Chapter 525 God's Rod

In the Badge Canyon, the smokeless stove has been dug and the camp has been set up. The Eastern Corps has received its first rest after the high-intensity assault operation.

The team members were not exhausted, but most of them were exhausted. Some even fell to the ground and fell asleep before they even had time to take off their shoes.

This was actually a rather unscientific way to rest. Chen Chen inspected one by one, waking everyone up and falling back to sleep. After looking around, he finally returned to the stove and threw the compressed dry food piece by piece. Bring to a boil.

At this time, there was already a lot of messy food in the pot, including dehydrated vegetables, lunch meat and dried meat. At first glance, the shape may even cause physical discomfort, but I have to say that the aroma it exudes is , it is quite appetizing.

Chen Chen filled a bowl for himself, then handed the spoon to the white dog who just sat down, and said:

"Our food consumption is less than expected. From the current point of view, food and fresh water can sustain activities for at least three days."

"However, after three days, we must find a way to obtain new food sources."

"This place in Raqqa Province is really different from other places. Residents' dry food mainly consists of pasta, and commerce is not developed. It is not that easy to purchase food suitable for us."

"If there is really no other way, we may have to stay near Tarbet for half a day to replenish supplies."

"When the time comes, there will definitely be a risk of our whereabouts being exposed, and we must be prepared in advance."

"clear."

Bai Gou nodded slightly, thought for a moment and then said:

"Food and water are actually a small problem. After all, this is not a no-man's land, so we won't starve to death."

"Our biggest problem now is fuel and ammunition."

"Let's talk about fuel first. At present, our reserves can still support the convoy to travel about 1,000 kilometers. It is enough for marching, but for combat maneuvers like ours, the error tolerance rate is too low."

"There were too many emergency maneuvers and the time was too tight. We had no time or opportunity to replenish fuel."

"If there is a subsequent shortage of fuel, we may have to abandon some of the vehicles."

"At that time, we will also face problems with ammunition supply."

Having said this, Bai Gou paused for a moment, and then continued:

"Of course, the biggest problem now is ammunition."

"I feel that there is indeed something wrong with our direction. Everyone is a little too unscrupulous when fighting."

"Just like just now, dozens of artillery shells were fired, and the result was a bandit armed force with less than a hundred people."

"The excess firepower is too obvious and our ammunition management is under great pressure."

"How much ammo are left?"

Chen Chen interrupted Bai Gou and asked.

"It can no longer be measured by ammunition base."

"There are 12 shells left for the 120 gun, more than 60 shells for the 60 gun, 12 rounds for the thermobaric rocket launcher, 400 rounds for the AGS-30 grenade, and only the last tube of 107 gun left, 18 rounds."

"There are about 4,000 rounds of heavy machine gun bullets left."

"The quantity of other light weapons, ammunition and projectiles is quite sufficient. Basically, each person can have four to five bases."

"However, even based on the most optimistic scenario, calculated from five bases, three or four larger-scale battles will be enough to drain our supplies."

"We have to find a way to get the Syrian side to establish logistical support for us. If we want to fight, we can't even give them bullets, right?"

After hearing his words, Chen Chen sighed helplessly, and then said:

"It's not a question of whether to give bullets, it's a question of whether they have the ability."

"You may think that we are not far from Damascus, but this is Raqqa province after all."

"The Syrian government's control here is already very weak. Coupled with the large-scale JD armed activities, the logistical environment is quite harsh."

"The closest government military base to us is Tabqa Air Base, but it is nearly 40 kilometers away from us, and there is Ressafa in the middle."

"You can't expect them to use helicopters to deliver supplies to us, right? It's possible now, but what happens when the situation gets really chaotic?"

"They still can only use land transportation channels, and the troops capable of establishing land supply lines unfortunately do not exist in Syria."

"Doesn't exist?! Are you kidding??"

Bai Gou looked at Chen Chen in astonishment and continued to ask:

"If it doesn't exist, how did they fight the previous battle?"

"Draw the blood of big cities. If you're in Aleppo, draw the blood of Aleppo. If you're in Damascus, draw the blood of Damascus."

"Their various battlefields are completely separated and have no connection or coordination with each other."

"Otherwise, why do you think the siege of Tal Rifat was so difficult?"

"To put it bluntly, the Free Army only has so many people. If it can really concentrate on fighting a decisive battle, how can the Free Army still play with a hammer?"

".It makes sense for you to say that."

Bai Gou had read relevant reports about the siege of Tal Rifaat. He had not paid much attention to it before, but now he thought about it, the situation really tilted in the direction of the government forces. It was indeed from Syria that a large-scale attack on Tal Rifat was carried out at all costs. The mobilization of troops began.

The arrival of the 104th Armored Brigade changed the situation there, but... then what?

Then, they were trapped there and could no longer move to other areas.

"So why is Syria's logistical capacity so weak?"

White Dog asked somewhat unwillingly.

".You have been in the Dongfeng Corps for a long time and think that all armed forces in the world have complete logistical supply capabilities."

"Syria is still good, at least their armored forces have long-distance mobility."

"In other Middle Eastern countries, it is common for troops to set out without filling up the tank."

Chen Chen spread his hands helplessly, and Bai Gou continued to ask:

"If the mobility is not good, what is the problem with supply?"

"The terrain throughout Syria is relatively flat. Even if you don't rely on roads, you can use light trucks to complete the supply, right?"

"First of all, you have to have a car. Secondly, you have to ensure that your car will not break down, or in other words, your people must be able to repair the car."

"Do you think the Syrian government forces can do it?"

". Can't do it."

