When you're in the Wolf Pack, your ability to obey orders becomes stronger.

Chapter 82 Conferment of Ranks! Shooting in Strong Winds? (4K! 10,000 words daily, please vote and subscribe!)

Over the weekend, Class 1 conducted a housekeeping rectification.

Although everyone was targeted because of Zhou Meng, no one, including Du Hu, blamed him.

After all, everyone had tacitly agreed to go to the boiler room to coordinate the coal supply.

But while everyone else was resting, they had to do housework and tidying up, which naturally made the new recruits very unhappy, and they always wanted to vent their anger on someone.

Li Dongshui's comment led everyone to once again pin the blame on Xu Ge.

"It's all your fault, Xu Ge! You kept saying that if we didn't get first place, our whole class wouldn't get a break. You're such a jinx!"

"Exactly, it doesn't come true when it's supposed to be good, but it's so accurate when it says something bad?"

"I'm so angry! Xu Ge, can you please not say things like that next time..."

Du Hu couldn't stand it anymore and put on a stern face: "What are you all shouting about? Does this have anything to do with Xu Ge?"

Xu Ge kept his head down, folding the blankets in silence, thinking to himself: It really is! I really did it.

He was shocked that the system would settle the punishment in this way, and he was even more worried about the outcome of his second challenge.

Judging from this, if I don't get first place in the shooting assessment, I really won't be able to tell a single lie for three days!
I summoned the token and checked it. My shooting skill is currently only at LV2, and it's still a long way from being upgraded to the next level.

front:

"Queue: LV2 (160/199)"

"Internal Affairs: LV2 (141/199)"

Physical Fitness: LV3 (25/999)

"Shooting: LV2 (23/199)"

"Tactics: LV1 (30/99)"

"Combat: LV2 (3/199)"

back:

Cooking: Intermediate (3/10)

"Throwing: Special Grade (10/500)"

Military Dog Training: Beginner (1/5)

Driving: Intermediate (2/10)

Rapid Fire: Advanced (41/50)

"Claw Blade Technique: Advanced (14/50)"

"Rock-Paper-Scissors: Advanced (1/50)"

Wednesday is the live-fire assessment, which means Xu Ge has two more days of training time.

Based on previous experience, under normal training conditions, Xu Ge's shooting proficiency should increase by a maximum of ten points in the next two days.

"This definitely won't work. I've always been the one finding others to practice on before. This time, I need to let others practice on me. Only in this way can I improve my proficiency as much as possible!" Xu Ge thought to himself.

. . .

. . .

On Sunday, taking advantage of the good weather and the ongoing housekeeping tidying up, Du Hu decided to organize the new recruits to wash and dry all their dirty clothes, sheets, and blankets.

After dinner, a message quickly spread throughout the entire camp: the new recruits will be awarded ranks tomorrow!

Xu Ge was initially skeptical, but after Du Hu led everyone to the warehouse to retrieve their regular uniform shirts and leather shoes, he realized that they were really going to be awarded military ranks!

During roll call, instructor Huang Jiabo even joked, "Anyone else want to run away? Tonight's the best chance to show off!"

After Du Hu brought back all the new recruits' collar insignia, shoulder insignia, armbands, and cap badges, everyone immediately gathered around him.

"Don't fight over it. Each person gets a set. Put it on your clothes, both your regular uniform and your training uniform."

Du Hu called Kaiyoumu over, "Deputy Squad Leader, you teach them."

Xu Ge looked at the armband embroidered with a wolf's head in his hand and was filled with emotion.

After tonight, I will officially become a member of the Wolf Pack!

"After you put on your service uniform shoulder boards and armbands, hang them in the closet. You won't wear this outfit more than twice a year." Du Hu said speechlessly when he saw that some new recruits had already changed into their service uniforms.

Xu Ge was puzzled: "Squad leader, why are the ranks being awarded now? Our training isn't even over yet."

"Because we're having live-fire training tomorrow," Du Hu explained. "Once you're awarded ranks, you'll be real soldiers. If anything happens during training, you could face a military court!"

The new recruits were all taken aback by what they heard.

"Squad leader, wasn't the live-fire shooting assessment supposed to be on Wednesday?"

"I'm talking about live-fire training," Du Hu explained. "This year, the chief instructor requested a lot more ammunition from the brigade. We'll have live-fire training on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the assessment will be on Wednesday!"

"Get all the collar insignia, armbands, and cap badges on tonight, because we'll be taking the oath of rank during morning exercises tomorrow."

"Yes!"

