Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

The trainees began to practice shooting seriously, and some troublemakers also started to appear.

Holding an electronic megaphone, Lü Tu randomly selected a student and loudly asked, "Number 11, what is the kill radius of the M18A1 Claymore mine?"

"Report, 60 degrees."

Number 11 had to stop to answer the question, which caused a one-second delay.

"Number Nine, what is the danger zone of the Dragon missile's exhaust plume?" Lu Tu asked.

"Report, twenty meters."

After answering, Number Nine realized something was off and quickly corrected himself, "No, it's twenty-five meters."

"Are you sure?" Lu Tu asked.

"Report, it's 30 meters."

Student number nine was quite astute; sensing something was still amiss, he added another five meters.

The trainee's third answer was correct, and Lü Tu did not deduct any points. He then asked another trainee, "Number 28, what is the maximum crew size of the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle?"

"Report: Nine people."

Number 28 shook his head vigorously to remove the water droplets from his eyelashes and answered.

"What is the maximum range of the MK19 automatic grenade launcher?" Lu Tu didn't switch trainees; he caught No. 28 and asked him a second question.

After a second's delay, when Number 28 didn't answer immediately, Lü Tu pressed, "Are you giving up?"

"Report, 1600 meters."

Xiao Yunjie, number 28, wiped his face and, after answering, shouted loudly, "I will never give up!"

When answering questions, you need to move your mouth, which will move your cheek. Since the butt of a gun is usually used to support the cheek, it will inevitably affect your accuracy.

Therefore, it is impossible to make accurate shots when answering questions.

Lu Tu then called on the trainees for questioning. Asking a question was equivalent to reducing the trainee's time by one second, further compressing his available shooting time.

In addition, the students' performance was generally poor due to the effect of the ice water falling from the sky.

Even though the shooting distance was only fifty meters, when the first group of students finished and the scores were tallied, no one hit all the targets, and they all lost points to some extent.

The student with the most points deducted lost six points, while the student with the best score lost two points.

The poor performance of the first group of students put a lot of pressure on the students who followed.

The second group of trainees included Lone Wolf and Yan Poyue, both of whom were among the best marksmen, giving Jackie Chan and others watching the training high expectations.

All trainees were in position, and target practice resumed.

"Number 31, what color is the instantaneous explosive warhead?" Lu Tu asked as always.

"Report, white."

Lone Wolf performed better than the other trainees, answering questions interspersed between shooting sessions, and overall did not waste too much time.

A single question might only last half a second.

Perhaps wanting to test Lone Wolf's limits and further increase the difficulty, Lü Tu then asked, "What is the distance at which you can clearly see a single tree?"

"Report, one kilometer."

Lone Wolf answered immediately, without a moment's hesitation.

Are female soldiers weaker than male soldiers?

Lu Tu asked a third question in a row, which was unprecedented.

"I am stronger than male soldiers."

Lone Wolf's response was domineering, but it also revealed obvious dissatisfaction.

Constantly asking one person questions is already considered deliberately making things difficult. It would annoy anyone, let alone the proud Lone Wolf.

Perhaps to prove himself, Lone Wolf fired a rapid-fire shot after answering.

They fired all the remaining bullets in one go at a rate of two to three shots per second, nearly halfway through the allotted thirty seconds.

"Talk is cheap; show it with actions. Do 50 push-ups right now."

Lu Tu disliked Lone Wolf's arrogance and deliberately suppressed him.

"I can do a hundred," Lone Wolf said, unconvinced, doubling his own number.

"Great, then make two hundred. If you don't finish, you'll still lose points."

Lu Tu didn't tolerate Lone Wolf's behavior. "If you want to show off, then let you show off to your heart's content. Do two hundred in one go, and let's see if you can finish them."

Unexpectedly, Lone Wolf was really tough; he got up without a word and started working.

Lu Tu glanced at it in surprise, then came to Yan Poyue's side and said, "Number 27, how many C4 explosives do we need to open up the 0.6-meter-thick cement wall?"

"About eight," Yan Poyue replied.

