People's Liberation Army

"The People's Liberation Army? They are forged as first an paramilitary wing of the Communist Party of China, right before China took over all of mainland China, and then it eventually became an officially recognized military force in all over Asia. Can't believe they're just world-class."

--Su Ji-Hoon, The Rise of Lori Loud

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the armed forces of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Communist Party of China (CPC). The PLA consists of five professional service branches: the Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, and the Strategic Support Force. It also has a militia service branch, the PLA Militia.