Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 304 Exhausting the Enemy Before the Battle, Lao Man Deepens His Way Behind Enemy Lines

Noticing Chen Mo's gaze, Cheng Dong offered a slightly embarrassed explanation.

That's when he finally understood.

Battalion Commander Liu arrived around the same time as Chief of Staff Feng. It was obvious that the other side knew that the training time for the armored units of the demonstration battalion was too short.

The officers lack the necessary skills. Even with the addition of the army command system, it would be difficult for a group of new officers to command such a large armored formation. They came specifically to help.

Fighting side by side against the 188th Division.

What more could he say about the unconditional support from his former workplace?

Back when he was in the reconnaissance company, Chen Mo knew the importance of standing on the right side. Although the old 7th Division was gone, what was gone was only the organizational structure, not the people, much less the spirit.

Just like Luo Yaowu, the director of strategic and operational studies at Shicheng Army Academy, He Guofeng, the former political commissar of the 7th Armored Brigade, and Wei Jin'an, the brigade commander.

Without the support of these people behind the scenes, he wouldn't be the commander of the Kyoto Demonstration Battalion.

While ability is important, you also need someone to give you a push from behind and provide the opportunity to stand in the spotlight.

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment, then took a deep breath.

He grabbed the topographical map of the Xiaocheng Stone Statue Shooting Range, walked to the jeep next to him, and spread the map on the hood of the vehicle.

Xiaocheng is a famous city with a revolutionary history. The anti-aircraft artillery brigade and the 188th Division are stationed there. He had been there once before when the reconnaissance company had a competition.

With these two units there, the area also boasts the largest military exercise grounds among the surrounding cities.

Its area is far larger than that of the No. 4 firing range, and it can deploy a division-level main force for combat.

Chief of Staff Xu Hong stated that other units were not allowed to participate in this exercise, meaning that the Air Force was also not involved.

That's not surprising at all.

After all, the demonstration battalion facing off against the strategic assault division is not a regular exercise, but a test of the system, so the air force doesn't need to intervene, and even if the venue is large.

It's also impossible for it to be larger than a specialized contract training base like Qinglong Gorge, where fighter jets simply can't fly.

After carefully examining the map, Chen Mo realized that it was not just a map of the stone statue shooting range, but a detailed military map showing all the main roads, side roads, and railways from Jinyang to Xiaocheng.

Locate the designated area for the exercise.

Chen Mo took out a pencil from his pocket, circled the entire area, and turned to Cheng Dong, saying, "Company Commander, arrange for the infantry sniper team and some comrades from the reconnaissance company to go to the exercise field first."

"The main task is to eliminate enemy scouts within this area to prevent them from infiltrating in advance."

"The drones need to be launched continuously, and all topographic maps need to be entered into the combat system in advance."

"But be careful. Drones can go as far as they want, but our people can only operate at the edge of the exercise area. Just make sure there are no ambushes there. Don't go too far in. That's the territory of the assault division. We need to avoid our people getting hurt."

"Furthermore, the entire battalion must immediately enter a state of high alert. Even while traveling, the radar must be kept on 24/7 for reconnaissance."

"Okay, I understand."

Cheng Dong nodded.

When fighting the 7th Brigade, the demonstration battalion couldn't use many of its methods, such as the AF902 fire control radar paired with the Type 90 35mm anti-aircraft gun.

This thing is specifically designed to target drones and helicopters.

Once within a 20-kilometer radius, even if 20 enemy aircraft approach, they will be locked onto by the anti-aircraft gun's built-in radar. The fire control system does not require human intervention; it will fire immediately once the enemy enters the firing range.

There is also the JY-50 external radiation source radar and the YLC-2v three-coordinate early warning radar.

We didn't even need to use it in the previous battle.

Firstly, the reconnaissance company hadn't yet figured out and become familiar with this new type of equipment. Secondly, the YLC early warning radar was completely unnecessary for close-range engagements.

The demonstration battalion has a considerable number of these equipment, enough for current use and backup, but the problem is that once the early warning radar is turned on, its coverage range can easily reach 300 kilometers.

Good heavens, that means it can cover not only the firing range, but even the headquarters of the 7th Brigade in Hedong.

If soldiers are not familiar with the controls, they become a burden, causing multiple unnecessary warnings and delaying the commanders' judgment.

But this time, when fighting against the 188th Division, we had to bring the warning radar. Fortunately, we had "volunteers" from the Academy of Sciences to help us. These people should be able to handle it.

The 90mm anti-aircraft gun can prevent all medium and low-altitude targets.

