The hospital is too busy, so I'm going to join the army and become a top soldier!

Before the ten-minute route planning time began, Luo Zhiyong suddenly spoke up as if he had remembered something.

"Oh right, I forgot to tell you the rules!"

"The training area will be set up and patrolled by Class Two today!"

"They set up armored vehicles, communication antennas, a temporary command post, and real and fake activity traces yesterday."

Fixed observation posts and mobile patrol teams have also been deployed!

"After our class finishes, the other classes will enter the same area one after another to carry out reconnaissance missions, according to the order drawn by lot!"

"The patrol team will be changed tomorrow, and the targets and patrol routes will be rearranged!"

"Once all classes have completed one round of training, we will calculate the reconnaissance scores for each class uniformly!"

After hearing the rules, Shen Yan and the other two were taken aback at first, and then immediately became serious.

This wasn't just a simple class training session!

It's a class rivalry!

On their very first day in the unit, the new recruits were already playing such big games!

Only the elite detachment could do something like this!

The rules of reconnaissance confrontation are simple.

Find valid targets and earn corresponding points.

Accurate reporting of the nature, quantity, location, and operational status of targets will also earn points.

The faster you complete the task and the more stealthy you are, the higher your final score will be!

However, if they are spotted by the fixed observation post of Class Two, points will be deducted from the class's score!

If caught up and controlled by the mobile patrol team, it will be considered as being captured.

Not only will the points be doubled, but the intelligence you were carrying at the time will also be deemed invalid!

The total score for Class 1 today is the sum of the scores obtained by the three groups in Class 1.

The other classes were scored according to the same rules.

Whoever gets the highest total score is the winner of this round!

The total points are compared every week, and the rotating red flag goes to the class with the highest points!

Even the internal evaluation and commendation are related to the rotating red flag!

"The people from Class Two are inside waiting to arrest you!"

Luo Zhiyong's gaze swept over the crowd.

"Every point you lose will eventually be added to Class One's total score!"

"Did you understand?"

"I understand!"

"Alright, let's get to work!"

The ten-minute countdown has officially begun.

Xu Guodong unfolded the map and pressed it onto the ground.

Ma Huijun then took out a pencil and mapping tools, preparing to first explain the complete route planning process to Shen Yan.

In their view, Shen Yan had already started studying "Military Map Reading and Map Plotting" last night.

Being able to read map symbols is just the most basic step.

When you actually get to the field, the contour lines, ridges, valleys, and open areas on the map must all correspond to the actual terrain!

When newcomers first encounter this, they often find themselves in a situation where they can understand the map but don't know where they are when they look up.

"We are now located on the southeast side of the training area."

Xu Guodong pointed to the starting position on the map.

"The target area is in the northwest."

"The shortest route passes through here and here."

Shen Yan looked in the direction he was pointing.

The shortest distance between two points is indeed when the line is nearly straight.

However, this route requires crossing two open areas consecutively.

There was a dirt road next to one of the open areas.

Since the second squad is responsible for patrolling the entire training area, they can't possibly leave such a crucial location unattended!

"This road is impassable!"

Shen Yan suddenly spoke.

Xu Guodong paused, his fingers moving slightly.

Why?

"Although this is the closest point, it requires passing through two open areas."

Shen Yan pointed to the map.

"The second open area is too close to the dirt road, making it the easiest area for patrol personnel to control."

"If we are spotted by the sentry post there, not only will our group lose points, but it will also drag down the class's overall score."

Shen Yan moved his finger toward the west side of the map.

"You can go around from this side."

"First, use the reverse slope of the mountain to get close, then move along this gully towards the target area."

"Although it takes a few hundred meters longer, the whole route is sheltered by mountains and bushes."

"The risk of exposure will be much lower!"

Ma Huijun paused for a moment, then quickly looked down to check the map.

indeed!

The route that Shen Yan pointed out not only avoids open areas but also allows direct access to a high ground via gullies.

That high ground offers an excellent view!

Once you find a suitable observation position, you can see a large area of ​​the target.

Moreover, the terrain inside the gully is complex, making it difficult for the second patrol team to spot them even if they pass by!

Ma Huijun was somewhat incredulous.

"Did you peek at today's training last night?"

"no."

Shen Yan shook his head.

"Thoughts after looking at the map."

"I just checked the actual terrain again and I think this road is feasible!"

What the hell?

After just looking at the map, how can you take into account the actual terrain, the patrol methods of the second shift, and the scoring rules?

How is that possible!

It's too exaggerated!

Ma Huijun opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

Xu Guodong, however, became interested.

"We have the reconnaissance route, but what about our escape route?"

"After locating the target, return the way you came?"

Shen Yan shook his head.

