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BASIC TACTICS
5. CARRYING OUT POLITICAL WORK
One should not merely rely on a few political workers. The best
thing is to be able to attract and train conscious elements, or interested
officers and soldiers, to participate in the work and to train
the whole personnel of the unit so that they can all carry on effective
political work.
6. TYPES OF POLITICAL WORK
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TO MAO
In broad terms, political work can be divided into three catego-
ries according to whether it is carried out in ordinary times, during
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battle, or after a battle. As for propaganda destined to encourage
the troops, the various aspects are as indicated below:
(1) Political work in ordinary times. We intensify political
training in order to raise the level of political consciousness,
create unity in thought, word, and deed, maintain an iron military
discipline, and unite closely with the popular masses. The
methods are roughly as follows:
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(a) We must really put into practice the principles of not
disturbing or harming the people (such as “Pay fairly for what
you buy,” “Speak politely,” “Return everything you borrow”,
and “Pay for anything you damage”).
(b) At all times and in all places, aid the popular masses
and help them to solve their difficulties (for example, help
the popular masses to gather the harvest or to cultivate their
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send our army doctors to prevent epidemics or treat
the people’s ailments, or to enquire after people who have
suffered difficulties and devise methods to aid them), maintain
the unity of the army and the people, and encourage the
spirit of sharing both good fortune and adversity together.
(c) Chat frequently with the popular masses and let them
know about our military discipline and our affection for them,
and also learn in detail about the hunger and suffering among
the people.
(d) Frequently hold joint entertainment sessions for the
soldiers and the people, so as to smooth over any feelings of
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