The Type 07 uniforms were first seen in late June 2007 during a celebration ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong.
[2] In 2007, the Type 07 uniforms were adopted by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force and other unbranched units.
The Type 07 uniform made its debut in late June 2007 at a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
The Second Artillery Corps was elevated to the separate People's Liberation Army Rocket Force in December 2015.
The insignias of ranks are placed on the same dark olive green backgrounds for officers, red for enlisted personnel.
However, the navy special operations unit wears the PLA naval ensign flag color patch on their combat uniform.
Enlisted and junior commanding personnel also receive a set of wicking T-shirt (either in green or camouflage) and shorts for physical fitness training in summer.
The winter uniform (coat and trousers) is made of thicker heavy-weighted cotton material with front zipper flap.
The outer jacket with a fur-collar has an inner lining of quilted polyester padding and a detachable hood for warmth.
Chinese Armed Forces will introduce irregular camouflage patterns for special occasions, for example, the military parade of the 60th National Day on 1 October 2009.