"Although returning by the same route is familiar, if the Second Squad discovers our reconnaissance activities, they may mobilize a mobile patrol team to seal off the surrounding area."

"If we continue along the same route, we're likely to run into the patrol officers who are coming to investigate!"

Shen Yan's finger moved northward from the target area.

"When we evacuate, we can first enter this low-lying area, and then turn east across the scree slope."

"Although this route is a bit roundabout, it avoids the patrol personnel that the second shift might send as reinforcements, and it's less likely to run into other groups."

Xu Guodong stared at the map for a few seconds, his expression gradually becoming serious.

Dude, you only glanced at the map.

Has the entire process already been arranged?

Isn't your learning ability a bit too much?

……

The ten minutes passed quickly.

The three groups from Class 1 entered the training area one after another at the prescribed intervals.

Xu Guodong walked at the front, responsible for clearing the way.

Shen Yan followed in the middle.

The Ma Hui military is responsible for rear guard duty and carrying radios.

After entering the western reverse slope, the three quickly found the gully marked on the map.

The gully is filled with low shrubs, and the terrain on both sides is slightly higher, which can block most of the view.

As Shen Yan moved forward, he compared his progress with the map and the surrounding terrain, noting the ridgeline, the slope of the ground, and several obvious rocks and earthen slopes in the distance.

The lines on the map constantly overlap with the real environment.

When they reached a fork in the road, Xu Guodong deliberately stopped without giving any warning.

"Where to go next?"

Shen Yan observed for a moment and pointed to the right.

"Go to the right."

"The left side looks flatter, but the terrain is gradually rising, so it should go around to the front of the ridge."

"If the second squad sets up an observation post near the ridge, we might be spotted as soon as we peek out."

"The slope on the right is closer to the gully changes on the map, and the concealment is better."

Xu Guodong took out his compass and checked it.

Completely correct!

He originally wanted to use this opportunity to make Shen Yan understand the difference between the map and the actual terrain.

As a result, Shen Yan didn't give him a chance to teach at all!

The three continued on their way.

Upon approaching the first observation area, Xu Guodong raised his hand to signal a halt.

Ahead was a slope covered with shrubs and gravel.

On the surface, there is nothing unusual.

The three of them lowered their bodies and looked in different directions.

Shen Yan did not rush to search for the target, but first looked around at several possible locations where observation posts might be set up.

The best view is from a high slope.

However, the shrubs there showed obvious signs of being trampled by humans.

It's very likely that the second squad has set up a fixed observation post nearby!

Shen Yan did not approach the high slope, but instead used a rock and low shrubs to cover his body and chose to observe from the side.

His gaze slowly swept across the slope, quickly settling on a patch of slightly darker-colored shrubs.

The shrubs and the surrounding vegetation looked pretty much the same.

However, the edges are too neat.

An unnatural straight line can be vaguely seen in the background.

"11 o'clock direction."

"There might be a target behind the bushes."

Xu Guodong immediately raised his binoculars.

After observing carefully for a few seconds, he finally spotted the armored vehicle model hidden behind the camouflage netting.

Really!

Moreover, this target was disguised quite well.

Xu Guodong needed to use binoculars to observe carefully, but Shen Yan only glanced at it a few times before discovering the anomaly!

"Target confirmed."

"Two armored vehicle models, with their front facing northwest."

Shen Yan quickly estimated the distance and direction, and completed the initial markings on the map.

Ma Huijun had just picked up the radio, ready to remind him of the report format.

Shen Yan lowered his voice and began to report.

"Suspected armored target detected, location..."

Time, location, nature of the target, quantity, orientation, and surrounding terrain.

After the report was sent back to the training command point, the points corresponding to this target were recorded under the name of Group 1 of Class 1.

Ma Huijun held the radio, but couldn't find a chance to speak for a long time.

He originally intended to teach Shen Yan how to prepare reconnaissance reports.

Now, he feels like he's become someone who specifically gets radios for Shen Yan.

……

Training continues.

The targets behind them are becoming increasingly hidden.

There were obvious tire tracks on a dirt road.

After observing for a moment, Shen Yan quickly noticed that a small patch of loose soil nearby had been disturbed.

Several weeds also leaned in the same direction.

"This tire track is too obvious."

"Class Two must have deliberately set this as a trap for us!"

Shen Yan pointed to the low-lying area on the side.

"The real vehicles should turn here."

Xu Guodong looked in the direction Shen Yan pointed out.

It was a low-lying area that was not very noticeable.

After the three approached stealthily, they indeed found a disguised vehicle model on the other side of the earthen slope!

That's right again!

The next communication antenna was even more concealed.

The main body of the antenna was hidden next to an abandoned bunker, with only a small section of its camouflaged top showing.

Xu Guodong and Ma Huijun are still searching.

