Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 259 Revenge is coming. Didn't you say you wouldn't name names?

"Tracks are functioning normally!"

"Exhaust pipe is normal!"

"Composite armor installation normal!"

Inside the artillery range, reports were being given in a cacophony of voices.

Around them, there were officers on duty, taking notes one by one.

The electric motor is ignited.

Tiny dust particles danced on the concrete floor, accompanied by a continuous rumbling sound.

As it approached six o'clock, the sky had already brightened, and the entire battalion was about to be deployed. Each company was conducting its final checks.

"Idle speed is normal!"

"Vehicle battery is working properly!"

"Weapon braking is normal!"

"Infrared sights are functioning normally!"

Chen Mo strolled around the vehicle and artillery range with his hands behind his back, watching the tank commanders, who were writing inspection forms with their heads down and pasting them into the equipment operation log.

Then, they loudly reported the vehicle's condition in the direction of their company commander.

These intense reporting sessions are the best way to demonstrate a unit's discipline and the professional competence of its personnel.

Chen Mo felt quite relieved, at least the first deployment went smoothly.

"It seems these stored equipment aren't bad at all," Cheng Dong said with a smile as he walked over after listening to everyone's comments.

"It's not much different."

When Chen Mo saw the person who came, he smiled and then pointed to the tank that had already started moving, saying, "These are all Type 85 third-generation main battle tanks that many armored units retired last year. To put it bluntly, many units haven't even been equipped with this tank yet."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Dong shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.

He had never led a tank unit or an armored unit.

However, I do have some understanding of the equipment that the military region has allocated to the sealed warehouse this time.

The Type 85 third-generation tank has an inconsistent name in the military; some units call it Type 88C, while others even refer to it as Type 96.

Actually, if we really want to discuss it...

The equipment currently provided by the equipment storage depot, in many aspects, regardless of its age, is no worse than the previous Blue Army battalion in terms of firepower and practicality.

For example, in the current vehicle and artillery range, in addition to the tanks being replaced by the Type 85 third-generation main battle tanks, the former Type 63 armored personnel carriers have been replaced by Type 89 armored personnel carriers.

In terms of specifications, it is already much higher than the previous reconnaissance company.

After all, the equipment storage depot is crucial for dealing with the loss of weapons in large-scale wars, and it is not opened lightly under normal circumstances.

If it can be turned on, then there's nothing of poor quality inside.

It's a bit disheartening to say, but the truth is that many truly outdated pieces of equipment are still in service, while useful equipment is not given to ordinary units.

Once Class A engineers are eliminated, they are immediately stored in the archives.

For example, many units are still using the Type 62 tank and are reluctant to replace it, while some units are already phased out the Type 96 tank.

Not to mention the demonstration camps.

The Type 98 main battle tank is already en route for transport.

The equipment of different units can be several generations apart.

Cheng Dong raised his wrist to check the time on his watch and said, "Well, I need to go to the logistics department today to approve the annual training ammunition."

"The forms have been submitted for several days, but the logistics department hasn't given any definite news. I need to go over and keep an eye on things to expedite the approval process."

"Row."

Upon hearing about the request for supplies, Chen Mo didn't have any good suggestions. For that stingy old man in the logistics department, spending a large amount of supplies would be like drinking his blood.

Not to mention the cadres in the demonstration camp.

Even if Chief of Staff Qin were in the past, he would still suffer the same setback.

"Try to wear them down as much as you can. If it really doesn't work, just take your bedding and live in front of their logistics and administration building. Eat and drink their food. Old Sun will eventually break down."

"By the way, take a few more people with you, and bring all the officers in the battalion who don't have much work to do."

Cheng Dong was amused by Chen Mo's joking suggestion.

But there is no way.

That's how things should be done.

Previously, when the military region's division-level logistics department couldn't get extra ammunition for exercises, they would lead two or three hundred people to the logistics department to take care of their food and lodging.

Every day at mealtimes, we would go to the government canteen for a thorough cleaning, let them drink all the beverages, and let them eat as much fruit and eggs as they could, until they were stuffed to the point of bursting.

In less than two days, the logistics minister, Sun Zhensheng, was so distressed that he ran downstairs to yell at people.

He then readily approved the order and sent everyone away.

When faced with an old man who is prescribed three pills by his doctor but tries to save money by taking only two, he'll find a way to reduce the dosage to two.

If you don't use some drastic measures, you really can't intimidate him.

Having finished explaining the application process, Cheng Dong didn't linger any longer. He waved and hurriedly left.

