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Chapter 1041 Unique Red Flag Military Exercise 【Two Chapters In One】

"Red Flag military exercise?" Everyone was surprised.

"That's right, it's the Red Flag military exercise. Introduce it into our air force's daily exercise training to train our pilots and improve their combat effectiveness in exercises close to actual combat." Jiang Chen nodded.

The old man was a little puzzled when he heard the words: "What kind of training method is this Red Flag military exercise?"

Regarding the old man’s question, before Jiang Chen could speak, Deputy Chief Zhao who was next to him spoke first: “This Red Flag military exercise, I know, is a brand new exercise mechanism established by the old US Air Force. The origin of ‘Red Flag’ can be Dating back to the Southern Barbarian War. In the air combat of the Southern Barbarian War, although the old U.S. Air Force was equipped with the most advanced fighter jets in the world, the air combat quality and combat effectiveness of Air Force pilots fell to the lowest point in history. Specifically, the old U.S. Air Force During the Southern Barbarian War, the battle loss ratio was only two to one, which could not be compared with its excellent performance during World War II. The main reason is that the old US Air Force and its pilots were too superstitious about equipment and electronic technology, but ignored basic air combat skills .”

Deputy Chief Zhao paused for a moment and continued: "Although the old U.S. Air Force was equipped with the most advanced fighter jets at that time, equipped with advanced long-range airborne radars and missiles. However, these advanced fighter jets encountered the relatively old 'm The Ge-17' and 'MiG-19' fighters often have no power to fight back. Once the old American fighters and these 'MiG' fighters are involved in close-range air combat, the air-to-air missile advantages of the old American fighters cannot be brought into play. Many old American fighters The pilots didn't know how to conduct air combat, so the odds of winning were often in the hands of the Southern Air Force. Shocked, the old US Air Force ordered the Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center at Nellis Air Force Base to carry out a series of "Red Baron Project" study, in-depth analysis of all their air-to-air combat issues in the Southeast Asian war."

Hearing this, the old man nodded and said: "What you do is short, but long. This is the truth. On this point, the Nanban Air Force has done a good job, fully absorbing the strength of our army. The long-term attack the other's short-term tactical thinking."

"Hahahaha,,," everyone laughed, because everyone understood what was going on in that war that year.Some things are better not to be explained, as everyone tacitly agrees.In fact, many battles back then were planned by us, not to mention the pilots of the Nanban at that time.It's a pity, I would have set my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch.In the end, he taught a white-eyed wolf to come out, and even bit himself. It's really sad and lamentable.

Deputy Director Zhao nodded and said: "In the 70s, the center officially submitted a research report, which pointed out three problems. First, the mission range of the multi-role fighter combat unit was too wide, and the pilots failed to master enough skills , the performance in actual combat is often to focus on one thing and lose another. Second, most of the pilots who were shot down did not see the incoming enemy plane at all, and were beaten down without knowing it. The report said that the old American pilots were In air combat training, I am used to seeing large-sized old American fighter jets, but the fighter jets of the Southern Barbarians are small and flexible, and it is difficult to find them in the air. Of course, this is just a way of saving face for the old American Air Force, so I found such a A far-fetched excuse. Finally, the old U.S. Air Force pilots were not familiar with the enemy's tactics and aircraft performance, and did not conduct targeted drills based on the enemy's weaknesses in their usual training. Therefore, when fighting the Nanban fighters, the old The U.S. Air Force pilots could not adapt to the fast-paced air combat maneuvers of their opponents. Another point is that the old American pilots at that time lacked combat experience, and many pilots were shot down on the battlefield without experiencing a few air combats. But those in the The old pilots who have gradually adapted to the battlefield have a much higher survival rate on the battlefield than these new pilots."

