| 8th Army Corps | |
|---|---|
 Patch of the 8th Army Corps | |
| Active | 1979–present |
| Country |  Republic of China |
| Branch |  Republic of China Army |
| Type | Armoured cavalry Mechanized infantry |
| Size | Corps |
The 8th Army Corps is one of the major formations of the Republic of China Army and is tasked with defending southern Taiwan. [1]
The 8th Army Corps was formed in July 1979 on the basis of the Army training and combat development headquarters. [2]
In 2021 it was announced that the corps will become part of the 4th Combat Theater Command. [1]
The 8th Army Corps Headquarters was renamed the 8th Army Corps Command in 2006. [2]
The structure of the corps is as follows:
564th Armored Brigade
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