In PLA terminology, what is the operation-level unit commonly referred to as a combat group?

• A. Public Opinion Warfare
• B. Deception
• C. Operational System
• D. Three Warfares

Answer: (C)

This item tests how the PLA labels an operation-level grouping of forces. A combat group in PLA thinking isn’t a single unit but a coordinated, cross-branch construct designed to conduct campaigns. The term that best captures that idea is operational system—the integrated set of units, command and control, and support elements organized to execute operations at the campaign level.

Public Opinion Warfare and Deception describe methods the PLA might use within a broader strategic framework, and Three Warfares is that strategic framework itself, not a specific battle-level formation. So the option that designates the actual operation-level grouping is Operational System.