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Chapter 1175

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"The Type 92 infantry fighting vehicle is from the north... 6.63 meters long, 2.8 meters wide and high, with a combat weight of over 15,300 kilograms. Of course, in actual combat, this weight is even higher. The maximum speed is over 80 kilometers per hour, and the maximum range is over 800 kilometers. The crew is three people: driver, gunner, loader. It carries seven people.

Our squad currently has ten people, which can be taken away in one vehicle. Of course, in actual combat, it's no problem to have one or two more people; it's just a bit crowded.

The heavy weapons loaded are a 90-style 25mm machine cannon and a 86-style 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The machine cannon cooperates with the vehicle's electrical system and can change ammunition types, rate of fire, etc. Shooting modes include single shot, three-round burst, five-round burst, and continuous fire. The rate of fire can be adjusted to 100 or 200 rounds per minute. The shooting field of the machine cannon is... ammunition base... equipped with grenades, armor-piercing shells..."

In the Seventh Company's warehouse, Shi Jin patted the armored vehicle and introduced the situation of the armored vehicle to Wang Yan.

He smiled, "This is a new vehicle. The previous combat vehicle retired. It's a coincidence that our squad's combat vehicle was sent away on the day you new recruits arrived."

"Wu?"

"That's quite good."

Wang Yan nodded with a smile.

In fact, this armored vehicle still has many shortcomings, such as the armor not being thick enough, the protective ability being relatively poor, and the off-road ability being relatively weak. In general, it looks more like an armored transport vehicle than an infantry combat vehicle.

However, because of its fast speed when road conditions are good and its amphibious capability, it is still quite enough for now.

Wang Yan said: "What do I do?"

"What do you want to do?"

"I'm not picky, anything is fine. But when training, I want to drive it for fun."

"Why wait until training? Let's take it for a spin now. This combat vehicle is not something to be left alone; it has to be taken out every few days. We have field training tomorrow, not only driving the combat vehicle but also live-fire shooting training for the machine cannon and machine gun, which you'll enjoy."

Wu Liuyi patted Wang Yan: "Get on the car, I'll teach you."

"Coming."

Wang Yan followed Shi Jin and Wu Liuyi onto the vehicle, and before long, started the combat vehicle and drove it out of the garage.

In the Third Squad, Shi Jin, the Squad Leader, was naturally the commander of this combat vehicle, responsible for command and coordination. Wu Liuyi, the Squad Deputy, was the gunner, responsible for operating the machine cannon and machine gun. In addition, there was a driver and a loader. The remaining soldiers shot through the shooting holes of the combat vehicle, and there were also lookouts and radio operators.

After getting off the vehicle, Shi Jin was still the commander, and others were divided into assault, sniper, support, rescue, individual heavy weapons, etc. In short, everyone had a job.

Driving a combat vehicle is not difficult; it's the same as a brake, accelerator, and steering wheel. The gears are automatic and manual, and there is no need for a clutch, no need to find the coordination between the oil and the clutch.

Raising the seat and opening the driver's cabin cover, Wang Yan's head was exposed outside the combat vehicle, while Shi Jin and Wu Liuyi sat outside the vehicle, on both sides of the driver's cabin.

"Is it cool?" Wu Liuyi asked loudly.

Wang Yan also replied loudly: "It should be cooler in the wilderness."

"Definitely, you'll enjoy it tomorrow." Wu Liuyi laughed heartily.

Just like this, he drove the combat vehicle for two laps, had his fill of fun, and Wang Yan perfectly reversed into the garage. All three got off the combat vehicle.

"Now do you know what to do?" Shi Jin patted the combat vehicle and asked with a smile.

"I didn't want to grab the driver's job." Wang Yan understood Shi Jin's meaning and said with a smile, "Apply for two guns for me, one Type 81 rifle and one Type 85 sniper rifle. I'll do both assault and sniper. Anyway, my body is fine, individual load is no problem, and it doesn't affect my actions at all. Otherwise, it's fine to give me a light heavy machine gun. Although I haven't played with it, it should be no problem to hold the gun and carry the ammunition to charge."

"There is a machine gun on the vehicle. You can carry it and shoot it, but it's not convenient when we are riding in the vehicle."

Shi Jin imagined the fierce picture of Wang Yan charging with a heavy machine gun and couldn't help but shake his head, then said, "Better take two guns. Anyway, you shoot accurately. Let's test it during the exercise. If it's not very convenient, then it's better to take one gun."

"I have no problem."

"Then it's settled. I'll assign you the guns when we set off tomorrow." Shi Jin made the decision.

They belong to the front-line combat troops, and there are gun racks in the squad. In case of emergency assembly, it's like what's played on TV, lining up to take their own guns and going out.

