Editing Republic of China Armed Forces (section)

===Doctrine and exercises===
[[File:IDF F-CK-1A Single Front View.jpg|thumb|300px|ROCAF [[AIDC F-CK Indigenous Defense Fighter]]]]
[[File:ROCN cheng kung class PFG2-1105 and PFG2-1101 20050624.jpg|thumb|300px|ROCN [[Cheng Kung-class frigate]]]]
[[File:Thunderbolt 2000 MLRS Side View 20111105a.jpg|thumb|300px|ROCA [[Thunderbolt-2000]]]]

The primary goal of the ROC Armed Forces is to provide a credible deterrent against hostile action by establishing effective counterstrike and defense capabilities. ROC military doctrine in 2004 centered upon the principle of "offshore engagement" where the primary goal of the armed forces in any conflict with the PRC would be to keep as much of the fighting away from Taiwan proper for as long as possible to minimize damage to infrastructure and civilian casualties. As of 2004 the military had also begun to take the threat of a sudden "decapitation attack" by the PRC seriously. Consequently, there was growing emphasis on the role of the Navy and Air Force (where the Army had traditionally dominated); as well as the development of rapid reaction forces and quick mobilization of local reserve forces.<ref name=mnd2004 />

As of 2021 training for [[electronic warfare]] had been emphasized with significant offensive and defensive capabilities having been fielded.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chen |first1=Kelvin |title=Taiwan rolls out Chinese electronic warfare countermeasures |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4194705 |website=www.taiwannews.com.tw |date=4 May 2021 |publisher=Taiwan News |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref>

The [[Han Kuang Exercise]] is the annual [[military exercise]] of the Republic of China Armed Forces for combat readiness in the event of an attack by the People's Liberation Army.<ref name="voanews">{{cite web|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/taiwan-begins-largest-military-drills-since-2008/1643028.html|title=Taiwan Begins Largest Military Drills Since 2008|date=17 April 2013 |publisher=Voice of America|access-date=2014-09-18}}</ref>