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Course provides taste of army life

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As you relax and enjoy the bounty of the Lunar New Year, why not plan for something completely different for the Easter holidays?

A five-day course in Guangdong province promises to provide the chance to experience army life and learn about nuclear, chemical and biological weapons - apart from how to make them, of course.

The Bio-Chemical Defence cum Army Training Camp includes in-depth information on the development and use of these weapons, how they inflict harm, and what protective measures are available.

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There are also drills conducted by retired People's Liberation Army officers. You can take part in shooting practice, war games, cross-country marches and night sentry duty.

See the surrounding areas of the Daya Bay nuclear plant; tour the Minsk, an aircraft carrier from the former Soviet Union; or take an amphibious vehicle ride - all are part of the programme.

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Participants aged between 12 and 18 will spend the first three days in an activity camp in Shenzhen, and the remaining time at Huangpu Military Academy in Guangzhou.

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