Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

Chapter 276 Mobile Combat Company

 Under the farewell of Director Liu and comrades, Huang and Li left the Taiyuan Arsenal.

 As soon as he walked out of the gate, Li Yunlong became very vigilant. He was on guard as if staring at a prisoner, fearing that his fellow countryman would slip away with oil on his soles. After all, he had a history of escaping from drinking before.

Since the establishment of the 1st Marine Regiment and becoming a regiment-level unit directly under the headquarters, the number of times Lao Li drinks has plummeted, and he can basically avoid drinking except for celebration banquets.

 Mainly because of the special nature of the parachute troops, the entire regiment must be ready to go to the battlefield at any time.

If you had a few sips like you did during the New First Regiment or the New Second Regiment, sooner or later you would be sent to a military court in tears by the brigade commander for drinking and causing trouble.

 But today's situation is special. The troops need to recuperate after regaining Taiyuan, and there will definitely be no sudden combat missions.

What's more, Li Yunlong is as steady as an old dog and thinks very carefully. Even something as trivial as having a party and drinking with Huang He was reported to the big guys at the headquarters in advance.

 When meeting old friends again, a few sips is definitely not too much.

"Huang! Even if the King of Heaven comes here today, I can't save you!"

“Follow me back to Wusu Airport! Don’t keep Lao Zhao and Lao Xing waiting too long. They also have work arrangements in the evening.”

"Hey, you are a person who came back from the north. Let me see your strength today."

 Under the constant urging of Commander Li Da, Huang He could only shake his head helplessly and was forced to get on the truck heading for the 1st Marine Regiment.

 Half an hour later, the two arrived at their destination successfully.

　　It is now past four in the afternoon, and the soldiers are still training in the base under the bright sun, and their clothes have already been wet with sweat.

However, the comrades are still impassioned and their enthusiasm has not receded in the slightest. Veterans provide one-on-one guidance to the new recruits, explaining the essentials of parachuting and imparting their experience accumulated in many missions.

Seeing their regimental commander appear, the comrades immediately stopped training and stood at attention. Then Zhang Dabiao, commander of the first parachute battalion, trotted up to Huang and Li, saluted and reported:

“Report to the commander! The first battalion is undergoing daily training, please give instructions!”

Li Yunlong returned a military salute and waved his hand to indicate that the other party should continue his own work. After saying hello to Huang He, Zhang Dabiao returned to the front of the queue.

“Old Li, I just took a look around and found that the size of your Marine Regiment has increased quite a bit.”

“Tell me the details, how many soldiers are there in the whole regiment now? To what extent do you plan to expand in the end?”

Theoretically, as a special force of the Eighth Route Army, the parachute troops must keep all aspects of intelligence data confidential to prevent them from being plotted by the Japanese or some intentional people.

 The only high-security area in Shanxi's Biwusu Airport is the headquarters where the big bosses are located.

However, the situation in Huanghe is rather special. From the establishment of the 1st Marine Regiment to the first time it participated in the war, there was no step away from the opponent. It was not a violation to reveal some information.

 After hearing the question, Li Yunlong answered without any hesitation:

“Including various support personnel, the entire regiment now has a total of 2,300 people.”

“According to the instructions of the deputy commander-in-chief, the future goal is a special establishment of one brigade and two regiments, with a planned troop strength of approximately 5,000.”

“I have sent a group of soldiers who meet the physical and cultural standards to study at the border aviation school. Everything is developing in a more professional direction.”

　　Even though Li Yunlong said it in an understatement, the slightly raised corners of his mouth had already betrayed his emotions.

 No commander can refuse the temptation of leading such an elite unit into battle. Ding, Kong, and Cheng were so envious every time they mentioned the First Marine Regiment.

If the bald man knew about Lao Li's record and identity, he would at least try to induce him by offering him the position of major general.

Facing the fellow villager’s invisible pretense, Huang He slapped him on the back.

“Okay, okay, I said you’re fat and you’re out of breath. You’ll feel uncomfortable if you don’t show off all day long, right?”

“I know you are very powerful and you are the popular person next to the deputy commander. But it’s time for us to leave. Don’t let Lao Zhao and Lao Xing wait in a hurry.”

"good!"

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 The two continued to move forward and soon arrived at the core area of ​​the base. On the way to the reception room, they would pass by the 1st Marine Regiment's warehouse.

