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To: PGR88

From Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_in_Taiwan

The Republic of China (Taiwan) has maintained a policy of conscription for all qualified males of military age since 1949. The Taiwanese government used to plan to end it in 2014, but abolishing conscription is quite controversial among Taiwanese society, hence the government has not yet confirmed the abolishing schedule.

Females from the outlying islands within the province of Fuchien, which are geographically closest to mainland China, were also required to serve in a civil defense role, although this requirement has been dropped since the lifting of martial law. Although the majority of all enlisted positions in the ROC Armed Forces have been and are currently filled by draftees, the government intends to gradually expand the number of volunteer soldiers with the eventual goal of forming an all volunteer military. However, even then there will be compulsory basic training for all males reaching 18.

Recent years have also seen an increase in the service options open to draftees, including alternative service with the Ministry of the Interior (MOI), as well as specialized service options for draftees in specific professions. The draft process is set forth under the ROC Military Service Act under the auspices of the MOI’s National Conscription Agency as well as by Article 20 of the ROC Constitution


8 posted on 01/17/2017 3:49:56 PM PST by SeekAndFind (q)
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To: SeekAndFind

My wife is from Taiwan. She had to learn how to shoot handguns and rifles during High School PE class. They would bring in active duty soldiers to teach.


10 posted on 01/17/2017 4:05:20 PM PST by Tai_Chung
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