TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — More equipment has been provided to four brigades, Taiwan’s Army Command said on Tuesday (Aug. 27), following complaints of shortages.

The Army Command said it has stepped in to assist the units in resolving the issue, CNA reported. To address the needs of the first four brigades about to begin further training, the command said it would prioritize the redistribution of equipment through an allocation process to ensure they have all the necessary training gear.

The command explained that the brigades, part of expanded mobilization units, would be supplemented with personnel and equipment according to mobilization regulations. The command said it would gradually adjust the annual budget and phased equipment acquisition, ensuring the units’ actual needs were met.

Earlier, the Ministry of National Defense also said that it had completed the redistribution of general equipment based on training standards.

Taiwan reinstated a one-year mandatory military service in January. The first batch of conscripts have completed their basic training and have been assigned to Army brigades. The conscripts are expected to start 13 weeks of training in September.

Under former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), basic training for conscripts was changed to eight weeks. To enhance individual rifle firing accuracy, a rapid response shooting technique was implemented.

Target practice was also enhanced to integrate battlefield scenarios and the number of rounds fired was increased to 160 for soldiers to have a solid foundation in marksmanship.

In June, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) announced the elimination of bayonet training and goose-step marching as they are impractical for modern combat.