The U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Intelligence has posted a 144-page handbook on the history, structure, and doctrines of the Chinese Navy. Defense News reporter Christopher P. Cavas writes that the handbook is “intended to ‘foster a better understanding’ of the PLAN, according to William Tarry, director of the Naval Analysis Directorate. In the handbook’s preface, Terry says that the handbook is not an analysis of trends or intent, but is meant to educate and inform readers ‘during this time of greater contact’ between the U.S. Navy and the PLAN.” I flipped through the handbook and the only thing that really helped me to “foster a better understanding” was the oath all Chinese soldiers and sailors must make before entering the service, which is included in the handbook’s text.