Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

"Why can't I be here? What's wrong with my clothes? They're very proper, completely in accordance with military regulations and discipline. Besides, I have a name on them," the female officer retorted without backing down.

"Uh," Zhang Anbang scratched the back of his head. Although he was quite talkative, he was really not good at dealing with women. "Well, okay, Comrade Gu Xiaonan, what are you doing here?"

And your uniform... have you switched branches of the military?

"Yes, I've changed units, so I definitely have to change branches of the military. As for why I'm here, it's because I've joined this place too. The battalion commander invited me."

Gu Xiaonan gave an answer without any affectation.

"Oh, I see," Gu Xiaonan's decisive attitude instantly brought Zhang Anbang back to normal.

"That's right. I remember now, you're an electronic warfare engineer with a master's degree. The captain definitely wouldn't let go of someone as talented as you. But the fact that your unit is willing to let you go is quite surprising."

It's quite surprising that a master's degree major who was specially recruited was released so easily.

It's like getting married. The electronics research institute scrimped and saved up some money, built a house, found a matchmaker, paid the betrothal gifts, and held a wedding banquet. Just when everything was done and the bride was about to enter the bridal chamber, snap, Old A intercepted her.

Seeing Zhang Anbang's strange expression, Gu Xiaonan was also a little confused. "What are you talking about? What do you mean by being willing to release people and being surprised?"

First of all, I am not a researcher; I only understand the various applications of electronic technology. My role in the research institute is not particularly important.

Secondly, there's the matter of normal transfers between units. The Electronics Research Institute isn't a bandit camp; you can't just go in and not be allowed out.

"Haha," Zhang Anbang laughed, guessing that Gu Xiaonan probably didn't know many things. In those days, front-line officers in field troops didn't value highly educated personnel much, focusing mainly on physical fitness.

However, research institutions certainly value highly educated talent; otherwise, they wouldn't have specially recruited Gu Xiaonan as a major.

That makes sense. With her father, a young general, stationed there, and the railway, a special 24-cent railway, it shouldn't be too difficult for her to transfer personnel.

"You're too modest, Comrade Gu Xiaonan. If your master's degree isn't important, then we'd be considered illiterate borderline individuals. By the way, what brings you here?"

"What, can't I contact you if there's nothing wrong?" Gu Xiaonan felt a little awkward at Zhang Anbang's somewhat distant attitude.

"No, no, it's just out of curiosity. It's just a bit strange. You were transferred here to the Special Operations Battalion, right? How did you end up at our training ground?"

Zhang Anbang was a little flustered. If a man had spoken to him like that, he would have immediately replied, "Speak your mind, or get lost. I'm busy."

Gu Xiaonan smiled. "I do have something to ask you for advice."

"What?" Zhang Anbang thought he hadn't heard clearly. "You want to ask me for help? I don't know much about your electronic communications stuff. I only know how to program and write code."

"No, let's talk as we walk. It's lunchtime," Gu Xiaonan said, turning towards the cafeteria.

"Okay," Zhang Anbang agreed and turned to follow.

Gu Xiaonan continued, "Before I came here, I thought my marksmanship was pretty good, the best in our entire electronics research institute."

I was discouraged after arriving here. My comrades in the Special Operations Battalion, who are also women, are not as accurate as me when it comes to shooting.

But as soon as they start firing rapidly, they outshoot me by a lot. Of all the people I know, your marksmanship is the best, which is why I came here specifically to ask you for advice.

Zhang Anbang thought it was something serious, but it turned out to be just this: "Hey, is that all? You just didn't fire enough bullets. How many bullets did you fire in a month before? A little over a hundred."

Even the female officers in our special operations battalion can fire at least three or four hundred rounds a month.

You just need to practice more. There's no shortage of bullets here. You can fire a thousand or two thousand rounds a month without any problem.

The brigade is very supportive of practicing marksmanship; just practice as much as you want, they definitely won't jam your bullets.

Gu Xiaonan nodded. She had only been there for a day and wasn't familiar with her comrades in the special operations battalion yet. They had just practiced shooting together, and she was too embarrassed to ask too many questions. With Zhang Anbang's explanation, she felt relieved.

It's just hard training, she's never been afraid of it, otherwise she wouldn't have thought of joining the special forces that were airdropped in the first place.

"Oh, I see. Okay, I understand. I'll practice more when I get back this afternoon. But aren't you using a 95?"

Could there be an improved model? But I don't see any difference between it and the guns we use.

Why didn't you readjust the cocking handle to chamber a new round after changing the magazine? You could fire right away, and the magazine change was way too fast!

"No, there's no improved model. It's just the 95, there's no difference," Zhang Anbang waved his hand. He did want to use the improved model, but that would have to wait until the year after next.

The QBZ-03 automatic rifle should be released soon, as the timeline suggests. It also lacks a bolt hold-open device and a Picatinny rail, limiting its ability to mount many tactical accessories.

For aiming, use a pure iron sight, or you can equip a white sight or micro sight that many people have never seen before.

However, the Type 03 rifle is positioned differently from the Type 95. It is a standard rifle with a stock, and its slashing, bayoneting, and marching movements are very cool. It is suitable for border defense, patrol, armed police, honor guards, and traditional infantry, but not for them.

As for the world-class, top-performing QBZ-191, sorry, that thing is even older; he never used it in his previous life.

I've only heard my comrades talk about how awesome it is, and I'm so envious. I guess I'll be able to use it sooner or later, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

"As for why there was no pause in firing and no cocking handle, it's simple: just leave one bullet in the chamber."

The Type 95 is a closed-bolt firing machine. When there is still one bullet in the chamber that has not been fired, a new magazine is inserted. After firing, it will automatically grab a new bullet and push it directly into the chamber, and then the bolt will return to the front and lock.

This way, you can continue firing without having to pull the trigger handle again. As for quick reloading, there are techniques involved.

With your right hand always holding the gun and controlling the direction, first pull out the spare magazine with your left hand, then push the magazine catch on the gun forward with your left thumb, and use your index and middle fingers to pinch the empty magazine and pull it backward and downward, and the magazine will be pulled out.

At the same time, first insert the new magazine into the front slot, then push it upwards forcefully until it clicks into place. As for the old magazine, simply tuck it into the magazine pouch on your vest.