The Army Infantry 109th Brigade was embroiled in a collective drug trafficking case last year. Prosecutors discovered that four non-commissioned officers and soldiers were involved in selling "zombie" vape cartridges. Shockingly, a conscripted soldier, upon learning that his comrades were secretly dealing drugs, advised Sergeant Gao to first confiscate the cartridges without reporting them. Instead, they were later resold privately to other soldiers, turning the case into an internal "black-on-black" scheme. The incident exposed a complete breakdown of discipline within the unit.
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The Navy Fleet Command stated today that during a mission on the 27th, the naval vessel Zhonghe was involved in a minor collision with the Chinese fishing boat Min Lian Yu 61756 at 12:38 AM. The incident occurred approximately 45 nautical miles off the coast of Taichung Port (9 nautical miles outside the restricted waters). There were no injuries on either side, and the damage to the vessel did not affect its navigational safety.
The Navy Fleet Command further stated that after the maritime incident, the Navy immediately requested assistance from the Coast Guard. The Tamsui vessel and patrol boat PP-10080 were dispatched to the scene for coordination and investigation. A follow-up investigation will be conducted in accordance with relevant regulations to clarify responsibility.
The Navy Fleet Command further stated that after the maritime incident, the Navy immediately requested assistance from the Coast Guard. The Tamsui vessel and patrol boat PP-10080 were dispatched to the scene for coordination and investigation. A follow-up investigation will be conducted in accordance with relevant regulations to clarify responsibility.
Wanwan media is now claiming this is an attack by the CCP, even though it was pretty clearly just a case of incompetent wanwan navy
The Chung Ho ship (formerly USS Manitowoc (LST-1180)), which was hit, was launched as early as 1970. To be honest, I’m quite surprised that it only suffered minor scratches. If it was a deliberate collision, I suspect this old ship would have disintegrated on the spot.
Three lieutenant colonels were transferred, due to poor photograph resolution and delayed transmission. These officers are from different vessels, were all required to record & help identify warships joining PLA's live-file exercise 40 nautical miles off Kaohsiung coast on 26th Feb.
Here is the low-res photo they transmitted.
Here is the low-res photo they transmitted.
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A somewhat bloody news story.
Wu Zhongda, a retired member of Taiwan's Army Special Forces, volunteered to fight in Ukraine and was killed in action on the front lines against Russian forces late last year. Due to the intense combat at the time, his body could not be retrieved. Recently, reports emerged that Ukrainian troops discovered his identification documents and fragments of his uniform at the site of the incident. His remains are suspected to have been consumed by wild animals, with only his ID card, health insurance card, and other documents recovered.
Wu Zhongda, a retired member of Taiwan's Army Special Forces, volunteered to fight in Ukraine and was killed in action on the front lines against Russian forces late last year. Due to the intense combat at the time, his body could not be retrieved. Recently, reports emerged that Ukrainian troops discovered his identification documents and fragments of his uniform at the site of the incident. His remains are suspected to have been consumed by wild animals, with only his ID card, health insurance card, and other documents recovered.
manqiangrexue
Brigadier
How does the old Chinese saying, go? There is no good end for hanjian.
MwRYum
Major
Not necessary "hanjian" in this incident, but certainly "a NAFO found his fitting end" if you ask me.
And of course he wasn't the only NAFO that found his fitting end, in 1st year of the conflict there was another one who, reportedly, at the business end of Russian thermobaric bomb, which his scattered and carbonized remains fertilized the field of Ukraine....
He died like a dog... and perhaps unironically, was eaten by a local Ukrainian dog afterwards.
Ditto for the nationalist Japs that emerged, then unemerged, on the internet last year
Marine Corps Forms Air Defense Guard Battalion, Conscripts Assigned to Ensure Missile Vehicle Security
Taiwan media (CRNTT, Taipei, April 4) — To strengthen its combat capabilities, the Republic of China Marine Corps officially established the "1st Battalion of the Air Defense Guard Group" on November 14, 2024 (Year 113 in the ROC calendar). Aside from commanding officers, the unit is composed entirely of one-year conscripts. Its primary mission is to provide security for land-based mobile missile and radar vehicle units, ensuring the protection of key combat assets and positions.
Traditionally an offensive force, the Marine Corps has been undergoing a transformation toward a "balanced offense and defense with mobile capabilities" strategy. This includes the disbandment of tank battalions centered around M60A3s and artillery battalions using M109A2 self-propelled howitzers, along with the formation of a drone battalion. In addition, to reinforce the defense of political and economic hubs, the Marine Corps’ 66th Brigade was reassigned under the Strategic Reserve of the General Staff Headquarters and has deployed to key infrastructures such as Songshan Airport.
