Utilizing the 'flywheel effect' to develop new quality combat capabilities
2025-04-25
The "flywheel effect" originated from a classic physical experiment: pushing a stationary flywheel to rotate requires a lot of effort at the beginning, but as the speed of the flywheel increases, it no longer needs to exert a lot of force when it reaches a critical point. The flywheel will still rotate quickly and for a long time, forming a virtuous cycle. The laws revealed by the "flywheel effect" have significant reference value for the construction of new quality combat capabilities. New quality combat capability is a new type of combat capability formed based on emerging technological means and combat concepts. It is not easy to achieve its quality from scratch and scale from small to large. However, as the factors related to the new quality combat capability - demand, technology, equipment, talent, tactics, etc. - continue to connect, integrate, and promote each other, the "flywheel" of the new quality combat capability can rotate faster and ultimately have strong development momentum. Looking back at history, we have many vivid practices of making good use of the "flywheel effect". In 1956, under the conditions of poverty and backwardness, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made a major decision to develop "two bombs and one satellite". Subsequently, various measures steadily advanced: in 1957, training began for commanders and technical personnel of strategic missile units, injecting manpower and fuel into the "flywheel"; In 1959, the first ground to surface missile battalion was established, and an important component of the "flywheel" was built; In 1964, the successful launch of the Dongfeng-2 missile and atomic bomb explosion propelled the "flywheel" to accelerate like a powerful engine; In 1966, the leadership of the strategic missile force was established, the organizational structure was improved, and the "flywheel" operation became more stable. This series of measures is driven by multidimensional efforts such as development strategy, talent construction, technological equipment, and force organization, ultimately forming a good "flywheel effect". Today, China's aerospace industry has achieved leapfrog development, with frequent good news of major aerospace projects, and it is precisely because of this that we have benefited. To make good use of the "flywheel effect" and develop new combat capabilities, it is necessary to increase the "push" efforts. The construction of new quality combat capability is not a blind sprint, but a strategic action carefully planned and precisely implemented. It requires unified ideological understanding at all levels, effective top-level design, and increased resource investment. What is particularly important at present is to work with a tense and fast pace, think of new quality strategies, and strive for the effectiveness of construction. We should push forward the basic tasks of future oriented combat theory innovation, new domain and new quality talent cultivation, and new concept technology and equipment research and development, and do what we see as right and what needs to be done in advance. To make good use of the "flywheel effect" and develop new combat capabilities, it is necessary to strengthen the perseverance of "perseverance". The mystery of the "flywheel effect" lies in continuous accumulation and energy convergence. The construction of new combat capabilities is undoubtedly a tough battle to overcome difficulties. Whether it is changing the mode of combat capability generation, expanding new combat spaces, promoting the construction of new forces, or enriching combat readiness practices, it is not a one-time effort. Perseverance, continuous effort, and strict implementation are the simplest and most effective methodologies. To make good use of the "flywheel effect" to develop new combat capabilities, it is also necessary to do a good job in "linking" articles. The construction of new quality combat capability is a systematic project with gradual breakthroughs, which cannot be separated from the assistance of various fields and professional systems. At the same time, through radiation, connection, and specific applications, it continues to exert penetration and demonstrate innovation, thereby driving the overall combat capability construction. Therefore, it is necessary to properly handle the relationship between new quality and tradition, pilot and promotion, construction and application, etc., coordinate and promote the updating of concepts, talent cultivation, technological iteration, pilot construction, practical application and other work, and ensure that the "flywheel" in various fields forms a positive cycle and good ecology with the same direction and frequency resonance. By following its rules, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort. By making good use of the "flywheel effect", mastering the rules, making good use of long-term efforts, and accumulating strength, we will surely be able to make the "flywheel" of the construction of new quality combat capabilities turn faster, thus gaining advantages, initiative, and victory. (New Society)
Edit:He ChenXi Responsible editor:Tang WanQi
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