| 國防部全民防衛動員署 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 January 2022 |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of China |
| Headquarters | Zhongzheng District, Taipei |
| Parent agency | Ministry of National Defense |
| Website | [1] |
The All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency (國防部全民防衛動員署) is the reserve mobilization agency of Taiwan.
History[]
In May 2021 the Legislative Yuan passed legislation which authorized the All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency.[1]
The agency was inaugurated on December 30 2021[2] with an official launch date of January 1, 2022.[3][4] It was created through the merger of the All-out Defense Mobilization Office and the Armed Forces Reserve Command.[5]
Purpose[]
The agency was established to enhance Taiwan's ability to deter a Chinese invasion through asymmetric means.[6]
Organization[]
The starting strength of the agency was 150 full time staff.[7]
References[]
- ↑ "Taiwan to create reserve mobilisation agency". Janes. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/taiwan-to-create-reserve-mobilisation-agency.
- ↑ "New mobilization agency formed to show Taiwan's resolute all-out defense: Tsai". Focus Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202112300004.
- ↑ "Taiwan to strengthen reserve forces". NHK. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211230_14/.
- ↑ "Hawaii Top Choice for Taiwan-National Guard Partnership: Report". Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/hawaii-top-choice-taiwan-national-guard-training-partnership-report-says-1665262.
- ↑ "New agency to oversee mobilization of reserves". Taipei Times. https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2021/04/21/2003756078.
- ↑ "Taiwan revamps military training for reserves amid China pressure". Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/23/taiwan-revamps-military-amid-china-pressure.
- ↑ "Specialized agency responsible for reservists' mobilization to launch Thursday". Focus Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202112290014.
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