Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 217 Establishment Ceremony: The First Blue Army Battalion is Founded
Faced with the exorbitantly demanding training plan, an eerie silence fell over the meeting room.

Tanks are easy to arrange; the General Staff can provide them now.

We could manage to scrape together enough drones, but we certainly couldn't scrape together that many.

If the military region doesn't have them, they can be temporarily borrowed from various academies. Currently, the most concentrated place for these items is not the military region, but within military academies.

As the chief of staff, Qin Quan'an could easily afford to lose face and fight a few battles; it wasn't a big problem.

However, many of the things on site, such as the cross-linked satellite positioning system and ground surveillance radar equipment, were things that the people there had never even heard of before.

Where can I get it?
Qin Quan'an sat in the chair. As he raised his hand to light a cigarette, he glanced at Chen Mo sideways, even suspecting that the kid was just making things up and putting on a show blindfolded.

How can a battalion-level unit control so many devices?
If everyone's just fiddling with these things, who's going to fight a war?
"Chen Mo."

"arrive!!"

"Your training plan is good, very insightful," Qin Quan'an said leisurely. "But isn't this equipment a bit too much?"

"report!"

Chen Mo puffed out his chest: "Sir, the number of equipment has been carefully considered and is definitely not sufficient."

Speaking of it.

Chen Mo softened his tone slightly and continued, "The number of drones can be reduced appropriately, but the number of walkie-talkies really cannot be reduced."

"We also need GPS-linked satellite positioning, which is indispensable. In information-based warfare, we rely entirely on this system to locate the position of our vehicles."

"Using drones for reconnaissance allows for the planning of the best route for mobile units in the shortest possible time. With the help of electronic warfare technology, it can effectively avoid all enemy positions."

"Unless the enemy is fully mechanized, does not use electromagnetic spectrum communication, and does not use any electronic equipment, they will not be able to escape the detection of this system."

"It can greatly enhance the unit's survivability."

The reason Chen Mo said that was because he deliberately added an extra part to the plan when he was making it.

Leave some room for the higher-ups to negotiate a lower price.

After all, no matter how high-ranking a leader is, with many subordinate units and a lot of things to handle every day, they will want to cut costs when they see any application.

If he had said from the beginning that seventy or eighty hand-cranked drones would be needed, the higher-ups would still have thought it was too many.

It would be better to write more.

After some haggling, we got a price of seventy or eighty aircraft, which made it more acceptable.

as predicted.

Upon hearing that the drone was negotiable, Qin Quan'an's expression softened somewhat: "Then let's talk about cross-linking..."

"Sir, the satellite positioning system and drones are readily available at Xiangjian."

Chen Mo reminded him in a low voice.

"A signal arrow?" Qin Quan'an was taken aback for a moment before realizing, "You mean the Eastern Divine Sword Special Forces?"

“Yes, they have it.” Chen Mo nodded with certainty.

Damn, I understand now.
Qin Quan'an gritted his teeth. This training plan was originally written by Chen Mo for the leaders of the Kyoto Military Region to see.

Otherwise, who in other military regions could mobilize the people from Xiangjian?

But at least a solution has been found.

The problem isn't the difficulty in acquiring equipment, but rather not knowing where to get it. Since the special forces unit under the Kyoto Military Region has it, that makes things much easier.

Qin Quan'an took a deep breath. The higher-ups had entrusted this task to the military region, and he felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

After finishing his cigarette, Qin Quan'an waved his hand and said, "Chen Mo, you've completed in three months as a recruit, two months as a private, two months as a cadet, and less than a month as an officer, a journey that other comrades take more than ten or even decades to complete."

"I hope you will not let down the country's trust in you."

The fact that Chief of Staff Qin said this clearly shows that he is willing to risk his reputation and go to Xiangjian to ask for personnel and equipment.

He also had to negotiate with various military academies to borrow drones, a decision that was equally difficult for him.

Chen Mo couldn't offer much of a response.

He could only salute solemnly: "Please rest assured, sir, I guarantee that the mission of this Northwest military exercise will be completed. If I fail to do well, I will immediately apply for demobilization and go home to farm!"

Chen Mo used his old trick again, making a pledge.

But if he says things like that too often, no one will believe him anymore.

Go back to farming?

You little bastard, with the army cooperating and the Army Academy putting in the effort, you've made such a big fuss to conduct this experiment. Now you're considered a key figure, yet you keep saying you want to retire.
What good things are you thinking about?

