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Old December 5th, 2023, 04:07 AM
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Fallout Re: MBT's

Not a complete rehash from my last post on Taiwan's tank issue from ref. dated 01 Dec. 2023.

The next dated from today informs us that plans for the trainers and operational specials is likely to start in Jan. 2024.

" This ambitious plan aims for these personnel to be fully trained by the end of next year, marking a significant enhancement of Taiwan's defensive capabilities.
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Also; "In February 2024, 30 officers and personnel will also be sent to the United States for HIMARS training, which is expected to be completed by October 2024. Upon their return, these soldiers will be responsible for training and developing operational guidelines for these weapon systems."

It also tells us they will be deployed on the western coast to protect that area from invasion and protect a handful of key cities (Named) and airfields.

So, my initial thought based on what's posted above from the below ref. was to shift the FOC (As late as Apr.-Jun 2025.) HOWEVER, the Taiwanese Army is well trained, disciplined but more importantly-smart.

My thinking is now closer Jan.-Mar. 2025.

In the end though I'm thinking to leave UNIT 025 alone as I see no real problem with Nov. 2024 until we know more.

I feel a clearer picture will be seen in the first three months of 2025.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defe...ars_in_us.html

HIMARS FOC
will be reached by Jan.-Mar. 2025.

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Pat
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