"Veterans and recruits are different, and this is the same no matter what type of arms they are in." The old man nodded and said: "The reason why we were able to fight so tenaciously and bravely in the War of Resistance was that after the Long March The remaining veterans. These are veterans who have experienced many battles. We used them as seeds to gradually develop our anti-Japanese team and gradually grow stronger. At that time, we also talked about combat effectiveness. What kind of troops have strong combat effectiveness? That is the unit that has gone through several tough battles. This kind of unit is what we like the most, and it also makes us feel distressed. Even at that time, there was such a saying that ten recruits were not as rich as one combat-experienced With this veteran, it is equivalent to having a squad, or even a platoon, or a company. As for the recruits, they are still recruits after all. After a battle, God knows how many are left. You know that the last thing I wanted What is it doing? It is to mobilize those new enlisted soldiers who are full of hope and excitement. We all know that these new enlisted soldiers have undergone strict training and are accompanied by veterans. But In a real battlefield, anything can happen. As for these recruits, as soon as the battle starts, they panic, their minds become empty, and they can't stop using their hands and feet. It came down. Of course, this is still good. Sometimes after a battle, no one knows how many people will be left. Sometimes, the front foot is still talking to a comrade, and the hind foot is cut off by shrapnel Even so, this is a hurdle that these recruits must go through, and only by constantly experiencing the baptism of artillery fire can they gradually grow into veterans."

Speaking of this, the old man sighed and continued: "In the end, we were all numb, because all this is commonplace. So this sometimes leads to private discussions that those of us who lead soldiers are hard-hearted, no matter what happens What, I have never seen tears. In fact, our tears have been shed in our first battle. However, sometimes we still cry, such as a certain comrade who lay down with me, and then For example, a certain veteran under his own hands poked tears inexplicably. But we are all leaders and set an example, so these tears can’t be shed during the day, wait until night, when you sleep, hide under the quilt Flowing inside, weeping silently."

"Chief,,," seeing the sad expression on the old man's face, Mr. Cao couldn't help but said.

"Hehe, it's okay, it's okay, I remembered the past. Come on, let's continue, continue." The old man responded immediately.

"Yes!" Deputy Zhao Wenyan continued: "For these reasons, the old U.S. Air Force has made a comprehensive reform of the pilot training process, solved the problem of incomplete combat capabilities of multi-role fighter pilots, and allowed pilots to strengthen certain skills. Combat capabilities in specific mission areas, such as air-to-air or ground-to-ground attacks, joint strikes, air-ground coordination, etc. In order to allow the exercise training to restore the real battlefield environment to the greatest extent, the old US also specially found a Soviet-style Four squadrons of "invaders" were composed of fighter jets with similar appearance and performance. Specially painted with Soviet camouflage and emblems, and the pilots of these imaginary enemy squadrons all had to learn the air combat actions and tactics of Soviet fighter jets. Then the Let the four squadrons form a special imaginary enemy wing, conduct free confrontation training with the pilots of the old US Air Force, and get close to actual combat to the greatest extent, so that the pilots can adapt to this kind of training close to actual combat, thereby improving combat effectiveness and battlefield survivability.”

"In addition to air combat training, the old U.S. Air Force has also formulated a special plan to improve the air-to-ground combat training of Air Force pilots. To this end, the old U.S. has transformed the relevant shooting ranges, adding real targets and ground threat simulators and evaluation equipment. Prior to this, the targets used in all open-air shooting ranges were only ring-shaped target circles or a pile of oil barrels, which could not reflect the real enemy targets at all. In order to achieve real effects, a large number of surplus military equipment was moved into ranges, from enemy surface-to-air missile models, anti-aircraft artillery, to tank clusters, and even large industrial facilities. The program also established electronic warfare ranges at Nellis Air Force Base and Eglin Air Force Base, using ground-based radar To imitate the Soviet Union's integrated air defense system. These simulated surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft artillery positions can not only emit enemy radar signals, but also track the aircraft locked by the radar, and record the error distance of the impact point, and use the computer to evaluate the pilot's training Achievements. As a result, the old U.S. Air Force established a brand-new exercise mechanism to enable junior pilots of the Air Force to experience real air combat in a safe environment. In the mid-70s, the old U.S. Air Force officially announced the formation of the "Red Flag" exercise. The exercise used Existing resources at that time, especially the two 'Intruder' squadrons at Nellis Base, conducted intensive training for pilots with limited experience." After speaking, Deputy Commander Zhao turned to look at Jiang Chen and continued:
"The 'Red Flag' exercise has continued to grow since its establishment, and its scale has gradually grown with its importance. From the initial confrontation exercise within the old US Air Force, it has expanded to the old US Air Force commands, Navy, Marine Corps and other The air forces of more than a dozen allied countries. Each "Red Flag" exercise includes offensive air countermeasures, denial strikes, enemy air defense network suppression, and command and control operations. In addition, depending on the mission of each exercise, it also includes close air support, Combat search and rescue, special operations, electronic warfare, tactical airlift and aerial refueling, etc. In the mission, the various subjects are interlinked and interrelated. It is said that all possible factors on the battlefield are included and targeted trained."

