TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on Tuesday (Jan. 16) that the first echelon of 650 annual conscription men will receive their individual combat gear on March 22 after completing their basic training.
To meet the living needs of the servicemen, the MND has earmarked a budget of NT＄4.04 billion to consistently implement the "Xing'an project" from 2022 to 2024, an initiative aimed at elevating living conditions and quality of life for the officers and soldiers.
The MND assured that the conscripts would receive their complete battle gear promptly after completing basic training to carry out various combat training tasks.
The sizing for the gear was done during the first week of conscription, with distribution scheduled for a week before graduation, or before March 22.
The MND's comprehensive distribution of new style combat outfits, a practice that has spanned five years, includes 15 items like tactical helmets, vests, and shock-absorbing elbow and knee guards, among others.