All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency

The All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency (Chinese: 國防部全民防衛動員署) is the reserve mobilization agency of Taiwan.

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

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]

Affiliated troops

See also

References
  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. Hale, Erin. "Taiwan revamps military training for reserves amid China pressure". www.aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  7. Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph. "Specialized agency responsible for reservists' mobilization to launch Thursday". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 4 January 2022.


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