What does SGD mean in MILITARY

The Second General Department (SGD) is the branch of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army responsible for military intelligence, counter-intelligence and psychological operations. It is responsible for collecting intelligence information from foreign sources and conducting tactical level deception activities against adversaries.

The SGD is responsible for overseeing the collection and analysis of intelligence related to defense and security, political, economic and cultural matters both domestically and abroad. It also engages in counter-intelligence activities such as identifying enemy agents attempting to infiltrate China's borders or military areas. Additionally, it conducts psychological warfare operations to influence foreign populations' perception of events, particularly those relating to China's armed forces.

The personnel number in the department has not been made public but reports suggest there could be up to 30,000 personnel employed by SGD.

No. While both entities have similar roles in carrying out intelligence gathering missions, they serve separate functions within the Chinese government structure. The Ministry of State Security focuses on defensive counter-intelligence activities while SGD takes a more offensive role with offensive attempts at obtaining intelligence from foreign sources as well as conducting psychological operations against adversaries.

Yes, according to reports the Second General Department has established embassies in all major countries across the world that are deemed important to China’s interests. These embassies serve as collection points for Military Intelligence Officers (MIOs) who actively collect information about their respective host country’s government and movements concerning their policy towards China or other countries deemed important by Beijing authorities.

Yes, all personnel assigned to either embassies or operational units must abide by specific guidelines when collecting information which prohibit them from engaging in activities that would undermine international agreements between China and other nations or attempts at subverting sovereignty over another nation’s territories.

After being collected it is analysed and evaluated before being presented directly to top decision makers within Chinese state institutions such as the Central Military Commission or other Party organs like Politburo Standing Committee. This allows them make decisions based on objective assessment with a clear understanding about external influences that could affect China’s security status hence reinforcing strategic responses when dealing with external powers or regional challengers depending on their stance towards Beijing.

Yes, although both organisations maintain a high level of autonomy outside each other’s direct operational control the People’s Armed Police (PAP) are still under structural command oversight provided by various members from within Senior Leadership rank lines from opposite organisations allowing collaborative efforts when applicable.