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I looked up at the sky; the sun was shining brightly, and the azure sky was clear. As I gazed into the vast expanse above, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of emotion. War is truly full of uncertainties. No matter how much you calculate or how brave you are, there are always details beyond your control. For instance, my one-sided determination to assault the Red Army Command Center turned out to be somewhat naïve. Then there was Sun Guangyu's planning; he could have advised the command center to relocate again, but he thought he could lure us in and capture us all, only to end up with a Murong human bomb situation instead. As for that general, perhaps to him, we were insignificant pawns. He was confident he could quickly deal with the Red Army, yet he fell victim to a rookie soldier.
At that moment, a strange thought crossed my mind: it would be best if there were no war! Once war begins, it will be filled with variables, and the outcome is something no one can predict. But if we don't fight, what are soldiers like us supposed to do? It's odd for a soldier to think this way, isn't it? I felt a bit lost.
A wave of cheers pulled me back to reality; it turned out Beta had run over with some people. The talkative Murong had already dashed ahead to share the results with everyone!
Well, no need to think too much about it; in any case, we won! With that thought, I smiled and spread my arms as I rushed toward my brothers.
...
One hour later.
In a grand hall somewhere during the drill.
This was my first time attending such a high-level operational summary meeting. Initially, I wasn't qualified to participate, but due to a roll call from a leader in the Control Department, I was allowed to attend. This made me quite anxious since I couldn't find any officers below the rank of major in the hall.
I arrived first and had no idea where to sit, so I nervously took a seat at the edge, planning to listen to the comments from the Control Group at headquarters.
To my surprise, when the meeting began, the leader giving comments was none other than the Colonel from the Control Group whom I had encountered before. No wonder he recognized me! But what did it mean for me to be called upon to attend this meeting?
At that moment, the meeting commenced. He cleared his throat and said, "Comrades, according to instructions from our headquarters' leaders, we launched a series of military exercises this summer. However, this live-fire exercise was decided on short notice and is also the first large-scale, cross-military region exercise conducted back-to-back without prior planning. This exercise tests not only the combat readiness of each military region's troops but also their preparedness for military conflict missions and their ability to command and coordinate operations."
He cleared his throat again and continued, "In our previous military exercises, we followed set procedures and ended with predictable outcomes: Red Army victories and Blue Army defeats. This time's back-to-back military exercise showcased the true capabilities of two units from different military regions but still fell short! The Blue Army was overly passive in defense and lacked imagination; meanwhile, the Red Army underestimated its opponent and ultimately fell victim to a Blue Army assault team."
He paused for a moment before adding, "I want to emphasize that this assault team was a makeshift unit formed by various engineers and technical personnel from the Blue Army. You might find this surprising; honestly, I was shocked at first too. However, in modern warfare, what we need are such soldiers. Can engineers only build bridges and lay mines? Should they just watch as enemies approach?"
"The Red Army has failed, which is neither surprising nor shocking. I hope that when the war truly breaks out, the Red Army will not make such mistakes again."
"These are lofty words. In the future, we should suggest to headquarters to conduct more drills like this! Personally, I believe that while adhering to general rules and regulations in simulation exercises, we must also leave room for participants to integrate their understanding of the 'war' at hand with their subjective initiative during the drills, reflecting the complexity and variability of real combat. We should seek irregular and unpredictable confrontational exercises in battles that force opponents to use their best moves, ruthless tactics, and dangerous strategies in a hard-hitting, real confrontation. Only then can we maintain 'training and combat consistency' and actively promote confrontational exercises 'closer to real combat.' Conversely, if we insist on intervening in the process for the sake of appearances and task completion, pre-setting tactics and dictating outcomes, it will weaken the confrontational nature and realism of the exercises, turning them into mere 'show battles' or 'formal battles,' rather than true 'confrontational battles.' This would make it difficult to test commanders' operational capabilities and train soldiers' physical fitness, intelligence, and psychological qualities, let alone improve combat effectiveness."
"This drill practice has shown that conventional confrontational exercises can sometimes constrain thinking. On the other hand, unconventional free confrontations that empower participants to handle various unexpected situations can stimulate creativity. After the Gulf War, U.S. forces generally believed that the intensity of combat on the battlefield was far less than during training. This was mainly due to their implementation of free confrontations at training centers, which cultivated nearly 100,000 troops capable of operating in desert environments through unconventional tactics, ensuring rapid response and victory in initial engagements. Another significant value of not adhering to conventional tactics in simulation exercises is that it can validate existing tactics while also nurturing and generating new ones. Many new tactics around the world have emerged from insights gained by participants during unconventional confrontations."