Even if the experiment had achieved some success this time, or even if it had failed two or three more times, it would not have made him change careers.

Once you're on the field army's ship, you think you can just run away at the first sign of trouble? Dream on.

The military invests a lot of resources to cultivate a talent, and Chen Mo probably didn't realize it.

But all that exercise data collected by so many armored units, and all those research projects and graduation theses from the Army Academy, were all for nothing?

"You won't even get a chance to farm. If you don't achieve anything, you won't even get a chance to raise pigs."

"roll!"

Qin Quan'an unleashed a furious tirade, releasing the pent-up frustration in his chest.

"Yes!"

Chen Mo was slunk out of the meeting room by the leader.

in the corridor.

Chen Mo, who had just been looking serious, immediately returned to calm, and even his walking posture became slightly unsteady.

As the saying goes, even a pig can fly if it stands in the right place at the right time.

What's more, he's not a pig; thanks to this information technology battalion experiment, he finally got to experience being a battalion commander.

Even if it's only temporary, it will eventually return to normal once the exercise ends and the joint battalion is disbanded.

This experience will definitely be a great help to his military career.

I finally got to be a battalion commander.

This authority needs to be established.

Chen Mo did not rush to summon the companies. He first went to the training department's office located in the base, retrieved the comprehensive assessment results of each company in previous months, and printed a copy.

Then, all the lists compiled by each company at that time were integrated together.

After breakfast.

Chen Mo then arranged for someone to summon the company commanders and political instructors of each company to gather in the base auditorium for a general meeting.

This was the first time the joint battalion had held a meeting without the participation of its commanders, instead initiated by the acting battalion commander.

Less than five minutes.

The armored battalion commander, Liu Hongyun, along with the officers of the three companies under his command, including howitzer company commander Chen Haitao, anti-aircraft artillery company commander Zhang Mingjian, radar anti-aircraft artillery company commander Fu Xiangfei, rocket artillery company commander Hu Xueyan, logistics company commander Liang Hongjie, reconnaissance company commander Cheng Dong, and helicopter squadron leader Dong Kehao, were all present.

These are all officers who fought against the 188th Division on the battlefield yesterday.

I wouldn't say I admire Chen Mo, the acting battalion commander, but I certainly don't dislike him either.

After everyone had arrived.

The other officers chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. After all, everyone would be a member of the Second-Class Merit Company from now on, and there was nothing happier than that.

Only Cheng Dong.

He's usually a tough guy, but today he's sitting in a corner like a newlywed bride, head down, smoking.

His face was etched with displeasure, and there was even a hint of jealousy in it.

After the meeting today, many reconnaissance soldiers saw their company commander squatting behind a big tree on the training ground. He didn't stand up and scold people as usual, nor did he join the group of veterans to brag like he used to.

Many veterans secretly guessed that their company commander was probably being petty again.

I never expected that the usually carefree company commander would cherish the scholar so much, and that their relationship would be so fragile.

So easily swayed by the test of revolution.

As the group was chatting happily, Chen Mo, Gao Jin, and Liu Heli, the three officers who had been temporarily appointed as battalion commander, deputy battalion commander, and political instructor, pushed open the door and walked into the auditorium.

All the officials present fell silent, their eyes fixed intently on Chen Mo.

Fighting is fighting, and command is command.

Not to mention Chen Mo wanted to establish his authority, everyone present wanted to see what this battalion commander, who was so young and inexperienced, had to rely on to lead such a large battalion-level unit.

As the saying goes, conquering a country is easy, but maintaining it is difficult.

Some officers with command talent can command a small-scale operation without too much difficulty, but that does not mean that such a person can lead an army well.

Especially noteworthy is that those present were specially selected by the military region, not just ordinary companies that were gathered casually.

And Chen Mo did not disappoint them.

As the person in charge of this training camp and the only cadre directly aligned with higher-ups, Chen Mo bears considerable pressure.

After arriving at the meeting room.

He abandoned his previous amiable demeanor, displaying an almost cold expression, and strode to the front of the auditorium to take his speaking seat.

The training base's auditorium is equipped with a blackboard.

Chen Mo didn't waste a single word.

After entering, he picked up a piece of chalk and wrote a rough timetable on the blackboard, including the number of days of training, the date of heading to the Northwest battlefield, and the time required for large-scale exercises.

Amidst everyone's puzzled gazes.

