Introduction to the Chinese People's Volunteer Army in the Korean War against the United States

The 50th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in October 1950 from the 50th Army of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force into the Volunteer Army sequence. The commander was Zeng Zesheng, and the political commissar was Xu Wenlie. It comprised the 148th Division, the 149th Division, and the 150th Division. It was successively subordinate to the Volunteer Army Headquarters and the Defense Command of the West Coast of Korea. The army entered Korea on October 26, 1950, from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) and Liaoning Andong (now Dandong), participating in the first to fourth campaigns, and returned to the country for rest on April 12, 1951. In early July of the same year, it re-entered Korea, undertaking the defense of the West Coast of Korea and the repair of airfields, and in November participated in the amphibious assault operations in the West Korean Bay. The army returned to the country on April 19, 1955.

The 1st Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in December 1952 as part of the Volunteer Army sequence from the 1st Army of the 1st Field Army. The commander was Huang Xinting, and the deputy commander was Tang Jinlong, with political commissars Liang Renjie and Yan Jinsheng. It comprised the 1st Division, the 2nd Division, and the 7th Division. It was successively affiliated with the 19th Corps and the Volunteer Army Headquarters. The army entered Korea from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) on January 22, 1953, and participated in the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea and upheld the armistice agreement. The army returned to the country in October 1958

The 26th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in November 1950 as part of the Volunteer Army from the 26th Army of the 3rd Field Army. The commander was Zhang Renchu, and the political commissar was Li Yaowen. It comprised the 76th Division, the 77th Division, the 78th Division, and the 88th Division, and was subordinate to the 9th Corps. The army entered Korea from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) on November 19, 1950, participating in the second, fourth, and fifth campaigns, as well as the summer and autumn defensive campaigns of 1951. It returned to the country on June 5, 1952. The army entered Korea from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) on November 19, 1950, participating in the second, fourth, and fifth campaigns, as well as the summer and autumn defensive campaigns of 1951. It returned to the country on June 5, 1952

The 67th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in June 1951 from the 67th Army of the North China Military Region into the Volunteer Army sequence. The army was commanded by Li Xiang and Qiu Wei, with political commissar Kuang Fuzhao. It comprised the 199th Division, the 200th Division, and the 201st Division, and was subordinate to the 20th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on June 21, 1951, participating in the summer and autumn defensive campaigns of 1951, the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953, and the Battle of Jincheng. It returned to the country on September 29, 1954. On June 21, 1951, the army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong), participating in the summer and autumn defensive campaigns of 1951, the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953, and the Battle of Jincheng. It returned to the country on September 29, 1954. Soldier Li Jiafa (martyr) of the 595th Regiment, 1st Company, was awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea".

The 47th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in April 1951 as part of the Volunteer Army sequence from the 47th Army of the 4th Field Army. The commanders were Cao Lihuai and Zhang Tianyun, with political commissars Li Renlin, Liu Xianquan, and Chen Fahong (acting). It comprised the 139th Division, the 140th Division, and the 141st Division. It was successively subordinate to the Volunteer Army Headquarters and the 9th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on April 11, 1951, participating in the summer and autumn defensive campaigns of 1951 and the spring offensive of 1953.

The 37th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in September 1951 from the 37th Army of the North China Military Region into the Volunteer Army sequence. The commander was Zhang Shizhen, and the political commissar was Shuai Rong. It comprised the 109th Division and the 110th Division, under the 23rd Corps. The army entered Korea on September 7, 1951, from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) and Changdian River Mouth, primarily responsible for the repair, maintenance, and security of airfields. It returned to the country on November 30, 1951. The army entered Korea on September 7, 1951, from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) and Changdian River Mouth, primarily responsible for the repair, maintenance, and security of airfields. It returned to the country on November 30, 1951

