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All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency

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All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency, MND
國防部全民防衛動員署
Agency overview
Formed1 January 2022
JurisdictionRepublic of China
HeadquartersZhongzheng District, Taipei
Parent agencyMinistry 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

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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

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The agency was established to enhance Taiwan's ability to deter a Chinese invasion through asymmetric means.[7]

Organization

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The starting strength of the agency was 150 full time staff.[8]

Affiliated troops

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cole, J Michael. "Taiwan to create reserve mobilisation agency". janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  2. ^ Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph. "New mobilization agency formed to show Taiwan's resolute all-out defense: Tsai". Focus Taiwan. Focus Taiwan.
  3. ^ "Taiwan to strengthen reserve forces". www3.nhk.or.jp. NHK. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. ^ Feng, John (4 January 2022). "Hawaii Top Choice for Taiwan-National Guard Partnership: Report". www.newsweek.com. Newsweek. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  5. ^ Writer, Staff (21 April 2021). "New agency to oversee mobilization of reserves". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times.
  6. ^ "Taiwan civil defence handbook includes tips on identifying Chinese soldiers". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  7. ^ Hale, Erin. "Taiwan revamps military training for reserves amid China pressure". www.aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  8. ^ Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph. "Specialized agency responsible for reservists' mobilization to launch Thursday". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 4 January 2022.