Military linguistics as a borderline discipline in linguistics: formation, features, military discourse in the PRC

in modern linguistics, military linguistics emerges as a frontier discipline that integrates linguistic and military phenomena. The article examines its formation, beginning with the publication of the work "Military Linguistics," edited by Liu Lin in 1990 at the National Defense University of China, which marked the systematization of this field. The objects of study include the interconnection between military and linguistic phenomena, as well as the characteristics of military verbal communication. The aim of this work is to analyze the evolution of the discipline, its key features, and the specifics of military discourse in China, emphasizing the role of language in military contexts as a tool of communication and tactics. The relevance of the topic is determined by the growing interest in interdisciplinary approaches in linguistics, especially in the context of global military challenges where language influences strategies and operations. The research relies on a combination of universal and particular methods, including theoretical analysis, a review of scientific literature in linguistics, sociology, and military sciences. Publications such as the works of Liu Lin, Diao Yanbin, and contemporary studies on military discourse in China were examined, along with international sources, including Russian articles from "Political Linguistics." The methodology includes diachronic and synchronic analysis of the interaction of social phenomena, as well as the collection and evaluation of materials from academic journals, periodicals, and online resources. To identify patterns, comparative approaches and analyses of linguistic variations in the historical context of wars were applied, with a focus on vocabulary, terminology, and communicative practices. The results demonstrate a close relationship between military and linguistic phenomena: wars contribute to both the differentiation and integration of languages through migrations and cultural blending, while language influences military activity through regional dialects, terminology, and tactics such as psychological warfare. The characteristics of military language were identified in written (regulations, combat documents) and oral (commands, agitation) forms. The study highlights the application of linguistic theories for military purposes, including language tactics for propaganda, negotiations, and codes (ciphers, flag signaling). In China, military linguistics develops through doctoral programs and publications, focusing on multimodal discourse and crisis communication.

military linguistics, frontier discipline, military discourse, language variations, China