The early warning radar technology has reached the world's leading level. Wang Jianbin once said that no special forces brigade, including the Xiangjian brigade, has the technology to interfere with it.

That's the biggest reason why the demonstration battalion is so confident in attacking Xiaocheng.

The radar can reach under the bed in the dormitory of Commander Tang of the 188th Division, even at a distance of 300 kilometers. If there is a radio that is turned on under Old Tang's bed, it is impossible for it to escape the scanning of the warning radar.

In other words, no electromagnetic trajectory of the enemy can escape the early warning radar of the demonstration battalion.

That's the source of their confidence.

Seeing that the battalion commander had no further instructions, Cheng Dong hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but ask, "Scholar, may I ask a question?"

"In this battle against the assault division, our equipment shouldn't be too far apart. Do you have any tactical plans?"

"No."

Chen Mo responded without even thinking.

He put away the map, handed it to Cheng Dong, and then took out a cigarette and offered him one, saying, "Have the comrades in the staff print out a few more copies of the map and distribute them to the reconnaissance company."

"This is a system-wide battle. The disparity in troop strength is too great. Our previous bloodletting tactics and wolf pack tactics are all useless without other units to help us contain them."

“Once we start bleeding them dry, we simply can’t afford to wait it out. In the end, we might end up bleeding out first. As for the wolves, we don’t even have as many wolves as they do, so they’re useless.”

"Besides toughing it out, there's not much else we can do for the time being. Besides, we're playing the role of the Red Army this time, fighting on their territory, so the initiative is in their hands."

"As long as they don't attack for a minute, we have to be on edge for another minute. I'm not worried about us not having tactics."

"But we were afraid that the 188th Division would use exhaustion tactics. If they made any move, we would have to be on high alert. If this happened a few times, the whole battalion would be broken apart without even fighting."

Upon hearing Chen Mo's analysis, Cheng Dong opened his mouth but remained silent for a long time.

In the end, all he could do was say "I'll do my best" and hurriedly go to notify the troops to prepare for departure.

Chen Mo was in no hurry to go with the troops.

He stared at the soldiers who were inspecting the tanks and preparing for battle, his mind constantly pondering how to fight this war.

It's a fact that the systems are locked in a battle.

But a demonstration battalion can't really go head-to-head with a super main force that has thousands of tanks, can it?

There's definitely nothing wrong with playing like this; you can play however you want, regardless of winning or losing.

The problem is, this isn't the style of a scholar.

Given his personality, even if he were a fierce tiger, he would still dig three traps in advance to ensure that he could catch a rabbit without any mishaps.

Even when you're absolutely certain of victory, you still have to find a way to annoy the enemy, otherwise you won't be able to eat or sleep well.

Moreover, they are currently at a disadvantage; the tiger is the enemy, and they have become the rabbit.

Chen Mo sat cross-legged on a nearby mound of earth, holding a twig in his hand, aimlessly drawing lines on the ground.

As the commander of the entire battalion, he usually doesn't get stuck in a dead end in his thinking.

Even if they can't analyze the opponent's weaknesses, they will take a step back and think about what they are most afraid of, and then make a response.

but now.

The 188th Division was large in size and had fierce firepower. Without a script, Chen Mo had no idea how the enemy would fight.

As the host country, they have the advantage of being well-rested and can wear down our side simply by using tactics to exhaust the enemy.

But he had no way to counter this tactic of exhausting the enemy.

Exhausted enemy
Chen Mo started by drawing irregular thin lines on the ground. As he kept thinking about tactics to tire out the enemy, the words he wrote also began to resemble those of a tire-out enemy.

Writing and writing.

Chen Mo's right hand suddenly paused, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

yes! ! !

Since the 188th Division was able to employ tactics of exhaustion against him, and we had no way to deal with it, why not just get rid of this headache and move on from the enemy?
This time, the enemy is well-rested and ready. The exercise doesn't start until tomorrow, so they probably won't be traveling overnight like they are. They will definitely be resting in the camp.

It's not too late to go to the battlefield tomorrow.

If you are the one who implements the tactic of exhausting the enemy, does that mean that the enemy will not have the energy to do so against you?
Once he had a plan in mind, Chen Mo got up and paced back and forth.

With radar and scouts already deployed, they could easily detect the enemy's movements, which was Chen Mo's biggest concern.

Because once the enemy makes a move, our side must be on high alert, and the tactic of exhausting the enemy will then be effective.

But how can we apply the tactic of exhausting the enemy to the opponent?
Chen Mo kept rubbing his hands together, his mind racing, when suddenly, his eyes lit up.

Just as he turned around to call out to Lao Man, he noticed the Pallas's cat was lurking nearby, looking at him suspiciously.

