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Tang Chia-kun

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Tang Chia-kun
湯家坤
35th Commander of the Armed Force Reserve
Assumed office
2015
Preceded byFu Jheng-cheng
6th Commander of the Kinmen Defense Command
In office
August 16, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Preceded byPan Jia-yu
Succeeded byHao Yi-zhi
14th Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau
In office
October 10, 2011 – August 15, 2013
Preceded byZhang Kan-ping
Succeeded byLiu De-liang
Personal details
NationalityRepublic of China
EducationRepublic of China Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance Republic of China
Branch/service Republic of China Army
Rank Lieutenant General

Lieutenant General Tang Chia-kun (Chinese: 湯家坤) is a Republic of China Army Lieutenant General who currently serves as the 35th Commander of the Armed Force Reserve since 2023. Prior to his appointment, he served as the 14th Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau from October 2011 to August 2013.

Early life and education

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He was born in Taiwan, and graduated from Republic of China Military Academy at age 18 in Class 45.[citation needed]

Military career

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After graduating from the military academy, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Armed Forces Reserve.

In 2014, he served as the commander of the Kinmen Defense Command. In 2015, he was replaced by Hao Yi Zhi, 7th commander of the Kinmen Defense Command.

Since 2015, he has been the Commander of the Armed Forces Reserve, after replacing Fu Jheng-cheng.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hòubèi zhǐhuī bù jìn rèn shòu xūn diǎnlǐ tāngjiākūn miǎn guānbīng jīngyìqiújīng" 後備指揮部晉任授勳典禮 湯家坤勉官兵精益求精 [Reserve Command Promotion and Medal Ceremony Tang Chia-kun Mian officers and soldiers strive for excellence]. Yam News (in Chinese). 25 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Commander Tang Chia-Kun Inspects "Min-An 2 Exercise" Drill Preparations and Encourages Stronger Coordination and Cooperation". Defense News. 6 January 2016.


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