Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Soon, the military truck arrived at its destination, and Wu Liuyi's loud voice rang out, "Get out of the truck."

"Line up."

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"One, two, one; one, two, one; halt!"

Tanks and armored vehicles rumbled past on the camp roads, and Shi Jin and his team made way for these behemoths.

Cheng Cai's initially aggrieved expression gradually brightened and soon turned into a smile. Everything he had seen along the way confirmed that he had guessed wrong about the troop deployment vehicles.

These pieces of equipment matched exactly what the company commander had said earlier. Although he couldn't name many of them, he knew for certain that he had joined a very powerful combat company.

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Soon the team arrived at the Steel Seventh Company's barracks. After passing through the company headquarters gate, they headed straight for the dormitory building. Just as they arrived at the dormitory building, a captain and several sergeants rushed over.

Shi Jin stood at attention and saluted. "Reporting to the instructor, the new recruits of the Seventh Steel Company have been brought here as ordered. Please give instructions."

"At ease."

"Yes." Shi Jin turned around and gave the order, then returned to the ranks.

The captain smiled gently. "Comrades, hello everyone. I am Hong Xingguo, the political instructor of the Seventh Steel Company. On behalf of the Seventh Steel Company, I welcome you all. Now, let's divide into squads. Anyone whose name is called, go with your squad leader."

First, arrange your accommodations. Then, your squad leader will take you to the mess hall. After lunch, remember to change into your regular uniforms; the company will hold an induction ceremony for you.

"Bai Tiejun." "Present." "First Platoon, Third Squad." "Yes, sir."

"Chengcai." "Here." "Second row, seventh class." "Yes, sir."

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One by one, the new recruits found their places. Soon, all ten or so recruits were assigned to classes and taken away by their respective squad leaders.

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Inside the dormitory of Class Three, Wu Liuyi's gruff voice rang out, "Bai Tiejun, you sleep on the bed below Gan Xiaoning, it's this one."

"Yes."

"Military uniforms, underwear, toiletries, and books are allowed in the lockers."

"Yes."

"Five sheets of paper, one pen, and no more than two books are allowed on the desk."

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"If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me or another comrade. Do you understand?"

"clear"

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Different voices but the same content came from each dormitory, and soon all the new recruits were settled in.

After the food rations were transferred, they completed their assignment to the new company.

The transfer of food rations is quite convenient. The military follows the principle that supply rations follow the organizational structure. Food rations are transferred in sync with personnel organization, equipment supply, etc., and are coordinated by the regimental-level logistics department and implemented by the grassroots companies.

The core is to ensure a seamless transition in the diet of new recruits after they are assigned to their units, meeting the food supply standard of 1.5 jin plus 4 liang.

Each soldier receives 1.5 kilograms of vegetables daily, including seasonal vegetables such as cabbage, radish, potatoes, and bok choy, ensuring adequate intake of vitamins and dietary fiber.

Four ounces of meat, egg, and bean products, including pork, chicken, eggs, and tofu, are a major source of protein.

To welcome the new recruits, the canteen prepared a special meal today, consisting of steamed white flour buns and rice.

The braised pork belly with potatoes was specially cooked with extra ingredients; the pork chunks were stewed until tender and flavorful, and the potatoes absorbed all the broth.

Stir-fried cabbage with vinegar is refreshing and helps to balance the richness of meat dishes. It's easy to make and goes well with rice.

Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs is a quick and easy home-style dish, rich in protein, and highly popular among new recruits.

Pair it with seaweed and egg drop soup. The soup is hot and flavorful, and it goes well with steamed buns or rice. After a meal, a bowl of hot soup will warm you up from head to toe.

As the Seventh Company assembled and arrived at the canteen, the aroma of steamed buns mixed with the smell of braised pork wafted over them.

Four large bowls were placed on the long dining table: one bowl of braised pork and potatoes, glistening with oil; another bowl of stir-fried cabbage with vinegar, which looked delicious; and a bowl of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, red and yellow in color. Next to it, a large soup pot was bubbling and steaming.

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Shi Jin kindly picked up a piece of braised pork for Bai Tiejun, "Eat more. We still have to tidy up the barracks this afternoon. Our Seventh Company is much stricter than other companies. We have our own standards."

Bai Tiejun was dumbfounded. Aren't they all the same troops? Why did they come up with their own standard?

Gan Xiaoning patted Bai Tiejun on the shoulder, "New guy, don't panic. Eat your fill first. It's your first meal after joining the company. Eat your fill. If you don't eat enough, you're just making things difficult for yourself. We'll talk about the rest later."

Bai Tiejun chuckled, "The old soldier is right. I, Old Bai, will never go against anyone but my own stomach."

Although Bai Tiejun was lazy, he was a shrewd fellow. He didn't care about any of that. He had long heard that the Steel Seventh Company was famous in the T Division and was the best in the 702nd Division. He couldn't possibly be up to any bad things.

