"This report analyzes key trends and themes in China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) surface-to-air missile (SAM) unit training. After providing background information on China's air defense forces, the report introduces the basics of PLAAF SAM training, including training requirements, trends in recent training activities, and analysis of training themes"--Back cover.

"RAND Project Air Force." "Prepared for the United States Air Force."

Introduction -- Background on China's air defense forces -- Understanding PLAAF SAM training -- PLAAF SAM training activities, 2013-2014 -- Key training themes and implications -- Conclusion.