The 39th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in October 1950 from the 39th Army of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force into the Volunteer Army sequence. The army was commanded by Wu Xinquan and Zhang Jiecheng (acting), with political commissars Xu Binzhou, Li Xuesan, and Shi Ying (acting). It comprised the 115th Division, the 116th Division, and the 117th Division. It was successively affiliated with the 13th Corps, the Volunteer Army Headquarters, and the Defense Command of the West Coast of Korea. On October 19, 1950, the army was the first to enter Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) and Changdian River, participating in the first to fifth campaigns, the consolidation operations in the spring and summer of 1952, and the tactical counteroffensive in the autumn. It was successively affiliated with the 13th Corps, the Volunteer Army Headquarters, and the Defense Command of the West Coast of Korea. The army returned to the country on May 7, 1953

The 16th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in December 1952 as part of the Volunteer Army sequence from the 16th Army of the 2nd Field Army. The army was commanded by General Yin Xianbing and General Pan Yan, with political commissars Chen Yunkai and Dai Runsheng. It comprised the 32nd Division, the 46th Division, and the 47th Division. It was successively subordinate to the 9th Corps and the 19th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on December 28, 1952, participating in preparations for the spring 1953 anti-landing operations and the summer counteroffensive campaign. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea, maintaining the armistice agreement. The army returned to the country in April 1958

The 23rd Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in September 1952 as part of the Volunteer Army by the 23rd Army of the 3rd Field Army. The army was commanded by General Zhong Guochu and Wu Ruishan, with political commissars Lu Sheng and Xie Fulin. It comprised the 67th Division, the 69th Division, and the 73rd Division. It was successively subordinate to the 9th Corps and the 19th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on September 5, 1952, and participated in the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea, maintaining the armistice agreement. The army returned to the country in March 1958. Soldier Xu Jiapeng of the 200th Regiment, 9th Company, was posthumously awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea".

From October 25, 1950, to April 21, 1951, the first participating troops included the 38th Army, the 39th Army, the 40th Army, the 42nd Army, the 66th Army, the 50th Army, the 20th Army, the 27th Army, and the 26th Army, totaling 9 armies and 30 divisions (among which the 20th Army, the 27th Army, and the 26th Army each commanded 4 divisions in their first engagement)

The 1st Army, the 16th Army, the 21st Army, the 23rd Army, and the 54th Army are temporarily stationed in North Korea to carry out the task of maintaining the implementation of the armistice agreement, and to participate in the economic recovery and construction of North Korea, assisting the North Korean people in rebuilding their homes

After mid-June 1951, the third group of combat troops included the 67th Army, 68th Army, 47th Army, 12th Army, 15th Army, 60th Army, 20th Army, 26th Army, 27th Army, 63rd Army, 64th Army, 65th Army, 38th Army, 39th Army, 40th Army, 42nd Army, and 50th Army, totaling 17 armies and 51 divisions. Additionally, the 36th Army and 37th Army were assigned to repair and maintain vigilance at the three airports in South City, Taizhou, and Yuanli in Korea.

From April 22 to early June 1951, the second contingent of combat troops included the 64th Army, the 63rd Army, the 65th Army, the 60th Army, the 12th Army, the 15th Army, the 20th Army, the 26th Army, the 27th Army, the 39th Army, and the 40th Army, totaling 11 armies and 33 divisions

In September 1952, the 23rd Army, the 24th Army, and the 46th Army entered Korea, while the 20th Army, the 27th Army, and the 42nd Army were rotated back to the country

The 38th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in October 1950 from the 38th Army of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force into the Volunteer Army sequence. The army was commanded by General Liang Xingchu and Acting General Jiang Yonghui, with Political Commissars Liu Xiyuan and Acting Political Commissar Wu Dai. It comprised the 112th Division, the 113th Division, and the 114th Division. It was successively affiliated with the 13th Corps, the Volunteer Army Headquarters, and the Defense Command of the Korean West Coast. The army first entered Korea on October 19, 1950, from Jilin Jian'an (now Jichan), participating in the first to fourth campaigns, the consolidation operations in the spring and summer of 1952, and the autumn tactical counteroffensive, as well as preparations for the spring anti-landing operations in 1953. After successfully completing its missions, it returned to the country on July 10, 1953. The army was honored as the "Ever Victorious Army" during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.

