Taiwanese military uses fake battlefield sounds to lure enemy in drills

During the fifth day of the Han Kuang exercise, Taiwan's military showcased a psychological warfare drill aimed at deceiving enemy forces. The Fourth Sector Command's infantry units, in conjunction with a psychological warfare detachment, demonstrated tactics designed to lure an invading enemy into a kill zone.

The exercise simulated a scenario where enemy forces were attempting to expand their invasion. Using a psychological warfare vehicle, troops broadcasted fabricated battlefield sounds to mislead the enemy, diverting them into a pre-determined ambush area. This tactic is intended to disrupt enemy advances and inflict casualties before they can reach their objectives.

Military officials explained that the simulated enemy, having already suffered heavy losses and low morale during a hypothetical invasion, would be particularly susceptible to such auditory deception. The fabricated sounds, including those of armored vehicles, machine guns, and aircraft, were designed to create confusion and mask the movement of Taiwanese troops. The psychological warfare vehicle's broadcasting range, extending up to 3 kilometers, highlighted its potential effectiveness.

Following the broadcast, the psychological warfare vehicle immediately withdrew under the cover of infantry units, emphasizing the need for rapid repositioning after engagement, similar to artillery units. Additionally, the detachment disseminated fake operational maps in the enemy's likely path to further confuse intelligence gathering and provoke erroneous decision-making.

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The broadcast is like artillery fire, and the broadcasting position is like an artillery position; you must leave immediately after attacking.