With Liang Hongjie away from the camp, Cheng Donglai had to handle all the logistical matters.

However, he also enjoyed it.

The reconnaissance company was gone, and the company commander had to be replaced. Although Cheng Dong knew this was Xiucai's good intention, at least it was to prepare him for future promotion.

But all things considered, it would be best if he could keep busy, even if it's just for his own good.

Cheng Dong was never one to sit idly by; the heavier the task, the more enthusiastically he worked.

The two chatted for a while, and it was already six o'clock.

The entire battalion was mobilized.

Boom! Boom!
The noise of the motor echoed through the sky.

Under the guidance of the veteran sergeant of the reconnaissance company, equipment was deployed one after another in the designated order, and the team gradually grew stronger.

Nowadays, armored infantry companies and tank companies each have more than two hundred members. The former, needless to say, has not much more members than its authorized strength.

But tank companies are different.

The current number of people in the company is more than four times the size of a normal company.

A single company has more personnel than the 2nd Tank Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade, so the scene of them being deployed in full force is quite impressive.

Chen Mo moved aside and stood on the side of the road to take a look.

at the same time.

The infantry and machine gunnery formations of each company joined in.

First, the medical team rushed over from the East Campus and waited at the designated location to board the vehicle.

The reconnaissance company had the hardest job because the entire battalion's equipment didn't require the reconnaissance company's detachments to be used. So, they not only had to operate the engineer company's equipment, but also take care of the logistics company.

At the same time, directing the departure from the warehouse and driving the transport vehicles were all tasks assigned to the reconnaissance company.

At first, Chen Mo thought that since they were all veterans, there shouldn't be any problems with their equipment.

But as I looked at it, I realized that I had been too careless.

Perhaps it's because both main companies are currently composed of newcomers and lack teamwork, or perhaps the medical team hasn't performed its duties adequately.

In short, the training camp accident that happened before has been repeated once again.

Learning from past mistakes, the medical team did not have all members board the vehicle together. Instead, they boarded at different fixed locations, with the female soldiers in groups of two, two in the second group, and even the third and fourth groups, all of which went smoothly.

Only when it came to the last group.

As the 142 covered transport truck approached, the two quickly ran after it, but failed to climb up after two attempts.

I'm timid and clumsy, and I don't know what to do.

Incredibly, he immediately detached his hands from the metal frame of the carriage, squatted on the ground, covered his head, and shouted.

To know.

The entire battalion is equipped with it and operates according to the 33211 mode.

The transport trucks were followed by the engineering vehicles of the engineering corps, and behind them were a dense array of tanks.

Especially the engineering vehicles, which are even bigger than tanks.

Chen Mo was startled. He instinctively grabbed the command flag and rushed towards the front of the vehicle, ordering the convoy to stop.

Fortunately, the veteran soldiers in the reconnaissance company were also highly skilled in military matters, and they took the lead in waving flags to slow down the entire company's movement.

Only then was Liu Min able to drag the two female medical team members to the roadside, one in each hand, from the group of cars.

Fortunately, no accident occurred.

But Liu Min looked at the battalion commander, who was standing not far away, his face expressionless.

Her heart skipped a beat; she knew that her team was going to be used as a model case again.

In fact, Captain Liu knew that this was because of a lack of understanding.

The people in the Blue Army battalion knew that their medical team was of poor quality and timid, so they would tacitly slow down slightly during each deployment and wait for them to get on the vehicle before starting at normal deployment speed.

The people driving the tanks have changed.

The driver didn't consider any of this and followed the rules exactly, while the medic, who was used to being given the right of way, suddenly lost his composure, which led to the accident.

The engineering vehicle reduced its mobility, and all the equipment behind it came to a complete stop.

Liu Min sighed.

She had originally prepared herself to conduct a thorough self-examination and was determined to keep these two soldiers at all costs.

But little did they know, there were even worse ones coming up.

The computer talent from the National University of Defense Technology has been assigned to the General Staff Department, which is also the prototype of the electronic warfare brigade that Chen Mo envisioned.

The convoy was re-deployed.

When it came to them, they didn't even understand the command flag's order, and just stared blankly as the transport truck passed by.

The veteran drivers were completely baffled, wondering what these people were thinking, standing so intently by the roadside.

This left Man Xuexi speechless. He carried his backpack and nimbly boarded the transport vehicle from another fixed point.

Do you think this is over?
Do not!
Due to a series of malfunctions in the vehicles, the torrents from the three vehicle and artillery ranges converged on the main road as they prepared to leave the academy.

The command and coordination failed, ultimately resulting in a mistake.

boom!
There was a car crash.

