African Nationhood

“Next, let’s talk about military uniforms. Our Dominion is about to be established, so it is no longer appropriate to show people the gray military uniforms and berets of the British colonies. The military uniforms should be upgraded.

The significance of upgrading military uniforms is to improve the image and level of the military and demonstrate the strength and dignity of the country.

Specifically, there are the following aspects:

1. Improve the image and level of the military, making soldiers more conspicuous and powerful.

2. Enhance the military's self-confidence and pride, giving soldiers a greater sense of honor and belonging.

3. Show our military strength and national image at home and abroad, and enhance the country’s soft power and international influence. "

Now that Chairman Shi has brought it up, Rong Kui, the director of the General Logistics Management Department, will naturally pay attention to it.

He picked up a pen and paper and began to record Boss Shi's opinions and instructions.

Seeing Rong Kui starting to record, Shi Jintang nodded and continued: "I have limited the colors of the military uniforms of the army, navy, air force and constitution. The army is limited to green or light green, the navy is limited to light blue or white, and the air force is limited to dark blue. Or grey, the base color of the gendarmerie is mainly black.”

Rong Kui quickly recorded it, then nodded and said, "Okay, do you have any other instructions?"

"There are two sets of military uniforms. One set is worn for honors or important occasions, which is called military uniform. The other set is worn for daily life training and combat, and it can be called regular uniform or training uniform."

"Well, okay. What else?"

"Military uniforms should highlight the upright and mighty aura of soldiers, while training uniforms should highlight practicality. For example, camouflage-colored clothing is very practical."

While Rong Kui was recording quickly, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Chairman Shi, curiously asking: "What color is the camouflage color?"

When asked by Rong Kui, Shi Jintang remembered that camouflage colors would not become popular on a large scale until after World War I.

At this stage, only the U.S. Army uses camouflage as the color of its military uniforms.

"Well, camouflage color is a kind of imitation color. Everyone should have heard of the chameleon. It can change its color as the clothes change, so that it can blend into the environment and not be easily discovered.

Brown or khaki-colored clothing is less likely to be spotted in a desert environment, while grass-green clothing is less likely to be spotted in the jungle. Therefore, our soldiers can use camouflage color as the color of their military uniforms.

It is not easily discovered by the enemy when fighting against the enemy, thereby reducing casualties.

Snipers in the army need this kind of camouflage the most. "

After listening to Chairman Shi's explanation, many officers present felt that the trip was worthwhile. Mr. Shi was giving lectures in person. Who else could receive such treatment?

Rong Kui quickly remembered, "Any other requests?"

Shi Jintang thought for a while, "Well, the military uniforms must clearly show the soldier's branch of service, position, rank, honors received, etc.

At the same time, the soldier's basic information must be reflected on the military uniform. Even if he dies, his personal information can be known through the logo on the military uniform: name, date of birth, blood type, ID number, etc.

I remember that during the American Civil War, soldiers would wear a paper or leather ID tag around their neck or pocket.

We can sew the same type of markings such as a strip of cloth with the soldier's personal information written on the soldier's uniform. In short, if you want this aspect to be added to the military uniform, or made of metal, you can decide on your own. . "

(The dog tags of American soldiers will not become standard until World War 1)

Rong Kui nodded, "Yes, Chairman, we will follow your instructions and design it well."

Shi Jintang did not rashly take out the military uniforms of Desan or later generations, and let his subordinates show their initiative. With a general direction, they should be able to do a good job.

"After talking about military uniforms, let's talk about new weapons. Our pistols, submachine guns and grenades are advanced in the world, but we cannot stand still and need to continue to promote the research and development of new weapons."

Qi Lin nodded, "Chairman, you are right, we are currently developing new weapons, but the direction is a bit confusing.

Regarding mortars, our researchers plan to continue the previous research and development of large-caliber mortars. Now that we have the ability to process gun rifling, we are wondering whether we should also rifling the mortar.

In addition, in terms of mortar bombs, we have developed two categories: smoke bombs and flame bombs.

We are trying other types of grenades. We have developed an external fragmentation grenade, but the fragmentation effect is not ideal. We are still looking for ways to improve it.

As for the recoilless force cannon, mass production has been attempted for both 90mm and 105mm caliber guns. " After listening to Qi Lin's report, Shi Jintang was still pleased. At least this Qi Lin was very pragmatic and did not engage in those illusory heavy artillery or giant grenades.

"Well, your research and development direction is right. I have some requirements for mortar shells. One is whether they can achieve near-ground explosion function.

You should still have an impression of the 'Iron Barrel Cannon' we made before, right?

The effect of a gunpowder pack exploding in the air and killing people. If our mortar shells can achieve this function, they can not only use air fluctuations to kill people, but also rely on the fragments of grenades to kill a large number of enemies.

Another thing is whether it can be delayed and then exploded after landing, which can be used to confuse enemies or attack enemies in buildings. "

After hearing Boss Shi's question, Qi Lin thought for a while, "The first question you mentioned should be easy to implement. You only need to add a timing device to the shell to achieve a near-air explosion.

As for the second situation you mentioned, we can also use a timing device, but in this case the artillery shells will not be able to penetrate the building and hit the enemy.

Therefore, we need to process the head of the shell to make it hard and easy to penetrate buildings, and then detonate according to the timing delay device. "

Hearing that Qi Lin quickly thought of a solution, Shi Jintang nodded.

"Well, my question today provides you with two upgrade directions. When you do research and development, you should try your best to meet actual combat needs.

At the same time, do a good job in experimental work. The world is constantly developing. You researchers should also pay attention to the latest scientific and technological developments and think about whether new technologies can be applied to weapons.

For example, the French have developed high-tech weapons such as the '75 Miss Cannon'.

We must also learn from their spirit and try our best to develop high-tech weapons that meet our war needs. "

Chairman Shi's instructions were very targeted, and Qi Lin accepted them humbly.

Shi Jintang saw that it was almost time, so he took out the ultimate weapon for today's meeting.

"Don't you read history books? I do. I am very impressed by the Iron Buddha Temple in the ancient history of the Far East. Do any of you know about it?"

Although Tian Liang is not highly educated, he loves listening to storytelling.

So he immediately answered: "The Marquis is talking about the kind of heavy armored cavalry, right? This type of cavalry is very impractical in today's war."

Shi Jintang glared at Tian Liang, "This war has been repeating a confrontation from ancient times to the present.

Do you know what the confrontation is? "

Delary's brain is more flexible, he speaks Chinese better, and he can understand most of Boss Shi's words, but DeWitt is far behind.

He tried to answer: "Your Majesty the Marquis, I think it should be a confrontation between spear and shield."

Hearing that the Boer could answer his question immediately, Shi Jintang smiled and nodded: "Indeed, General Delary is right.

This world has developed for thousands of years, and countless wars have occurred, but the two sides have always repeated the struggle between offense and defense.

When your spear is sharpened, I will thicken my shield.

Therefore, spears and shields are constantly upgrading and changing, but these two things are always upgrading in confrontation with each other.

Now we have built cars and trucks, and we have built more powerful diesel engines.

So can we use a truck as the base and use thick steel plates as armor to build a new type of iron pagoda? "

Hearing Boss Shi say this, Qi Lin immediately had specific ideas.

"Chairman, you are so amazing. Only you can come up with such a wonderful idea.

What do you think this weapon should be called? "

Shi Jintang smiled: "An armored vehicle." (End of chapter)