Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 150 The Painful "TOB Gun Holding Method" (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The greater the pressure, the greater the motivation.

That's absolutely right.

Under Jackie Chan's high-pressure tactics, the Spade A team actually pulled off a small miracle, scoring full marks on all tactical language tests.

Jackie Chan was a little skeptical that it was true, and even wondered if he had made the questions too easy.

Overall, the morning's indoor classes concluded perfectly.

We continued practicing shooting in the afternoon.

We started with a few rounds of shooting practice to solidify the techniques we learned in the previous days.

Each trainee receives eight magazines and uses a CARs to fire at Mozambique, and must fire 240 rounds continuously under high pressure.

It is said that sharpshooters are made by being fed bullets, and ace sharpshooters stand on mountains of bullet casings.

The same applies to sophisticated CQB techniques.

The special forces' high level of funding was on full display at this moment; they could fire bullets however they wanted without any restrictions.

Only special forces soldiers would develop thick calluses on their shoulders from target practice.

Unlike grassroots units which have annual quotas, they have to carefully plan their target practice sessions.

They played too aggressively in the first half of the year.

We can only watch helplessly for the next six months.

After the team members finished making eight magazines, Jackie Chan ordered the gun inspection to be completed, then led the team back to line up and explained the new subject for the day.

"After the first four days of training, you have basically mastered the central axis heavy lock firing system. However, this firing system is quite special and not suitable for everyone. Only a small number of people can grasp its essence, so..."

Jackie Chan paused as usual to emphasize the key point before continuing, "Today we're still teaching gun holding techniques, specifically the more adaptable and universal gun holding method—TOB (Too-to-B) holding."

The full name is Thumb over Barrell, which translates to "thumb-over-Barrell technique."

Jackie Chan stopped and waved to the reserve team.

After several days of training, Wu Zhe, who had developed a tacit understanding with Jackie Chan, quickly ran over and automatically handed over the gun without being asked.

Jackie Chan took the Type 95 rifle, stood sideways, and personally demonstrated and explained it to the audience.

"The method of use is just like its name. It is a way of holding an assault rifle where the second-in-command holds the forend from the side and presses the thumb on top of the barrel when firing."

When using a TOB (Too-Bear) gun, you need to extend your secondary hand straight out and grip the handguard from the side, with your thumb pressing on top of the handguard. If it has a rail, place it horizontally on the upper handguard rail.

Remember, the deputy doesn't press down from above or drag up from below.

Instead, he went through the side of the bread, with his entire arm and the gun parallel to each other.

The essence of this shooting method lies in the fact that when the extended secondary hand is held straight, the torque is at its maximum, allowing for the greatest control over the gun.

The advantages that come with control are very obvious, and the benefits are substantial.

With excellent aiming accuracy and more stable gun control, the TOB can accurately aim at the target at the fastest speed after turning, compared to the conventional gun holding posture.

The gun turns wherever the body turns.

The muzzle won't swing excessively; it's as if it's connected to your left arm, becoming your new arm, greatly improving your control.

In indoor or other scenarios requiring rapid reaction, the standard approach is to grip the magazine and lower handguard for aiming.

Turning left or right creates a "pivot effect," which is not conducive to quick and accurate positioning and aiming. The TOB (Too-Bear) gun-holding method can effectively alleviate the pivot effect.

therefore.

The biggest advantage of the TOB (Too-B) gun-holding method is that it allows for quick left and right turns to accurately lock onto the enemy, giving it a significant advantage in CQB (Close Quarters Battle) operations and enabling rapid switching between multiple angles to shoot at the enemy.

The biggest drawback is also obvious...

Because of his long arms, Jackie Chan's arms are bent, which is more energy-efficient than a normal person's straight arms.

So he stopped and deliberately prompted, mimicking a normal person releasing their hand and reaching forward.

"Your arms are shorter than mine, so if you want to hold the foregrip of the gun, your forearms definitely need to be straight. If you spread them too wide, they will easily get sore and tired."

You can try extending your arms straight and parallel to the ground; you certainly won't be able to hold that position for very long.

To overcome the biggest drawback of TOP gun handling, there are only three options: either have a physical advantage like me, where you can grip the foregrip without fully extending your arm.

Alternatively, you can do a lot of training to make your arms more resistant to acid.

Either use it only when firing, and when not firing, retract the front hand and switch to a regular gun-holding position, only using it when entering a dangerous area.

Personally, I would recommend the second method, which involves increasing endurance through extensive training.

Moreover, from my experience, the TOB (Too B) gun-holding method has an overwhelming advantage over the conventional gun-holding posture in attacking various terrains.

It will not cause excessive pointing due to muzzle inertia, and it can better control muzzle rise during continuous fire, which can greatly improve vertical stability.

For trainees who are not comfortable holding a CAR (Carrier Arms) weapon, practicing TOB (Too-B) handling is recommended; their combat performance will be similar.

After Jackie Chan explained the principles of TOB (Too-Bear) gun handling and analyzed its advantages and disadvantages, the trainees gained a complete understanding of it.

Finally, he began to assign today's homework, saying, "Everyone needs to practice TOB (Tooth to B) shooting. It's always good to have more skills, regardless of whether you're used to CARs or whether you'll use TOB in the future."

You don't need to practice shooting targets. This afternoon, my task for you is to practice endurance.

To help you adapt to TOB (Too-to-Beat) weapon handling more quickly and achieve a basic level of firepower of at least half an hour, covering the vast majority of combat scenarios, I've also prepared some small gadgets for you.

Jackie Chan snapped his fingers at Wu Zhe on the sidelines, and Wu Zhe immediately came over carrying a woven bag.

"Splash~"

The bag was dumped on the ground, and more than a dozen bricks fell out.

Each piece of packaging was tied with a rope, each about one meter long.

Jackie Chan returned the rifle to Wu Zhe, picked up one of the bricks and said to everyone, "This is a small gift I prepared for you. After I finish speaking, each of you will take a brick and hang it on the muzzle of your rifle."

The TOB gun-holding exercise with added weight lasts for 20 minutes per round, with a 5-minute rest in between to release creatine and relieve muscle tension.

Then we continue training, in an endless cycle, which is what your training this afternoon was like.

"Huh?? 20 minutes with weights on?"

Just hearing Jackie Chan speak made the trainees' hands ache.

One by one, they became gloomy and distressed.

"What do you mean? Is it too little? Okay, then I'll satisfy you. Half an hour, then a five-minute break. Now, let's get started." Jackie Chan ordered.

A startled exclamation added 10 minutes to the time, and this time the students didn't dare utter a sound.

He obediently hung the rope on the muzzle of the gun and began practicing holding the gun in a TOB position. The 5-pound brick hanging on the gun head greatly increased the burden on his arm.

Fortunately, those who could enter the A team had all undergone grueling gun-handling training.

The traditional craft of hanging water bottles from the muzzle of a gun was something they started doing when they were in recruit training and continued to do even after joining the A Battalion.

The arms honed by the old-fashioned rifle were able to hold up well for the trainees at first.

The reserve team, having completed their logistical work, also spontaneously practiced shooting on the sidelines, creating an invisible pressure that constantly weighed on the Ace of Spades squad.

Knowing that so many people were waiting to replace them, the Ace of Spades team dared not slack off in the slightest.

Ten minutes passed in the blink of an eye while I held the gun.

Everyone looked very relaxed, and their facial expressions didn't change much.

When Jackie Chan looked at Xu Sanduo, Xu Sanduo was still being silly, thinking that Jackie Chan was concerned about him, and he grinned, showing off his white teeth.

Fortunately, Jackie Chan wasn't as cunning as Yuan Lang. The pilot training was mainly focused on learning skills, not on torturing the trainees' mentality.

Yuan Lang had already mastered the art of making trainees experience despair and the loss of their ideals, and then fight bravely forward in that despair.

Otherwise, Xu Sanduo would definitely be severely punished.

Wu Liuyi remained the same as always, with a serious expression and his eyes fixed on the front, focusing all his attention on training.

You can tell he's really competitive and wants to be the best student.

So I've been holding back a lot of energy!

Tuo Yonggang seems to have recently clashed with Wu Liuyi, looking equally focused as he compares himself to Wu Liuyi.

Since Jackie Chan became a special training instructor, Cheng Cai, whose talent was second only to Jackie Chan, was thrown into the cooking squad. Wu Liuyi really became the most outstanding in all aspects among all the new recruits of the Old A.

Wu Liuyi's single-minded persistence and tenacity have kept him ahead of all the other trainees.

Judging from the current learning progress and trend, he already has the potential to become the best student in the Ace of Spades team, and he might actually become the best student in the end.

after all.

Xu Sanduo should be excluded first, as he is definitely not as talented as Wu Liuyi. Xu Sanduo's strengths are his resilience and his great adaptability.

In terms of learning talent, he's probably among the worst in the entire Ace of Spades.

Tuo Yonggang is indeed very capable, but he has not experienced the tempering of grassroots troops, and his basic skills in all aspects are not as solid as Wu Liuyi's.

With both sides having similar talents, Wu Liuyi, with his solid fundamentals, has a clear advantage.

This is also why Tuo Yonggang was dissatisfied!

In the end, only Wu Zhe had more talent than Wu Liuyi, and his academic prowess was already evident, highlighting his strong learning ability.

If Wu Zhe had been an Ace of Spades student from the beginning, Wu Liuyi would have had a very hard time catching up with him.

Unfortunately, Wu Zhe's excessive pride and suspicion, coupled with his lack of absolute trust in Jackie Chan, caused him to miss the opportunity to join the first batch of the Ace of Spades team.

He can only scrape by in the reserve team now, and can't get the best training resources at all.

Under these circumstances, it's highly unlikely that he can surpass Wu Liuyi.

therefore.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Wu Liuyi will likely lead the race throughout, and Jackie Chan is very optimistic about him.

Because if a person is persistent, stubborn, and single-minded, their achievements are limitless and they have enormous potential for growth, if guided properly.

Jackie Chan is the perfect talent scout, with the ability to guide Wu Liuyi's growth.

When the training session reached 20 minutes, the expressions on the faces of all the Ace of Spades trainees changed.

Compared to the relaxed and carefree attitude during the first 10 minutes, the students' hands started to ache and their expressions became contorted after 20 minutes.

I could only grit my teeth and persevere, and my muscles became more and more sore and swollen.

Students with slightly weaker physical fitness even started to tremble slightly with their hands, their posture became distorted, and sweat began to appear on their faces.

"Hang in there. This is the beginning of your body becoming stronger. The more your arms ache and swell, the longer you can hold on, the greater the rewards will be, and you will be able to get ahead of others in battle."

"The battlefield isn't a game; people die there. The more hardship you endure now, the more skilled you become, the longer you can survive on the battlefield."

Jackie Chan lingered in front of the group, using words to encourage and motivate the trainees.

The body's potential is limitless.

You never know how strong you are until you push yourself hard.

Under the constant encouragement and stimulation of Jackie Chan's various inspirational or brainwashing words, coupled with the students' indomitable spirit and their ruthlessness towards themselves, the students were motivated to succeed.

All the trainees persevered through the 30-minute weighted rifle shooting practice.

"Stop! Take a 5-minute break."

When Jackie Chan gave the order to rest, the trainees, who felt completely exhausted, collapsed to the ground as if deflated.

"Don't just sit there, quickly get a massage to relax. This is just the beginning, don't make it as painful as you think."

Jackie Chan's words were like a death warrant from the King of Hell, making the students who had just relaxed shudder, their minds filled with a thousand curses.

Yes.

This is only the first hour and a half.

It's a little past 3 p.m. now, and there are at least four more rounds of training, each lasting 30 minutes, before the end of the session. The further we go, the more tired and uncomfortable we'll feel.

Thinking of this terrible outcome, the trainees were filled with despair.

This was destined to be an unforgettable afternoon!

The 5-minute break was far too short; the trainees didn't feel much of a difference yet, and their arm muscles were still stiff and sore.

Jackie Chan then gave the order again: "Everyone, attention! Second round of TOB gun practice, begin!"

(End of this chapter)