TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Army has begun a more intensive training program designed to better prepare troops for combat.
The program, called Combat Training Center rotation 2.0, extends traditional combat exercises from five days to 10 days of continuous 24-hour operations, according to Liberty Times.
The new format also incorporates one-year conscripts, who must repeat the training if they fail to meet required standards. The program aims to strengthen the combat readiness and coordination of ground forces.
The first group to participate includes the 586th, 584th, and 542nd Combined Arms Brigades, as well as the 39th Chemical Group and the 52nd Engineer Group. These units began the first round of training on Tuesday at the Army’s northern and southern joint testing centers.
Compared with previous scenario-based drills, the new training uses a “scriptless” format, meaning troops do not follow a fixed scenario. Instead, they must respond to rapidly changing situations similar to battlefield conditions. Military officials said the goal is to test the ability of different units to work together effectively.
The exercise also includes live engagement simulation technology, per Liberty Times. This allows soldiers to conduct realistic drills with simulated weapons and battlefield conditions, increasing training intensity while maintaining safety.
The Army said the approach draws on lessons from the US military and aims to create more realistic exercises that test endurance, decision-making and coordination under pressure. Officials said the training will help ground forces improve readiness and respond to potential security challenges.
