Amid frenzy over Apache controversy, defense minister keeps his job (2015/04/09)
Defense
Minister Gao Guang-chi tendered his resignation over the Apache
scandal, but he was kept on by the president to deal with lingering
problems in the military. The Defense Ministry said it was considering
amendments to stiffen penalties for servicemen who commit ethical
violations.
Appearing at the Legislature to report on the Apache
incident, Defense Minister Gao once again offered a public apology. A
day earlier, he tendered his resignation to the president, but it was
not accepted.
Gao Guang-chi Defense Minister The president
hoped that I would focus on this situation and get to the bottom of it.
As for following up on military discipline, dealing with security
issues and our troops’ morale and maintaining our combat capabilities,
he hoped I would see those jobs through to the end.
Apache pilot
Lao Nai-cheng not only gave a big group a tour of the advanced chopper,
he wore the chopper’s helmet to a party. Legislators worried secrets may
have been leaked, but the defense minister said that was not the case.
Gao Guang-chi Defense Minister The
“helmet” has to be connected to power or rely on data entered by the
helicopter to be turned on, to have a signal and to transmit signals.
Despite
his misconduct, the pilot will still be able to collect retirement
benefits, which many feel is wrong. The Defense Ministry said it is
considering revisions that would require servicemen expelled for ethical
reasons to reimburse funds spent on their education and have their
retirement benefits reduced or revoked.
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