Father, you've been drafted four times already, please spare us!

The group marched quickly along the ancient riverbed and finally arrived at the command post of the Indian garrison two hours later.

"Number 9 and Number 3, you two are responsible for gathering detailed information to investigate the situation at the command post!"

"Firepower configuration, personnel deployment, sentry post distribution, and whether they are visible or concealed sentries—all of these things need to be thoroughly investigated!"

"The mindset of special operations is to exploit information asymmetry. You know what we'll face if intelligence is flawed!"

Number 3 and Number 9 had solemn expressions and half-squatted on the ground to salute Chen Nian.

"yes!"

Go!

The two turned and left.

"Number 17 and Number 2, you two follow behind Number 3 and Number 9 and are responsible for supplementing reconnaissance. At the same time, you must be ready to provide backup if you are exposed."

This was the first time that Number 3 and Number 9 had encountered such people, so Chen Nian was not at ease with them.

However, wanting to give the two more experience and not wanting to undermine their confidence, they sent out Number 2 and Number 17 to provide support and supplementary reconnaissance.

"Remember, you must figure out their patrol and shift change patterns."

"yes!"

The two saluted and quickly left.

"The remaining personnel, each choose a direction and go 500 meters out to be on guard!"

"yes!"

The eight-person team dispersed to carry out their respective tasks.

A few minutes later, Chen Nian arrived at the guard post and leaned against a reverse slope. Chen Nian began to think about how to carry out this decapitation operation.

According to Rana's testimony, the garrison command had a platoon of guards, and the garrison's special service company was stationed less than 20 kilometers away from the command.

A direct assault is definitely not going to work. Once the battle begins, it would take the enemy's special forces company at least 20 minutes to assemble and join the fight!

But can their eight-man team finish the battle in 20 minutes?

The answer is definitely no!

Once trapped in trench warfare, the eight of them would be like fish on a chopping board, unable to even escape, let alone seek revenge.

Therefore, a direct attack is definitely not an option.

If a direct assault doesn't work, then we'll have to outsmart them.

Or wait for the right opportunity.

Chen Nian was a little irritable. The big fish was right in front of him, but he couldn't eat it, which made him very upset.

If it were his previous team, Chen Nian was confident of achieving a rapid breakthrough, attacking and retreating quickly.

But now the team is full of newcomers with insufficient combat experience and lack of teamwork, so they can only fight battles where they are 100% certain of victory.

He didn't want to kill one and add two more; that would be too much of a loss.

This isn't the style of special forces operations either.

To formulate a detailed and comprehensive operational plan, we can only wait for the two reconnaissance teams to return.

It wasn't until after 11 p.m. that the four of them returned to the camp one after another.

"What's going on?"

It was called a campsite, but there was no light or tents; it was just a few people huddled together.

Number 9 glanced at Number 3:

"You go first!"

Number 3 didn't mince words and reported directly to the supervisor:

"Captain, the reconnaissance findings are quite different from what Rana said."

"The difference is just in the number of people. The command post has a reinforced platoon equipped with heavy machine guns, rocket launchers and other heavy firepower."

"Including civilian staff, the number is around one hundred. The enemy has built a ring of fortifications around the perimeter, and their defenses are very strong."

"Sentry deployment: 16 visible sentries and 8 concealed sentries, rotating every four hours. The concealed sentries' locations are not fixed!"

"Moreover, this commander is quite capable. Based on my observation, the sentries are only responsible for observing the visible and hidden sentries, and do not monitor other areas."

"To be honest, carrying out an assassination is extremely difficult!"

Chen Nian nodded upon hearing this, and apart from the number of people, the situation was exactly as he had expected.

"Number 9, do you have anything to add?"

"Based on my observation, the other side has a radar station located 1 kilometer northeast of the command post. The radar station is guarded by a squad of 14 people."

"This is a topographical map of the radar station I drew. Take a look!"

Number 9 took a simple diagram out of his chest pocket, handed it to Chen Nian, and then added:

"But there is no data on the number of technical personnel inside the station; their technical personnel almost never leave the building facilities."

"In addition, the command post and radar station are located in the leeward area, so the gusts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. have little impact on them."

It must be said that as a sniper, Number 9 not only had clear standards for the Indian ground buildings and facilities, but also conducted some reconnaissance on the weather conditions.

Upon hearing this, Number 3 looked somewhat embarrassed.

