Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 368: The Deduction Concludes, Training Rules

As the simulation entered its later stages, the three brigade commanders who were working against each other were all in a terrible predicament.

Throughout the entire process, it wasn't that they didn't want to resist.

Instead, they started a little later than the Blue team. In their haste, they launched a blitzkrieg that destroyed the Red team's air force, radar, and satellites, while also destroying several Black team bases.

The base that Chen Mo represented for the Blue Team was almost an empty shell, with all the troops inside leaving.

The Red team, lacking air force, radar, and satellites, was essentially doomed.

Without radar, the ground forces were unable to stop the Blue Force's air force and were destroyed on a large scale in a short period of time.

The main force is almost entirely gone.

Commander Jin watched as nearly 90 of the 116 red flags he had painstakingly planted were eventually pulled down.

He gritted his teeth and stopped struggling.

Of course, stopping the struggle does not mean surrendering.

He simply stopped issuing orders and mobilizing troops, which sounds better than surrendering. He can just wait for the referee to make a judgment based on the casualty ratio.

Li Jie's team, representing the black side, wasn't much stronger either.

Before he could finish deploying his troops, the Blue Team's main ground force invaded and wreaked havoc on a small scale.

Multiple bases were damaged, main force coordination was disrupted, and logistics and transportation were almost cut into pieces, leaving the whole operation in a precarious state.

The situation is such that the company is struggling to survive and its decline is evident.

As for the Qing team represented by Yang Lunan, they actually have the most complete main force among the three.

The Blue team's air force was deployed to the Red team's territory for blitzkrieg operations, while the ground forces were transferred to the Black team.

In addition to the 3rd Division that Chen Mo initially deployed, he also deployed the Qingfang forces.

Only military units directly under the command of the army can still be mobilized.

The Blue team launched a simultaneous blitzkrieg against all three armies, inevitably leading to a stalemate where they had no troops to deploy and no generals to command.

Most people present could guess this outcome.

It's just too obvious.

While blitzkrieg is certainly useful, under certain conditions it can even be considered invincible.

However, since the main forces of all four sides have the same organizational structure, no matter what tactics are arranged, a one-against-three situation will inevitably lead to an insufficient number of troops.

at first.

Lu and his group of old men had discussed it behind his back.

This simulation will eventually stop when the Blue team is short of troops and two of the four sides have their main forces effectively rendered useless.

But no one expected it.

Chen Mo was unable to mobilize enough main forces to attack the Qing Army.

He actually ordered the deployment of the army's directly subordinate tank battalion and armored battalion, in coordination with the main force of the Third Division, to launch a large-scale campaign against the Qing Army.

Then, two mechanized infantry battalions were transferred from the Black Army's position, crossed the swamp, and went to behead the Green Army's command post.

Decapitating the command center wasn't exactly a brilliant move; it was more of a risky one.

But there is one thing to know.

In sand table simulations, many commanders will set up their command posts in areas with extremely complex terrain, concentrated heavy firepower, or near extreme terrain.

Anyway, simulations aren't real-world exercises, and nobody's going to be stupid enough to put their command post on a vast plain battlefield and become a target.

They would definitely put them where they were hidden and unlikely to be beheaded.

Therefore, during sand table simulations, few people would ever consider beheading.

Even in real-world exercises, have you ever seen a division commander of a campaign-level unit suddenly order the enemy's command post to be bombed while the battle is raging?
That's not how it's done.

As for the reasons, firstly, whether it is a simulation or an exercise, the ultimate goal is to improve capabilities. The former improves the commander's capabilities, while the latter improves the overall execution capability of the unit.

Secondly, the simulation did not order the decapitation of the command post because such an order would be too cruel. Under no circumstances would a commander issue such an order without any scruples.

As I just mentioned.

When simulating and constructing terrain, the people constructing the site often place the command post near terrain that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, or near extremely harsh environments.

Yang Lunan was no exception; when he was building the Qing Army's terrain, he placed his command post behind the swamp.

Good guy.

Chen Mo arranged for two mechanized infantry battalions to cross the swamp and behead the Qingfang command post that was set up with its back to the swamp.

Regardless of whether the Qing side was prepared or not, the referee would determine that at least 60% of the men in both mechanized infantry battalions would have been killed or wounded while crossing the swamp.

Even with engineers, casualties would still be estimated at 50%.

This order reveals endless cruelty.

On the main battlefield, if you suffer hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of casualties, no one will say anything.

Because this is war.

But if someone were to order the voluntary sending of hundreds of men to be killed in battle, just to decapitate a command post, even if it were just a simulation, how many people would dare to give such an order?
It is true that a kind heart cannot command an army.

But that's no reason to wage war like that.

