National Defense Mobilization Working Mechanism under the Concept of Overall National Security

The overall national security concept has been formed and developed under the high regard of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, serving as a new security philosophy. Implementing the overall national security concept is of paramount importance for maintaining national security stability and promoting long-term national development. Higher vocational colleges, as crucial bases for cultivating high-quality specialized talents, play a significant role in the national defense mobilization mechanism, which is vital to the overall national security.

Through research on relevant domestic and international literature, as well as questionnaire surveys and field interviews, it has been found that the defense mobilization mechanisms in higher vocational colleges suffer from issues such as unscientific organizational management, irrational resource allocation, and inadequate publicity and education. The defense mobilization mechanisms in higher vocational colleges need further improvement and innovation, including the establishment of sound organizational management systems, rational allocation of resources, and increased efforts in publicity and education, to adapt to the changing national security situation and the development needs of higher vocational colleges, thereby making a greater contribution to the overall national security.

The report of the 20th National Congress of the Party states: "It is imperative to unswervingly implement the overall national security concept, integrating the maintenance of national security into all aspects and throughout the entire process of Party and state work, ensuring national security and social stability." The overall national security concept serves as the fundamental guideline and action directive for China's national security work in the new era. Fully understanding the connotation and basic principles of the national security concept in the new era is of great significance for vocational colleges to effectively carry out national defense mobilization work.

In recent years, the international situation has become increasingly uncertain and complex, presenting new challenges and tests for national security. Against this backdrop, the state has proposed a new holistic security concept, emphasizing that national security is an integrated whole, not only encompassing military security but also relating to various fields such as politics, economy, culture, and society. As one of the primary institutions for cultivating technical and skilled talents, higher vocational colleges should align their national defense mobilization efforts with the holistic national security concept, making a positive contribution to national security.

National defense mobilization is a crucial component of the overall national security concept and an essential means for national security protection and military struggle preparation. Strengthening research on national defense mobilization work is of great significance for achieving the overall national security objectives. This article aims to explore the national defense mobilization work mechanism under the overall national security concept, providing theoretical guidance for optimizing national defense mobilization efforts.

Through the methods of questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews, it was found that there are some major issues in the implementation of the current defense mobilization mechanisms in higher vocational colleges, including inadequate organizational management, irrational allocation of mobilization resources, and inadequate propaganda and education. Based on an in-depth analysis of the collected data, corresponding improvement measures were proposed, aiming to further optimize the defense mobilization mechanisms in higher vocational colleges and enhance their effectiveness.

I. Theoretical Foundations of the National Defense Mobilization Mechanism

(1) Definition and Tasks of National Defense Mobilization Work in Higher Vocational Colleges

The defense mobilization work in higher vocational colleges refers to a series of activities where these institutions, in alignment with national defense needs within the national security strategy, conduct relevant education, training, and mobilization efforts. The objective is to cultivate and select talents with high-level technical skills, thereby providing a solid reserve force for national security and defense construction.

The primary tasks of national defense mobilization work in higher vocational colleges include: strengthening national security education, guiding students to establish correct national concepts and security awareness, enhancing their patriotic sentiments and sense of responsibility; providing students with basic military theory education, enabling them to understand national defense policies, military knowledge, and military construction; organizing students to participate in military training and national defense education practice activities, improving their physical fitness and military literacy; focusing on cultivating students' professional skills and innovative abilities, enhancing their comprehensive qualities in national security and defense construction; actively participating in relevant national security and defense research projects, providing technical support and services for national security protection.

(2) The Concept and Characteristics of the National Defense Mobilization Mechanism in Higher Vocational Colleges

The defense mobilization work mechanism in higher vocational colleges refers to the organizational framework established by these institutions to adapt to the current national security needs. It involves the formulation and implementation of a series of systems, regulations, and measures aimed at promoting the orderly conduct and comprehensive development of defense mobilization work within higher vocational colleges. This mechanism encompasses elements such as personnel organization, workflow, and management systems, ensuring that the colleges can effectively organize, unify command, and coordinate various defense mobilization tasks during mobilization periods.

The defense mobilization mechanisms in higher vocational colleges mainly feature the following: First, full participation. The defense mobilization mechanism in higher vocational colleges requires all faculty and students to actively participate, enhancing national defense concepts and national security awareness. Through various national defense education activities, it aims to improve the overall national defense quality and military literacy. Second, multi-level management. The defense mobilization mechanism involves multiple management levels, including college leadership, defense mobilization departments, and heads of secondary colleges. By establishing a scientific and reasonable management mechanism, it ensures the smooth completion of national defense tasks in higher vocational colleges. Third, scientific research support. The defense mobilization mechanism emphasizes the role of scientific research support. By initiating and advancing military research projects, it provides strong support for national military construction. Fourth, flexibility and adaptability. The defense mobilization mechanism requires the ability to promptly respond to changes in the domestic and international situation, adjusting work priorities and task layouts accordingly. In dealing with various emergencies and contingencies, it ensures quick and accurate reactions and responses.

II. Current Situation and Issues of National Defense Mobilization Mechanisms in Higher Vocational Colleges

(1) Current Situation of the Mechanism for National Defense Mobilization in Higher Vocational Colleges

National defense mobilization work is a crucial component in safeguarding national security and promoting development. As key institutions for cultivating highly skilled talents, vocational colleges should leverage their strengths and actively participate in national defense mobilization efforts. However, there are still some issues with the current mechanisms for national defense mobilization in vocational colleges that require further research and improvement.

