One-third of Taipei’s 67 high schools and vocational high schools have reportedly had to cancel target practice due to a lack of military instructors to oversee the classes. Military instructors are soldiers assigned to high schools, colleges and universities by the Ministry of National Defense to teach basic military skills and protect students. The Executive Yuan in January announced that military instructors would be withdrawn from schools starting in 2023. Last academic year, 23 high schools in Taipei canceled target practice and more have followed suit, office director Tsao Shou-chuan (曹守全) said. The education department said that schools would decide whether to teach target practice, but they should consult parents before arriving deciding.

Source: Taipei Times October 13, 2018 15:56 UTC