Chen Mo put down his pen, turned around, and placed his hands on the podium: "Comrades, before the meeting begins, I'd like to say a few words on a different topic."

“My name is Chen Mo, Chen as in Er Dong Chen, and Mo as in default. You can call me Xiucai (a scholar).

"Just like the numbers behind me, if we come together, we can only work together for a maximum of twenty days, and it shouldn't exceed a month."

"After the Northwest completes its military exercise mission, all units will return to their previous normal routines. I'm saying all this because I hope that during this period..."

"All units set aside all other thoughts and focused on intensive training to prepare for the Northwest War."

"Comrades, do you understand?"

"clear!!"

The officials on site were quite cooperative, standing up in unison and responding in unison.

"Okay, let's begin the meeting."

"I'll just briefly mention three points. After the meeting is adjourned, each unit will have three hours to prepare before continuing their journey to Huanglongwangou."

"First."

Chen Mo turned around and saw two large characters: Construction.

"We're still discussing the same old topic. There are many aspects that require information technology. During the training camp, the entire battalion must give full play to its initiative and create a positive training atmosphere in the shortest possible time."

"Improve the efficiency of collaborative operations. As for how auxiliary combat units should cooperate in information-based training methods, tactics, and operational modes, I will make detailed arrangements for these later."

"Comrades, many aspects of our training will need to change. We need to establish a system that prioritizes electromagnetic dominance, electronic reconnaissance, and information control. We don't have much time, so we must quickly reverse the old mindset of mechanization. Remember one thing about modern warfare: it revolves around logistics, command, and communications to conduct beyond-visual-range strikes."

"Each company commander must get to know and be familiar with all the comrades under his command in the shortest possible time. At the same time, he must also maintain good relations with neighboring units."

"Don't think I'm exaggerating. Once the training begins, because our system is not complete, many company commanders here will probably have to carry at least three walkie-talkies in addition to their vehicle-mounted radios to communicate with different units for combat."

“If you’re not familiar with each other, you won’t be able to communicate.”

Listen to Chen Mo's first request.

Many officers present couldn't help but swallow hard. A single vehicle-mounted radio was enough to command a company, and if you added at least three walkie-talkies, that would be even better.

That means a company commander not only has to keep an eye on his own coordination, but also has to call on other units to cooperate at any time.

Cadres with slightly insufficient command skills would probably be unable to manage the situation.

Even if some people present don't quite understand what an information system is, at least at this moment, they have realized that the information density required for the training is absolutely terrifying.

Many cadres even had their brows furrowed. This kind of coordination sounds easy, but anyone who knows how to command will understand.

That's practically impossible for one person to do.

Why are there staff groups starting from regimental level? Including later combined arms battalions, there are also chief staff officers, fire support staff officers, etc., because this kind of combined arms training places very high demands on commanders.

It requires multitasking, or even more, and very few people have that ability.

It was clear that everyone's emotions were fluctuating.

Chen Mo smiled, raised his hand and tapped the podium, and said, "I know what you're worried about."

"Don't worry, the base has trained dozens of people from the academy specializing in armored communications, staff officers, command, military medicine, and other fields." "I will organize these people into groups one by one and assign them to your respective companies as members of the company branch command according to their specialties to assist you in command."

"second."

Chen Mo didn't give the crowd a chance to discuss further, and turned to write: War Preparedness
"Comrades, now let's begin the second point."

"During the construction period, in addition to training, all comrades must devote themselves to combat readiness work. I don't want to see anyone idle or slacking off."

"Liu Min!"

"To!"

The female cadre assigned by Shicheng Military Medical College stood up and responded in a clear voice.

"After the meeting, give all cadres a physical examination, check all aspects of their health to ensure everyone is healthy, and remember to record everyone's weight."

"If I find out that anyone has gained weight during the training camp, then you've been slacking off, and there's nothing more to say about it."

Depend on! ! !
Hearing such a bizarre request...

Many of the officers present rolled their eyes. Recently, they had often heard people calling this acting battalion commander "dog scholar" in private, and some of them did not understand why.

Now, I'm finally starting to understand things.

However, you still have to admit it.

Although Chen Mo's method was bizarre, it did make many people subconsciously suck in their stomachs, worrying that they might suddenly gain weight.

But soon, that worry vanished.

"During the combat readiness period, all officers and soldiers, including myself, are required to run five kilometers every day with a 20-kilogram load, and must finish within 23 minutes."