That son of a bitch, Manxue, was put in charge of a supply platoon. He was always out of sorts, never really stayed in his own platoon, and just wandered around the battalion headquarters.

However, Chen Mo couldn't criticize it.

It's all thanks to this guy's quick thinking; even though he wasn't in the supply platoon, the entire battalion's supply didn't have any problems.

People with strong abilities and high emotional intelligence often find things much easier.

Lao Man definitely counts as one.

"Old Man!!!" "Eh!"

"Coming, coming!" Man Xuexi was pacing back and forth when he heard the battalion commander call him. He jumped three feet high and ran over from a distance.

"Battalion Commander, is there any important mission you need me for?"

"It really does."

Chen Mo smiled mysteriously: "I plan to use the tactic of exhausting the enemy to deal with the 188th Division first, but I need your cooperation."

"Make sure to complete the mission."

Man Xuexue thumped his chest loudly, his face beaming with excitement.

“Okay, but this task requires you to bring a few colleagues from the Academy of Sciences with you.”

"Quietly infiltrate the vicinity of the 188th Division's garrison, and ideally control the loudspeaker in the enemy camp's operations duty room, broadcasting a signal for an assault assembly to them every so often."

"Can it be done?"

"Yes! Absolutely! It's a piece of cake."

Man Xuexi nodded firmly at first, but after a while, his expression became somewhat hesitant.

"Battalion Commander, this arrangement is flawless and very wise. But I'm worried that even if the 188th Division has priority in equipment allocation and a high level of equipment, their operations duty room might not necessarily be equipped with a computer, right?"

"Without computer control of the broadcast, we can't hack into their internal systems and therefore can't control the broadcast."

“Not all units are equipped with so many computers like we are. What if they have buglers who specialize in blowing bugles? Then we won’t be able to manage.”

Manxue shrugged, looking somewhat conflicted.

He was afraid that the enemy this time would be too poor.

"That's true, I didn't think it through." Chen Mo nodded. When he was thinking, he was just responding according to the configuration of the Sergeant Academy.

The position of bugler was overlooked.

“Then there is another way, but I don’t know if the Academy of Sciences currently has this technology.” Chen Mo grinned, revealing a cold, scheming glint in his eyes.

"What method?" Man Xuexi asked, quite curious.

"When we fight against the 188th Division, not only will our radar be on 24 hours a day, but the enemy's radar will also be on. As long as the Academy of Sciences has the technology of electronic deception, it can simulate the illusion of an enemy attack, thereby triggering an alarm and achieving the effect of exhausting the enemy."

"Electronic fraud. Electronic fraud"

After muttering a few words, Man Xuexi left with the words, "Battalion Commander, wait for my message," and hurriedly ran off.

He probably went to ask his senior classmates for advice.

Chen Mo wasn't in a hurry, because he wasn't really sure when this electronic fraud technology was developed.

In any case, as far as he knew from his previous life, it wasn't until 16 that it was truly put to use on the battlefield.

However, its application on the battlefield does not mean it was developed at that time. In accordance with the military's consistent style of concealing its strengths, he was not a researcher in this field.

It is also impossible to determine whether this technology was available more than a decade earlier.

About ten minutes have passed.

He rushed back after finishing his studies, panting heavily, and said, "Hey! Battalion Commander, you're really amazing."

"I inquired about electronic fraud, and it turns out that this is something that the Academy of Military Sciences has just developed. Currently, our technology is unable to interfere with or infiltrate our own early warning radar, so we have resorted to developing similar electronic fraud to disrupt radar warnings."

"Even I had to ask someone at the academy to find out, how did you know?"

"Stop talking nonsense." Chen Mo said irritably, "What don't I know, as a battalion commander in charge of information technology?"

After making a small display.

Chen Mo waved his hand, feigning composure, and said, "So that means the Academy of Sciences possesses this technology?"

"If you have them, take them with you. Remember to bring a few more reconnaissance company members; they are experienced in combat and can protect you."

"Don't worry, Battalion Commander."

After finally catching his breath, Man Xuexue patted his chest and said, "The Academy of Sciences does have this technology, but none of the people who came this time have mastered it."

"Furthermore, electronic fraud requires specialized operating equipment. I have already spoken with the comrades remaining in the camp and asked them to help contact the Academy of Sciences to transfer personnel over as soon as possible."

"If we don't waste any time, we should be able to arrive at Xiaocheng Military Airport tonight. It won't delay anything, Battalion Commander."

"Then I'll head out first."

After completing a full course of study, it's like he's become a completely different person.