The next morning, all the new recruits assembled on the parade ground wearing brand-new collar insignia and armbands.

Xu Ge looked around and saw that the team, now adorned with cap badges, collar insignia, and armbands, looked completely different from their previous bare uniforms.

"Military command orders that all new recruits in the Wolf Brigade's recruit training battalion be granted the rank of private, effective immediately..."

After reading the order of conferment of ranks, Political Instructor Huang Jiabo continued, "Comrades, today is the solemn moment for you to officially join the People's Army!"

The recruits' faces all turned solemn.

"From this day forward, you are no longer ordinary citizens, but a vital force in protecting our country! This is not only a symbol of honor, but also the beginning of a mission! You will shoulder the heavy responsibility of safeguarding our nation and its people..."

"Now, repeat after me!"

All the new recruits raised their right fists and shouted the oath along with Huang Jiabo!

"I am a soldier of the People's Republic of China, and I swear: to serve the people wholeheartedly."

"Obey orders, strictly observe discipline, be brave and tenacious, and fear no sacrifice."

"Hard work to master the skills to kill the enemy, be ready to fight at any time, never betray the army, and vow to defend the motherland and the people to the death!"

"The oath is complete!"

At this moment, Xu Ge truly felt a sense of sacredness and solemnity!
At the same time, I vaguely understood that the mission of a soldier is to protect!
Protect yourself, protect your compatriots, protect your country!

This feeling was something I had never experienced in my previous life.

The token appeared on its own the very next second after the oath was taken, and the button for the pledge on the front lit up again.

[The host has obtained the rank of Private and can issue an E-level military pledge once.]

Xu Ge instantly understood that being awarded a rank would also grant him the opportunity to sign a military order.

As for whether or not to launch a challenge now, the answer is definitely no.

He's already struggling with the last challenge, so wouldn't it be suicide to face another one now?
Xu Ge thought it would be easier to first get first place in the shooting assessment and then use the system's rewards to improve his strength before launching a second challenge.
. . .

At 8:30 a.m., the new recruits arrived at the firing range full of anticipation.

According to the squad leader, in previous years, new recruits only had one chance to fire live ammunition, but they were able to do so for three whole days!

In the direction of the snow-capped mountains, rows of targets stood upright, and tents specifically for storing bullets were also set up at the firing line.

Chief shooting instructor Thor gathered everyone together to begin the final theory lesson, while also announcing the precautions and disciplines that must be followed during live-fire training.

After spending so much time together, the new recruits discovered that the head instructor didn't mind people asking questions in class, and he would even explain some of the more typical questions in more detail.

At this moment, Li Dongshui raised his hand and was allowed to speak by Lei Shen. He said, "Chief Instructor, I think that the parameters you mentioned that need to be paid attention to in long-range shooting are not particularly important in today's information age."

Thor became interested: "Why do you say that?"

"As far as I know, our army now has sights that can automatically correct the trajectory of bullets."

"You mean the day/night multi-function scope with a fire control system? Do you think that with this, you won't need to learn how to calculate parameters and trajectories anymore?"

"Yes, after all the design parameters are preset, the built-in computer will automatically calculate the trajectory of the ballistic missile hitting the target, with almost no error within 1000 meters!"

Thor laughed: "Looks like you know quite a lot, but have you ever thought about why, since we already have such high-end scopes, all snipers still need to be equipped with spotters?"

The new recruits all looked confused. Like Xu Ge, most of them had never been exposed to this kind of professional knowledge before enlisting.

But Li Dongshui was different. After thinking for a while, he replied, "Perhaps the cost of this kind of scope is too high, and it is not yet feasible to equip the entire army with it?"

Thor shook his head: "Snipers need to be fully focused when they shoot, and their field of vision is limited. Everything else, including finding targets, calling for support, preventing attacks, etc., is the responsibility of the spotter."

As you just said, even if a sniper is equipped with a scope with a self-correcting fire control system, and can preset various parameters, there is one crucial parameter that must be provided by the spotter: windage.

"There is another reason why I want you to learn how to calculate ballistics and parameters: although we are now an informationized force, we cannot rely too much on equipment."

In real combat, situations can change in an instant. For example, regarding your shooting assessment on Wednesday, I've already checked the weather forecast; there will be strong winds that day!

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, the new recruits below the field immediately stirred and began to discuss among themselves.

Thor smiled and gestured for everyone to be quiet: "Alright, next up is live-fire shooting. Practice hard these next two days. Each person will be assigned a gun, and strive to get good results in the assessment!"