As for whether it's live ammunition, that's a problem after assembly.

With Wu Liuyi leading, Wang Yan learned the relevant knowledge of the combat vehicle all afternoon, various parts, maintenance, etc.

It is worth mentioning that Shi Jin is a good hand at maintaining, caring for, and repairing combat vehicles. In addition, his military skills are excellent, which is why he is now a third-term non-commissioned officer.

However, really speaking, like this kind of mechanized infantry reconnaissance company, not to mention new recruits, veteran soldiers who have stayed for a year also know a little bit of everything, and they all have skills in their hands.

Wang Yan and Wu Liuyi didn't participate in the Third Squad's physical and tactical training. Mainly, their individual skills were truly excellent. If there was nothing to do, they would participate, but now Wu Liuyi's task was to lead Wang Yan well, let Wang Yan adapt as soon as possible, form combat effectiveness, and improve the overall strength of the Third Squad.

After dinner that day, the Third Squad held a small meeting, mainly about the ideological slackness that Shi Jin mentioned during the day. He wasn't joking; he really lectured the veteran soldiers in the squad.

However, in the army, the atmosphere in the squad was basically quite good, and the Third Squad was no exception. The veteran soldiers reviewed the slackness of the past three months and promised to show their attitude in the future, and the squad meeting ended.

Bai Tiejun let out an 'ouch' and lay directly on the bed, speaking in his dialect: "I don't know which bastard said that it would be easy after joining the company, but this is not easy at all."

Gan Xiaoning replied with a smile: "We are a front-line combat unit, and our company is a sharp knife company. Do you still want to be easy? Let me tell you one sentence: as long as you don't train to death, train to death, just bear it."

"No, Brother Yan, what did you do this afternoon?" Bai Tiejun asked Wang Yan, who was lying on the bed reading a book in the adjacent bed.

"Went to learn combat vehicle knowledge with the Squad Deputy."

"That's not right. We came as three people, so we should have learned together."

Before Wang Yan could speak, Wu Liuyi glared: "Are you two as awesome as Wang Yan? You are step-by-step. You can't even hold the gun steady, and your basic combat skills are not up to standard. You still want to think so much?"

"It's really people comparing to people, you have to die..." Bai Tiejun looked up at the bed board of the upper bunk, sighing...

"I'm telling you, Bai Tiejun, train hard for me. If you drag the squad's hind legs, see how I discipline you." Wu Liuyi scared people.

"I'll definitely train hard, train to death!" Bai Tiejun let out another long sigh, already seeing the miserable state afterward...

Just like this, chatting and laughing, the first day of joining the company passed, relaxed and happy...

The next morning, before the wake-up bugle sounded, the morning peace was broken by a sharp whistle.

"Get up, get up, emergency assembly."

Wang Yan sat up with a flip and began to put on clothes, reacting faster than Shi Jin, Wu Liuyi, and others.

Bai Tiejun dawdled: "Squad Leader, you didn't say there was an emergency assembly today."

"It's just to give you a sense of urgency. Hurry up! Why so much talk." Shi Jin whispered, and he also began to get busy putting on clothes and packing his backpack.

Wang Yan was the fastest, but he didn't rush out by himself, but stood at the door waiting. Others, even Bai Tiejun, who was dawdling, were actually not slow in action. After all, the time was five minutes, the steps were those, and it wasn't much slower or faster...

Soon, everyone finished assembling downstairs. The over three hundred soldiers and officers of the Third Battalion all stood at attention on the spot. The Battalion Commander pinched his watch and nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad, quite a few new comrades and new partners came, and not one was late, very good!"

The Battalion Commander looked around, and his eyes stopped at the Seventh Company, "Which one is Wang Yan?"

"Present!" Wang Yan shouted.

"They all say you are the Soldier King, and the commendation of the new recruit company was also won by you."

"Yes!"

The Battalion Commander strolled over and looked at Wang Yan with a smile: "How is it, are you adapting?"

"Adapting!"

"Today is armed cross-country training and live-fire shooting. Don't drop the chain."

"Guarantee no problem."

"A bit arrogant, very good." The Battalion Commander hammered Wang Yan's chest and strolled away again.

He instructed several Company Commanders to issue guns to the new recruits.

Each Company Commander arranged it himself and asked people to collect the guns. Before long, the new recruits who had just joined the Third Battalion all had guns on their backs.

Wang Yan was very eye-catching, carrying two guns on his back, one Type 81 rifle and one Type 85 sniper rifle. The Battalion Commander glanced at it but didn't say anything.

To be honest, it's good enough that Gao Cheng doesn't manage him...

