Han Guang Exercise: RV Serves as the 'Brain' of Military Police! De-identification Camouflage Command Vehicle Drill by MP Command

Defense Minister Ku Li-hsiung stated ahead of Han Guang Exercise 42, during a joint media interview, that military survivability must focus on 'mobility' and even 'de-identification.' For example, the public may increasingly see container trucks on roads, but many of these are actually military-operated, with their internal contents unknown to outsiders.

Interestingly, during the mid-level protection drill conducted by the Military Police Command on the 11th, Storm Media conducted on-site coverage and discovered that the military police used a 'recreational vehicle (RV)' as a disguised command and management vehicle. Without visible security personnel nearby, it was impossible to detect that the vehicle was military-operated.

Ku previously emphasized that military equipment survivability and operational flexibility are key considerations for the armed forces. To enhance survivability, the military is moving toward 'mobility' and 'de-identification'—for instance, the public may see many container trucks, but their contents remain concealed and unidentified.

During this year's Han Guang 42 exercise, numerous container trucks appeared across various combat zones, transporting ammunition, food, and other supplies. Civilian flatbed trucks were also used to rapidly mobilize armored vehicles and artillery across regions. However, due to the relatively narrow roads in the Greater Taipei area, the military police responsible for the capital's defense adopted a creative approach: Storm Media observed them using a civilian-style 'RV' as a command vehicle.

Externally, the vehicle appeared as a standard white civilian RV. But upon opening the door, it was fully equipped with computers and communication systems—essentially housing all command data within this compact vehicle. In effect, this RV served as the 'brain' of the military police, highlighting its critical strategic importance.

In fact, the military police have been experimenting with civilian vehicle camouflage in recent years. For example, pickup trucks have previously been disguised as TETRA radio relay vehicles, with no camouflage paint to enhance de-identification. Additionally, this year, the military police adopted 'environmental camouflage' uniforms, allowing personnel to blend seamlessly into urban and concrete environments, significantly improving concealment and survivability in close-quarters combat.