Defense of Dongshan Operation. Returned to the country on September 24, 1954. The clerk of the reconnaissance company of the 141st Division, Luo Shengjiao (Martyr), was awarded the title of "Model of Love for the People of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and the First-Class National Flag Medal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as well as the First-Class Soldier's Honor Medal

The 36th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in September 1951 from the 36th Army of the North China Military Region into the Volunteer Army structure. The commander was Wang Jianye (acting), and the political commissar was Kang Jianmin. It comprised the 106th Division and the 107th Division, under the 23rd Corps. The army entered Korea on September 7, 1951, from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) and Changdian River Mouth, primarily responsible for the repair, maintenance, and security of airfields. It returned to the country on November 30, 1951. The army entered Korea on September 7, 1951, from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) and Changdian River Mouth, primarily responsible for the repair, maintenance, and security of airfields. It returned to the country on November 30, 1951

The 60th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in March 1951 from the 60th Army of the 2nd Field Army into the Volunteer Army structure. The army was commanded by Wei Jie and Zhang Zuliang, with Yuan Ziqin serving as the political commissar. It comprised the 179th Division, the 180th Division, and the 181st Division. It was successively subordinate to the 3rd Corps and the 20th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on March 17, 1951, participating in the Fifth Campaign, the Summer Counteroffensive Campaign of 1953, and the Battle of Jincheng. It returned to the country in September 1953. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on March 17, 1951, participating in the Fifth Campaign, the Summer Counteroffensive Campaign of 1953, and the Battle of Jincheng. It returned to the country in September 1953

The 54th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in December 1952 as part of the Volunteer Army by the 54th Army of the 4th Field Army. The commander was Ding Sheng, and the political commissars were Xie Ming and Xie Jiaxiang. It comprised the 130th Division, the 134th Division, and the 135th Division. It was successively subordinate to the Defense Command of the West Coast of Korea and the 20th Corps. The army entered Korea on February 2, 1953, participating in the preparations for the spring counter-landing operations and the summer counteroffensive campaign, as well as the Battle of Kimcheng. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea, maintaining the armistice agreement. The army entered Korea on February 2, 1953, participating in the preparations for the spring counter-landing operations and the summer counteroffensive campaign, as well as the Battle of Kimcheng. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea, maintaining the armistice agreement. It returned to the country in July 1958

In November of the same year, the 33rd Division entered Korea and undertook the defense mission in the Wonsan area on the east coast

The 64th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in February 1951 as part of the Volunteer Army from the 64th Army of the 1st Field Army. The army was commanded by Zeng Siyu and Tang Zian, with political commissars Wang Zhao and Huang Wenming. It comprised the 190th Division, the 191st Division, and the 192nd Division, and was subordinate to the 19th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on February 16, 1951, participating in the Fifth Campaign, the summer and autumn defensive campaign of 1951, and the spring and summer consolidation operations of 1952. It returned to the country in August 1953. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on February 16, 1951, participating in the Fifth Campaign, the summer and autumn defensive campaign of 1951, and the spring and summer consolidation operations of 1952. It returned to the country in August 1953

The following is an overview of the participation of the 27 armies of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, which made outstanding contributions to the victory in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea

