Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Before the exam, all the new recruits in the company were organized to memorize the question bank. As long as they got the basic questions right, passing would not be a problem. As for the slightly more difficult and challenging questions, those were used to distinguish between good and excellent.

The exam covers three main regulations: Internal Affairs Regulations, Discipline Regulations, and Drill Regulations, plus battlefield first aid, weapons knowledge, and combat readiness regulations.

The results of the theoretical assessment for new recruits have been released. Not a single new recruit in the entire company failed. The pass rate was 50%, and the excellent rate was 20%. Among them were not only Cheng Cai but also Xu Sanduo.

This achievement made Xu Sanduo grin from ear to ear for a long time, and he kept talking to Shi Jin, "Platoon Leader, I did it! I got an excellent grade..."

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At 5:30 a.m., before the reveille had sounded, 120 new recruits were already awake. There was no emergency assembly call; they woke up on their own. Since the reveille hadn't sounded yet, they could stay in bed a little longer.

That's just how people are; once a habit is formed, it's not so easy to change.

Today's breakfast was good: millet porridge, steamed buns, boiled eggs, pickled radishes, and two large meat buns. The main point was that it was easy to digest, wouldn't burden the stomach, and could quickly replenish energy.

As for pickled radishes, they are pickled with low salt, resulting in a crisp texture. They can alleviate the monotony of steamed buns and eggs, and also enhance appetite. Most importantly, they are durable and inexpensive, making them very suitable for canteens to supply.

Today is the day for the drill assessment. There was originally a theory make-up exam scheduled for today as well, but since no one in their recruit company failed, there was no need for a make-up exam.

The new recruits, well-fed and ready, were eager to perform well during the assessment and strive to become the Pegasus who could follow the company commander.

Cheng Cai, in particular, learned so much in those three months in basic training. Everything the company commander and deputy company commander told him filled him with longing, and he never wanted to go back to that small village again.

Of course, there were also confused recruits, like Xu Sanduo. He was no longer the little recruit who needed to look up words in a dictionary to carefully study the difference between a horse and a mule.

But he also knew that he wasn't the celestial horse that could follow the company commander, but rather a mule whose home was unknown.

Although the deputy company commander said that there was no essential difference between horses and mules, and that both were very useful. He also said that he was a horse at heart, but he just hadn't brought that horse out himself yet.

Xu Sanduo felt that the deputy company commander was just comforting him, just like Platoon Leader Shi comforted him that he was excellent. He searched many times but couldn't find any horse in his bones, let alone bring it out.

Drill assessment is the core of military discipline. It consists of individual soldier drill movements, including standing at attention, standing at ease, standing at ease, turning on the spot, saluting, the three main steps and their variations, turning while marching, and removing and putting on hats.

On-site scoring, based on the standardization of movements, sense of rhythm, and mental demeanor, accounts for 15%-20% of the total assessment score and is a key basis for evaluating conduct when assigning personnel.

Wu Liuyi's extra training paid off. During Xu Sanduo's assessment, he did not have any issues with his posture, stride or pace, turn or salute. Although he was not excellent, he at least got a passing grade. If he had been even better, he could have gotten a good grade.

The second day was the physical fitness test, which was the core hard indicator. The subjects were very simple: three kilometers, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and dips.

The reason this is considered a core, hard indicator is that the physical fitness test has a veto power. If you fail a single item, you have to retake it. If you still fail the retake, it will greatly affect your future career path.

Cheng Cai's performance was outstanding, with four excellent grades and one good grade in all categories, making him stand out among the entire recruit company.

Xu Sanduo also performed well, especially in the 3-kilometer run, which took 11 minutes and 28 seconds, reaching the excellent standard. His sit-ups were good, but the rest were not so good, just passing.

Actually, Xu Sanduo has good physical fitness, but his arms start to tremble when he reaches the passing grade in each event.

I'm a typical example of someone who relies on psychological suggestion to believe they're incapable. Gao Cheng is right; he's clearly a genius, but he looks like a coward.

Even so, Zhang Anbang was very pleased. He was unwilling and would not take care of Xu Sanduo as carefully as a nanny. Instead, he focused on Xu Sanduo's growth from a psychological perspective and even persuaded Wu Liuyi to assist him from the side.

Now Xu Sanduo is considered a very qualified new recruit, which proves that his idea was correct, and Shi Jin's pilot program has also achieved results.