Before Chen Mo could respond, he hurriedly left again, gathered his troops, and prepared to head to Xiaocheng.

Chen Mo opened his mouth, intending to stop him.

After all, the military region has made it clear that no other units are allowed to participate in this system-on-system confrontation.

Before this order was issued, the Academy of Sciences could have provided support.

If we do it again, would that be considered a violation of the exercise regulations?

But seeing that Lao Man had run far away, Chen Mo simply stopped asking.

People from the Chinese Academy of Sciences shouldn't count, since it's a systemic confrontation, not a major involvement from other institutions.

This certainly doesn't count as a violation.

Furthermore, we should unite all forces that can be united to enhance the combat effectiveness of the demonstration battalion.

They should have made a contribution.
After making up a few random excuses to calm himself down, Chen Mo took a car back to camp.

Get ready, head to Xiaocheng, and confront the 188th Strategic Assault Division.

. . . . . . . . .

As the demonstration battalion began its operation, reconnaissance aircraft from the directing staff, battlefield observers, and accompanying referees also entered various units on both sides and moved in tandem.

On the afternoon of October 7, the National Day military preparedness was basically lifted.

Tang Haodong, commander of the 188th Division, issued an order in advance from the Jinyang military headquarters that all troops on combat readiness should return to their camps for a night of rest.

At noon the next day, the entire main force of the division was mobilized and utterly defeated the Kyoto Demonstration Battalion.

The National Day combat readiness began at the end of September and has now lasted for nearly ten days. The soldiers of each regiment and battalion of the assault division have been on high alert for several days and are indeed exhausted.

Apart from the Army Aviation Brigade, the Electronic Warfare Brigade, and the personnel responsible for duty and mobile patrols at various stations, none of them were given a rest day.

Only the division's reconnaissance battalion remained, and they all went out to begin a thorough search around the stone statue shooting range.

Firstly, it serves to promptly remind nearby locals to stay away from military combat zones, set up warning lines, and avoid accidental civilian casualties during wartime.

Secondly, this is an unavoidable process before a major battle. It is true that the Stone Statue Target Range is their base camp, but that does not mean that the enemy will not come in advance to lay minefields or dig blocking trenches everywhere to disrupt the mobility of their own heavy equipment groups.

These guys were like secret agents, practically glued to their eyes like radar, desperately searching for enemy units.

Before the main force arrives, the scouts on both sides will inevitably engage in a battle of hunting and counter-hunting.

The level of excitement and danger is no less than that of a clash between two top teams.

Moreover, the connection between the 188th Division and the Demonstration Battalion goes beyond this one instance.

Last time, one-third of the main force of the entire division went to Huanglongwangou and used the tactic of hiding troops, attempting to take down the information battalion at the lowest cost. However, the enemy saw through the plan and sabotaged the operation halfway.

The main force in the maneuver was wiped out one by one.

The entire main force of the division remembers this humiliation; more than 10,000 men against 1,000, the advantage was on our side.

All the rank-and-file soldiers and officers were full of confidence and secretly vowed to crush the informationized battalion.

If they can't do that, then it's as if they've already emptied their bowels beforehand.

It was late at night.

It's past eleven o'clock in the evening.

A group of veterans from the reconnaissance company of the demonstration battalion, along with the mechanized infantry sniper squad, parked their military vehicles twenty kilometers away. A group of them, disguised as fellow villagers, quietly entered the edge of the stone statue shooting range in batches.

The entire desolate shooting range was pitch black, without a single tree, only undulating hills and plains.

In the distance, a faint beam of light occasionally flashed by; it was the 188th Division's reconnaissance battalion turning on their flashlights, searching for their trail.

Several veterans from the reconnaissance company turned off all communication devices, communicated with each other using sign language, and crawled forward to begin clearing out nearby enemies in order to launch drones and gather terrain data later.

The division's reconnaissance battalion has a large number of men, but the operational area is so large that the troops are scattered.

The demonstration battalion's reconnaissance and sniper squads, roughly equivalent to an infantry company, weren't intimidated by them.

One after another, gleaming military daggers were gripped in their hands, and figures that had been lying prone for a long time suddenly stood up, crouched low, and charged forward.

The hunt and counter-hunting in the darkness have officially begun.

And the other side.

Another group of fresh talent from the Academy of Sciences, who came from Xiangshan in Kyoto, arrived at Xiaocheng Airport. Man Xuexi, also dressed casually, had been waiting for a long time.

After picking up the person, they immediately took several vehicles full of people and equipment and headed straight for the outskirts of the 188th Division's garrison.

The tactic of exhausting the enemy has entered the implementation phase.

(End of this chapter)