As for having your own standards, what's there to be afraid of? We're all soldiers of the people, we're all the Party's troops, just follow the veterans.

Although the food standards proposed at the 85 All-Army Production and Operation Work Conference were replaced by the "Military Food Quantity Standards" in April last year, which means that the seven types of kitchens were reduced to four types.

When the quartermaster calculated the food rations, he followed the Class 4 stove standard of GJB 826A-2000. However, the cooking method still retained the practice of three dishes and one soup, with plenty of meat and eggs. This is a normal continuation of grassroots practices during the transition period between the old and new standards.

Frontline combat companies like the Steel Seventh Company have high training intensity and physical exertion, so they receive logistical support. In addition to the standard, the supply of meat and eggs is appropriately increased. Specifically, soldiers have enough meat and eggs when they eat. This is not excessive, but a reasonable adjustment to meet the needs of actual combat.

When Zhang Anbang joined the army in his previous life, the standard of food allowance for the entire army had already been greatly increased, and the modern support model of determining nutrition based on training intensity and funding based on the type of mess hall had been completely adopted.

The dining style has also changed from a shared meal at one table to a legally mandated individual serving, with the main buffet following standardized procedures. Having experienced this kind of dining style in my life, I find that the food tastes even better.

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After lunch break, there will be an induction ceremony for the new recruits. Before that, the squad leaders need to teach the new recruits about the history of the Steel Seventh Company and its company song. The induction ceremony is extremely sacred to the Steel Seventh Company, so no mistakes are allowed.

At 2 p.m., the squad leaders led the new recruits who had just joined their squads to gather on the company's parade ground.

Under the fluttering banners, a dozen new recruits stood solemnly.

Shi Jin's voice rang out on the parade ground: "The Steel Seventh Company has a history of fifty-seven years. In those fifty-seven years, four thousand nine hundred and thirty-two people have become members of the Steel Seventh Company."

"Zheng Chu, you are the 4,933rd in the Steel Seventh Company... Bai Tiejun, you are the 4,939th in the Steel Seventh Company... Cheng Cai, you are the 4,945th in the Steel Seventh Company... Zhang Tie, you are the 4,946th in the Steel Seventh Company. Is that clear?"

"Yes, understood," a dozen new recruits responded loudly.

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"Do you still remember the comrades from the Steel Seventh Company who sacrificed their lives for their country?"

"We remember the 1,104 veterans of the Steel Seventh Company who sacrificed their lives for the country!"

The oath-taking ceremony for joining the company proceeded in an orderly manner. The squad leaders of the Seventh Steel Company were serious and solemn. They wanted the new recruits to feel the spirit of the Seventh Steel Company—daring to fight and not afraid of sacrifice—from the very beginning, and to learn the Seventh Steel Company's belief in never giving up.

This also lets them know immediately that the predecessors who sacrificed their lives and the soldiers who came from here have always upheld this spirit. Even if the casualties are heavy, as long as the soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company are still alive, this spirit must be passed on.

This is also why the Seventh Steel Company has persevered through numerous sacrifices and reorganizations throughout its 57-year history.

Two men, each with a penny to their name, were watching this scene through the office window.

Gao Cheng nodded in satisfaction. "Hmm, not bad. You can tell a soldier's quality just by looking at their induction ceremony. Xiao Qi, the soldiers we personally trained are quite good."

Zhang Anbang nodded in agreement, "That's right, after all, we trained them ourselves, so these soldiers must be pretty good. It's just that every time I think about this induction ceremony, my heart just sinks."

Gao Cheng rolled his eyes. "This matter is in the past, isn't it? We agreed not to hold grudges."

"It's all in the past, but we can't look at people with such prejudice in the future. It's just that I'm good at getting through it; it would be so embarrassing if I hadn't."

Gao Cheng smiled. "You know this all too well. Not to mention you, when I first joined the army, the veterans always looked at me with a calculating gaze. After all, in frontline companies, strength speaks for itself..."

"Ready to sing, a thunderclap and a sword."

"A thunderclap, a sword, a pack of fierce tigers, the Steel Seventh Company."

"With an iron will and iron will, we defend our country and protect our homeland with our blood and sweat."

"The sound of battle terrifies the enemy, and his reputation spreads far and wide for his invincibility."

"Attack with certainty, defend with unwavering resolve, and triumph over the enemy's corpses."

The induction ceremony quickly came to an end. Led by instructor Hong Xingguo, all the new recruits went to the company's honor room to learn about the glorious history and heroic role models of the Steel Seventh Company.

The Hall of Honor displays various items that bear witness to the company's history: yellowed banners, helmets with bullet holes, photos of martyrs, and merit certificates from previous years... These are all spiritual symbols of the company and the path that the Seventh Steel Company has taken.

For the new recruits, this is not just a visit to the company's honor, but also an immersive education in the spirit of the unit, which makes them more aware of the responsibilities and mission of soldiers and inspires their intrinsic motivation to train actively.