Guo Boxiong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the CPC and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed yesterday when meeting with representatives attending the seminar on the building of the NCO contingent of the PLA that we must, guided by the
Deng Xiaoping Theory and the important thought of “Three Represents”, attach great importance to the NCO contingent building and integrate it in the human resource strategy project.

　　Liang Guanglie, member of the Central Military Commission and chief of general staff, attended the meeting. 　　

　　Guo Boxiong said that with the deepening of structural and organizational adjustment and reform of the army, great changes have happened to the formation of troops and the make-up of soldiers. The proportion of the NCOs is on the rise and the responsibilities they shoulder are getting heavier. The contingent of the NCOs has become an important force in army building under the new situation and fresh troops in carrying forward the military change with Chinese characteristics and preparing for military struggle. Leaders at all levels should show care for the NCOs in terms of political affairs, work and life, and try hard to solve troubles and difficulties for them. Due attention should be given to the education and management of the NCOs, to the improvement of related policies and system, and to the full mobilization of their enthusiasm, initiative and creativity so as to make every one of them work diligently in their own field of endeavor and render meritorious service. 　　

　　By Wang Wenjie

　　(October 15, PLA Daily)