2025/07/09
Ministry of National Defense: Minister Wellington Koo Inspects Army 206th Brigade Reserve Training, Commends Spirit of Homeland Defense
Ministry of National Defense Press Release
Time: 2000 hours, July 9, 2025
Minister Koo Inspects Army 206th Brigade Reserve Training, Commends Spirit of Homeland Defense
The Han Kuang 41 Exercise live-fire drills commenced today (July 9), and Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo visited the New Taipei area this afternoon to inspect the reserve mobilization training of the Army 206th Brigade, gaining an on-site understanding of and expressing concern for the training situation while commending the reservists for their hard work and dedication.
Minister Koo first received a briefing on the implementation of this reserve training mission and conducted on-site visits to various training venues to review the reservists’ refresher training on specialized skills, including the .50 caliber machine gun, 105mm howitzer, and communication and observation equipment.
During the process, Minister Koo inquired about the reservists’ experiences in participating in the reserve training, their previous units of service, military occupational specialties, and the outcomes of this specialized refresher training, expressing deep appreciation for their spirit and attitude in promptly reporting for duty and joining the ranks of homeland defense. He also reminded cadres to ensure proper care for the reservists’ living conditions and training requirements, with the aim of effectively enhancing reserve mobilization combat readiness.