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keeping an eye on local residents
of dubious background, political or
otherwise.
Militia are frequently
called to take the lead in political
campaigns to 'root out' bad elements
for criticism by the masses.
(d) the prevention of illegal emigration.
Backbone Militia are used to assist
the P.L.A. and Police by manning
check points, by being present on
board local boats engaged in fishing
or oyster farming and by carrying cut
patrols or sentry duties at night in
their own areas.
Illegal emigrants
caught by the Militia are immediately
handed over to the P.L.A. who, in turn,
see them into P.S. (People's Police) custody.
(e) boosting production by setting an
example of hard work.
In wartime, the Militia provide a reserve of
trained manpower for the P.L.A., and perform a variety of
military duties in this role. Local Militia in FU SHING,
as elsewhere, are operationally controlled and trained by
the P.L.A. through the People's Armed Forces Departments
at County and Commune levels.
G. F. 323
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