Two Type 89 armored vehicles squeezed out a Type 85 tank; the three of them were so clumsy that none of them would give way.

They walked forward six or seven meters, still sparking, before finally separating.

Thank goodness it was a tank that was sandwiched between them.

Otherwise, with its thick skin and tough flesh, if it got caught on another tank, it would probably be in big trouble. Of course, this is just a joke.

According to the operational formation, only tanks and armored vehicles can collide; other vehicles will not get involved.

Their formation already ensures they won't get sandwiched. If they do get sandwiched, it means their formation was already in disarray and they'll be called off early.

The traffic on the main road finally converged.

They began leaving the camp.

Chen Mo raised his hand to pat his forehead, speechless for a moment. He had praised her too early.

He had initially thought that the veterans would be easy to manage, but it turned out that this was the only one in the entire battalion equipped with such gear. He drove the vehicles out of the equipment depot and assembled at a fixed location.

Such a simple and basic deployment has caused so many problems.

Moreover, this is only the accident that happened in front of us; Chen Mo is not yet sure whether there are any problems in other lanes.

His original plan was for the entire battalion to be fully equipped at 6:00 AM, assembling from the west campus to an open area two kilometers outside the campus. With equipment and personnel, it should take about half an hour.

He didn't mention this time requirement.

However, it took him a full 54 minutes to actually arrive at the designated meeting point, which was twice as late as he had initially expected.

Pre-arranged meeting point.

Xu Zhanqi, the company commander of the armored infantry company, quickly adjusted the personnel to form a formation.

He ran up to Chen Mo, stood at attention, and saluted, saying, "Reporting to Battalion Commander, the entire battalion's mobile equipment has been assembled, taking fifty-four minutes."

"Take a break!"

"Yes!"

Xu Zhanqi ran back to the queue.

Chen Mo walked to the speaking position, his expression indifferent.

Before the formation began, Man Xuexi, as a member of the battalion staff, had already handed over the time and coordination efficiency data sheets of the four companies to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo held the data sheet in his hand, his gaze cool and aloof as he looked at the queue.

"This is the first time the entire battalion has been equipped with this equipment, and most of the participants are veterans. The training courses are not very difficult, ranging from the vehicle depot to the field training ground."

"54 minutes, hehe."

Many veterans were unaware of Xiucai's methods, but most of the officers in the battalion were.

In the past, the reason why the Blue Army camp was able to be brought together was not entirely due to strict rules.

The simple punishment of standing in the corner made many officials blush with embarrassment.

Now that I'm leading the camp myself, who knows what kind of mischief this kid is up to this time?

The main problem was that the punishments for scholars had nothing to do with physical fitness; most of them were humiliating.

To avoid being made an example of, many cadres subconsciously lowered their heads in shame.

Chen Mo had just glanced at the data table when he looked up and saw many cadres with their heads down.

His face turned gloomy.

"Keep your head up!"

"Remember, as soldiers, you must correct your mistakes and never bow your head. If you bow your head for too long, you will never be able to lift it up again."

To put it bluntly.

Even if no one bows their head at this moment, Chen Mo will still get angry. Even if someone farts and makes a noise, they will still be scolded.

If training results are substandard and accidents occur several times during the process, which cadre wouldn't be angry?

"You still have the nerve to bow your head during the critique?" Chen Mo took a step forward and angrily shouted, "What, you're ashamed now?"

"Now you realize how shameful you are?"

“What did I say during the meeting last night? I repeatedly reminded them and explained the details that needed attention when the entire battalion was deployed.”

"Is this the result you've produced?"

Chen Mo's gaze swept sternly across the ranks. Strict military discipline was a fundamental principle, and there was no room for compromise on training issues.

Moreover, if they dared to be lenient in this matter, they might get him, the battalion commander, into trouble one day.

"I won't name names today, but some of you should reflect on yourselves. Is this the first time something like this has happened?"

"Captain Liu."

"To!"

When Liu Min heard her name called, she was stunned for a moment before responding.

The main reason was that the battalion commander had just said there would be no roll call, and she actually believed him and even breathed a sigh of relief.

Who would have thought that before they could even breathe a sigh of relief, their own name would be gloriously listed on the list?

"Your medical team performed very poorly."

Chen Mo glanced at Liu Min and criticized her mercilessly.

“I know you’ve made similar mistakes before. The reason you haven’t made the same mistakes since then isn’t because you’ve changed, but because when the entire battalion is equipping its troops, everyone takes into account that you are women and should give way.”

"But I didn't expect that this concession would spoil you so much."

