Chapter 81: Triangle Tactic and Three-Three System Tactic

"So by utilizing the sturdy characteristic of a triangle, we can create offensive and defensive tactics." Qin Ge said to his several shipgirls.

"Commander, could you explain this in detail for us?" Nengdai said to Qin Ge with great interest.

"Of course." Qin Ge nodded and said, "First, we will explain the defensive method using the Triangle Tactic based on the situation that just occurred in the drill."

"Hmm!" The several people nodded and said.

"Triangle defense is the most commonly used defensive method in defensive operations; its advantage lies in attacking one point while the other two points can provide effective support."

"And the most commonly used form of triangle defense is the inverted triangle defense, where two points are in front and one point is behind; the point at the rear is usually the command post or support point."

Qin Ge said, worried that several people might not understand, so he squatted on the beach and drew an inverted triangle on the ground with his finger.

"This triangle defense is not only usable in small-scale operations, but also applicable in large-scale legion warfare."

"For example, we now assume each side has 150 shipgirls, with the shipgirls' categories consistent and their training levels kept the same. Side A then uses our triangle defense method, while Side B is the attacking side."

"Side A first distributes these 150 shipgirls across the three points of the triangle, meaning points A, B, and C each have 50 people. Points A and B directly face Side B's attack, while point C is located behind points A and B."

"When Side B attacks, it will definitely be a frontal assault, so we assume Side B divides its 150 shipgirls into two groups of 75 each, attacking points A and B respectively."

"At this point, the pressure on points A and B increases, because 50 people are facing the pressure of 75. However, this pressure will not cause the defense line to collapse immediately, thus buying time for point C's support."

"If point C comes to support point B, then point B's number of shipgirls will reach 100, giving point B a huge advantage, allowing it to control the enemy at point B in a short time. Using the time gained at point A to go support point A again creates a numerical advantage, thereby seizing victory in the war."

As Qin Ge drew and wrote, the five shipgirls kept nodding their heads at the triangle on the ground.

"Conversely, this can also become an offensive tactic; after deploying the formation, we let the enemy's forces disperse, thereby forming a local advantage, and after swiftly cutting the battlefield with our forces, we create a divided situation, thus promoting strategic superiority across the entire battlefield."

"And if facing a single enemy, if you had just set up this formation, Nengdai and Belfast would respectively be at points A and B, while Banrenma would be at point C."

"When Fushun launches an attack, it's impossible for her to break through both your A and B points at once; she will definitely choose one of them. At that moment, you can use your own survival techniques, such as Belfast's smoke shells, and also Nengdai's composed command."

"And when Fushun attacks one of those points, the other point's you can fire at her without fear, while one person only needs to draw fire. Furthermore, Banrenma can coordinate torpedoes with the other point's you to create a cross-linked torpedo action."

"In this way, for her to determine victory in a short time would be extremely difficult to accomplish."

As Qin Ge lectured, Fushun beside him nodded in surprise, "Indeed, that's the case; if they had set up this formation just now, when I broke through one point, I would indeed have to endure simultaneous attack from all three points."

"Elder Sister Fushun, it's not just that." Taiyuan said, "The main aspect of this tactic's form lies in the offensive end. Think about it: if our shipgirls of similar training level assume an offensive stance, the surface exposed to attack becomes smaller, conversely concentrating greater firepower, allowing us to completely cut through a large Siren fleet! Turning them into small fleet units, we can then encircle and annihilate them!"

"Indeed, using multiple Triangle Tactics together can completely transform into a sharp blade, cleaving the Siren fleet!" Fushun exclaimed in surprise.

Qin Ge nodded, "In that case, it would become the Three-Three System Tactic."

"Three-Three System Tactic?" Several people raised their heads, looking at Qin Ge doubtfully.

"Yes!" Qin Ge continued, drawing two more triangles around the triangle on the ground, forming a larger triangle.

"Is this? The formation of the Three-Three System?" Fushun's eyes lit up as she said.

"That's right." Qin Ge nodded, "This way, the support surface from just now becomes a support point, forming a joint operations mode!"

"And the core of the Three-Three System Tactic is to concentrate firepower at one point, forming an overwhelming firepower advantage. Disperse troop density to avoid casualties from enemy concentrated firepower, emphasizing close coordination, layer-by-layer advancement, and alternating cover during advances."

"What a powerful tactic; if we use this tactic, even our destroyer shipgirl group can leverage firepower superiority to forcibly annihilate the Sirens!" Fushun exclaimed in surprise.

"However, joint operations don't necessarily consist solely of destroyer shipgirls." Qin Ge smiled.

"If we replace the large support point C with an aircraft carrier, two battleship shipgirls, and replace the two large A and B points with a heavy cruiser, a light cruiser, and a destroyer, then this joint operations system is formed."

"This tactic must be promoted!" Upon hearing Qin Ge's explanation, Fushun jumped up immediately, eyes full of passion as she said to Qin Ge, "Commander Qin Ge, this tactic must be learned by all commanders; once mastered, even a small-type grand fleet can defend the coastal defense zone of a city!"

"Moreover, not only that, it can also greatly reduce unnecessary casualties among shipgirls, establishing an advantageous position for our operations against the Sirens."

Qin Ge nodded and said, "Actually, I prepared to teach this tactic in the next lesson; this tactic is indeed very useful for shipgirls, and tactics can infinitely enhance shipgirls' combat power."

"However, any tactic has its drawbacks, and the Three-Three System Tactic is no exception. It requires continuous training and coordination, building rapport, and the time needed to form combat power is relatively long."

"Moreover, for ordinary commanders, individual triangle tactics are easy to combine, but large-scale Three-Three System Tactics are comparatively difficult, unless the personnel are relatively fixed in a grand fleet."

"Indeed, like our academy, many commanders now have only one or two shipgirls; wanting to form such a Three-Three System would indeed take some time, and perhaps only after they graduate can it be formed." Fushun said.

"Let's not talk about these things for now; next Monday, when we have the Strategy and Tactics Course, I will lecture everyone. For now, you should practice this tactic with Fushun in a drill." Qin Ge said to Nengdai and the several others.

"Yes, Commander!" Nengdai nodded in response.