Based on the traces of activity and the location of cover, Shen Yan had narrowed down the observation area to that region.

In less than two minutes, the target was confirmed again!

Valid reports were transmitted back to the command center time and time again.

The score of Group 1 in Class 1 is steadily increasing.

More importantly, the fixed observation post and mobile patrol team of the second squad never discovered them!

Xu Guodong and Ma Huijun gradually transformed from initial reminders into inspectors of the reported content.

In the end, the two realized they didn't even need to undergo the check-up!

Shen Yan's report was surprisingly flawless!

This gave the two of them a sudden sense of absurdity.

He was clearly the veteran.

Why do I feel like a new recruit being mentored by a veteran?

After all the information has been collected.

During the evacuation, three rapidly moving figures suddenly appeared in the distance.

This is the second class's mobile patrol team!

Xu Guodong intended to lead the two back to the original route, but Shen Yan suddenly raised his hand.

"Don't go yet."

The three quickly lowered their bodies.

Shen Yan observed the direction of the second patrol team's movement.

"They are moving towards the low-lying area."

"If we continue along the original route, we might run into something ahead."

"If we're discovered, we'll lose at least five points."

"If they catch up and take control, not only will we continue to lose points, but the intelligence we didn't send back earlier might also become invalid!"

Shen Yan glanced at his surroundings.

"Go around a short distance to the right!"

"Let's use the earthen slope for cover first, and then return to the evacuation route after they've passed."

Xu Guodong quickly determined the direction of the patrol team's movement.

"Do as Shen Yan says!"

The three changed their route at the last minute, using the earthen slopes and bushes to avoid the second patrol team.

The other party passed by them at a distance of less than 100 meters, but never found any trace of the three of them!

After the second patrol team left, Shen Yan and his two companions sped up their pace again.

This temporary route change did not waste too much time.

Instead, they bypassed a section of dense gravel and left the training area several minutes earlier than originally planned!

Even after crossing the finish line, Ma Huijun still felt a bit unreal.

Their reconnaissance this time was so successful that they didn't miss any targets, nor were they detected by the second squad's fixed sentry post!

Not a single point was deducted; the investigation was a perfect success!

When they were almost back, Xu Guodong finally couldn't help but ask:

"Shen Yan, you really haven't participated in reconnaissance training before?"

"no."

Shen Yan shook his head.

"I looked at some teaching materials last night, and tried it out on the actual terrain today."

Did you try it?

Xu Guodong's lips twitched slightly.

You call this a trial?

When they first started reconnaissance training, what should we call it when they followed their squad leader and wandered around in the mountains for half a day without finding a target?

Want to try out a course on getting lost in the wild?

……

At the same time, Ga Wa also brought a great shock to the two veterans!

When they first entered the training area, two veterans were teaching Ga Wa how to locate himself using a map.

The little boy listened very attentively.

But once he actually entered the mountains, his entire demeanor changed instantly!

Wherever someone has walked, Ga Wa can find the traces with lightning speed!

Which stone was turned over, which patch of grass was flattened.

These details, which are indistinguishable to ordinary people, are something that Ga Wa can see by simply glancing down at them!

As they approached a patch of gravel, an old soldier prepared to continue on his planned route.

Ga Wa suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Hey friend, you can't walk down this road."

Why?

Ga Wa pointed to the ground.

"These stones were just turned over."

"The grass roots next to it were also broken."

"It's obvious someone went through here!"

Two veterans went over and inspected it carefully.

Sure enough, there were a few faint traces of military boots left on the ground!

This is likely a common route taken by the second mobile patrol team!

If we continue forward, we might be discovered by the patrol team!

So the three of them decided to take a detour!

As soon as they entered another shrub area, Ga Wa raised his hand again.

"Someone's coming! Let's hide!"

"You saw it?"

"I didn't see it."

Ga Wa listened intently for a while before speaking.

"I heard someone step on a stone over there!"

The two veterans listened carefully for a few seconds, but heard nothing.

But they still believed Ga Wa's words with a skeptical attitude!

The three remained hidden for less than half a minute.

Sure enough, two patrol officers from the second shift, who had been keeping their bodies low, appeared from a distance!

Only after the second patrol team left did the two veterans look at Gawa.

What are those ears made of?

Even from this distance, I can hear the sound of footsteps on stones?

When searching for the vehicle, Ga Wa followed the tracks on the ground.

"Something that big couldn't possibly have passed through here without leaving a trace!"

Two veterans followed behind and soon found the vehicle model hidden on the other side of the hill.

They exchanged a helpless glance.

They both saw a hint of disbelief in each other's eyes!

Good guy!

The agreement was that two veterans would mentor one new recruit!

As they walked along, how did it turn into a new recruit leading a veteran?

Something's not right with this script!