the command center of the US military in the Asia-Pacific region." ”
Does this sound like the plot of a science fiction movie? But in fact, this is a kind of US perception of China's rocket force building and combat effectiveness.
Of course, the mainland's rocket force is not a castle in the air, but a real and powerful armed force with more than 4,000 missiles. Its missiles cover a wide range of types, from short-range to long-range, and the technical level of its equipment is constantly improving.
And this is also the only branch of the armed forces in the world that uses missiles as its main equipment, and it can be said that it is our "weapon of the nation." If such a rocket force, which even the United States is afraid of, enters a state of first-class combat readiness, how fierce will it be? Can it strike at the whole world?
How is the background of the Rocket Army
Since the sixties of the last century, China's national defense construction has been gradually strengthened, and many important military institutions have been established, and the Second Artillery Corps, the predecessor of the Rocket Force, was established at this time.
This force was originally created in response to the international situation at that time, especially during the Taiwan missile crisis, and the presence of the "Second Artillery Corps" played a crucial role.
At this time, they not only demonstrated strong military capabilities, but also laid the foundation for the later creation of the Rocket Army.
As the years passed, the Second Artillery underwent many reforms and developments until December 31, 2015, when it was finally renamed the Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Army.
This decision is undoubtedly groundbreaking, because it is the first time that New China has established the fourth state-level core armed force after the army, navy, and air force.
Over the decades, China's rocket forces have been constantly developing and growing their strength and influence.
This includes the continuous improvement and research and development of new missile technology, as well as the continuous improvement and establishment of its own combat system and combat procedures.
For example, China has initially established a three-in-one nuclear strike capability consisting of intercontinental ballistic missiles, ballistic missile submarines, and strategic bombers, which undoubtedly provides strong support for China's strategic deterrence capability.
And according to incomplete statistics, the Rocket Forces have at least 26 missile brigades, each of which has hundreds of missiles on standby.
This means that the Chinese Rocket Forces have a huge arsenal of missiles and can choose different missiles to attack at any time according to their needs.
More importantly, China's rocket forces not only possess a large number of land-based missiles, but also make great strides in the sea-based and air-based fields.
In particular, the emergence of the Dongfeng series of missiles has formed a long-range, medium- and short-range integrated strike system, which has greatly improved China's ability to accurately strike at enemy targets.
In particular, the new missiles developed in recent years, such as the Dongfeng-16 and Dongfeng-17, have advanced performance and are difficult to intercept, thus further perfecting the combat system of the rocket force.
Secondly, the Chinese Rocket Forces also have a complete command system and control system, which allows commanders to quickly and effectively grasp the situation on the entire battlefield and make decisions.
At the same time, China is also vigorously developing a variety of advanced radars, satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other equipment, which can undoubtedly greatly improve the rocket force's reconnaissance, early warning, and later assessment capabilities.
Generally speaking, the Rocket Force is an important force of the Chinese armed forces, which is of great significance in resisting foreign aggression and safeguarding national security.
Moreover, the rapid development of the rocket force has also set an example for other countries, allowing us to see the huge potential of China in scientific and technological innovation.
If it enters the first level of combat readiness, how much power can the Chinese Rocket Forces play?
China's military prowess has been in the global spotlight, and one of the highlights is its powerful missile force.
Once they reach the first level of combat readiness, these well-equipped and well-trained forces will play an incalculable role.
The first to be introduced is the Dongfeng-5B ICBM system, a large strategic missile capable of hitting targets at a distance of 15,000 km.
In peacetime, in order to protect the safety of equipment and personnel, the system is not refueled often, but in case of emergency, it is immediately filled with liquid fuel (consisting mainly of metamethylhydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide) and is ready for launch.
Is there anyone who is curious, why not prepare in advance and fill up the fuel?
In fact, because the main component of Dongfeng B-5 fuel is toxic and strongly corrosive, this fuel is not to mention much, and it only takes two or three missiles to scrap it, so the rocket army will only load fuel when it is needed.
According to the parade data, among the four DF-5Bs, each can carry seven hydrogen warheads with a TNT equivalent of 600,000 tons, which is enough to attack targets more than 10,000 kilometers away from the mainland and has extremely high accuracy.
The Dongfeng 5-B is not only feared by other countries for its distance, but also its accuracy.
In other words, even a single missile could wipe out an area, and if it did, just one of the DF-5Bs would set the adversary back decades of development.
In addition, the United States assesses that 26 missile brigades of our armed forces are on standby at any time, and more than 4,000 missiles are in a state of combat readiness.
These missile brigades contain hundreds of launchers and short-, medium- and long-range missiles that provide full coverage of enemy surface ships and rear bases.
