Chapter 138: An Unexpected Guest
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The Basic Tactics Training Ground was a vast field surrounded by barbed wire, positioned at one corner of the overall training area. It featured ten entrances and had ample space to accommodate an entire class for training simultaneously.
Before commencing the tactical training, everyone had gone through thorough pre-training to prepare for the upcoming challenges.
The training ground demanded them to crawl forward, and even the Iron Bones Hero Regiment’s recruits faced a more demanding routine, dragging tires as they climbed.
Despite their efforts, one particular individual had never managed to complete the course.
Today, however, it was evident that the tactical training would be intense, with live ammunition involved.
“Grab your guns. Right now, you may have the aspirations to become warriors, but you are still far from being qualified soldiers,” bellowed Wu Jianfeng, standing at the forefront of the formation. He then pointed towards the tactical training ground beside him and continued, “This is the path you must conquer to become qualified soldiers.”
“First platoon leader!”
“Present!”
A platoon leader stepped forward. Unexpectedly, he dismissed the formation, but not for rest. Rather, he allowed everyone to freely choose a spot on the training ground to stand.
“Basic Tactical Movement Training, 30 meters!” the platoon leader announced, scanning the group.
“For the first 10 meters, you will crawl forward in a low position; for the middle 10 meters, you will crawl forward sideways; and for the last 10 meters, you will leap forward, hit the ground, and lie down with your guns ready.”
“Now, the second class monitor!”
“Here!” Squad Leader Li stepped up, responding loudly.
“Show the recruits how it’s done!”
“Yes, sir!”
Without wasting any time, the second squad leader positioned himself at one of the entrances of the barbed wire fence in the training ground.
“Lie down and get ready… Begin!” The platoon leader held a stopwatch and swiftly moved to the finish line.
As the second squad leader maneuvered swiftly under the barbed wire, Liang Fan approached Wang Ye and asked softly, “Brother Wang, are you scared of this?”
“What’s the use of being afraid?” Wang Ye replied calmly.
Liang Fan chuckled, “True, being afraid won’t help, but you should be extra careful anyway.”
As Wang Ye observed the barbed wire and its sharp spikes, he realized that if he was slightly taller, it would be easy for his skin to tear or his clothes to get damaged. Despite this, he wasn’t afraid. His slim physique allowed him to lay low, making it unlikely for him to get caught as long as he moved carefully.
Liang Fan warned him to avoid rushing and getting entangled in the net. Although it might affect his speed, Wang Ye prioritized safety over everything else. He knew he had an advantage with his cheat, which would allow him to improve gradually. As he used his skills to level up and integrate his experiences, he would become more adept at passing the test without risking injury.
At that moment, someone else among the recruits exclaimed, “Fuck, he’s climbing so fast!”
The second squad leader’s impressive display of speed drew the attention of the others, but Wang Ye remained focused on his own approach, determined to tackle the course cautiously and steadily.
Wang Ye watched as Squad Leader Li swiftly moved through the middle section under the barbed wire.
“18.13 seconds!” the platoon leader announced loudly, stopping his stopwatch the moment Squad Leader Li jumped out of the barbed wire fence and lay down.
The recruits didn’t fully comprehend the significance of the time recorded, but they knew it must have been incredibly fast, judging by the speed of the second squad leader.
None of them dared to claim they could match such speed, as just looking at it sent shivers down their spines. The risk of getting caught by the barbed wire was too great, and the thought of losing a piece of flesh was terrifying.
The platoon leader then explained the importance of the basic tactical training and its role as a key assessment at the end of their training. The passing score was 30 seconds, and the excellent score was 20 seconds. This revelation caused everyone’s expressions to change drastically.
Daily training on this task was going to be crucial.
Gu Yingnan, who was standing beside Wang Ye, remarked, “I finally understand why they gave us sewing kits when we enlisted!”
Wang Ye glanced at him, understanding what he meant.
In that moment, Wang Ye realized that the sewing kit was probably meant for repairing torn clothes and minor injuries caused by the barbed wire during training. It was a practical item to ensure that the recruits could continue their training despite any minor mishaps.
With this revelation, Wang Ye recognized the importance of taking the training seriously from that day onwards. The tactical training was not to be underestimated, and they needed to give it their all to achieve the best results possible.
He had initially believed that the sewing kit served the purpose of daily training and mending torn clothes. However, for over a month, no one had needed to use their sewing kits. The training uniforms provided were of high quality, and despite rigorous activities like climbing tracks and dragging tires, no one’s uniform had torn.
But now, the situation was different.
The recent incident with Squad Leader Li had proven that even if the clothes couldn’t be worn out through regular training, they could be damaged during intense exercises. Squad Leader Li had displayed incredible speed, and had he not been so quick, he would have undoubtedly torn his clothes on the barbed wire.
“Alright, everyone, gather around and pay close attention. Our next lesson will be conducted by the second class monitor, who will teach you how to handle a gun.”
Although everyone had been issued guns, none of them knew how to hold a gun properly while in motion. The recent incident with the second squad leader climbing over the obstacle highlighted this need for training. It didn’t matter how fast he had crawled; the onlookers were more concerned about his safety, and nobody paid attention to how he held the gun.
Thus, it was essential to address this issue now.
Without delay, the second-class monitor demonstrated various gun-handling techniques in front of the group. He showed them how to crawl forward, move in a low position, sideways, and in a high position, all while holding the gun correctly.
He didn’t rush everyone to try it immediately. Instead, he regrouped them by the barbed wire fence and began training their gun-handling skills with precise commands.
“What kind of stance is that? Did you sneak into the kitchen and exchange your brains with a pig’s head today?” he scolded one trainee.
“Look at your current posture! Did 1 teach you to crawl like that? If you continue like this, the thorns on the barbed wire will tear you apart!” he shouted at another.
The second-class monitor used familiar and colorful language.
The class leaders continued their patrol, diligently correcting the movements of the recruits during the training. However, their training session didn’t last long as Wu Jianfeng, who was observing from the side, decided it was time for practical practice.
Wu Jianfeng spoke up, “Alright, it’s time to put what you’ve learned into practice. 1 want each and every one of you to crawl through the barbed wire. Don’t be afraid of getting hurt; remember the pain and learn from it!”
However, just as Wu Jianfeng finished speaking, he and many others in the formation noticed a car approaching. The vehicle came to a stop nearby, causing quite a commotion among the recruits.
“Fuck, it’s women!”
“Are they military doctors?”
“What’s going on?”
The car door opened, and two female soldiers stepped out, easily recognizable by the red cross armbands on their arms. The recruits were intrigued and started discussing the unexpected arrival.
The male soldier who had accompanied the two females explained, “Fourth Company Commander, the Chief of Staff was aware that you would be starting your tactical training today. Coincidentally, the hospital arranged for doctors to go down to the basic level, so 1 arranged for them to temporarily join the recruit company!”
The male soldier, who wasn’t familiar to everyone, had accompanied the Chief of Staff to the recruit company on New Year’s Day.
Wu Jianfeng was taken aback by the surprise visit as well. She observed the two female soldiers approaching with medical kits in hand. Then, she turned her attention to the group of veteran squad leaders who stood tall and proud, almost puffing out their chests. Lastly, she looked at the recruits, who were perhaps not behaving their best at the moment.
After a moment’s thought, Wu Jianfeng smiled and said, “Alright!” It seemed like she was open to the idea of the two female soldiers temporarily joining their training.