Transformation of Taiwan's Reserve Force / Ian Easton [and three others]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Easton, Ian, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National security--Taiwan--21st century.

National security.

Taiwan--Armed Forces--Reserves--Operational readiness.

Taiwan.

Taiwan--Military policy--21st century.

Taiwan--Strategic aspects--21st century.

Taiwan--Defenses--21st century.

Taiwan--Military relations--China--21st century.

China--Military relations--Taiwan--21st century.

China.

China (Republic : 1949- ). Hou bei zhi hui bu.

China (Republic : 1949- ).

Summary:

"As the political-military challenge from the People's Republic of China grows in the years ahead, Taiwan's reserve force may need to play a more prominent role in Taipei's strategic relationship with Beijing. The authors of this report assess Taiwan's current reserve force and discuss steps that Taiwan can take to enhance the role of the reserves in deterring and, if necessary, defending against a cross-Strait invasion."--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Preface

Summary

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

2. Taiwan Reserve Force Structure

3. Reserve Force Roles and Missions: From Peacetime Through Mobilization to War: Civilian Mobilization Missions

Military Mobilization Missions

4. Reserve Force Capabilities: Characterizing Taiwan's Reserve Force Capabilities

Potential Gaps and Future Challenges

5. Strategic Analysis: Strategic Ends

Strategic Ways and Means

Taiwan's Reserve Force Strategy

PRC Views of Taiwan's Reserve Force

6. Future Prospects and Recommendations: The Deterrence Role

Undermining PRC Advantages, Exploiting Key Domains and Geography

7. Conclusion

APPENDIX: Case Studies of Possible Lessons from Other Reserve Forces

Lists of Figures and Tables

Abbreviations

References.