All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency
| 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 (Chinese: 國防部全民防衛動員署) is the reserve mobilization agency of Taiwan.
History
[edit]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]
The Agency published an updated civil defense handbook in 2023.[6]
Purpose
[edit]The agency was established to enhance Taiwan's ability to deter a Chinese invasion through asymmetric means.[7]
Organization
[edit]The starting strength of the agency was 150 full time staff.[8]
Affiliated troops
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Cole, J Michael. "Taiwan to create reserve mobilisation agency". janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph. "New mobilization agency formed to show Taiwan's resolute all-out defense: Tsai". Focus Taiwan. Focus Taiwan.
- ^ "Taiwan to strengthen reserve forces". www3.nhk.or.jp. NHK. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Feng, John (4 January 2022). "Hawaii Top Choice for Taiwan-National Guard Partnership: Report". www.newsweek.com. Newsweek. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Writer, Staff (21 April 2021). "New agency to oversee mobilization of reserves". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times.
- ^ "Taiwan civil defence handbook includes tips on identifying Chinese soldiers". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Hale, Erin. "Taiwan revamps military training for reserves amid China pressure". www.aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph. "Specialized agency responsible for reservists' mobilization to launch Thursday". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
