The All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency (Chinese: 國防部全民防衛動員署) is the reserve mobilization agency of Taiwan.
History
In May 2021 the Legislative Yuan passed legislation which authorized the All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency.[1]
The agency was inaugurated on December 30 2021[2] with an official launch date of January 1, 2022.[3][4] It was created through the merger of the All-out Defense Mobilization Office and the Armed Forces Reserve Command.[5]
The Agency published an updated civil defense handbook in 2023.[6]
Purpose
The agency was established to enhance Taiwan's ability to deter a Chinese invasion through asymmetric means.[7]
Organization
The starting strength of the agency was 150 full time staff.[8]
