TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Army’s 586th Armored Brigade conducted a mock vehicle recovery after completing a five-day exercise simulating a “limited attack” on Friday.
The brigade conducted tactical maneuvers, including a resupply and recovery drill in western Taiwan. Over ten M60A3 tanks, CM32 command vehicles, and other infantry fighting vehicles were deployed, according to Youth Daily News.
An M60A3 Patton tank was positioned on a public road, simulating a breakdown due to enemy attack, per the report. Soldiers promptly sent an M88A1 armored recovery vehicle to the scene, connecting a 130-kilogram A-frame to the disabled tank to quickly extract it from battle.
The limited attack exercise consisted of continuous day-and-night scenarios that tested soldiers' on planning, command procedures, and firepower coordination across all levels of command. It also allowed personnel to familiarize themselves with combat protocols.
Last week, the Army’s 564th Armored Brigade carried out concentrated fire exercises with CM-11 tanks. The tanks fired at both stationary and mobile targets while stopped and on the move.
The Army is developing two prototypes of an upgraded Patton tank outfitted with a new 105mm gun and fire control and targeting systems. The prototypes are expected to debut at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition in September.
