Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

With the sound of the military trucks braking, the drivers breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting the group of new recruits, who were almost as numerous as the supplies, to their destination. As the new recruits were led off the trucks one by one by the veterans, the soldiers of the motor transport company quickly completed their inspection and drove back.

Just by looking at the dust that rose several meters high, you could tell they were having a great time driving.

As the convoy departed, the new recruits, led by the veterans, lined up at the camp gate and entered the recruit camp.

On the camp gate, the bright red five-pointed star shone brilliantly in the sunlight.

On either side of the gate, two sentries, each holding a steel rifle, stood ramrod straight. The arrival of the new recruits did not cause them the slightest disturbance.

The solemn and dignified environment silenced the new recruits who had been chattering on the bus, with only the slogans and reprimands of the veterans leading the group echoing throughout the camp.

On the smooth cement ground, Gao Cheng and He Hongtao were already waiting for the new recruits under the fluttering national flag.

As the new recruits lined up in their crooked formation and the roll call was completed, Gao Cheng, the company commander of the new recruits' company, began his first speech before the new recruits' training.

"My name is Gao Cheng, and I am the company commander of the 7th Steel Company of the 702nd Regiment. I have been ordered to serve as the company commander for your new recruits. Of course, you don't need to specifically remember my name, but I will remember the names of some of you!"

Why do I say that? Because basic training is your adaptation period before enlisting, and it's also your first selection. It's useless for you to remember my name, but it's useful for me to remember your names.

Over the next three months, you will undergo a complete transformation here. I don't care about your previous status or background. Here, everything starts from scratch. You'll see what you're capable of. After three months, the mules can leave, and the horses will follow!

Next, I'll talk about the training standards during basic training...

Gao Cheng's speech was very concise, so concise that the new recruits didn't even know what he meant.

Most new recruits at this stage cannot understand the deeper meaning behind these concise words, nor can they appreciate their cruelty. But that doesn't matter, because comprehension ability is also a factor in the military's talent selection process.

As Gao Cheng finished speaking, He Hongtao stepped forward and said gently, "Comrades, I am He Hongtao, your recruit company's political instructor. The company commander has just talked to you about the training standards and the fighting spirit of soldiers. These are the difficulties you will face next."

Now, I'd like to share a few words from my heart. I know that some of you standing here right now may not be used to the weight of this military uniform, some may be homesick, and some may be wondering what military life is really like.

These are all normal feelings, because just a few days ago you were children by your parents' side and students at school. Then you boarded the train, went through many twists and turns, and arrived at this recruit camp. Feeling unfamiliar and nervous are all normal emotions.

But please remember that from the moment you put on your cap badge and uniform, two words have been etched into your lives: soldier and responsibility.

What is a soldier? What is responsibility? I can't explain it to you now, but that's okay. In the three months of basic training, we will not only train in formation and physical fitness, but also teach you a principle: a soldier's shoulders must not only bear the weight of a rifle, but also the trust of the country and the people.

Of course, growth is not always smooth sailing. You will encounter the predicament of not being able to keep up physically, the frustration of not being able to practice the movements well, and even some minor conflicts with your teammates.

When you encounter these situations, don't bottle them up or back down. My office door is always open for you. If you're tired from training and want to chat, if you miss home and want to talk, or if you have a misunderstanding with your comrades and want to resolve it, you can come to me.

We are comrades-in-arms, brothers. Your difficulties are what I, as the instructor, must do.

Next, your recruit company's deputy company commander will speak and assign classes.

In the world of these new recruits, the political instructor's status quickly surpassed that of the company commander, and the company commander who had just given them a cold look was a bit intimidating.

The instructor is such a kind person. He has a gentle face and speaks so nicely. He is as tolerant as a teacher, parent, or older brother you would have at home. He is a really good person.

Zhang Anbang strode forward with a folder in hand. "I don't have much to say. I hope everyone can uphold the bottom line of discipline. The army is not a place for free growth. The ranks must be neat, the housekeeping must have standards, and orders must be carried out."

Of course, this isn't meant to be nitpicking; it's to make you understand that a soldier's freedom is based on strict adherence to orders.

Basic training is a place of rebirth. No matter what you were like before, everyone starts on the same starting line here. As the old saying goes, it's not about being slow, it's about not standing still; it's not about being difficult, it's about being lazy.

Three months from now, I hope to see not a group of civilians in military uniforms, but a group of true soldiers with light in their eyes, faith in their hearts, and a sense of responsibility on their shoulders.

If any of you have any problems, whether related to training or daily life, you can come to me, the political instructor, or the company commander at any time. However, according to regulations, you must report to the next level of authority and try not to skip levels.

Opening the folder, Zhang Anbang raised his voice a few decibels, "Now we'll begin the assignments. Those whose names are called, stand behind your class monitor. Your class monitor will lead you to your respective dormitories in a moment. Understand?"

"Yes, I understand." The voice from the group of over a hundred people was not as loud as Zhang Anbang's voice alone.

"It seems you're still a little shy, but that's okay, you'll get to know each other soon. First platoon leader Zhang Jian, first squad leader Zhou Qingbo..."

"Here!" Zhang Jian answered quickly and loudly.

"Here!" Zhou Qingbo also stepped forward and responded loudly.

Two veterans then quickly stepped out of the ranks and stood to one side.

"Liu Changchun, platoon 1, squad 1; Zhang Erming, platoon 1, squad 1..."

"Second Platoon Leader Shi Jin, ... Fifth Squad Leader Wu Liuyi, ...

"Here," "Here," Shi Jin had already learned of his appointment in the recruit company from Wu Liuyi, and quickly stood next to Wu Liuyi in the next row.

"Chengcai, second row, fifth class. Xu Sanduo, second row, fifth class..."

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"That concludes the assignment of all personnel. After the dismissal, each squad will be led back in turn, and the squad leader will teach everyone how to tidy up their personal belongings. We will begin by tidying up our personal belongings and take the first step towards becoming soldiers."

Zhang Anbang turned to look at the company commander and political instructor, both of whom shook their heads, indicating that there were no further arrangements.

"Alright, dismissed."

"All students in Class One, march in step, one, two, one!"

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"All students of Class 5, march in step! One, two, one!"

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As the new recruits arrived at their assigned dormitories under the guidance of their veteran squad leaders, chaos ensued. The recruits looked at the neatly arranged bunk beds and each had their own thoughts. Some wanted to sleep on the bottom bunk, thinking it was more convenient and fearing they might fall off if they slept on the top bunk. Others wanted to sleep on the top bunk, but were afraid of being stepped on if they slept on the bottom bunk.

Their ideas varied, but what they showed was a flurry of activity as they rushed forward to grab their preferred beds. Even from a distance, Wu Liuyi's angry roar could be heard: "What are you fighting for? There are names on the beds. Find your bed by your name. What are you standing there for? Get moving!"

Gao Cheng and He Hongtao exchanged a smile. Their years of military service had taught them that anything could happen in a recruit company.

As for Zhang Anbang, although he hadn't experienced that much, his two years of compulsory military service in his previous life and the baptism of the information explosion made him realize that this situation was nothing compared to what he had been through.

Can you imagine a new recruit unable to sleep at night taking the whistle his cousin gave him and blowing it in the direction of home? Can you imagine someone wearing a helmet on guard duty accidentally smashing the glass of the guard post?

The team leader was so frightened that he rushed her to the medical team, only to find that she had fallen asleep, not fainting from hypoglycemia.

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