"What is the burning speed of a 5mm diameter safety fuse? If you light the first fuse, run back 20 meters, light the second fuse in one second, and continue running 100 meters to reach the safe zone, and both fuses explode simultaneously, how many meters are needed for these two fuses at the very least?"

The questions posed by Lü Tu this time were clearly more difficult, requiring not only memorization but also calculation, which further impacted the trainees' shooting.

Yan Poyue was indeed greatly affected; he couldn't fire while thinking and wasted several seconds before he could come up with a plan.

He immediately answered loudly, "The first answer is that the burning speed of the safety fuse is 0.8 centimeters per second."

The second answer is that 100 meters would take about 20 seconds, the second fuse would need 0.16 meters, and the first fuse would need 0.2 meters.

It took several seconds to answer, and the remaining time was very tight.

Yan Poyue hurried and seized the time, completing the remaining shots as quickly as possible, just as he finished firing and heard Cao Ben shout that time was up.

The timing was perfect; even a second slower would have resulted in a deduction for not finishing.

After the answers were completed, the results were announced. The second group did perform better than the first group, but the improvement was mainly due to Lone Wolf and Yan Poyue.

The other students' scores were similar to those of the first group, with varying degrees of point deductions.

There is one more dragon left in the third group. Based on the training results of the first and second groups, it is possible to predict this even without looking at them.

And that was indeed the final result.

Apart from Bai Long, who didn't lose any points, the other students were no different.

At this stage of training, without Qin Feng giving any orders, the trainees could already predict that the next phase would be another round of intensive training with points deducted until they were numb.

Although this training is not the last one, the remaining days are roughly the same.

It's basically the same as before. The trainees go up and compete in one round. If their performance is not good, they practice hard until they pass before moving on to the next item.

Every now and then, some students would run out of points and have to leave with regret and tears in their eyes.

In this difficult and tedious cycle, training subjects were performed one after another, and in the blink of an eye, the training had reached the eighth week.

As the final week of intensive training, the trainees have completed all their training and only one final assessment remains before they can join the Cheetah team.

You can also consider it a graduation assessment!

For this final graduation exam, Jackie Chan's military staff and Qin Feng's officers began meticulous planning a month in advance.

The focus is on how to assess the trainees' comprehensive abilities to prove that they have learned something in the training and are indeed capable of becoming special operations soldiers.

Jackie Chan and his team put in a lot of effort and finally came up with a satisfactory final plan.

On the last day of basic training, the remaining fourteen trainees were taken to a military airport and flown directly to the southwest region by transport plane.

Compared to the terrain and weather conditions in the north, the southwest region still has sufficient advantages.

Not only are the primeval jungles here complex and the cliffs treacherous, but also because numerous wars have taken place in this southwestern region.

And the war on drugs, which continues even in modern times.

Taking all these factors into account, the Southwest region is undoubtedly the best place to select special forces soldiers; no other place can compare.

The trainees were quite excited and thrilled to suddenly be transported to a new environment thousands of miles away.

Moreover, knowing that they were about to face the final hurdle, and that their dreams would come true if they could overcome it, the trainees were full of anticipation and confidence for the assessment.

Because graduation assessments are meant to push your limits, there's no time for rest or recuperation.

After the trainees disembarked from the transport plane, they were put into trucks and driven into the deep mountains. Lü Tu was in charge of leading the team throughout the journey, taking them to the starting point that had been scouted out.

Arrangements had been made in advance, and a temporary assessment command center had been set up there.

All monitoring equipment and personnel are in place.

This includes Jackie Chan, Qin Feng, and others who are setting off on a new journey and preparing to sit here and oversee the operation.

After a good rest on the plane, the fourteen trainees are now sitting in the swaying truck, and their excitement has given them all a boost of energy.

Thinking about this final test, they couldn't help but get excited.

Some trainees were checking their backpacks to see what was inside, so they would be prepared for the formal assessment.

Among them was Lone Wolf, who was even more meticulous in this regard. He not only checked the items in the bag, but even took out the dagger to carefully check whether it was sharp.

The other group of trainees started chatting amongst themselves, discussing the assessment.

