Wang Meiyu, the supervisory committee, held a press conference today to explain the investigation results on the 269 brigade suicide case.

(Photo by reporter Wu Shuwei)

[Reporter Wu Shuwei/Taipei Report] The tragic death of two soldiers and non-commissioned officers in the 269th Brigade of the Army occurred within 7 months. Wang Meiyu and Zhao Yongqing of the Supervisory Committee investigated and found that there were problems such as scolding and scolding leadership management culture and improper discipline in the army. The hospital approved the correction of the Army Command on the 22nd and asked the Ministry of National Defense to re-examine the relevant dereliction of duty.

The Army responded today that it respects and humbly reviews the Corrections and Guidance of the Overwatch Council. Those involved in the case who are negligent have all been approved and punished appropriately.

Zhao Yongqing sighed today that the investigation process of this case reminded him of his experience as a pre-office officer 40 years ago, full of formalism, angry management culture, and self-purchasing of maintenance materials by officers and soldiers. .

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The Army pointed out today that, in response to this case, in addition to strengthening the leadership and control of cadres, the unit has also adjusted its organization, increased the number of pre-employment training hours, and refined the military product management system to strengthen the functions of cadres and maintain logistical discipline. Psychological assistance teacher training and on-the-job training; at the same time, grass-roots cadres will be held psychological assistance practical workshops, linking private psychological counseling resources, so as to truly and effectively grasp the mood of officers and soldiers.

The Army Command emphasized that it will continue to uphold a pragmatic attitude and implement various strategies to ensure the overall combat effectiveness of the troops and the mental health of officers and soldiers.