In the PLA withdrawal order of precedence, which group exits first?

• A. Cover group exits frontal blocking zone.
• B. Support/logistics groups exit rear.
• C. Main body and firepower/artillery groups exit frontier defense zone.
• D. Combat reserve / rear group screens last.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that during a withdrawal, sustaining the retreat and preserving combat power take priority. Logistics and support elements are located in the rear, so pulling them out first ensures essential functions like maintenance, ammunition, fuel, medical care, and communications can be reorganized and kept intact as the main body withdraws. This minimizes disruption to the retreat and reduces the risk of losing critical sustainment elements while frontline forces disengage. The remaining groups—frontline combat and firepower, followed by the screening forces—withdraw later, with the combat reserve serving as the final screen. So the group from the rear that handles logistics exits first.