MND plans 'weekend warrior' programTAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan's Defense Ministry announced that it would soon introduce a "weekend warrior" program to boost the nation's combat readiness. MND encouraged those with questions or suggestions about the program to write letters to the ministry to express their views. The program is expected to boost reservists' combat readiness as Taiwan moves transitions into an all-volunteer force. Currently, conscripts only need to undergo four months of basic military training before becoming a reservist. Therefore, they pitched a program to the MND to beef up the nation's defense preparedness, according to the lawmakers.

Source: The China Post September 15, 2016 16:07 UTC