Editor's Note:
As part of their latest online recruitment campaign, China’s PLA posted a number of photo series showing life in different branches of the armed forces, the fifth of which comes courtesy of the Armed Police. Photos: 81.cn
The Falcon Commandos are a leading force in anti-terrorism. 
A Falcon Commando sniper takes part in a target practice drill. 
A group of Falcon Commandos sit in a wheeled armored vehicle. Falcon Commandos are equipped with advanced weaponry. 
Falcon Commandos show their fighting spirit. 
Falcon Commandos walk across a jungle rope bridge. 
Falcon Commandos take part in counter-hijacking drills. 
Falcon Commandos suit up in an EOD armor during explosive-removal drills. 
A group of female Falcon Commandos rush through a 300-meter obstacle training course on March 23. 
Female Falcon Commandos train in hand-to-hand combat on March 23. 
A female sniper from the Falcon Commandos takes part in shooting practice on March 23. 
Women from the Armed Police train in double zip line maneuvers 15 meters of the ground on March 23. 
Female Armed Polices train in anti-hijacking simulations in a training plane cabin on March 23. 
Female Armed Police train in marksmanship. 
Training in hand-to-hand combat is essential for every member of the Armed Police. Pictured are women from the Armed Police practicing martial arts on March 23. 
The valiant and brave female Armed Polices. 
Women from the Sichuan Armed Police practice martial arts in the rain. They are not inferior in any respect compared with the Falcon Commandos. 
Armed Police forces participate in earthquake relief work after the Ludian earthquake in Yunnan Province in 2014. 
The Armed Police transportation rescue team holds a ceremony in Nyalam and Gyirong counties,Tibet Autonomous Region before departing for earthquake relief work in Nepal on May 3. Armed police were deployed after a devastating 8.1-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on April 25, which also affected areas in Tibet. 
The Armed Police transportation rescue team work on road repairs in Nepal on May 3. 
Police dogs both work and play with the Armed Police. 
Armed Police forge special bonds with their dogs. 
The Armed Police camp can be a place of joy. An Armed Police soldier takes part in sack race. 
Standing at the border of the People’s Republic of China with the one you love is an unforgettable experience. 
A group of Armed Police take a final oath before their discharge. 
An Armed Police officer from the Xiamen firefighting division removes the shoulderstrap ranks from a discharged soldier on November 25, 2013. Hold back your tears, comrade, your honor will never fade. 
Young people should be just as valiant as this group of Armed Polices of the Falcon Commandos. Join the Armed Police, make yourself proud! 
Yin Xutong, a sub-captain serving in the Falcon Commandos, is a courageous soldier skilled in combat. Yin was named champion during the 2013 international military special forces competition hosted in Jordan in four events (“king” challenge, hostage rescue, tactical handgun technique and the “iron” challenge). In addition, he also won four second prizes and a third prize in other events, all for which he received first-class merit.
