The 4th Theater of Operations of R.O.C. Armed Force conducted today the “Heavy Artillery Maintenance and Firing” for the first half of the year in Pingtung area. Participating units included the Army’s 43rd Artillery Command and the Huadong Defense Command. Through the firing procedures, the troops were validated the results of routine training and discipline, refined command control and fire coordination, and enhanced the use of firepower and overall combat capabilities.
The heavy artillery maintenance and firing for the first half of the year was conducted this morning in Pingtung area, with a total of 44 155mm-towed howitzers. Participating units conducted three subject drills in sequence: “registration fire,” “Time-On-Target,” and “high angle fire,” which were designed to verify the artillery readiness and to train the live-fire procedures. Additionally, through the artillery body movement produced during firing, the weapon equipment and capabilities are tested. The exercises also allowed personnel to further familiarize with firing procedures, build professional expertise, and bolster the overall defensive combat power in the theater of operations.
The 4th Theater of Operations stated that the R.O.C. Armed Forces will continue to carry out various combat readiness exercises and training. Through hands-on field drills, the troops can enhance their control of battlefield environments, and the personnel can improve their proficiency in operating weapon systems and firing procedures. The command-and-control mechanisms and equipment performance are validated at the same time, serving as crucial references for future training planning and force development, with the goal of building a strong and reliable elite fighting force.