Wang Dajun, an official with the Rocket Force's Political Work Department, told China National Radio (CNR) that the Rocket Force has assigned almost 100 military officers to five newly-established military theater commands to support joint operations. It said the Party committee of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force had recommended those with sound work experience and capabilities and who could quickly adjust. Du Shanguo, a Publicity Department official with the Northern Theater Command said that the recommended military officials have the expertise, experience and academic background to work effectively. Song Zhongping, a Beijing-based military expert, told Global Times that the newly-formed commands need military officers with combat commanding abilities from all the services for joint combat operations. Other services including the air force and navy will also recommend military officers to the five theater commands.