Chapter 276 Mobile Combat Company

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

As soon as he walked out of the gate, Li Yunlong became very alert. He guarded against him like a prisoner, fearing that his fellow villager would sneak away, after all, he had a history of escaping from drinking.

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

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

If he had a few sips of wine like the New 1st Regiment or the New 2nd Regiment, he would sooner or later be sent to the military court by the brigade commander in tears because of drinking.

But today's situation is special. After the recovery of Taiyuan, the troops need to rest and recuperate, and there will definitely be no sudden combat missions.

What's more, Li Yunlong is as steady as an old dog and considers everything very carefully. Even the small matter of drinking with Huang He was reported to the bigwigs at the headquarters in advance.

It's not too much to drink a few sips when old friends meet again.

"Huang! Even if the king of heaven comes, he can't save you today!"

"Go back to Wusu Airport with me! Don't let Lao Zhao and Lao Xing wait too long, they have work arrangements tonight."

"Hey, you are back from the north, let me see your strength today."

Under the constant urging of Captain Li, Huang He could only shake his head helplessly and was forced to get on the truck to the Marine Corps.

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

It was more than four o'clock in the afternoon, and the soldiers were still training in the base under the scorching sun, and their clothes were already wet with sweat.

But the comrades were still passionate and enthusiastic. The veterans guided the recruits one-on-one, explained the essentials of parachuting, and passed on the experience accumulated in many missions.

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

"Report to the regiment commander! The first battalion is conducting daily training, please give instructions!"

Li Yunlong returned a military salute and waved his hand to signal the other party to continue his job. After saying hello to Huang He, Zhang Dabiao returned to the front of the queue.

"Old Li, just now I saw that the size of your Marine Corps has increased significantly."

"Can you tell me the bottom line? How many soldiers are there in the whole regiment now? To what extent do you plan to expand it in the end?"

In theory, as a surprise force of the Eighth Route Army, the parachute troops must keep all intelligence data confidential to prevent being calculated by the devils or some people with ulterior motives.

The only area with a high level of alert in the Biwusu Airport in Shanxi is the headquarters where the big guys are located.

However, Huang He's situation is quite special. From the establishment to the first participation in the war, the Marine Corps has not been able to leave the other side at any step, and it is not a violation to reveal some intelligence.

After hearing the question, Li Yunlong answered without hesitation:

"Including all kinds of logistics personnel, the whole 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 organization of one brigade and two regiments, with a planned force of about 5,000."

"I have sent a group of soldiers with both physical fitness and cultural level to study at the Border Aviation School. Everything is moving in a more professional direction."

Although Li Yunlong said it lightly, his slightly raised mouth corners had already betrayed his emotions.

No commander can refuse the temptation to lead such an elite force to fight. Ding, Kong, and Cheng are envious every time they mention the Marine Corps.

If the bald man knew Lao Li's record and identity, he would at least offer a major general position to try to lure him.

Faced with the invisible pretense of his fellow villager, Huang He slapped him on the back.

"Okay, okay, you're out of breath when I tell you you're fat. You feel uncomfortable if you don't show off all day long, right?"

"I know you're great and a favorite of the deputy commander. But we should go. Don't let Lao Zhao and Lao Xing wait anxiously."

"Okay!"

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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 passed the warehouse of the 1st Marine Regiment.

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

"Why are you so stupid! I've emphasized it countless times! The spark plugs should be installed on the upper part of the engine!"

"What are you looking at me for! There's no blueprint on my face! Hurry up and assemble the truck. If it can't be restored to its original state before dinner, no one will eat today!"

"Second platoon leader, take your soldiers to do a set of squats! Remember it!"

The slightly angry voice immediately attracted the passing Huang He.

Now is the training time for the whole regiment, and being able to stay in the warehouse must have been approved by Lao Li.

Following the sound, I saw a company of soldiers standing near a pile of parts covered in oil. The leader was shirtless and bare-chested, with muscles all over his body, looking very tough.

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

His strong physical fitness, coupled with intensive learning, enabled him to pass the test smoothly.

