b'Chapter 3: Transition to the Joint Logistics Command Further Training in the United StatesIn May 1953, shortly after the Army Ordnance School was established at its Taipei campus, Chien was transferred to the Joint Logistics Command Headquarters to serve as a senior staff officer. A year later, he was given another opportunity to attend a short-term course in the United States, this time at the U.S. Army Armor School in Fort Knox, Kentucky. The school offered an 8-week combat operations training program focused on equipping U.S. Army soldiers, non-commissioned officers, and officers with the knowl-edge and skills required to operate, maintain, and employ armored units and equipment. This training included various types of tanks, armored vehicles, crew operations, personal weapons, and other equipment such as radios.It was evident that the Republic of China government at that time was in an active state of military preparedness. This training not only deepened Chiens understanding of U.S. military equipment, combat strategies, and lo-gistics support but also familiarized him with effective communication with American officers. This experience proved invaluable when he was later ap-pointed as Chief of Staff of the Joint Logistics Command, where one of his key responsibilities was serving as the liaison with the U.S. Military Adviso-ry Groupa role in which he excelled.The photo was taken on theThese are Chiens notes from his training, and campus of the Army Armorthe meticulous writing genuinely reflects his School. focused attitude toward learning and his pursuit of knowledge.31'