Officers chart new course in civilian waters

Forget naval tactics and combat maneuvers and embrace Internet and marketing savvy, the People's Liberation Army navy has told officers who are about to retire from service.

During a 15-day training session that ended on Wednesday at Dalian Naval Academy in Liaoning province, 90 officers who will soon retire from the military were given lectures on how to adapt to civilian jobs and how to start their own businesses.

The session was held by the navy and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.