Three senior lecturers from the PLA Air Force Early Warning Academy have urged a major overhaul of English teaching in China's military schools. Li Yan, Dai Sishi, and Zhang Yong published their concerns in the official Military-to-Civilian magazine in February. They said current English lessons focus too much on vocabulary, grammar, and reading. Communication skills like speaking and writing tactical reports are sadly neglected. The lecturers noted that PLA classes are mainly teacher-led, with low student participation. Listening, speaking, and translation training make up less than 20% of the curriculum. One academy's program spends 60% of time on reading documents but only 15% on practical communication, like discussing international military rules or joint drills. Students feel the content is disconnected from real needs. While 70% know military terms well, only 30% can hold technical discussions about buying foreign military gear. Testing still focuses on written exams instead of real conversation skills. This "disconnect between assessment and combat needs" weakens operational readiness. Many English teachers lack military knowledge and give shallow explanations, while military experts often struggle with English. Faculty training is also weak: nearly 60% attend less than two trainings yearly, and 75% lack hands-on experience. Only 30% of schools use online military English courses or videos, and few use technology to simulate international command centers. The lecturers stressed the urgency, saying English is vital for United Nations peacekeeping, multinational exercises, and arms deals. For example, Chinese navy crews in the Gulf of Aden use English to coordinate routes and security with other navies. In drone tech, clear English communication can decide project success by helping teams explain equipment and answer client questions. The article proposed solutions: revamp curricula to enhance speaking, listening, and presentations. Recruit more experts fluent in English and military matters, including officers with overseas experience. Use interactive teaching, case studies, and simulations. Also, increase assessment of practical language skills and expand tech use like virtual command centers. The call is clear: to succeed globally, China’s military must boost real-world English skills urgently.