Do you know the significance of a full battalion being deployed for training?

"I don't know, but I can tell you today that it's for the war, it's about racing against time to get to the battlefield."

"Do you know that in the information age, a delay of even one minute can lead to the annihilation of our brother units? Because of you, how long has the entire equipment deployment been delayed?"

"Can you shoulder this responsibility?"

"I"

Liu Min's face fell, and she was about to respond.

To his surprise, Chen Mo didn't even look at him, but instead looked at Man Xuexi.

"And your General Staff as well."

"Full of learning."

"To!"

Didn't we agree not to call roll? Ugh, so embarrassing.
Clearly, Man Xuexue sighed; he too had just believed the scholar's nonsense.

"Chief of Staff Cheng is not in the battalion recently, so you have to take on this responsibility. If any other comrades can't understand the flag signals next time, you can carry your bag and run there yourself. I'll let you ride on the tank's gun barrel to participate in the equipment deployment."

"Understand?"

"Yes!"

Man Xuexi hurriedly responded, secretly relieved that it was his first offense and not serious.

"Xu Zhanqi, Qin Xiaojun."

"To!"

"I don't need you to write any self-criticisms," Chen Mo said, as if stabbing him in the heart. "I know you won't come up with anything useful, so I'll just say it for you."

"Look at the comrades behind you, they are all veterans. And look at their performance this morning. Which comrade could not have done a simple deployment?"

Why did the problem occur?

"Why can't you figure out such a simple deployment issue?"

"The reason is that you don't pay enough attention to it, you're not aware of it, and you haven't studied the requirements and training outline thoroughly enough."

“If I had consulted with the veteran comrades in the company when registering the situation of each squad last night, I would not believe that this situation could have occurred today.”

"Take a good look at yourselves. Is the problem more with the soldiers or the officers today?"

"what!!"

A sudden question.

The two new company commanders were so shocked that they trembled and stood there without daring to utter a sound.

The entire battalion currently consists of only four companies and one staff regiment. This means that, except for the reconnaissance company which was spared reprimand, all the officers from the other units were dragged out and given a severe dressing-down.

Everyone knew the scholar's character.

They decisively broke away from the queue, and the four of them stood in a row by themselves, voluntarily taking the punishment.

There were too many soldiers lined up behind them, and the distance between them was quite far, so many of them couldn't hear what was being said in front.

But it's clear that this new battalion commander is truly impartial; he genuinely singled out those officers and gave them a thorough dressing-down.

Whoever is at fault is responsible; this clear distinction between right and wrong has made the entire camp fall silent.

No one dared to discuss it.

"Alright, I don't want to repeat today's results." Chen Mo waved his hand and tossed the statistical data sheet in his hand to the four people.

"But I hope that similar situations will not happen again."

"Each person must submit a 3,000-word self-criticism to the instructor before dark."

"The two female comrades from the medical team who had problems today have been transferred to logistics and given ordinary military uniforms. They are no longer suitable to stay in the medical team."

"If you want to go back, then show me the changes."

"Disband, each company take your unit back."

After Chen Mo finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the academy.

The meeting place was about two kilometers away from the academy. Chen Mo had walked there with the convoy, and he would walk back as well.

The cadres who remained in place looked at each other, exchanged glances, and then made a unanimous decision.

The battalion commander refused to lead his troops back until they reached the academy.

Who knows what problems we'll face on the return trip?
morning.

The entire battalion had cultural classes, so the officers in the battalion didn't have much to do.

Man Xuexi led a group of student soldiers from the General Staff Department, and also invited several veteran soldiers from the reconnaissance company, to try to learn about and study tanks.

Because he understands.

Given the situation this morning, these student soldiers weren't unable to understand the flag signals; they were simply terrified by the armored onslaught.

Normally, at the National University of Defense Technology, who would have the chance to see such a massive formation of armored vehicles pass by?
He wasn't afraid because he had worked at the grassroots level and had some immunity to it.

The reconnaissance company continued its mission, surveying the terrain and drawing maps in preparation for subsequent joint off-field training.

Chen Mo, on the other hand, began to assess the overall level of the battalion based on the morning's equipment deployment and to study the content of the subsequent training syllabus.

Everything seemed peaceful.

No one expected that the Jinyang detachment's retaliatory action would actually come.

About 16 kilometers southwest of the Taishan Sergeant Academy, there were twenty or thirty veterans wearing red shoulder insignia, driving around grumbling and cursing.

I'm trying to find those three old sergeants from the army I met a few days ago.

To save face!

(End of this chapter)