However, Gao Cheng thought no one knew about his second-generation identity, so he was still very obedient. Gao Cheng is a person who observes discipline and has principles.

After the new recruits collected the guns and finished assembling again, the Battalion Commander and the Battalion Instructor spoke one after another, expressing welcome to the newly arrived soldiers, encouraging the veteran soldiers at the same time, instructing the advanced to bring along the backward, everyone to unite as one, and specifically proposed that veteran soldiers are not allowed to bully new recruits, and if discovered, they will be severely punished.

After such a speech, the wake-up bugle still didn't sound, but the soldiers who were tempering their combat effectiveness had already set off.

They ran to the garage, started the combat vehicles and tanks, and drove out of the barracks with a rumble, driving toward the outside.

Their station is in the northern region of Zhangjiakou, where there are hills, grasslands, and mountains, suitable for mechanized troops' cross-country training. What they are guarding against is the old Maozi in the north, which is a rapid-response mechanized troop.

Of course, in terms of troop strength and combat effectiveness, it is not as good as the 38th Group Army, which is the backbone of the Chinese Army. The 38th Group Army is a heavy group army and also a rapid-response force for the army's combat readiness. It can reach any place in China's territory within seven days and nights, and its main task in peacetime is to guard the capital...

Dozens of combat vehicles and tanks galloped in the wilderness. The driver driving the combat vehicle never stepped on the brake all the way, the accelerator was welded to the floor, truly as fast as the wind.

Just like this, after more than four hours, they finally reached the training target range. They didn't stop when they arrived, but had to shoot at various targets. Various targets, near and far, a battalion's combat vehicles and tanks constantly changed formations, sometimes inserting forward, sometimes circling and attacking. This is a small exercise belonging to battalion-level tactics.

For a real exercise, it must be a large-scale exercise confrontation, where various problems can be discovered.

Wang Yan can be considered to have enjoyed it. Wu Liuyi gave up the gunner position, and he went up and bombarded dozens of machine cannon shells, and also fired more than a hundred machine gun rounds.

After such an exercise, it was already past noon, and they finally had a chance to get off the vehicle and rest.

"Ugh~"

The first thing Bai Tiejun did after getting off the car was to cover his mouth and go to the side of the road.

But unfortunately, the morning meal was compressed biscuits on the car, and the noon meal hadn't been eaten yet, so he didn't vomit much, just retching one after another.

"Not bad, it's good enough that you didn't vomit in the car." Shi Jin patted his back on the side.

Wang Yan took out cigarettes and distributed them to everyone in the squad who smoked. A group of people hid behind the combat vehicle like dogs.

Wu Liuyi smiled: "You kid are capable, nothing happened."

Bai Tiejun, who was retching wildly over there, heard it and argued for himself: "Wang Yan also stuck his head out to fire the cannon, he changed his breath. I said I wanted to do it twice, why couldn't I?"

"Get lost, with your physique, can you hold it? If you turn the muzzle and hit our own people, what should we do? Our whole squad will have to go to court. You think quite beautifully."

Gan Xiaoning said the truth on the side.

They are compatible, but Bai Tiejun is shameless and dares to speak, very slippery, and quite compatible with everyone.

However, he is different from Wang Yan. Wang Yan belongs to being convinced, and Bai Tiejun belongs to hard-sticking.

Wang Yan asked: "Didn't the Battalion Commander say there would be shooting and target practice?"

"After eating, why, thinking of performing?"

"I'm asking." Wang Yan smiled, "Do I still need to think? With my skills, I can't hide them even if I want to."

A group of people laughed and scolded Wang Yan for being able to show off.

Wang Yan said 'hey,' as if he remembered something, and asked: "Squad Leader, is the Fifth Squad of the Third Company nearby?"

Shi Jin was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "It's just over there, ten kilometers away. Thinking of going to see Xu Sanduo?"

"Are we on the way?"

"We'll camp not far from there tonight. Just tell the Company Commander then."

"Xu Sanduo was crying and howling yesterday, I don't know what his face will look like then."

Wu Liuyi hummed: "What else can it look like? Grinning, baring teeth, just like a fool."

Wang Yan shook his head with amusement: "Are you going? Want to go see together?"

"Go, nothing to do anyway." Wu Liuyi didn't refuse.

"The three of us go together. The Fifth Squad Squad Leader was my Old Squad Leader when I was in the new recruit company. The relationship has always been good. Just go see him."

"Then it's settled."

Chatting and laughing, the cooking squad that marched together also made meals, and the soldiers who had been tossing all morning finally ate a hot meal.

After lunch, after a short rest, they started live-fire shooting under the big sun again, and Wang Yan showed off a little bit without any surprise. He also drifted the combat vehicle in the wilderness and had a little fun...

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