(1) All demobilized and retired military personnel are prohibited from establishing Red
Guards or other independent organizations; they may only participate in the Cultural
Revolution organizations of their respective units. (2) They are prohibited from storming PLA
headquarters and affiliated units, nor are they permitted to collude with troops or distribute
leaflets. (3) All demobilised and retiring military personnel must uphold and carry forward
the glorious traditions of the PLA, and assist the PLA in strengthening its combat readiness
and safeguarding the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.