It's a pity that there are no horses in the airborne troops. After all, it's not an alloy warhead in reality, and animals can't stand the toss of airdrops.

Fortunately, Sun Desheng has another skill, and he is also quite knowledgeable about machinery on weekdays.

When he was a soldier under Chameleon in the Republic of China, he even drove a motorcycle and truck for a period of time, and 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, the motorized troops who did not encounter the enemy were just ordinary paratroopers. 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 the comrades at the Border Area Motorcycle School. According to the repair masters, practice makes perfect as long as any mechanical product is disassembled a few 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, the car repairman must listen to the abnormal noises in the engine, gearbox, bearings, tires, etc. through the operation of the vehicle to diagnose the vehicle.

Even though they have already repaired it, why can’t they still 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, ordinary soldiers are barely interested, and they obviously lack systematic learning."

"After some time, go to the deputy commander and borrow some instructors from the motorcycle school."

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

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.

Until now, this veteran who had joined the army during the Central Plains War was immersed in 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 unit. 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, and with his own ability, he may have the opportunity to become the battalion deputy.

Seeing that his company commander didn't answer, the second platoon leader also spoke up and put forward his own ideas.

"Trucks have really high requirements on road conditions. In order to run smoothly, they have to be on horseback roads."

"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."

"Instead of relying on the capture of the battle, it is more solid to train with the large troops,"

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 since everyone is an airborne soldier, they naturally know the capacity limits of Horsa gliders and sky trains.

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 walked in from the door with Huang He.

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

"What? A small 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. 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 future battlefields, whether your mobile combat company wants to move forward 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 can-proof.

And the firepower is also very strong, and the martial arts is very abundant.

Currently, the First Marine Regiment lacks heavy weapons that are easy to carry. Once engaged, it can only use three caliber mortars to support the battlefield. Tanks are definitely a rare trump card.

As for medium-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?"

"And the self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicles and self-propelled artillery just mentioned, when can we equip them? How big will the new transport planes and gliders be!"

Facing hundreds of soldiers who were like curious babies, Li Yunlong slightly turned sideways to let Huang He behind him show a picture.

Everyone present was the elite of the original three bases, and they knew the ability of the former deputy director of the logistics department very well. As long as this person stayed in the army, even if the Eighth Route Army was to be equipped with aircraft carriers tomorrow, they would not think there was any problem.

Huang first greeted his comrades, and then patted his chest and vowed:

"There are no tanks now, but they will meet you in two months. The armor is thicker than the devil's tanks, and it is equipped with a 37mm tank gun."

"The speed is definitely faster than the military horse, which is very suitable for the next stage of combat missions."

Can it race?

The armor is thicker than the devil's tanks!

Everyone took a breath of cold air, and even their breathing became much heavier.

As long as they have new weapons, even if they airdrop the fighter-mobile company to Suiyuan, they are confident that they can kill a regiment of Japanese devils.

Looking at the soldiers with exaggerated expressions, Huang He clapped his hands to signal everyone to concentrate, and then released a heavy news.

"I just watched your training and found that there are many problems."

"If you want to drive a tank successfully, you have to learn from the most basic mechanical system. After a while, your regiment commander will find several instructors from the border motorcycle school to guide you."

"I don't ask you to learn how to repair staggered road wheels, but you must be proficient in operating new tanks by the end of this year."

"Yes!"

As soon as Huang He finished speaking, the comrades of the fighter-mobile company responded loudly.

Isn't it just a little harder, learning mechanics and learning to drive? Easy! As long as they can drive a tank to fight the Japanese devils, they can accept it no matter how hard or tired they are.

Back then, they were chased by the bald head and retreated, and they survived the snowy mountains and grasslands! The conditions of the troops are so good now, compared with the past, it's like a dream, there is no difficulty they can't overcome.

Seeing his comrades regain their fighting spirit, Li Yunlong nodded with satisfaction.

"Sun Desheng, go tell Zhang Dabiao later. From now on, your company will not have to train with the first battalion every day. You will all become an armored unit. You must change your way of thinking."

"You can't always think of yourself as an infantryman. You must face up to your tactical position."