The 12th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in March 1951 as part of the Volunteer Army by the 12th Army of the 2nd Field Army. The commander was Zeng Shaoshan, and the political commissar was Li Zhen. It comprised the 31st Division, the 34th Division, and the 35th Division, and was subordinate to the 3rd Corps. The army entered Korea from Changdian River Mouth in Liaoning on March 21, 1951, participating in the Fifth Campaign, the summer and autumn defensive tactics of 1951, the spring and summer consolidation operations of 1952, the autumn tactical counteroffensive, and the Battle of Shangganling, as well as preparations for anti-landing operations in the spring of 1953. It returned to the country on April 25, 1954. The squad leader of the 2nd Company of the 100th Regiment, Wu Xianhua (martyr), was awarded the titles of "First-Class Demolition Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"; he participated in the Fifth Campaign, the summer and autumn defensive tactics of 1951, the spring and summer consolidation operations of 1952, the autumn tactical counteroffensive, and the Battle of Shangganling, as well as preparations for anti-landing operations in the spring of 1953. The army returned to the country on April 25, 1954. The squad leader of the 2nd Company of the 100th Regiment, Wu Xianhua (martyr), was awarded the titles of "First-Class Demolition Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"; the deputy squad leader of the 4th Company of the 104th Regiment, Yang Chunzeng (martyr), was awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"; the soldier Hu Xiudao of the 5th Company of the 91st Regiment was awarded the titles of "First-Class Enemy-Killing Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea". The deputy squad leader of the 4th Company of the 104th Regiment, Yang Chunzeng (martyr), was awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"; the soldier Hu Xiudao of the 5th Company of the 91st Regiment was awarded the titles of "First-Class Enemy-Killing Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"

The 42nd Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in October 1950 from the 42nd Army of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force into the Volunteer Army sequence. The commander was Wu Ruilin, and the political commissars were Zhou Biao and Guo Chengzhu. It comprised the 124th Division, the 125th Division, and the 126th Division. It was successively affiliated with the 13th Corps and the Volunteer Army Headquarters. The army entered Korea from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) on October 19, 1950, participating in the First to Fourth Campaigns, the Summer and Autumn Defensive Campaign of 1951, and the Spring and Summer Consolidation Operations of 1952, returning to the country on October 30, 1952. The army entered Korea from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) on October 19, 1950, participating in the First to Fourth Campaigns, the Summer and Autumn Defensive Campaign of 1951, and the Spring and Summer Consolidation Operations of 1952, returning to the country on October 30, 1952

In this war, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, following the rotating combat strategy set by the Central Military Commission, sent a total of 27 armies and 1 division to participate in the war in Korea

To strengthen the anti-landing combat forces in the spring of 1953, the 16th Army, the 1st Army, the 54th Army, and the 21st Army successively entered Korea from December 1952 to March 1953

The Korean War, also known as the War to Resist America and Aid Korea, took place from October 1950 to July 1953. After two years and nine months of arduous and extraordinary combat, over 718,000 enemy troops were killed, wounded, or captured, including more than 297,000 from the U.S. forces. This ultimately compelled the "United Nations Forces" to sign the armistice agreement in Korea on July 27, 1953, achieving a glorious victory in the Korean War.

In the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, the heroic and righteous Chinese People's Volunteer Army defeated the "United Nations Forces" led by the United States with outdated weapons and equipment, demonstrating the nation's prestige and military might. At the same time, 73% of our field army units (according to their affiliations before entering Korea, including 4 divisions from the 1st Field Army, 4 divisions plus 1 regiment from the 2nd Field Army, 6 divisions from the 3rd Field Army, 3 divisions from the 4th Field Army, 5 divisions from the North China Military Region, and 5 divisions from the Northeast Military Region) underwent the test and training of fighting against world-class adversaries under modern conditions, cultivating a large number of military command talents suited to the needs of modern warfare, and enhancing our army's overall quality, combat capability, and level of military theory.