"If this time is exceeded, whether you are a soldier or an officer, you must leave our battalion and return to your original unit. There is no room for negotiation."

"Running this slow, I don't even expect you to kill the enemy on the battlefield. I'm afraid you won't be able to escape even if you desert."

Hold! !

As soon as these words came out.

Some of the cadres present turned pale. Who the hell deserted?
Running 5 kilometers with a 20-kilogram load in 23 minutes has already met the excellent standard of the Army training syllabus.

Many soldiers can achieve this, but the officers present might not.

But Chen Mo didn't care about any of that.

The reason he pulled out the assessment results of these companies from the training department's on-site office was to measure the average level of each company.

If they dare to make such a rule, then it's not just empty talk.

He reiterated that during the training camp, he didn't need subordinates who could think for themselves, only soldiers who could execute orders.

The high-intensity training is not only for training obedience, but also because informationized battalions are highly mobile on the battlefield, which places extremely high demands on the physical fitness of their soldiers.

If the tanks can still withstand the attacks, but the soldiers are all vomiting and having diarrhea, then what kind of battle can be fought?

He didn't even glance at the cadres below the stage, whose faces had already turned black.

Chen Mo said to himself, "In addition to the training just now, starting tomorrow, all cadres must be in place at 5 o'clock every day for a routine meeting to summarize the shortcomings of yesterday's training and plan today's training arrangements."

After he finished speaking, he noticed that Liu Min, the team leader of the military doctor, was still standing there.

Chen Mo looked over and said, "Captain Liu, your medical team is also involved in the requirements I mentioned above."

"Furthermore, after the meeting, you will have three hours to come up with a medical unit charter and plan and submit it to me, and ensure coordinated training for battlefield medical support."

"I'll mention a few points for you to remember. The informationized battalion needs to change the situation where medical personnel are not on the team, as is the case with mechanized warfare. When we conduct assaults, you must accompany us."

"Be prepared to provide emergency medical care at any time. The focus of our training will be on gunshot wounds, burns, organ damage, and fractures. I want the medical team to become strong female warriors."

"They are comrades-in-arms fighting side by side on the battlefield, not mascots included in logistics, do you understand?"

"Yes!" Liu Min moved her lips.

She wanted to argue, but faced with Chen Mo in his current state, she suddenly lacked the courage.

As a top student who graduated from a military medical college, this was the first time she had ever heard that a medical unit would be involved in a surprise attack with the troops.

This is actually the biggest drawback of previous exercises. Although exercises are not actual combat, you can't just ignore all field medical care during combat.

If war really breaks out.

Can a temporary adjustment really be made?
Chen Mo didn't care about any of that, and he didn't care that the medical team was all women.

A merciful general cannot command an army. When it comes to combat, field armies are ruthless.

This is a battlefield, training for war, not child's play.

After the announcement regarding combat readiness.

The officers in the auditorium were no longer as excited as they had been at the beginning.

This is a mix of training camps, running, and meetings, happening every day. It sounds unbearable.

Chen Mo pondered for a moment. He didn't want to be so tight, but was it okay if it wasn't tight enough?

The higher-ups have already set the departure time.

There was a pause.

Chen Mo looked up at Liang Hongjie: "Liang Pai".

"arrive!!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Hongjie immediately stood up straight.

"Take stock of all the work done by your logistics company, and reduce the number of personnel by two-thirds. Today, other companies will go to Huanglongwangou, while your logistics company can lag behind."

"As for why it was laid off, I think I don't need to elaborate, do I?"

"During just one mobile training exercise, a 142 transport vehicle from the logistics department overturned into a ditch, and the front of the vehicle was completely crushed. Don't think I don't know about this."

What caused that?

"A logistics company of over four hundred men can't supply a battalion of over five hundred men?"

"If we calculate it this way, the 188th Division has nearly 8000 combat personnel, so wouldn't it require 9000 people for logistics to operate smoothly?"

"I want unified logistics and a unified supply chain. Liang, you come up with a layoff plan and give me the list of those to be retained."

"I will only reiterate once: during the training period, any comrades who disobey commands or orders may be transferred to civilian jobs on the spot."

"But I don't want things to get so ugly. Anyone who doesn't cooperate can go back to their original unit. I hope everyone will cooperate."

"The work of the day must be completed on the same day. During the training camp, I do not want to hear any talk of opening up the way. What is the use of gaining a moment's peace if we lose five cities today and ten cities tomorrow?"