In addition to weapons and paratrooper equipment, there are also many captured materials distributed by superiors, including spare parts for trucks.

“Why are you so stupid! I have emphasized this countless times! The spark plug must be installed on the upper part of the engine!”

“Look what I’m doing! I don’t have a blueprint on my face! Hurry up and assemble the truck. If it can’t be restored to its original state before dinner, none of us will eat today!”

“Second platoon leader, take your soldiers to do a set of squats! Give yourself some time to remember!”

 The slightly angry voice immediately attracted the passing Yellow River.

Now is the time for the whole regiment to train. Being able to stay in the warehouse must have been approved by Lao Li.

Looking following the sound, I saw a company of soldiers covered in oil standing near a pile of parts. The leading figure was shirtless and shirtless, and his muscular figure looked very tough.

This person is Sun Desheng, the former cavalry company commander of the New Second Regiment. As Li Yunlong's old team member, he naturally participated in the entrance examination of the First Marine Regiment.

 Strong physical fitness, coupled with assault-style learning, enabled him to successfully pass the test.

It's a pity that there are no horses in the airborne troops. After all, in reality, it is not Metal Slug, and animals cannot withstand the torment of airdrops.

 Fortunately, Sun Desheng also has another skill, and he also studies machinery quite a bit in his daily life.

When I served as a soldier under Chameleon in the Republic of China, I even drove a motorcycle and truck for a period of time, and I knew the basic operation and maintenance of some vehicles.

With the approval of his regiment commander, he selected some experienced soldiers from the First Marine Regiment and established a very special mobile combat company.

 During the mission, they are ordinary paratroopers who have not encountered the enemy's motorized troops. Once captured, it will immediately turn into the mobile force of the army.

At this time, Sun Desheng was leading the soldiers to dismantle and assemble a truck captured by the Japanese First Army.

This method was taught by comrades from the Border Area Motorcycle School. According to the repair masters, practice makes perfect as long as any mechanical product is disassembled several times.

 After all, a large number of people who drive only know how to drive. If something breaks down, they can only find professionals to repair it.

During the repair process, car repairmen must listen to the abnormal noises in the engine, gearbox, bearings, tires, etc. through the operation of the vehicle to diagnose the vehicle.

Even if you have already repaired it, why don’t you still know how to open it?

After watching for half a minute, Huang He asked curiously:

“Old Li, this is the armored force seed you mentioned before.”

"The company commander and the three platoon commanders are pretty good, and they seem to have some foundation. However, the ordinary soldiers are barely interested, and they obviously lack systematic learning." "After a while, you go to the deputy commander to borrow some from the motorcycle school. Instructor."

At the same time, the soldiers had successfully reassembled the truck, but something embarrassing happened. There were still several parts on the ground that were unknown.

Looking at the extra gadgets, everyone was suddenly at a loss.

“Company Commander, let’s forget it. Maintenance skills are not that important. Our ability to drive is definitely enough to cope with the battle.”

“The transport planes and gliders in the regiment do not have space to transport spare parts, and not all the Japanese troops are equipped with armor. Instead of spending a lot of time learning mechanical knowledge, it is better to study tactics in part.”

“After all, we need to cooperate with the infantry, and tactics are more important.”

Such words made Sun Desheng a little shaken. Instead of answering directly, he silently picked up a cylindrical extra part.

Up to this point, this veteran who had joined the army during the Central Plains War was still daring to charge in the face of enemy forces several times his own. He fell into deep self-doubt.

  Sometimes he would question himself whether joining the 1st Marine Regiment was a wrong decision.

Perhaps like his old comrade Wang Chengzhu, it would be a better choice to be assigned to another army. I heard that the other party made great achievements in the Battle of Taiyuan, and led a platoon of soldiers to remove several firepower points.

The brigade commander has a complete cavalry battalion. With his own ability, he may have the opportunity to become the battalion deputy.

Seeing that his company commander did not answer, the second platoon commander also spoke up and put forward his own ideas.

“The requirements for trucks on road conditions are really high, and they have to be on horseback roads to run smoothly.”

“It would be fine if it were a tank or a half-track armored vehicle, but so far we haven’t encountered the Japs’ mechanized troops a few times.”

“Rather than relying on capture, it is more solid to train with a large army,”

As an elite unit, the soldiers of the 1st Marine Regiment have to get up at 6:30, and their daily training time is far longer than that of other fraternal units.