An hour and a half has passed in reality, but the war simulation in the sand table is equivalent to 18 hours in progress.

The Red Team completely withdrew from the battlefield, and after enduring several tens of minutes of torture, Brigade Commander Jin was finally relieved.

Five minutes later, the black side withdrew from the battlefield. Li Jie was neither accepting nor rejecting the result. Anyway, he, who was always good-tempered, cursed "Damn it" and then dragged a chair over to sit down and rest with a pale face.

Another five minutes passed.

The Blue team was forcibly judged to have failed, and the simulation ended.

Yang Lunan watched as his command post was beheaded. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end he shook his head and didn't utter a single word.

What else?

While decapitation tactics are taboo in certain situations, they are not explicitly prohibited.

Besides, even if his Qingfang hadn't been beheaded, he wouldn't have lasted long.

The Blue Army's air force remaining in the south, and its main ground forces remaining in the northeast, will eventually converge on their own territory as the Red and Black teams are defeated.

With his command post destroyed, many communications and instructions will be restricted by the referee, so what's the point of fighting?

Despite having the main force of an army group, the Blue Team controlled the timing and pace of the battle, leaving them with no choice but to passively and humiliatingly engage in combat.

As soon as one location was deployed, another was destroyed, and the referee's flag-pulling was terrifying.

Those all represent battle losses.

However, once the rhythm is lost, one can only passively resort to piecemeal tactics, how can one not be defeated?

Don't ask why we don't try to cooperate. Sand table simulation is a battle between four main forces. There is no absolute neutrality. Even if we plan to form alliances, it still needs time and planning to proceed.

The Blue Team's blitzkrieg army has already arrived at its base. Apart from a hasty response, it is unable to meet the most basic needs of joint operations, nor can it break through the Blue Team's blockade.

The three parties simply cannot synchronize.

Regardless of the reasons, the fact that the fight turned out this way proves that the young man surnamed Chen is indeed a genius in the field of warfare.

He commanded over a hundred units, fighting alongside over three hundred other units in three separate routes, and remarkably, no calculation errors occurred during the operation.

It is really rare.

With the Qing side declared defeated.

The entire simulation room was silent for a moment, and then applause began to spread from the crowd in Zhongpei.

This was in the middle of the night.

Inside the command building, hundreds of people applauded, creating a tremendous commotion. Even several senior combat strategists from the command gave a token clap. Gaining the approval of these people is no easy feat under normal circumstances.

When Chen Mo heard the applause, he naturally wanted to be modest, but he simply couldn't bring himself to be.

The daytime assessment of combat theory had almost exhausted me, and I didn't have time to rest at night before Old Man Li arranged for someone to drag me from my dormitory.

Four-way sand table simulation.

Putting aside the blitzkrieg process, just the hour or so spent setting up the sand table was enough to exhaust him, and he had to grit his teeth and persevere throughout the entire battle.

Now that it was over, he couldn't hold on any longer. The referee helped him to a chair, and before the applause had even ended, he drowsily leaned against the back of the chair and fell asleep.

Chen Mo himself didn't know how long he slept.

In short, when I opened my eyes again, I was woken up by Luo Yaowu, the director of the Tactical and Operational Studies Department of the Army Academy.

"Hello, Chief!"

Chen Mo opened his eyes and saw a familiar face, so he quickly stood up and saluted.

It was only then that he realized that the huge sand table simulation room was almost empty.

Besides the school administration staff, only Zhou Kaiwei from the police patrol team was sitting and resting not far away.

"Commander, this..." Chen Mo pointed around in surprise. In his memory, this room was full of people.

What about Keren?
"You don't even know how long you've been asleep?"

Luo Yaowu smiled and pointed to the wall clock nearby; it was almost four o'clock.

As I recall, I didn't finish the deduction until close to 2 a.m., which means that I stayed in one position in the chair for at least an hour.

"I guess I was too tired." Realizing that he had been asleep—no, unconscious for so long—Chen Mo scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

If you were just asleep, you wouldn't be sleeping so soundly, without any awareness for over an hour. That means you've overworked your brain and passed out.

"It doesn't matter."

Luo Yaowu dragged a chair over from the side, sat down in front of Chen Mo, and handed him a cigarette.

He knew, of course, that Chen Mo had just fainted; many people in the simulation room knew as well.

But there's no way around it; this is the only way to become a commander.

Not only special forces soldiers need to undergo tests similar to the "Skull and Bones" test, but commanders also need to become qualified commanders and be qualified to stand on the battlefield and lead troops of tens of thousands of people in combat.

The trials one must endure are far more severe than the physical tortures inflicted by the Skull Camp.

