National Airborne Service Corps

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National Airborne Service Corps
內政部空中勤務總隊
File:Flag of national airborne service of the Republic of China.svg
Agency overview
Formed 10 March 2004
Jurisdiction  Republic of China
Headquarters Xindian District, New Taipei
Agency executive
Parent agency Ministry of the Interior
Website www.nasc.gov.tw

The National Airborne Service Corps (NASC; Chinese: 內政部空中勤務總隊; pinyin: Nèizhèngbù Kōngzhōng Qínwù Zǒngduì) is the agency of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of China responsible for executing and providing support for search and rescue, disaster relief, emergency medical service, transportation, monitoring, reconnaissance and patrol in Taiwan.[2]

History

NASC was formed with the merging of the Airborne Squadron of National Police Agency, the Preparatory Office of the Airborne Fire Fighting Squadron of National Fire Agency, the Aviation Team of Civil Aeronautics Administration of Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and the Air Patrol Squadron of the Coast Guard Administration on 10 March 2004.[3]

Organizational structure

  • Aviation Affairs Division
  • Maintenance Division
  • Duty Command Center
  • Secretariat
  • Personnel Office
  • Accounting Office
  • Civil Service Ethics Office
  • Service Brigade

Fleets

The NASC currently has 25 helicopters, in which 10 of them are able to fly over across the Taiwan Strait.[4]

Fleet stations

North

Middle

South

Transportation

NASC headquarter office is accessible within walking distance North of Dapinglin Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

References

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  4. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/06/05/2003592044
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