The 20th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in November 1950 as part of the Volunteer Army from the 20th Army of the 3rd Field Army. The commander was Zhang Yixiang, with Zhang Yixiang also serving as the political commissar (concurrently), and Tan Youming. It comprised the 58th Division, the 59th Division, the 60th Division, and the 89th Division, and was subordinate to the 9th Corps. The army entered Korea from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) on November 7, 1950, participating in the Second and Fifth Campaigns and the defense of the eastern coast of Korea. It returned to the country on October 11, 1952. Yang Gensi (martyr), the commander of the 3rd Company of the 172nd Regiment, was awarded the titles of "Special-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea." The army entered Korea from Jilin Jian (now Jichan) on November 7, 1950, participating in the Second and Fifth Campaigns and the defense of the eastern coast of Korea. It returned to the country on October 11, 1952. Yang Gensi (martyr), the commander of the 3rd Company of the 172nd Regiment, was awarded the titles of "Special-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea."

Before and after the Korean Armistice, the majority of the troops returned triumphantly to their homeland

The 24th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in September 1952 as part of the 3rd Field Army's 24th Army within the Volunteer Army structure. The commander and political commissar were Pi Dingjun and Zhang Zhen (acting). It comprised the 70th Division, the 72nd Division, and the 74th Division, and was subordinate to the 9th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on September 12, 1952, participating in the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953 and the Battle of Kim Il Sung. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea, maintaining the armistice agreement. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on September 12, 1952, participating in the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953 and the Battle of Kim Il Sung. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea, maintaining the armistice agreement. It returned to the country in October 1955

The 66th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in October 1950 from the 66th Army of the North China Military Region into the Volunteer Army sequence. The commander was Xiao Xinhua, and the political commissar was Wang Zifeng. It comprised the 196th Division, the 197th Division, and the 198th Division, under the command of the Volunteer Army Headquarters. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on October 25, 1950, and participated in the first to fourth campaigns. It returned to the country on April 10, 1951. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on October 25, 1950, and participated in the first to fourth campaigns. It returned to the country on April 10, 1951

The 65th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in February 1951 as part of the Volunteer Army from the 65th Army of the 1st Field Army. The commander was Xiao Yingtang, and the political commissar was Wang Daobang, who also served as the commander and political commissar later. It comprised the 193rd Division, the 194th Division, and the 195th Division, and was subordinate to the 19th Corps. The army entered Korea on February 22, 1951, from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong), and participated in the Fifth Campaign, the summer and autumn defensive battles of 1951, the spring and summer consolidation operations of 1952, and the autumn tactical counteroffensive. It returned to the country in October 1953. The army entered Korea on February 22, 1951, from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong), and participated in the Fifth Campaign, the summer and autumn defensive battles of 1951, the spring and summer consolidation operations of 1952, and the autumn tactical counteroffensive. It returned to the country in October 1953

The 46th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in September 1952 as part of the Volunteer Army sequence from the 46th Army of the 4th Field Army. The commander was Xiao Quanfu, and the political commissar was Wu Baoshan. It comprised the 133rd Division, the 136th Division, and the 137th Division. It was successively subordinate to the Volunteer Army Headquarters and the 19th Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on September 15, 1952, and participated in the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953. After the armistice, it took part in the economic recovery and construction of Korea and maintained the armistice agreement. The army returned to the country in October 1955.

The 68th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in June 1951 as part of the Volunteer Army sequence from the 68th Army of the North China Military Region. The commander was Chen Fangren, and the political commissar was Li Chengrui. It comprised the 202nd Division, the 203rd Division, and the 204th Division. It was subordinate to the 20th Corps. The army entered Korea from Changdian River Mouth in Liaoning on June 24, 1951, participating in the summer and autumn defensive battles of 1951, the spring and summer positional consolidation operations of 1952, the autumn tactical counteroffensive, the summer counteroffensive campaign of 1953, and the Jincheng campaign. After the armistice, it participated in the economic recovery and construction of Korea, maintaining the armistice agreement. On April 9, 1955, it returned to the country. Yang Yucai, the deputy platoon leader of the reconnaissance company of the 607th Regiment, was awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea".