The author employed a combination of questionnaire surveys and on-site interviews, selecting faculty and students from multiple higher vocational colleges as survey subjects, aiming to comprehensively understand the current state of the national defense mobilization work mechanism. Using the Wenjuanxing system, questionnaires were distributed to faculty and students currently enrolled in higher vocational colleges, employing a random sampling survey method. Effective questionnaires were collected, with teachers accounting for %, male students for %, female students for %, first-year students for %, second-year students for %, and third-year students for %. Therefore, the random sample was relatively dispersed and had a certain degree of representativeness. Additionally, interviews were conducted with some teachers and students, and the results objectively reflected the current state of the national defense mobilization work mechanism in higher vocational colleges.

The survey results indicate that significant progress has been made in the national defense mobilization efforts of higher vocational colleges. Firstly, in terms of institutional development, most higher vocational colleges have established corresponding working mechanisms, including the formation of national defense education leadership groups and the establishment of military theory courses. Secondly, in terms of practical activities, higher vocational colleges actively organize students to participate in national defense education activities, such as military training and military camp internships. Lastly, these colleges also collaborate with the military to carry out civil-military integration projects, offering opportunities like military industry internships.

(2) Main Issues in the Mechanism of National Defense Mobilization in Higher Vocational Colleges

Inadequate regulations and rules.

National defense mobilization work is an important part of university management, involving secondary colleges and various functional departments within the school, as well as external entities such as the military region where the university is located, educational authorities, and the recruitment office. Surveys have found that the current regulations and systems for national defense mobilization in higher vocational colleges are insufficiently established. Neither the school-level armed forces department nor the secondary colleges have developed relevant national defense mobilization systems to regulate and improve the implementation of national defense mobilization work.

Inefficient allocation of resources

In the work of national defense mobilization in higher vocational colleges, the allocation of resources is a key link. However, there are currently issues with the irrational allocation of resources, such as uneven distribution of human, financial, and material resources, leading to delays in some important tasks. The resources for national defense mobilization in colleges are mainly concentrated in a few key schools, resulting in most colleges not receiving sufficient resource support, making it difficult for them to effectively fulfill their national defense missions. The management system is relatively loose, lacking a unified organizational coordination mechanism, leading to irregular resource allocation and management, and making it difficult to achieve their intended benefits.

Inadequate publicity and education.

The propaganda and education component of national defense mobilization efforts in higher vocational colleges is a crucial means to enhance the national defense awareness and national security awareness among all faculty and students. However, the current propaganda and education work is not fully effective, primarily conducted through lectures, recruitment campaigns, and military skill competitions. Some students have a low level of understanding of national defense knowledge, insufficient recognition of the importance of national security, and lack strong enthusiasm and initiative in participating in national defense construction.

The curriculum system is not well-developed.

Vocational colleges have already offered courses such as military training and military theory in accordance with the "Teaching Outline for Military Courses in Regular Higher Education Institutions," which has played an educational and guiding role in helping college students grasp national security knowledge and national defense mobilization. However, there are issues such as overemphasis on theory over practice, classroom over extracurricular activities, and form over substance. In response to these issues, adjustments and changes should be made in line with the requirements of the new era's holistic national security perspective.

III. Countermeasures for Improving the Mechanism of National Defense Mobilization in Higher Vocational Colleges

(1) Strengthen organizational management, improve rules and regulations

Higher vocational colleges establish a scientific and reasonable organizational structure, clarify the responsibilities and tasks of each department, improve corresponding management systems and processes, enhance the scientific and effectiveness of organizational management, set up defense mobilization work institutions, clarify division of responsibilities, strengthen organizational management and training for students, enhance students' national defense awareness and sense of responsibility. Strengthen the construction of the teaching staff, introduce professional military instructors and counselors, provide specialized guidance and training, and improve students' military training levels.

(2) Rational allocation of resources to ensure balanced development

Establish an institution for unified management of national defense mobilization resource allocation in universities, strengthen the overall planning and coordination of resources, and ensure that all universities can fairly access resource support. Based on the actual conditions of each university, allocate human, financial, and material resources reasonably to ensure balanced development of all work. At the same time, strengthen the supervision of resource usage to improve resource utilization efficiency. A national defense mobilization work leading group, headed by university leaders, should be established to be responsible for formulating and organizing the implementation of national defense mobilization work plans, and to provide guidance and oversight for various tasks.

(III) Strengthen the Propaganda and Education of National Defense Mobilization Work in Higher Vocational Colleges

Leveraging new media platforms for propaganda and education, innovating content forms: By producing engaging short videos, animations, micro-movies, and other forms, present national defense-related knowledge in an interesting and lively manner to the audience, enhancing attractiveness and comprehensibility. Strengthening interactive communication: Utilize social media platforms to conduct online interactive activities, such as quiz competitions and organizing discussion topics, to encourage audience participation and enhance their sense of involvement. Personalized information push: Based on factors such as audience interests, hobbies, and regional characteristics, through data analysis and personalized push technology, deliver information that meets audience needs, improving the effectiveness of information transmission. Establishing a professional team: Form a professional propaganda and education team responsible for the operation of new media platforms and content production, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of information. Enhancing cooperation and co-construction: Collaborate with new media platforms to jointly create national defense mobilization initiatives.