They are not the ones in the spotlight. Yet every pilot depends on the decisions they make. They are the combat support personnel of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.

In modern warfare, victory demands not only steel wings, but also sharper minds. Behind every mission is a team that thinks faster and decides better. From the cockpit to the command center, the PLA Air Force works as one, turning information superiority into battlefield advantage.

In the latest episode of CMG's special production The Road to Victory, marking the 99th anniversary of the PLA's founding, we explore the high-stakes world of the PLA Air Force's combat support personnel, where split-second decisions, seamless coordination and information superiority can determine the outcome of battle.