Female personnel carry out combat missions for naval air force

The photo shows the first group of female combat-service personnel at the air force of the Beihai Fleet. [Photo/CCTV]

These soldiers will operate the airborne detection equipment to complete the reconnaissance and early warning missions to meet the demands of new information-based battlefield environment, China Central Television reported.

They, who focus on communication and electronics, were selected from the Beihai Fleet through recommendations, written, oral and psychological tests.

After undergoing a short training at military schools, the candidates will learn flight courses and receive ground simulator training as well as carry out missions on planes under guidance of trainers.

Yu Zenglei, a commander of the naval air force, said the first batch of female combat-service personnel is big help to the frontline units, and the females come with their own skills in operating the information-based equipment.