The Combat Battalion of the 52nd Engineering Corps practiced the "Sword Seizing Technique" in mixed martial arts.

(Photo by reporter Wu Shuwei)

[Reporter Wu Shuwei/Report from Chiayi] President Tsai Ing-wen went to Jieshouying District, Chiayi City to inspect the Combat Engineer Battalion of the 52nd Engineer Group. Knife grabbing".

In his speech, President Tsai pointed out that the close combat training originated from the "Strengthening the National Defense Force Structure Adjustment Plan" proposed at the end of last year. He hoped that this exercise would be closer to actual combat and more in line with the needs of modern warfare.

Accompanied by Gu Lixiong, Secretary-General of the National Security Council, Chen Wenzheng, Deputy Secretary-General, and Qiu Guozheng, Minister of National Defense, President Tsai went to Chiayi City's "Jieshouying District" to inspect the garrisoned 52nd Engineer Group War Industrial Battalion for resident training.

The army pointed out that the training subjects of the fighter battalion today are three courses: "blocking setting", "bridge erecting" and "comprehensive combat training". The progress of the comprehensive combat training is "knife capture".

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In his speech, President Tsai pointed out that he hoped that the people of the country could see the solid combat power of the national army through the itinerary of visiting troops. The battalion will invest manpower and material resources in 2021 to assist the Central District Water Resources Bureau and the Third River Bureau to carry out "Liyutan Reservoir Dredging". people's livelihood water problems.

President Tsai pointed out that this year is still facing the test of the water situation. The government has launched various drought prevention and water conservation measures. Brothers and sisters in the war labor camp should be ready at any time. If the water situation continues to be severe, they must use their best energy to complete various tasks. , It is also necessary to remind you to be vigilant and pay attention to your own safety when performing tasks.

President Tsai said that she just saw the "Close Combat" exercise. This training originated from the "Strengthening the National Defense Force Structure Adjustment Plan" proposed at the end of last year. She hopes that this exercise will be closer to actual combat and more in line with the needs of modern warfare. .

President Tsai said that as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he proposed this adjustment plan in the hope that through strengthening the quality and quantity, changing the content of past training, increasing live ammunition shooting and joint training, so that the quality of training of the national army can be sufficient to cope with the current situation and Readiness needs.

Finally, President Tsai mentioned that protecting Taiwan and defending democracy has always been a major mission of the National Army. I believe that only by continuously improving our training and strengthening our military capabilities, "can we be more capable of defending our home and our country."

The Army pointed out that mixed martial arts is one of the army's training courses. It trains officers and soldiers in melee combat skills, emphasizing the cultivation of energy and strength. The ability to counter-capture; and "Seize the Knife" trains officers and soldiers to use instant response, dodge, speed and other skills in close combat to avoid being attacked by the enemy and effectively counter the enemy's joints, thereby ensuring military stability. Mission accomplished.

A group photo of the officers and soldiers of President Tsai’s May 2nd Engineer Group and Industrial Battalion.

(Photo by reporter Wu Shuwei)

President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Gu Lixiong, Secretary-General of the National Security Council, Qiu Guozheng, Minister of National Defense, and others, inspected the May 2nd Engineer Group War Industrial Battalion.

(Photo by reporter Wu Shuwei)

The 52nd Engineering Corps War Industrial Battalion practiced the subject of "blocking settings", setting up wave-absorbing blocks to block the enemy's maneuverability, so as to maintain the security of the defensive position.

(Photo by reporter Wu Shuwei)