The 27th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in November 1950 from the 27th Army of the 3rd Field Army into the Volunteer Army structure. The commander was Peng Deqing, and the political commissars were Liu Haotian and Zeng Ruqing. It comprised the 79th Division, the 80th Division, the 81st Division, and the 94th Division, and was subordinate to the 9th Corps. The army entered Korea from Linjiang, Jilin on November 12, 1950, participating in the Second and Fifth Campaigns and the summer and autumn defensive campaigns of 1951. It returned to the country on October 14, 1952. The army entered Korea from Linjiang, Jilin on November 12, 1950, participating in the Second and Fifth Campaigns and the summer and autumn defensive campaigns of 1951. It returned to the country on October 14, 1952

The 15th Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in March 1951 as part of the Volunteer Army by the 15th Army of the 2nd Field Army. The commander was Qin Jiwei, with Li Chengfang serving as acting commander, and the political commissar was Gu Jingsheng. It comprised the 29th Division, the 44th Division, and the 45th Division, and was subordinate to the 3rd Corps. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on March 25, 1951, participating in the Fifth Campaign, the consolidation of positions in the spring and summer of 1952, the autumn tactical counteroffensive, and the Battle of Shangganling, as well as preparations for anti-landing operations in the spring of 1953. The army returned to the country in May 1954. Huang Jiguang, a communications soldier from the 2nd Battalion of the 135th Regiment (martyr), was awarded the titles of "Special-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"; Sun Zhanyuan, a squad leader from the 7th Company of the 135th Regiment (martyr), was awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"; Qiu Shaoyun, a soldier from the 9th Company of the 87th Regiment (martyr), was awarded the titles of "First-Class Combat Hero of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and "Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea"

The 63rd Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in February 1951 as part of the Volunteer Army by the 1st Field Army's 63rd Army. The commander was Fu Chongbi, and the political commissar was Long Daoquan. It comprised the 187th Division, the 188th Division, and the 189th Division, and was subordinate to the 19th Corps. The army entered Korea from Changdian River Mouth in Liaoning on February 17, 1951, participated in the Fifth Campaign, and engaged in positional consolidation operations in the spring and summer of 1952. It returned to the country in September 1953. The army entered Korea from Changdian River Mouth in Liaoning on February 17, 1951, participated in the Fifth Campaign, and engaged in positional consolidation operations in the spring and summer of 1952. It returned to the country in September 1953

From March to October 1958, after successfully completing their missions, the aforementioned five military units were withdrawn from Korea and returned to their home country in three batches

The 40th Army of the Volunteer Army: Formed in October 1950 from the 40th Army of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force into the Volunteer Army sequence. The commander was Wen Yucheng, and the political commissar was Yuan Shengping. It comprised the 118th Division, the 119th Division, and the 120th Division. It was successively affiliated with the 13th Corps, the Volunteer Army Headquarters, and the Defense Command of the West Coast of Korea. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on October 19, 1950, participating in the first to fifth campaigns and preparations for the spring 1953 counter-landing operations. It returned to the country in July 1953. The army entered Korea from Andong, Liaoning (now Dandong) on October 19, 1950, participating in the first to fifth campaigns and preparations for the spring 1953 counter-landing operations. It returned to the country in July 1953

The 21st Army of the Volunteer Army: Established in December 1952 as part of the Volunteer Army by the 21st Army of the 3rd Field Army. The army was commanded by Wu Yongxiang and Xie Zhenhua, with political commissars Xie Fulin and Wu Rongfeng. It comprised the 61st Division, the 62nd Division, and the 63rd Division, and was subordinate to the 20th Corps. The army entered Korea from Changdian River Mouth in Liaoning on March 14, 1953, participating in the preparations for the spring counter-landing operations and the summer counteroffensive campaigns, as well as the Battle of Jincheng. After the armistice, it took part in the economic reconstruction of Korea and upheld the armistice agreement. The army returned to the country in July 1958.