The Marine Corps has also organized protective units for both land and maritime domains. The land-based force, the 1st Battalion of the Air Defense Guard Group, was officially established on November 14, 2024. Its main task is to safeguard mobile missile and radar vehicle units, playing a critical role in the Corps' force restructuring efforts.
The battalion’s emblem features an armadillo encircling a missile, symbolizing the strong defensive protection of crucial equipment. The streamlined form of the armadillo also represents the unit’s mobility during mission execution.
Notably, apart from officers who are career military personnel, the rest of the battalion is made up of one-year conscripts. Lieutenant Colonel Kuo Shih-Yu, the battalion commander and the first female service member in the Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit, explained in an interview that the guard battalion was created to support the Marine Corps' emerging capabilities. Because their missions involve vehicle-based escort operations, members must possess basic vehicle troubleshooting and driving skills—although operation of more sophisticated equipment remains the responsibility of professional officers.
Kuo noted that around 90% of the battalion’s personnel are one-year conscripts who undergo two months of training at Longquan Basic Training Center before joining the unit. Although initially unfamiliar with the lifestyle, their training follows the same standards as career personnel, including equivalent physical fitness requirements. To help conscripts cope with the high-pressure environment, commanding officers make efforts to engage with them during off-hours at night.
For land-based escort operations, Humvees or light tactical vehicles are typically used, each carrying 3 to 6 armed personnel. Before the mobile missile or radar units arrive at their designated tactical areas, the guard units are deployed in advance to conduct battlefield sweeps and reconnaissance. Once the area is confirmed secure, the radar and missile vehicles are cleared to proceed. The operational range spans several kilometers, with the escort vehicles conducting patrols centered around the tactical zone.
To be honest, I don’t see the point of doing this. The main threats faced by radar vehicles are anti-radiation missiles and various aerial attacks. Deploying more Humvees for “protection” doesn’t really make any difference.
Taiwan media (CRNTT, Taipei, April 4) — To strengthen its combat capabilities, the Republic of China Marine Corps officially established the "1st Battalion of the Air Defense Guard Group" on November 14, 2024 (Year 113 in the ROC calendar). Aside from commanding officers, the unit is composed entirely of one-year conscripts. Its primary mission is to provide security for land-based mobile missile and radar vehicle units, ensuring the protection of key combat assets and positions.
Traditionally an offensive force, the Marine Corps has been undergoing a transformation toward a "balanced offense and defense with mobile capabilities" strategy. This includes the disbandment of tank battalions centered around M60A3s and artillery battalions using M109A2 self-propelled howitzers, along with the formation of a drone battalion. In addition, to reinforce the defense of political and economic hubs, the Marine Corps’ 66th Brigade was reassigned under the Strategic Reserve of the General Staff Headquarters and has deployed to key infrastructures such as Songshan Airport.
The Marine Corps has also organized protective units for both land and maritime domains. The land-based force, the 1st Battalion of the Air Defense Guard Group, was officially established on November 14, 2024. Its main task is to safeguard mobile missile and radar vehicle units, playing a critical role in the Corps' force restructuring efforts.
The battalion’s emblem features an armadillo encircling a missile, symbolizing the strong defensive protection of crucial equipment. The streamlined form of the armadillo also represents the unit’s mobility during mission execution.
Notably, apart from officers who are career military personnel, the rest of the battalion is made up of one-year conscripts. Lieutenant Colonel Kuo Shih-Yu, the battalion commander and the first female service member in the Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit, explained in an interview that the guard battalion was created to support the Marine Corps' emerging capabilities. Because their missions involve vehicle-based escort operations, members must possess basic vehicle troubleshooting and driving skills—although operation of more sophisticated equipment remains the responsibility of professional officers.
Kuo noted that around 90% of the battalion’s personnel are one-year conscripts who undergo two months of training at Longquan Basic Training Center before joining the unit. Although initially unfamiliar with the lifestyle, their training follows the same standards as career personnel, including equivalent physical fitness requirements. To help conscripts cope with the high-pressure environment, commanding officers make efforts to engage with them during off-hours at night.
For land-based escort operations, Humvees or light tactical vehicles are typically used, each carrying 3 to 6 armed personnel. Before the mobile missile or radar units arrive at their designated tactical areas, the guard units are deployed in advance to conduct battlefield sweeps and reconnaissance. Once the area is confirmed secure, the radar and missile vehicles are cleared to proceed. The operational range spans several kilometers, with the escort vehicles conducting patrols centered around the tactical zone.
To be honest, I don’t see the point of doing this. The main threats faced by radar vehicles are anti-radiation missiles and various aerial attacks. Deploying more Humvees for “protection” doesn’t really make any difference.