"Yanzi, something feels off. There are planes and trucks involved. Are they trying to take us across the border and send us abroad?" Xiao Yunjie speculated.

"It's not like we've never been out before, what's there to be afraid of?" Yan Poyue said.

"You're really open-minded," Xiao Yunjie said helplessly.

"Let's get down to business."

Yan Poyue glanced at Bai Long and said, "He definitely knows something. Why don't you go ask him? We can be prepared in advance."

"I...I'm not going."

Xiao Yunjie shook his head vigorously, annoyed, "Look at him standing there like a block of wood, asking him is pointless."

Bai Long was the only trainee in the entire truck who didn't make any moves.

He neither checked the contents of his bag nor communicated with anyone. He just leaned against the car with his bag in his arms, his eyes closed, looking as if he were asleep.

Seeing that Bai Long seemed unapproachable, everyone stopped their discussion and went their separate ways.

The truck bumped along the road for an hour or so before finally dropping them off in an open space and taking them to a lawn to assemble.

The trainees, carrying only small tactical backpacks, moved with agility.

After the team assembled on the lawn, Lu Tu, the leader of the combat team, said, "After nearly two months of intensive training, you are now facing your final assessment—Extreme Survival Week."

Those who persevere through this assessment will be retained as official assault team members.

"Report."

Xiao Yunjie interrupted.

Since it was the last assessment, Lü Tu did not reprimand Xiao Yunjie for interrupting, but gave him a chance to speak.

"Can I know where this place is?" Xiao Yunjie asked.

He had been worried about being sent abroad, and now he desperately wants to know the truth.

"This is the most terrifying area in the entire southwestern rainforest. Not only are there many war-era corpses buried here, but there are also landmines and other extremely dangerous things left over from the war. And you..."

Cao Ben pointed to all the trainees: "The goal is to push your limits, challenge yourself, and complete the extreme survival week by traversing the jungle in such an environment."

During the assessment, there will be no supplies. If you are hungry, you will need to find food yourself; if you are thirsty, you will need to find water yourself; and if you are cold, you will need to find a cave to sleep in.

Cao Ben had given a general overview, and the trainees now had a better understanding of the assessment.

I'm no longer as confused as before.

"Report, I would like to know what the requirements are for surviving in the jungle? Is it true that as long as you persevere and survive for five days, you will pass the test?" Yan Poyue asked.

"Good question, everyone listen up."

Lu Tu reminded everyone, saying loudly, "You can act alone or form teams freely; there are no mandatory rules."

However, you will need to traverse over 100 kilometers of jungle and swamp within five days, following the directions on your compass and the markings on the paper map provided to you, to reach the designated assembly point.

During this process, you will also encounter many random events that will cause them various troubles and put pressure on you.

Therefore, if you are unable to persevere to the end, you can choose to give up.

Your helmets all have GPS tracking devices; simply turn them on to send a GPS distress signal. The smoke generators in your bags can also be used for distress calls.

As soon as we receive your distress signal, we will immediately send a helicopter to bring you back.

However, this also means you will be eliminated and lose the opportunity to become a Cheetah Commando.

After Lü Tu provided further details, the trainees had a pretty good understanding of what they needed to do during the assessment.

"Report, where do we start? Do we begin directly from this place?" Bai Long asked.

He couldn't wait!

"The starting point is not here. First, you have to climb the cliff to officially enter the primeval jungle. That's where your journey begins."

Cao Ben answered Bai Long's question and added, "Whether you are qualified to enter Cheetah or not, this extreme survival path is the touchstone."

"Is there anything else you don't understand?" Lu Tu glanced at his watch and asked, noting that it was almost time.

"No!"

The trainees answered in unison; they were all eager to get started.

"Alright, let's set off. Form free formation and continue along the mountain path on the right." Lu Tu gave the order, and the trainees began to move.

Cao Ben was responsible for leading the team to keep them organized and prevent them from getting separated or going astray.

Lu Tu then took out his radio and reported: "Reporting to command center, the pumpkins have entered the mountains and are expected to arrive at the starting point in ten minutes."

(End of this chapter)