1978年7月,邓小平同志在听取全国民兵工作会议筹备工作汇报时,发表了题为《重视现代条件下的民兵工作》的重要讲话。这篇讲话对民兵工作在恢复老传统的基础上如何创造性地发展提出了重要的指导思想,成为新时期民兵工作的指南。 一、民兵工作必须“恢复老传统” 民兵是我国武装力量的重要组成部分,在新的历 In July 1978, Comrade Deng Xiaoping delivered an important speech titled “Emphasis on the Work of Militia under Modern Conditions” when he heard preparations for the national militia working conference. This speech sets forth an important guiding principle for how the militia work creatively develops on the basis of restoring the old tradition and becomes the guide for the militia work in the new era. I. Militia Work Must “Restore the Old Tradition” Militias are an important part of our armed forces. In the new calendar