Kevin McCauley

Kevin McCauley has served as senior intelligence officer for the Soviet Union, Russia, China and Taiwan during 31 years in the federal government. He has written numerous intelligence products for decision makers, combatant commands, combat and force developers, and contributions to the annual Report to Congress on China’s military power. Mr. McCauley currently writes on PLA and Taiwan military affairs.

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The People’s Liberation Army Attempts to Jump Start Training Reforms

02.11.2021 Kevin McCauley

Introduction The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is attempting to reinvigorate lagging unit training and military education reforms to enable an integrated joint operations capability. A...

Publication China Brief

“Triad” Military Education and Training Reforms: The PLA’s Cultivation of Talent for Integrated Joint Operations

03.05.2019 Kevin McCauley

Introduction The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is currently implementing what it calls the “Triad” military education and training reform concept intended to develop more capable...

Publication China Brief China

Amphibious Operations: Lessons of Past Campaigns for Today’s PLA

02.26.2018 Kevin McCauley

Amphibious operations are important components of current PLA doctrinal writings and exercises. With no recent experience in amphibious warfare, PLA military science examines foreign and...

Publication China Brief China

The PLA Accelerates Modernization Plans

01.12.2018 Kevin McCauley

China is moving up plans for the completion of its military reforms and modernization. Shortly after the close of the 19th National Congress of the...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific