Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 167 Departing for Zhurihe, let's go! (Seeking monthly votes)

Minister Yang of the Operations Department made a very good point, which also explained why this military exercise was held.

To put it simply, it's a test!

If we don't know the maximum combat capability of the combined arms battalion, then let it gnaw on a big bone. If we don't know whether modern special operations can play a strategic role, then let it gnaw on a big bone too.

We don't know how strong the combined arms battalion and special operations squad are, so let's send them both to tackle the tough challenges together.

The 10,000-strong mech infantry division is the toughest nut to crack!

To find out if your teeth are hard enough, just try gnawing on a hard bone.

If the opponent is only a regiment, the combined arms battalion can easily crush and defeat them on its own, and there is no need to use the Ace of Spades squad.

A simplistic, easy-to-contest match against weaker opponents is completely meaningless.

Are there any possibilities for cooperation between these two units, which are at the forefront of military reform and have undergone modernization training and reorganization? What kind of synergy could they create? Could they provide insights for the informatization reform of the entire military?

These are the things that the leaders of the military region wanted to explore through this confrontation exercise.

The captain, Railway, suddenly realized what was going on.

They understood the military region's good intentions, which is why they did it intentionally. They knew that only by setting the test difficulty high enough could they obtain the desired test data.

The dissatisfaction I felt earlier had vanished, and my thinking underwent a complete transformation.

The captain of the railway team also began to get curious...

As pioneers of special operations, can the Spade A team play a crucial role in large-scale battles?

This elevates special forces from a tactical-level existence to a strategic-level existence.

Strategic level; one person can be worth an entire regiment.

This is the true pinnacle of special operations!

After making sure the battalion commander and others understood the purpose of the exercise, Minister Yang went on to explain some details and arrangements before leaving Battalion A.

Because the exercise will begin in three days, Team A of Spades needs to familiarize themselves with the venue and personnel.

Since it was to cooperate with the Zhurihe Combined Arms Battalion in combat, Jackie Chan had to meet with the commanders at the battalion headquarters first to make full preparations.

Therefore, we had to depart that afternoon.

Battalion Commander Tie Lu attached great importance to this exercise, regarding it as a major event concerning the honor of Battalion A, and specially assigned Yuan Lang to personally lead the team there.

The railway was worried that Jackie Chan, being only a sergeant, would not have enough say in the exercise and would be very passive in the operation.

That's why Yuan Lang was sent to take the lead!

A combined arms battalion is only a battalion-level combat unit. No matter what kind of information technology reforms it undergoes, its organizational level will not change.

In other words.

The highest-ranking officer in this Zhurihe combined arms battalion, the battalion commander, is at most a lieutenant colonel.

Yuan Lang is also a lieutenant colonel, and his rank is also that of a company commander, which is enough to put him on par with the battalion commander of a combined arms battalion, allowing him to be more proactive in tactical planning.

Jackie Chan didn't like arguing with the officers; he just wanted to enjoy the carnival.

It would be perfect if Yuan Lang led the team to block the way.

Since they were to depart by helicopter that afternoon, Yuan Lang, the team leader appointed by the squadron leader Tie Lu, immediately went to the flight squadron to prepare the helicopter.

There was no high-speed rail back then.

Taking the train or car is too slow and wastes precious preparation time.

Fortunately, the brigade has its own helicopter squadron. They can send a transport helicopter over and arrive at Zhurihe in less than half a day.

Jackie Chan rushed back to the Third Squadron's camp to prepare for the departure of personnel with supplies.

"Beep beep beep..."

The emergency assembly whistle blew, accompanied by Jackie Chan's booming voice: "Team A of Spades, fully armed, emergency assembly!"

The Spade A team members, who were resting in their dormitories, quickly donned their full gear and rushed downstairs to assemble on the playground in front of the building.

Jackie Chan immediately assembled in full gear, alarming the entire Third Squadron camp.

The more than 40 members of the Third Squadron, including the reserve team and the duty team, all knew that something big was about to happen, and they all curiously peered out from the corridor.

"Right dress, frontal eyes, at ease."

Jackie Chan organized the 15-person team and then told the members of Team A of Spades about the assessment exercise that Minister Yang had mentioned.

They learned that they were going to participate in a large-scale combat exercise, and the opponent was a full-strength mechanized infantry division.

The entire Ace of Spades team went wild!

Even though the rules of the queue prevented them from whispering to each other, their hearts were already churning with turbulent emotions.

"Are you kidding me? One battalion commander is equivalent to one division? And the enemy is the Italian army, right?"

Tuo Yonggang frowned, internally ranting and raving.

