All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency

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The All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency ({{zh|t=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.{{cite web |author-last1=Cole |author-first1=J Michael |title=Taiwan to create reserve mobilisation agency |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/taiwan-to-create-reserve-mobilisation-agency |website=janes.com |publisher=Janes |access-date=4 January 2022}}

The agency was inaugurated on December 30 2021{{cite web |author-last1=Yu |author-first1=Matt |author-last2=Yeh |author-first2=Joseph |title=New mobilization agency formed to show Taiwan's resolute all-out defense: Tsai |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202112300004 |website=Focus Taiwan |publisher=Focus Taiwan}} with an official launch date of January 1, 2022.{{cite web |title=Taiwan to strengthen reserve forces |url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211230_14/ |website=www3.nhk.or.jp |publisher=NHK |access-date=4 January 2022}}{{cite web |author-last1=Feng |author-first1=John |title=Hawaii Top Choice for Taiwan-National Guard Partnership: Report |url=https://www.newsweek.com/hawaii-top-choice-taiwan-national-guard-training-partnership-report-says-1665262 |website=www.newsweek.com |date=4 January 2022 |publisher=Newsweek |access-date=4 January 2022}} It was created through the merger of the All-out Defense Mobilization Office and the Armed Forces Reserve Command.{{cite web |author-last1=Writer |author-first1=Staff |title=New agency to oversee mobilization of reserves |url=https://taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2021/04/21/2003756078 |website=taipeitimes.com |date=21 April 2021 |publisher=Taipei Times}}{{cite web |author-last1=Yu |author-first1=Matt |author-last2=Yeh |author-first2=Joseph |title=Specialized agency responsible for reservists' mobilization to launch Thursday |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202112290014 |website=focustaiwan.tw |publisher=Focus Taiwan |access-date=4 January 2022}}

The Agency published an updated civil defense handbook in 2023.{{cite web |title=Taiwan civil defence handbook includes tips on identifying Chinese soldiers |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-civil-defence-handbook-includes-tips-identifying-chinese-soldiers-2023-06-13/ |website=reuters.com |publisher=Reuters |access-date=27 July 2024}}

Purpose

The agency was established to enhance Taiwan's ability to deter a Chinese invasion through asymmetric means.{{cite web |author-last1=Hale |author-first1=Erin |title=Taiwan revamps military training for reserves amid China pressure |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/23/taiwan-revamps-military-amid-china-pressure |website=www.aljazeera.com |publisher=Al Jazeera |access-date=4 January 2022}}

Organization

Manpower Mobilization Division
Materials Mobilization Division
Mobilization Management Division
Mobilization Integration Division

= Affiliated troops =

Armed Forces Reserve Command

References

Category:Military logistics of Taiwan