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The food these past few days has been excellent; it's arguably the best the recruits have had in the three months since they arrived at the recruit training camp.

Early in the morning, on the training field, the new recruits were all striving forward, each one wanting to exert every ounce of strength in order to improve their performance by even a little bit.

Finally, the assessment came to its last day. Compared to the previous projects, this military skills assessment was more complex to organize and had a higher safety risk.

Light weapons shooting, Type 81 automatic rifle, 5 rounds, 100-meter chest target, 30 rings to pass, 40 rings to be good, 45 rings or above to be excellent.

Wooden-handled grenade throwing: 30 meters is passing, 40 meters is good, and 50 meters and above is excellent. Stepping on the line or dropping the grenade will not be counted.

In addition, there are basic tactical maneuvers, disassembly and assembly of light weapons, and protective box rescue, all of which are distinguished by time, making them simple and clear.

On the observation stand, a slightly overweight soldier with gray hair, wearing a large five-leaf camouflage uniform, was watching the energetic new recruits on the assessment field.

The rank insignia of 23 cents hanging on his shoulder clearly indicated his identity as a colonel, namely Wang Qingrui, the number one figure in the 702nd Regiment.

Gao Cheng jogged over to the observation post. "Commander, why aren't you having tea at headquarters? What brings you here?"

"Young man, can't I come? Or are you not welcoming me?" Wang Qingrui asked with a smile, carrying a large thermos.

Gao Cheng chuckled, "No, no way! In this entire 702, there's nowhere you, Commander, can't go. And where wouldn't you be welcome?"

"That's more like it! You did a pretty good job leading the recruit training this time! How's that pilot program you guys started focusing on recruits' mental health going? And that soldier, how's his grades?"

"Uncle Wang, what are you saying? Our Steel Seventh Company has so many backbone members. If we can't even lead the new recruits well, I, the company commander, might as well retire. As for the pilot project and the new recruits, I'll have Xiao Qi come over. He knows better than I do."

"Six, you there, go and call the deputy company commander over." Gao Cheng originally wanted to call Wu Liuyi, but suddenly realized that Liuyi was currently organizing the new recruits of the fifth platoon to prepare for live-fire shooting, so he quickly changed his mind.

"Reporting to the regimental commander, Zhang Anbang, the deputy company commander of the recruit company, is here to report for duty. Please give instructions." Zhang Anbang jogged over, stood at attention, and saluted, displaying the crisp and iron-blooded demeanor of a soldier.

Wang Qingrui returned the greeting, saying, "Oh, Anbang's here! No need for such formalities since we're not outsiders. How's Shi Jin's pilot program going? Have the soldiers' performance improved?"

For some reason, an image suddenly flashed into Zhang Anbang's mind: "Tongwei, that's how you address someone by their job title at work."

"Hehe, Uncle Wang, very good. After the psychological intervention, Xu Sanduo has made rapid progress. Although there are still many projects that are not yet excellent, all projects are above the passing grade."

Several other projects achieved good or excellent ratings, proving that psychological intervention methods are indeed effective. This is all the tracking records and data comparison materials compiled by Squad Leader Shi Jin.” Zhang Anbang said, handing over the folder he had brought.

Gao Cheng was completely confused. Uncle Wang? Xiao Qi and the leader are that close?

Wang Qingrui flipped through the documents. "Hmm, quite well done! The combination of collective spirit guidance and targeted counseling has actually yielded results!"

However, this pilot program with just one soldier is not enough to draw any conclusions.

The new recruits will be going to their companies soon. I will have someone compile a list of all the recruits who are struggling psychologically and transfer them to the regimental training team.

Gao Cheng, send Shi Jin to the regimental training team later. I want to expand the pilot program.

I heard from Lao Li that the General Political Department is also emphasizing the importance of psychological services. Right now, it's all in the pilot and exploratory stage. If we make something of it here, it will be an honor for the 702nd Regiment!

Gao Cheng nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Commander, no problem. I'll send Shi Jin over as soon as I get back to the Seventh Company."

"Anbang, you're in charge of the assessment, I'm watching from here," Wang Qingrui said, closing the document.

"Yes, Commander."

Watching Zhang Anbang salute and leave, Wang Qingrui turned to Gao Cheng and said, "How about that? I told you, he's a talent! Not only is he good in his own field, but he's also quite solid in other areas!"

I heard from others that you didn't even like her back then.