"A combined arms battalion is an independent combat unit. Theoretically, its combat power far exceeds that of a regular battalion, and it can even rival some regular regiments, capable of fighting against a regular division..."

Wu Zhe was speechless and shook his head inwardly.

"Am I going to participate in another exercise? I must perform well this time and do something more meaningful." Xu Sanduo belatedly cheered himself on.

"Can a battalion really win against a division? And what can we do?" Wu Liuyi doubted himself.

The Spade A team, as the participants in this exercise, were all terrified by the exaggerated difficulty, and basically all looked like they were in deep sorrow.

Nobody thought they had a chance of winning!

The onlookers, mostly from the "Old A" group, were able to talk to each other, and their emotions became even more intense.

"Oh no, we're doomed. It seems the Ace of Spades team will have to focus on this in the very first battle. The military command is really going all out."

"With a troop strength difference of several times between the two sides, the probability of winning is infinitely close to zero."

"I used to envy them, but now I suddenly feel much better. A dozen or so people going to fight a division? Wouldn't they just get utterly crushed?"

……

The onlookers, mostly from the sidelines, chimed in with their opinions, but none of them seemed to have a positive view of the Ace of Spades team.

The Spade A team was also in low spirits, lacking the enthusiasm and fighting spirit they should have had before the battle, looking like wilted eggplants.

"With a major battle imminent, this wretched state won't do!"

Jackie Chan frowned and thought to himself, then said unhappily, "You're all listless. Looks like you're lacking energy. Well then, I'll give you something to cheer you up."

The target is the large track and field. Fully equipped, you'll need 20 laps. I'll give you 30 minutes.

Don't think that the roster of the Spade A team will remain unchanged after three months of training. I have plenty of candidates, and those who don't finish the run will be eliminated.

Set off!!"

Upon hearing Jackie Chan's words, all the team members trembled and ran away as fast as they could.

Having no confidence in participating in this combat exercise is one thing, but being kicked out of the Ace of Spades team is another. Having experienced Jackie Chan's unique charm and his head full of technology, no team member wanted to be kicked out.

One lap around the track is 400 meters, so 20 laps is 8 kilometers.

Fully armed and carrying more than 20 kilograms of weight, 30 minutes is the limit.

If we don't put in more effort...

It really can't run down.

After the trainees ran the 8 kilometers with all their might, they returned drenched in sweat, their faces flushed and looking much better.

The negative emotions from before were completely swept away, and everyone's face became radiant.

We're exhausted.

There's no time to be negative.

"Great, it looks much better now."

Jackie Chan walked slowly to the front of the line, his face serious, and said, "If you're going to be my soldier, you have to follow my lead. You know what I hate most?"

I hate fear of war the most; it's a cowardly emotion.

As frontline counter-terrorism special forces personnel, even if the sky were to fall, we must hold on and absolutely not show any cowardice.

Today, I'm letting you off the hook this time. But if there's a next time, don't blame me for being ruthless.

Jackie Chan made the situation sound very serious, which frightened the Ace of Spades team so much that they dared not show even the slightest fear.

After delivering a sharp rebuke, Jackie Chan softened his tone and said, "Elephants are very large; they are the largest land animals."

But in the face of a bullet, it is as fragile as a piece of paper.

The 10,000-strong mechanized infantry division is like an elephant; it looks truly terrifying and possesses unparalleled power, making it impossible to defeat.

But if we can become a bullet, we can defeat even the most powerful enemy.

Now I ask you, you were selected from thousands of people to come to Team A, and after three months of pilot reform training, aren't you the sharpest bullets?

When he said the last sentence, Jackie Chan raised his voice by two octaves.

Jackie Chan's analogy was very vivid and engaging, which stirred up the team members' emotions, and their previous fear was completely swept away.

They answered in unison, "Yes!"

"Speak louder and tell me who you are," Jackie Chan shouted again.

"We are the sharpest bullets!"

"We are the sharpest bullets!"

"We are the sharpest bullets!"

The members of Ace of Spades shouted louder and louder, their morale rising minute by minute until the final, broken note reached its peak.

One by one, their morale soared and their spirits lifted.

"Wow, he's really good at boosting morale. Serving under this kid, the team's morale will definitely be high, no matter what else you do."

Yuan Lang, who had communicated with the helicopter squadron, arrived just in time to witness this scene.

Yuan Lang subtly praised Jackie Chan again before going over to meet him. He told Jackie Chan that the helicopter was ready and asked him how the work was going.

"We are ready and can depart at any time," Jackie Chan replied.

"Alright, let's go then, follow me."

After saying that, he turned around and left, heading straight for the helicopter squadron.

(End of this chapter)