"We only have six days left for intensive training. After that, we will head to the Northwest, where countless Class A divisions from the Jincheng Military Region are waiting for us."

"This time, there will be no restrictions, no mercy, so we must go all out!"

"Comrades, are you ready for battle?"

"Always be prepared!! Always be prepared!!"

Inside the auditorium, all the officers stood up and shouted loudly.

Chen Mo wasn't sure if the first meeting would be successful.

But at least, he has established himself as the commander.

The roar gradually subsided.

Chen Mo waved his hand: "In the next few days, a new batch of tanks and drones will be transported here."

"Battalion Commander Liu, please arrange for more veterans who can drive tanks to be prepared. If there are not enough people, transfer some from the 7th Brigade. As long as they are experienced veterans."

"clear!!"

Liu Hongyun nodded.

"Company Commander!!" Chen Mo looked up at Cheng Dong.

"Company commander?"

"Hey! Are you calling me?" Cheng Dong called twice before looking up at Chen Mo.

"Of course we'll call you. You're the backbone of our battalion, responsible for both reconnaissance and engineering duties."

"Recently, we arranged for the veterans in the company to learn from the squad leader in charge of drones. A reconnaissance company can't function without knowing how to use drones."

"no problem!!"

Cheng Dong was easy to coax. When he heard that his mission was quite important and that he would be able to work with drones, his dark face immediately lit up.

"By the way, the Arrow Special Forces Brigade under the Kyoto Military Region will also be sending a group of people to join our battalion soon."

"At that time, we can also say that we have a strong and well-equipped army, and the Northwest battlefield will be the battlefield where our fine sons gallop."

"This is the third thing I want to talk about."

As he spoke, Chen Mo turned around and wrote on the blackboard: Code Name.

"Since our battalion is going to have intensive training, and since it is a temporarily formed battalion with comrades coming from various units, it is impossible to have a unified number."

"But in combat, a code name is necessary."

"Everyone, let's think of a code name."

Upon hearing this, the group, who had just been under immense pressure due to the training camp, immediately became lively.

A bunch of name-giving failures, each more confident than the last, grinning and spouting nonsense.

"Our battalion has so many men, and we even defeated the 188th Division. In my opinion, we should call it the Fierce Tiger Battalion."

"Tiger my ass, that code name is too damn tacky. Tiger and lion are too common. If you ask me, let's call it Mountain Leopard Battalion."

"Damn it, tigers and lions are vulgar, but leopards are not? We should be called the Falcon Battalion."

"I think calling it the Assassin Camp sounds really cool."

"Damn, if we're talking about being really tough, we should call ourselves the Combat Assault Battalion. They have Combat Assault Divisions, we have Combat Assault Battalions."

"You don't sound as good as the Battle Assault Division. You should just call it the Number One Battalion in the World."

"."

The discussions were getting increasingly absurd.

Chen Mo raised his hand to rub his temples, then turned around and wrote three large characters on the blackboard: Blue Army Camp.

It would have been better if he hadn't written it.

As soon as it was written, many officers on the scene refuted it.

"Chen Ying, your name is too unlucky. The Blue Army always loses in battle, so this name is inauspicious."

"Yes, it doesn't sound as good as my Battle Battalion."

"The mountain artillery battalion is better."

The argument seemed to be escalating.

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Alright, let's call ourselves the Blue Army."

"I don't care what the Blue Team was like before, but from now on, our Blue Team battalion must become the invincible battalion of the entire army."

"Even if our battalion is disbanded in the future, the name of the Blue Army will surely resound throughout the entire field army."

Chen Mo responded domineeringly.

After thinking about it for a while, the other cadres stopped arguing.

It might not read smoothly at first, but it gets easier as you read it.
The meeting was disbanded.

Chen Mo gave them three hours to prepare.

The armored battalion was busy holding meetings with its key personnel and veterans to issue training requirements for the Blue Army battalion.

The reconnaissance team quickly arranged for people to learn about drones.

The logistics company began to be downsized, and even the more than twenty female soldiers in the medical detachment began to stand on the training ground for emergency training.

Everyone is busy.

Chen Mo climbed to the third floor alone, leaning on the railing and looking at the busy crowd around him.

A sense of accomplishment arises spontaneously.

At least for this moment, the Blue Team battalion has been established!

Northwest battlefield.

It will definitely be the first step in making a name for myself.

(End of this chapter)