There is also our Dongfeng-21D, speaking of this weapon, its loudest title is the "aircraft carrier killer", with a range of up to 5000 kilometers and a flight speed of up to Mach 18, no country's air defense system has been able to intercept it.
If you want to intercept in the middle course, the DF-21D was designed with in mind, so when flying outside the atmosphere, it mainly focuses on a flexible position, so that the enemy's mid-course anti-missile can not be used.
Next, let's look at China's proud strategic heavyweight, the DF-41, a more advanced intercontinental missile with a range of up to 14,000 kilometers.
This is a strategic deterrent using solid fuel, usually placed on mobile vehicles. Similarly, once the army is in a state of readiness, it needs to immediately evacuate the base and reach the set position.
Note that this amount, although less than the DF-5B, is capable of achieving highly effective precision strikes with the use of this type of nuclear weapons while destroying vital infrastructure.
In this sense, the DF-41, with its shorter range (14,000 km), is superior in that it can effectively target the enemy's important cities such as New York and Washington, D.C., and suffer the same heavy damage along with other major cities.
In addition, there is the world's leading DF-10 cruise missile in our strike range, compared with other Dongfeng series, the biggest disadvantage of DF-10 is its slow speed, but we are not only DF-10 on the battlefield.
We also have the DF-100, and the speed of the DF-100 can reach about Mach 4, so to a large extent, it can make up for the slow speed of the DF-10.
In addition, the DF-10 has a big advantage, that is, it can carry heavy weapons that most of the Dongfeng series cannot reach, and has a considerable destructive effect.
Therefore, these two will have an unexpected effect when used together in war.
In addition, there are many that are not mentioned, including the DF-25, DF-17 and DF-31.
Although the DF-31 missile has gradually withdrawn from the historical stage, it still has certain strategic significance, especially suitable for confronting large-scale underground facilities and military bases.
In addition, due to its great power, it will not be affected even if it goes deep underground. So once established, this series of weapons will definitely become a very powerful security barrier.
No matter what measures are taken, it only takes half a day to destroy many enemy core areas through a joint attack with a variety of missiles, which is also the meaning of building a rocket force.
It can be seen that once the Chinese Rocket Force enters the first level of combat readiness, no matter where the enemy is located, it will not be able to avoid huge blows and losses, and at this time, 26 missile brigades will be on standby 24 hours a day.
Whether it is a big city or a core base of the army, it will be devastated, so under what circumstances will the continent activate the first-level combat readiness?
How terrifying is the continent's first-level combat readiness?
On the mainland, Level 1 readiness is the highest level of readiness, indicating that war is imminent or on the brink of war, and such a state is usually only activated in situations of extreme tension and danger.
Once you enter this state, it means that war is on the verge of breaking out.
At this time, the state apparatus is running almost at full speed, and all resources and forces are concentrated to ensure national security.
In such a state, the army will quickly go into high alert. The number of personnel will increase, and there will be a large number of military personnel involved in emergency work to ensure that there are sufficient troops and reserves.
Weapons and equipment will be strengthened, including adequate stockpiles of ammunition and equipment, and strategic defence will be upgraded, including, but not limited to, enhancing the sensitivity of border surveillance and early warning systems.
At the same time, it will also improve the efficiency and reliability of the communication system and ensure the accuracy of command and dispatch.
Technical reconnaissance means are also an indispensable part of the first level of combat readiness.
High-tech detection equipment such as satellites and radars will operate around the clock to analyze intelligence in real time and help the military grasp the battlefield situation and predict the enemy's movements.
In addition, the ground forces conduct extensive field reconnaissance to ensure that any anomalies are detected in the first place.
At the same time, corresponding resources will be mobilized at all levels, such as strengthening the security force in the border areas and increasing the frequency of patrols.
The implementation of these measures ensures that we can respond quickly in the face of unexpected situations and effectively curb further escalation of the situation.
Let's take a look at what kind of impact the first level of combat readiness can have on the life of society.
During this time, transport facilities may be prioritized for military use to ensure that military supplies and personnel can quickly reach the front line.
Communication networks may also be affected by operational maintenance needs, and may even experience localized signal outages or temporary controls.
In addition, some critical public infrastructure such as hospitals and schools may also be suspended in order to prepare for the upcoming conflict.
This requires people to have a high degree of vigilance and self-management ability in their daily lives, so as to ensure social stability and the maintenance of order in people's lives during the state of emergency.
It is worth mentioning that although the first level of combat readiness is a powerful means of dealing with war, it does not mean that the state will easily start a war.
In fact, the first level of combat readiness is more of a defensive strategy, with the aim of guarding against external threats and maintaining the peace and stability of the country.
The use of military force to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity will be considered only in extreme cases.
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