Jiang Chen naturally understood what Deputy Commander Zhao meant, so he answered with a smile: "The main purpose of the 'Red Flag' exercise is to maintain the combat capability of the old US Air Force, especially after returning to the original unit after the training, to use the 'Red Flag' exercise Applying what you have learned to daily training can improve combat effectiveness in a targeted manner. After several years of development, the entire Red Flag military exercise has been greatly improved. more, more and more in-depth. Moreover, in order to get closer to actual combat and avoid the solidification of its own tactical thinking, the old US Air Force often asked its allies’ air force fighters to join the exercise, allowing these allies’ fighters to act as the imaginary enemy’s “blue army” and compete with their own pilots Confrontation, so as to train the combat capabilities of the pilots to the greatest extent."

"Because of this 'Red Flag' military exercise, these training programs of the old U.S. Air Force have brought about earth-shaking changes in the training culture and values ​​of the Air Force. Before the 70s, the slogan of the old U.S. Air Force in peacetime training was 'flying' Safety is paramount'. After the emergence of 'Red Flag' and other exercises, the slogan of the Air Force has changed, and the slogan of 'how to fight in wartime, how to practice in peacetime' was put forward."

The old man smiled and said: "It seems that Lao Mei has also experienced a period that is very similar to our current situation."

"That's right. At that time, the old U.S. military implemented a supervisor responsibility system, so once there was a problem or an accident in the army, the supervisor in charge of the unit would be held accountable. Whether it was due to objective reasons or human factors, these accident records would be written down. Entering the supervisor's file will affect the supervisor's future job appointment, promotion, and even task assignment. So over time, as these supervisors pay more attention, the emphasis on safety gradually became popular and became dominant." Jiang Chen clicked Head back.

"This is a problem with the old American army, so it's not a problem that our army has in reality." The old man turned his head and glanced at Vice President Zhao and said, "Now the army is aware of this problem and is actively working on it. It’s time for you Air Force to come up with your own opinions.”

"Yes, Chief, we will sort out the Air Force's steering development report as soon as possible and submit it as soon as possible." Deputy Chief Zhao stood up and raised his voice.

"Sit, sit." The old man pressed his hand at Vice Minister Zhao, then turned his head to signal Jiang Chen to continue.

After Jiang Chen received the instruction, he continued, "The success of the 'Red Flag' series of exercises is not accidental, and there are many hardships behind it. Among other things, in the initial stage of the exercise, the aircraft's The accident rate was several times higher than usual, and it was under tremendous pressure from all sides. However, the old U.S. Air Force did not persevere, and it also played the role of this exercise to the greatest extent, restoring the battlefield environment to a high degree, and even all possible conditions on the battlefield. The worst-case scenario will often appear in the exercise. In this state beyond the limits of human physiology and psychology, any slight mistake may lead to serious consequences, and may even cause the plane to crash. But the old American pilots After experiencing this kind of exercise training, they all like this kind of exercise. They think that they will be safer on the battlefield only if they have experienced all possible situations in this kind of exercise.

Looking around at everyone, Jiang Chen raised his voice and said, "Facts have proved that these pilots are right. After a brief pause, the old U.S. Air Force has developed rapidly. Today, the old U.S. Air Force, whether advanced Fighter planes are still at the level of pilots, and the combat effectiveness of the combination of the two is in the leading position in the world, and even in some performance indicators, they are far ahead of the Soviet Air Force. Although we are now no matter in terms of comprehensive national strength The above still cannot compare with the old US in terms of military strength. Some of their training methods are not suitable for us to learn and absorb. But this does not prevent us from learning from the world's military powers. What we have to do is to learn from our experience Our military's own situation selectively learns and absorbs the essence that is beneficial to us and suitable for us. Reform is painful, but we have an old saying that it is bitter before it is sweet. I believe that in our air force, we will eventually be able to build a world-class team Troops, we have the ability, and we also have the confidence!"

Papapapapa,,, the old man applauded first, and the others followed suit. For a while, the applause continued.

There are no chapters, so I just posted it like this, everyone forgive me.A lot of online materials are used in it, mainly for those book friends who have no foundation. As for those book friends who have known about it, Tian Ge is here to apologize.

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