Women warriors
The PLA marine corps also boasts an elite group of servicewomen.
Wang said:"The first batch of female marines in my brigade was enlisted in 2000 when the brigade activated a reconnaissance squadron of servicewomen.
"Despite being unable to match the men physically, they possess greater discretion and pay more attention to detail. Moreover, their achievements in training and on exercises have proved they are as tough as their male peers."
Lai said, "In a skills contest between marines from my brigade and those from the Australian navy, our women stunned the Australians after they jumped from a 5-meter-high platform one by one without any hesitation. Even some of the male marines might think about that for a second or two."
Jian Wenjun, leader of a female marines' amphibious reconnaissance team, said: "A real battle will not distinguish whether you are a man or a woman. So we must train as hard as the male soldiers.
"Many female marines are as eager as I am to have the chance to serve our country on the battlefield."
In 2012, Jian was elected one of the 10 "Blade Warriors" of the brigade, an honor for outstanding marines.
She also recalled her experiences in the exchange with Australian soldiers.
"Nearly 10 female marines from my brigade took part in this, and soldiers from both countries competed in events including surmounting obstacles to get to a destination, climbing and shooting, and we won in almost every event."
Yu Na'na, Party chief of the brigade's servicewomen, suggested the marine corps should open some of its training activities that are currently off limits for female marines due to safety concerns.
"We are determined and able to become better," Yu said.
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