After all, how much loss would a special forces unit suffer if a mission failed?

And what are the losses if a commander makes a mistake?
The country cannot afford to ignore it, and military academies will also set up similar projects, such as simulations that last for several days and nights. You can eventually get through them by being in a daze.

It's nothing unusual.

So Luo Yaowu didn't need to go out of his way to comfort him. He held a cigarette between his fingers, looked at the young man he hadn't seen in a long time, and laughed, "You kid, you always manage to surprise people."

"In the sand table simulation, you were fighting three opponents, including Brigade Commander Li and Brigade Commander Jin from the 27th Army's elite unit. You're really something."

"Hehe, I was just lucky."

Chen Mo grinned. He knew that his victory this time was the result of a confluence of various factors.

If all four of them had started at the same time, he probably wouldn't have had a chance to plant the flag, and the three brigade commanders would have already brought the main force to his doorstep.

"Whether it was luck or ability."

Luo Yaowu shook his head: "This time, the academy wasn't looking at whether it was fair or not, but at your level of practical combat skills. Obviously, you passed."

"correct."

After Lao Luo finished speaking, his expression suddenly turned serious: "In the future, if there is another opportunity to conduct simulations, try not to use a plan similar to your surprise attack on Yang Lunan's command post today."

"Understand?"

A surprise attack on Yang Lunan's command post?

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo looked up and thought for a moment before he could vaguely recall it. It wasn't that he had a bad memory; it was just that he was in a bad state of mind and his brain was in complete chaos.

When he finally remembered the details of the battle and the details of the surprise attack on the Qing army.

Luo Yaowu seemed to notice that he was quite tired, so he got up and patted him on the shoulder: "Alright, you should go and rest. Come and see Principal Li whenever you wake up tomorrow. He has a task for you."

"Remember what I just told you."

"Although tactics can be used in any way, as long as they can win, they are good tactics. But have you thought about how you would arrange for two mechanized infantry battalions to cross the swamp when you raid the Qing Army's command post?"

"Even in reality, a battalion of soldiers would be lost halfway through the journey."

"You're still young, so no one will criticize you for this tactic. But if you use it too often, it will become a problem when you enter an advanced training program and need to be evaluated."

"Your ability to achieve victory through sacrifice will become the biggest obstacle to your future success. Neither the country nor the people will want a 'Bai Qi' to take on this heavy responsibility."

"So, do you understand now?"

Luo Yaowu lowered his voice as much as possible, worried that Chen Mo was too young, so he deliberately explained things more clearly.

This is not an exaggeration.

In the military, out of 100 officers, probably 70 would have to be eliminated to be promoted to the rank of battalion commander.

Of the remaining 30 people, only six or seven can be promoted to full regimental commander.

Once you reach the rank of senior colonel, probably not even one of you will be able to get promoted smoothly. Even if you do, there will only be one or two left.

Fortunately, the military has a large base and many officers.

Every year, many people join the advanced training courses. It's like a fierce competition, with dozens or even hundreds of people vying for a single opening.

You'll then know just how stringent the selection criteria are.

Any oversight could mean missing the final leap, but based on Chen Mo's performance and contributions, Luo Yaowu wasn't worried that he wouldn't be able to make the jump.

Even if something is a sure thing, no factors can be allowed to affect the score.

You'll know if you think about it.

What would the higher-ups think of a commander who is good at sacrificing his own losses for victory?
Chen Mo had never thought about such a question before. After Director Luo reminded him, he nodded solemnly and said, "I understand."

"Well, let's go rest."

After giving his instructions, Luo Yaowu left.

He stayed here specifically to remind people of this.

No matter what, Chen Mo had been working alongside me the whole time when the information technology battalion was being established.

Only after achieving some success did the Military Academy relinquish authority and the troops take over, allowing Luo Yaowu to return to the Army Academy.

As the former chief of staff of the Seventh Division, he and Chen Mo came from the same unit, so he naturally wouldn't stand idly by if he could help.

I escorted Director Luo downstairs.

Watching Lu Yuan's car drive away, Chen Mo took a deep breath. If Director Luo hadn't specifically reminded him earlier, he really wouldn't have thought about this issue.

Even in my past life, I had never heard anyone mention anything like that.

But think about it.

In the past, he could only reach the rank of major at most, and he was just an office cadre. Who would talk to him about the brutal competition rules of advanced field training?
That's just plain stupid.

After seeing Director Luo off, Chen Mo asked Captain Zhou from the police force to take him back to his dormitory.

He doesn't want to do anything right now, he just wants to get a good night's sleep.

As for what tasks the old principal will assign, we'll talk about that after I wake up.

At this moment, he was truly out of energy.

(End of this chapter)