The Republic of China Armed Forces Reserve is a division of the Republic of China Armed Forces tasked with managing, planning, and mobilizing the reserve potential of Taiwan.

It aimed to provide the first line of coastal defence and wartime operations through its reserve forces, and to sustain military mobilization to support ground operations, maintenance, and homeland security.

The Reserve Command also assists the regular forces with humanitarian and disaster relief work.

[2] The Reserve Command’s forces provide a critical second line of defense against a People’s Republic of China invasion.

[6] Dual-use civilian assets in the reserve system include 10,000 properties, 2,000 pieces of heavy machinery, 300 fishing boats, 60 aircraft, and 50 ships.