The Ministry of the Interior reveals the new uniforms of alternative servicemen, symbolizing the system's move towards professionalism in disaster relief

In response to the country's social defense resilience building and modern complex disaster response needs, the Ministry of the Interior stated today (1st) that the alternative manpower training and service model has been fully transformed from the past "static administrative assistance" to "dynamic disaster prevention and relief key support energy." In line with the transformation of this core mission, the uniforms of the alternative servicemen, which have not been revised for 25 years, have been officially changed and will be publicly unveiled at this year's National Day Disaster Prevention Parade, symbolizing a new milestone for the alternative service system to move towards professional disaster relief.

The Ministry of the Interior pointed out that the current old uniform (khaki shirt with dark blue suit pants) has been in use since the implementation of the alternative service system in 1989. Its fabric and tailoring are mainly oriented to indoor official administration and easy to iron and organize. However, under the test of climate change and frequent compound natural disasters, the wear resistance, tear resistance, water repellency, perspiration and breathability of the old fabrics have become insufficient. They are difficult to adapt to harsh, humid and high-activity mission situations when performing dynamic inspections, material transportation, post-disaster recovery, and patient care.

The Ministry of the Interior said that in order to enable substitute servicemen to have more comprehensive self-protection and mobility agility when on duty on the front line, it is an inevitable trend to make uniforms more comfortable and functional. Therefore, the new replacement uniforms are made of high-strength tear-resistant, weather-resistant and water-repellent fabrics that are also quick-drying and sweat-wicking. Even in heavy rain, mud, or extreme environments of high temperature and humidity, they can stay dry and comfortable for a long time. Different from the simple straight-leg suit trousers and flat patch pocket design of the old uniforms, the new uniforms introduce ergonomic three-dimensional joint tailoring and work trousers, which greatly expands the space for limb extension and facilitates climbing over obstacles and carrying heavy objects; the trousers and chest are equipped with multi-functional storage pockets, which can carry emergency tourniquets, flood prevention flashlights and communication equipment, etc., to achieve the effect of modularized carrying of disaster relief and response equipment.

The Ministry of the Interior stated that the new uniforms have been fully upgraded in terms of visual and overall configuration. The main body adopts a calm dark tone and introduces high-contrast safety reflective and contrast identification elements to effectively strengthen the on-duty protection in harsh environments such as disaster areas. In order to build a complete duty equipment system, this new uniform is also issued with a new beanie with high breathability, a multi-functional duty belt, and all-weather duty boots with "water-repellent, high breathability, anti-puncture outsole and 3D cool arch support" to comprehensively enhance the safety and comfort tolerance of front-line dynamic travel. More importantly, the new uniform is specially equipped with a three-in-one professional certification honorary armband on the left arm designed by "Junior Emergency Technician (EMT-1)", "Disaster Prevention Personnel" and "Volunteer Service", allowing the results of the solid professional training of the substitutes to be directly displayed on the clothing, taking into account rigorous duty recognition and a high sense of team honor.

The Ministry of the Interior emphasized that the "three-stage five-module" intensive training and quenching process for substitutes has been fully implemented. Each substitute has qualified basic rescue, disaster prevention and relief skills, and has a passion for volunteer service. The new uniform is a new image and a new mission. The new uniforms worn by the substitutes not only represent the first innovation of uniforms in 25 years, but also symbolize that the substitutes continue to use professional training, service enthusiasm and practical actions to engage in disaster prevention and relief work, protect people's safety, and share responsibilities for building a more resilient society. The Ministry of Interior encourages all substitutes to wear new functional uniforms that symbolize honor, professionalism and responsibility in the future, stick to their frontline positions in disaster prevention and relief, and become the most solid and reliable backing when the country encounters emergencies.