"Captain, I... I can draw a simplified diagram of their command post too!"

As he spoke, Number 3 took out paper and pen and began to draw.

Two minutes later, Chen Nian took the notebook and found that No. 3 had clearly marked the buildings, firepower, and sentry posts of the Indian regiment's headquarters on the map.

"good!"

"You two worked together very well!"

"But have you noticed whether they are on duty or patrolling? If so, have you noticed the frequency, duration, and number of patrols?"

Chen Nian smiled as he looked at the two of them. Number 3 and Number 9 exchanged a glance, both seeing solemnity and self-reproach on each other's faces.

"I'm sorry, Captain, we were only paying attention to the situation inside command post!"

"We apologize!"

Chen Nian waved his hand:

"You're still beginners, so making mistakes is inevitable!"

"But you can only make this mistake once; there can be no next time!"

After saying that, Chen Nian looked at No. 2 and No. 17.

"Tell me about your investigation as well!"

Number 3 and Number 9 were taken aback. They hadn't expected Chen Nian to send out a team to investigate, and they immediately felt a little jealous.

"Don't overthink it. It's not that we don't trust your intelligence. Their main role is to go forward to meet you and help you eliminate potential dangers."

Number 2 smiled at the two of them:

"Don't be so petty, the captain is just looking out for our safety!"

Number 3 grins with amusement:

"Hehe, it's all for the mission, we're not that petty."

Number 2 nodded and then began to explain what he had discovered:

"The regimental headquarters does have a patrol plan. Two vehicles are deployed as a group, with eight people in each group. Two patrol teams are dispatched each time. As for the route, one team starts from the west, passes through areas 84, 83, and 82, turns at area 81, and then heads towards areas 61, 62, 63, and 64, eventually returning to the regimental headquarters."

"The other couple was the complete opposite!"

"Overall, the patrol routes of the two teams can cover an area of ​​12 kilometers around the entire regimental headquarters!"

"A patrol lasts about two hours, which means that when two patrol teams set off, the defense of their regimental command is at its weakest."

Number 2 then shared the information he had gathered.

"What about number 17?"

Number 17 shook his head:

"I have nothing to add!"

Chen Nian nodded and waved to the crowd, signaling them to gather around.

Immediately, Chen Nian took out the map and the sketches they had drawn and laid them on the sand.

"Look, this is the garrison command post. Their radar station is about 1 kilometer to the northeast!"

"And their patrols will pass by the radar station."

"Look here, this is the ring-shaped fortification of their command post. I won't go into too much detail about the force distribution."

"Let's all share our thoughts!"

Chen Nian was intentionally testing them.

After a few seconds of silence, number 17 spoke first:

"I think we can strike half an hour after their patrol sets off. We should be quick and decisive, aiming for a decapitation strike. After that, we can drive away!"

Plan No. 17 is simple and straightforward.

Number 9 was the first to retort:

"No!"

"Even after the patrol convoy departs, their command post still has at least 80 people. Leaving aside whether our eight people can achieve a quick strike and retreat, we simply cannot handle the sentry posts in a short time!"

"Furthermore, even if we successfully enter the enemy camp, we won't be able to accurately determine the location of their commander immediately!"

"The risk is too high, and the success rate is low. I don't recommend doing this!"

Number 17 fell silent upon hearing this.

For a moment, everyone was at a loss for what to do.

Number 9 has a habit of lightly biting her lower lip when she is thinking.

Seeing that he was subconsciously biting his lower lip again, Chen Nian took the initiative to ask:

"Number 9, share your thoughts!"

Number 9 paused, hesitated for a few seconds, and said:

"What is the purpose of our trip?"

"Beheading!"

"If the goal is to decapitate them, why did we even bother invading their camp?"

"Why can't we find a way to lure the enemy commander out and take him out on the way?"

At this point, Number 9 paused.

"Hmm? Go on, that's a great idea!"

Seeing that Number 9 hadn't continued, Chen Nian urged him on.

Number 9 scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"I had the idea, but I couldn't figure out how to get him out!"

"And~"

Several teammates breathed a sigh of relief, but then fell into deep thought.

Number 9's idea provided them with a solution: how to lure out the garrison commander and eliminate him on the way!

Seeing that the others remained silent, Chen Nian pointed to the radar station.

"Take this place down and lure him out!"

"Encircle and ambush reinforcements?"