In order to deal with various combat environments and enemies, comrades must take various cultural and tactical classes in addition to arduous daily training.

 In order to research machinery, the Mobile Combat Company squeezes out some time every week. For a long time, Sun Desheng and the soldiers were exhausted physically and mentally.

And everyone is an airborne soldier, so they naturally know the capacity limits of the Horsa glider and sky train.

Even if there is extra space inside, the leader will definitely choose to bring more heavy weapons. Spare parts and fuel for the truck, those things were low priority.

Just when everyone was about to give up, Li Yunlong and Huang He walked in from the door.

Looking at the dejected soldiers, Lao Li patted Sun Desheng on the shoulder with a smile, comforting him like a political commissar:

 “What? A little setback defeated you?”

“Have you forgotten that when the New Second Regiment formed a cavalry company, fully 60% of the soldiers were not proficient in equestrian skills. There are always more solutions than difficulties, so giving up easily is not your style.”

“And who said we don’t have tanks? Not only tanks, we also have new transport aircraft and gliders, and even medium-sized self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicles and self-propelled artillery in the future!”

“In the future battlefield, whether your mobile combat company wants to advance on its legs or drive a tank!”

As soon as these words came out, the soldiers collectively became excited.

As long as they are fighting on the ground, even if they are airborne troops falling from the sky, there is no one who does not yearn for tanks. After all, in everyone's impression, it is invulnerable and even anti-gun.

And the firepower is also very abundant, and the martial virtue is very abundant.

 At present, the first marine regiment lacks heavy weapons that are easy to carry. Once a battle occurs, it can only use three calibers of mortars to support the battlefield. Tanks are definitely a rare trump card.

As for mid-air defense and self-propelled artillery, they sound like great new weapons.

 “Captain! Are you kidding me?”

“Can our 1st Marine Regiment really give priority to driving tanks? Shouldn’t the armored force equip three divisions of field troops first?”

“There are also the self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicles and self-propelled artillery mentioned just now. When can we equip those things? How big will the new transport planes and gliders be!”

Facing hundreds of warriors who looked like curious babies, Li Yunlong turned slightly to let the Yellow River behind him shine.

 All of you here are elites from the former three major base areas and are very familiar with the abilities of the former Deputy Minister of Logistics. As long as this person is still in the army, even if the Eighth Route Army is to equip an aircraft carrier tomorrow, they will not see any problem.

Huang said hello to his comrades first, and then he patted his chest and said vowedly:

“The tank is not available now, but it will be seen in two months. The armor is thicker than the Japanese tank, and it is equipped with a 37mm tank gun.”

“It is definitely faster than a military horse and is very suitable for the next stage of combat missions.”

Can you race a car?

 The armor is thicker than a Japanese tank!

Everyone took a deep breath, and even their breathing became much heavier.

As long as they have new weapons, even if they parachute the combat mobile company to Suiyuan, they will still have the confidence to kill a regiment of Japs.

Looking at the exaggerated expressions of the soldiers, Huang He clapped his hands to tell everyone to pay attention, and then released a bombshell news.

“I just watched your training and found that there are many problems in it.”

“If you want to drive a tank successfully, you have to start from the most basic mechanics and learn them systematically. After a while, your group leader will find a few instructors from the motorcycle school in the border area to give you guidance.”

“I don’t ask you to learn how to repair staggered road wheels, but you must be proficient in operating the new tank by the end of this year.”

"yes!"

Just as Huang He finished speaking, the comrades of the combat maneuver company responded loudly.

Isn’t it just a little harder, learning mechanics and driving? Simple! As long as they can drive a tank and fight the Japanese, they can accept it no matter how hard or tiring it is.

Back then, when I was chased by bald heads and retreated, I survived even the snowy mountains and grasslands! The conditions of the army are now so good that it is like a dream compared to before. There is no difficulty that they cannot overcome.

 Seeing that his comrades had regained their fighting spirit, Li Yunlong nodded with satisfaction.

“Sun Desheng, go and talk to Zhang Dabiao later. From now on, your company will no longer have to train with the First Battalion every day. It will become an armored force. You need to change your way of thinking.”

 “You cannot always regard yourself as an infantryman, you must face up to your tactical status.”

 (End of this chapter)