Chung Chieh(揭仲) stated that the backbone of the Taiwanese military’s artillery in the future will consist of 111 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 60 M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, and several International Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (IFATDS). If the Ministry of National Defense confirms this year to send a combined arms battalion and regional command to form a brigade command group to participate in the annual “Western Strike” field artillery and high-intensity combat exercises in the U.S., the intention should be to enable Taiwanese field troops and command personnel to gain an in-depth understanding of modern ground combat dynamics and processes.
Chung Chieh(揭仲) believes that sending field troops and command officers to the U.S. for the “Western Strike” exercises before acquiring the M109A7 self-propelled howitzers and IFATDS will not only shorten the time required for these units to become combat-ready once the equipment arrives but will also allow the Taiwanese ground forces and field commanders to practically understand how the kill chain in modern ground combat operates and the extent of current deficiencies within the Taiwanese military. This experience will enable these personnel to return home as advocates for innovation, accelerating the reform and modernization of the army.
Furthermore, Chung Chieh(揭仲) recommended that, given the severe inadequacy of artillery firing ranges on the main island of Taiwan, and considering the significantly increased range of the M142 HIMARS and M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, it is difficult to conduct live-fire training under tactical scenarios on Taiwanese land. Therefore, the Ministry of National Defense should negotiate with the U.S. to adopt a model similar to that of the Air Force’s Luke Air Force Base, retaining some M142 HIMARS and M109A7 self-propelled howitzers in the U.S. Each year, personnel could be sent to the U.S. to utilize these retained assets for advanced tactical training and testing. This approach would not only enhance training effectiveness and assimilate new knowledge but also deepen bilateral exchanges between ground forces. (Image sourced from the digital edition of the United Daily News.)
揭仲的國防與中共軍事專題研究 
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