"Comrades! Not adhering to conventional tactics is like breaking out of a cocoon to become a butterfly; although it requires going through troubles and growing pains, it ultimately leads to a transformative rebirth—a crucial step towards achieving qualitative changes in combat effectiveness."
The Colonel's voice resonated powerfully; I finally understood why he had called me to listen in. He was enlightening me, teaching me. I felt a surge of emotion; however, I wondered what he would think if he knew I had transitioned from being a Military Doctor to a Company Commander.
"Breaking out of the cocoon requires overcoming mental 'blockages.' Although how to bid farewell to 'conventional tactics' in simulated confrontational exercises is indeed a military challenge—no one can provide a perfect model—transforming our concept of drills while consistently emphasizing human initiative throughout the entire process is widely recognized as a solution. Therefore, we should attempt to pursue tactical operations without preset plans, training without fixed patterns, and evaluations without standard answers. We must emphasize an unorthodox approach where participants counter each other's moves; we cannot merely write about unconventional tactics on paper or speak about them without internalizing them. To transform into butterflies, we must choose the right path for change. Confrontation is a comprehensive contest of wisdom and action. The effectiveness of competitive confrontation lies in seeking complexity through simplicity—for instance, regarding key issues such as choosing main attack directions, troop deployment methods and scales, timing for offense and defense—there should not be excessive interference; instead, we should leave ample space for free and autonomous confrontations while reducing constraints on drill personnel's actions."
At this point, the Colonel paused to take a sip of water before concluding:
"Comrades! When faced with difficulties, we must think about change; change leads to communication; communication leads to longevity! Has this Live Fire Exercise provided us with many insights? I ask each commander present: when such a war arrives, what can you do? What can you achieve? How well can you perform? I urge everyone to reflect deeply on this!"
After delivering this statement, the Leader fell silent.
Silence enveloped the entire venue; suddenly, distant thunder rumbled ominously overhead. The thunder echoed outside the venue as if heralding the onset of profound military transformation!
Returning to Base, everyone had finished loading up and was just waiting for my return before setting off.
Surprisingly, both Glasses and Beta were waiting for me; according to Sheng Xiong, they had been waiting for quite some time. They had specifically taken leave from their respective bases to find me.
I hurriedly apologized to the two of them.
"Alright, no need to be so polite!" Glasses patted me on the shoulder. "During this Military Exercise, I learned a lot from you guys and realized my shortcomings as a soldier. In the future, I will spend more time at the grassroots level and learn from you!"
"Hehe, I wouldn't dare! We're just the foot soldiers, and you're the big shot in the organization!" I joked.
Glasses punched me lightly. "Give me your number so we can keep in touch. I hope we have the chance to fight side by side again!"
I smiled and gave him and Beta my number.
"Brothers! I heard you're a Military Doctor turned Company Commander?" Beta couldn't wait to ask.
"Yeah! Is that strange?"
"I'm old! You're a Military Doctor and you actually understand military matters as a Company Commander!" Beta exclaimed, letting out a curse.
I shrugged. "That's just how it is. It's all about making things happen; there's nothing that can't be done."
"I always admired my Instructor before, who understood political work and could drive a tank! Wow, you're even better!" Beta said, clicking his tongue. "That saying about 'external appearances' really holds true!"
"Alright, you're impressive too—future Commander of the Mechanized Division! I have high hopes for you!"
"Hahaha, thank you for your kind words! You'll definitely be a general in the future!" Beta said with a beaming smile.
"Hey, you two Lieutenants, can you stop flattering each other? There's an officer here!" Glasses couldn't help but say.
"Hahaha!" We were taken aback for a moment before bursting into laughter together.
After sending the two off, I climbed onto the truck. As I closed the door, I turned back to take one last look at this place. The experiences of these past few days had truly left a mark on me and brought me so much. Not only had I gained experiences, knowledge, and insights, but I had also made two new friends, which was even more gratifying than receiving any accolades.
At that moment, the rain finally began to fall, pattering against the truck window. As I closed the door and listened to the sound of the rain outside, I found myself relaxing more and more amidst the bumps of the ride. My thoughts began to drift.
How long has it been since I had a good night's sleep? Ah, when I return to the unit this time, will I be awarded a Second-Class Merit?
...
I leaned my head against the window and unknowingly fell asleep to the sound of the rain.
But who could have guessed that upon returning to Base, a more thrilling confrontation between people would unfold before me?
(End of Thunder. Stay tuned for Hypnosis Duel, Love Like the Wind, The Work of Chasing the Wind. Tomorrow will be even more exciting!)
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