Bai Gou finally sighed and said with emotion:

"To be honest, I always thought that the Pubei militia was already bad enough, but now it seems that the Syrian government forces are not much better."

".Then you are a bit embarrassing."

Chen Chen smiled and replied:

"No matter how weak the Syrian government forces are, they are not something that the Pubei militia can challenge."

"But then again, from the logistics point of view, they are really not much better."

"So, we can't rely on the Syrian government forces to provide supplies, we have to be self-reliant."

"Only in this way can we continue to be active in Raqqa Province; only in this way can we have the opportunity to achieve the expected combat objectives."

Hearing Chen Chen's words, Bai Gou nodded slowly and said:

"It's difficult."

"Of course it's difficult."

Chen Chen replied nonchalantly:

"But this process won't last too long."

"Tabka Air Force Base will soon belong to us. By then, all our actions will become quite simple."

Speaking of this, Chen Chen finally picked up the bowl of "porridge" that had already cooled down. After drinking it in two or three sips, he leaned directly on the ground, and didn't care about Bai Gou next to him. He fell asleep in a few minutes.

At this time, outside the Badge Canyon, the sun was gradually rising.

After a cold night, the land once again welcomed a blazing heat.

And at the same time, it was not just the gravel on the ground that was warming up.

On the other side, in a yard next to the Resafa Castle.

A bearded man sat upright on the ground, with a golden AK-47 in front of him.

The man sitting opposite him whispered the latest intelligence to him, and he listened attentively with a calm face.

".A large number of brothers from ISI have crossed the border and entered Raqqa Province. At the same time, more brothers have entered Syria from Turkey and started their journey."

"They will enter Raqqa Province within a week and join ISI brothers in Suluk to strengthen our strength."

"In addition, the Legion Army has also sent a new force into Syria. They will most likely arrive near Hasakah within 3 days and establish a temporary base there."

"Our primary goal is to control Tel Tamir and Hasakah, and rely on these two towns to continue to attack the entire Raqqa Province."

"By then, we will form three main forces and launch attacks on Raqqa City from three directions."

"The battle is likely to end within a month. After occupying Raqqa City, we will slow down and confront government forces on the west."

"The Free Army will not attack us for the time being-in fact, they don't know our plan."

"But even if they know, they are unlikely to be our enemy because they have more difficult problems to deal with."

"We are quite safe -——Especially after the consultant arrived. "

"The failure of Waterfall Well Village was just an oversight. In fact, we did underestimate our enemies."

"But this will not happen again. In every battle after that, our brothers will go all out."

After the man finished speaking, the bearded man nodded slowly. After a few seconds of silence, he said:

"Maybe we should evacuate."

"That unit is very special. If you have carefully studied what they did in Pubei and Indonesia, you will find that they are different from any mercenary we know. "

"It is impossible for us to eliminate them in a short time, let alone ease the relationship with them and let them give up the attack on their own initiative."

"In this case, we should make a more rational choice."

"Temporary evacuation is a good way. We should not stay in dangerous places for too long."

"I understand."

The man nodded solemnly, and then said:

"Everything has been arranged. We can evacuate to Hasakah at any time."

"Not at any time, just now."

The bearded man spoke decisively.

The man was stunned for a moment, then replied:

"Understood, right now."

Half an hour later, in the city of Hasakah.

A convoy mainly composed of Humvees has completed the final preparations, and the leader of the convoy, a man wearing heavy protective equipment and holding a FA MAS5.56mm assault rifle, is standing in front of the convoy and giving his team members a final briefing.

".Our mission is very simple, drive over, open the passage, and then withdraw."

"The distance is 200 kilometers, most of which is paved roads, so we can go very fast."

"You don't need to ask who it is, and don't ask why. What you have to do is to use the weapons in your hands to clear all obstacles and ensure the smooth progress of the target."

"Note that this is not an escort mission."

"We don't need to be responsible for the safety of the target, we only need to be responsible for the smooth road."

"So, even if the target is in danger, you don't need to consider rescue."

"If we can't eliminate all dangers when we pass, then our mission will be considered a failure."

"Everyone, give me 100% spirit."

"No afternoon tea, no dessert, only bullets, only blood and glory here, understand?!"

"Understood!"

All the team members answered in unison, and the leader nodded with satisfaction and ordered:

"Now, everyone, set off!"

At the same time, in the JSOC headquarters.

Craven sat calmly behind his desk, and on the huge screen in front of him, the pictures taken by the drone thousands of kilometers away were presented in real time.

In the picture, dozens of armed militants gathered in a small courtyard, and outside the courtyard was a convoy ready to go.

There is no doubt that this is the location of Bin Laden mentioned in the previous intelligence, and now, the leader of this recognized world terrorist organization is trying to leave his shelter and go to a direction that no one can predict.

Bin Laden's actions deviated from the predictions of Craven, JSOC, and the president. He seemed to have smelled the breath of danger and was eager to stay away from the dangerous area that made him uneasy.

Faced with such a situation, Craven was also in a dilemma for a while.

The action team members of SEAL Team 6 are ready. Taking advantage of this opportunity to launch an attack may not fail to achieve the expected effect, but the problem is that too much uncertainty will seriously affect the "perfection" of this action and even bring unpredictable dangers to the party.

And if you don't attack at this time, you have to wait for the next opportunity, and you don't know when you have to wait.

Perhaps, I really should call for air support, bomb the target area directly, and then the commandos will enter to clear the area?

This seems to be the best choice.

There was no time to hesitate.

Thinking of this, Craven took a deep breath.

Then, he picked up the phone on the table and said:

"Operation Spear of Neptune is canceled."

"Activate the backup plan."

"Operation code name, Rod of God."