Chapter 14 - Non-War Military Operations

Section 1 Main styles of Non-war Military Operations
Section 2 Basic Characteristics of Non-war Military Operations
Section 3 Strategic Guidance for Non-war Military Operations

Non-war military operations refer to non-war military operations carried out by a country or political group to
achieve a certain political goal, using military force, using non-violent or limited violent means. Under the
conditions of the new era, with the expansion of national interests and the rise of non-traditional security
threats, the role of non-war military operations has become increasingly prominent, and has become an
important method of national military force use and an effective means to maintain national security and
development.

Performing non-war military missions is an inevitable requirement for the military to perform its duties and
missions and an important way to enhance its combat capabilities. Its status is prominent in the following
aspects: first, it can play an important role in maintaining national stability. Natural disasters and public
health incidents are increasing and destructive. Various emergencies occur frequently and have great
psychological shock. The threat of terrorism is serious and political influence is great, which will have a
serious impact on economic construction and even social stability. Non-war military operations such as
counter-terrorism operations, stability maintenance operations, rescue and disaster relief, and security and
vigilance can ensure rapid response, control the situation, reduce losses, and restore stability. Second, it
can play a unique role in deterring war. The mediation and monitoring of hostile parties in international
peacekeeping operations can avoid or reduce the possibility of conflicts and wars. Border containment
operations can effectively control the border situation, prevent escalation, reduce conflicts, and avoid wars.
The third is to deepen international security cooperation. Non-war military operations such as international
rescue and escort are all of a military cooperation nature, which plays an important role in establishing an
international image, increasing mutual trust, and strengthening friendly relations with relevant countries.
Therefore, non-war military operations are an important means of national diplomacy and an effective tool
for strengthening international cooperation.