Soon, each squad and platoon dispersed and organized their own training.

Unlike before, all the class leaders and cadres served as safety officers, and they all patrolled the area intensively with serious expressions throughout.

"Wow, a full magazine?!" Kaiyu exclaimed, lying on the ground. "The head instructor is amazing! Unlimited ammo!"

Xu Ge was also surprised to see hundreds of bullets piled up beside him. To use a line from a movie, he had never fought such a rich battle in his life!
Luo Shan was also stunned by Thor's grand gesture. He waved his hand and said, "Listen up, everyone in the first platoon. Fire the first magazine to get a feel for it. From the second magazine onwards, adjust the trajectory based on the point of impact. The three squads will take turns reporting the target!"

"Begin training!"

"Yes!"

Du Hu stood behind the new recruits and gave the order to load bullets in a prone position.

Xu Ge was naturally the first to finish, and turned to Du Hu: "Squad leader, could you give me the order every time we shoot?"

Du Hu was taken aback: "What do you mean? You want me to shout every time I fire a shot?"

"Ok!"

"Why? You're not satisfied with training others, now you're even doing it to yourself?" Du Hu teased.

"No, squad leader, I think this way I'll be more focused when I shoot and my skill will improve faster."

Xu Ge said earnestly, "I only got second place in the grenade test last time, but I want to get first place in the shooting test this time!"

Luo Shan: ? ? ?
Du Hu: ? ? ?
Other recruits: ? ? ?
Li Dongshui, who was at the next shooting position, turned his head, thinking he had misheard: "You want to get first place? Are you sure you're not joking?"

"What happened?"

"So what if I say that? Haven't you seen my shooting skills before?"

"So what if I've seen it before? I'm still going to get first place this time. If I don't, our class will have to..."

Du Hu covered Xu Ge's mouth and said, "You jinx, shut the hell up. Fine, fine, I'll give you the order. Let's see if you're really putting in more effort."

Seeing that the squad leader had successfully stopped Xu Ge from setting a goal, the new recruits all breathed a sigh of relief.

"The rest of you shall fire as instructed by the platoon leader. Xu Ge, listen to my command, prepare to fire!"

Du Hu stood behind Xu Ge and gave the order to prepare to fire.

card!
Xu Ge cocked the gun and aimed at the target.

"start!"

boom!
Gunshots.

[100% execution of current military orders, shooting proficiency +2]

"Fire preparation, commence!"

boom!
[100% execution of current military orders, shooting proficiency +1]

As Du Hu issued his orders, Xu Ge's shooting proficiency increased rapidly.

An hour later, Du Hu's expression changed.

"Wow, your striking points are getting less and less off! Good, from now on I'll personally give you the commands during the training!"

Seeing that this method was really effective, Du Hu was naturally willing to continue; it was just a matter of shouting a few more times.

Xu Ge, who was lying on the ground, was excited. The proficiency of his shooting skill on the token had already increased by more than 100. At this rate, he could reach LV3 by the afternoon, and with a few more days of practice, he might even reach LV4!

Shooting: LV2 (107/199).

Li Dongshui's marksmanship is indeed very accurate, but so what? He's no match for cheaters!
At this moment, Xu Ge's confidence was stronger than ever before!
"Everyone, unload your bullets, check your weapons, and turn off the safety!"

At Du Hu's command, the new recruits immediately stopped shooting, checked their weapons, and stood up.

"It's our class's turn to report targets. Each person is responsible for one target position."

Du Hu handed the little dog to Xu Ge, signaling the new recruits to cross the nearby trench and bring back the men from the third squad.

Xu Ge and Li Dongshui had reported the targets before and knew that the first two target positions were relatively clean, so they ran over and claimed the positions immediately.

"Xu Ge, judging from your appearance, it doesn't seem like you were joking when you said you wanted to get first place in the shooting assessment?" Li Dongshui asked while feeding Xiao Siquan some snacks.

To be honest, it was rare for him to see Xu Ge so ambitious in shooting.

"Hmph, of course!" Xu Ge raised his head. "Don't think you're the only one with good marksmanship, Ah Shui. Just wait and see in two days."

"I know your shooting skills have improved a lot recently, but don't forget, the head instructor said that it will be windy the day after tomorrow. Do you know how to correct wind drift?"

"I rely on?"

Xu Ge was stumped by the question.

Li Dongshui glanced at Xu Ge, said nothing more, but had an idea in her mind.

Since this guy is so eager to take first place, I'll just let him have it. I don't care about that anyway.

(End of this chapter)