The second company commander's approach was really effective, and he successfully persuaded nearly a hundred people to surrender in one day. However, these one hundred people had several characteristics. The first characteristic was that they were basically second-rate troops, and their military quality could not keep up with the mainstream troops.
The second is that they were basically separated from the main force, and they could not get supplies for a long time. They basically ran out of dry food, and the wild vegetables collected in the wild could not fill their stomachs at all. They were too hungry to hold on, so they only
A suicidal attack can be carried out to end this exercise.
In fact, this scene is not uncommon. Don't think that the combat level of these troops is not high. If you have watched "Soldier Assault", you will know that when the elite troops were selected in the division reconnaissance camp, some people were so hungry that they committed suicide.
Attack and hunger can sometimes really destroy a person's will.
But as the peripheral second-rate troops slowly surrendered or completed their suicide attacks, the reconnaissance company's attack became extremely difficult after the third day. Even with the assistance of the large red troops, the attack speed became extremely slow.
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Because the remaining Blue Army troops basically have no shortage of food and drink, and they are all elites, even in the wild, the alternating sleep alert and harassment can be carried out normally.
They seem to have adapted to fighting in the mountain jungle.
What made Lin Yi break into a cold sweat the most was that the reconnaissance company camp was also attacked by a small group of blue army troops. Fortunately, there were many secret sentries from the security personnel, and the continuous monitoring of individual soldiers' radars allowed them to successfully avoid it.
Casualties this time.
After these few days of good rest, the four reconnaissance companies have returned to normal morale, so when night fell on the third night, Lin Yi summoned the four company commanders, "After these few days of training, everyone's morale has been restored."
Enough, we can no longer attack slowly in three shifts.
Now the blue troops have obviously sensed our strategy. When we attack, they will choose to hide and not fight. Our manpower is tight and the search range is limited, so the reconnaissance strike against them becomes very slow.
So starting tonight, the three shifts will be converted into two shifts. I will lead the brigade's direct reconnaissance company and the first reconnaissance company to be responsible for night searches, and the second and third companies to be responsible for day searches, in order to increase the frequency of attacks and interrupt their adaptability.
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After hearing this, the first company commander said quickly: "Commander, if there is a night battle, we are no match for them and we will easily suffer."
Lin Yi glanced at the first company commander, "You are a reconnaissance company, don't you dare to fight at night now? We have so many advanced equipment such as night vision goggles and thermal infrared drones, as well as a heavy artillery battalion that will provide immediate support when called.
, are you so embarrassed to say that you don’t dare to fight at night?”
The first company commander knew that he shouldn't say this, but the facts were before his eyes. The blue side had already sunk the ship. They were barefoot and were not afraid of wearing shoes. They had nothing now, so they could go to war with the mentality of dying together.
And if we venture into the mountains and forests at night, our own soldiers are not as strong in night fighting capabilities, and their mentality for decisive battles is not as good as theirs. If we have to ignore our advantages and go head-to-head with them, the loss rate will be greatly increased.
"Commander, you have to think clearly. The morale we have finally built up cannot be wiped out in one night. I still suggest that as soon as it gets dark, we should carry out a conservative attack. Preserving our strength is what we should do most now.
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Anyway, we can win in just four more days. As long as we keep their basic movements and don't let them come out, we can complete the mission well."
Lin Yi shook his head, "Do you think the essence of the exercise is to achieve victory? No, at least not entirely.
The fundamental purpose of the exercise is to improve the combat effectiveness of the soldiers. If it hadn't been for the brigade commander's strategizing and maiming most of the Blue Army, would you still be able to sit in the tent and talk to me so leisurely now?
Since our night fighting ability is not good, we need to practice more night fighting. Now that there is such a good opportunity, you don't want to take advantage of it, but you want to get through it. With this mentality, you are incompetent as the commander of the reconnaissance company."
The first company commander knew that in terms of accuracy, what Lin Yi said was definitely correct, but after the previous reforms, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers had not improved at all. Fighting at night was to improve combat effectiveness to make up for shortcomings, but if you really let go and fight, it would be impossible to fight in one night
If one-third or even one-half of the troops are lost in battle, what's the point of talking about combat effectiveness?
But Lin Yi was the commander, and the company commander did not dare to talk back, so he had to say: "I will resolutely implement the orders you gave, but I will also resolutely retain my opinions."
As an officer, it is your legitimate right to reserve opinions. On the premise of resolutely executing orders, you can submit your opinions to the higher-level organization.
This also means that if there are heavy losses in this night battle, in principle, it has nothing to do with the first company commander.
Some people may think, isn’t there a loophole in this? As long as I raise objections before each battle and retain them, wouldn’t it mean that the battle is defeated and I can escape from the problem?
Theoretically, this is the case, but how can an army lose battles every day? Besides, a person who always contradicts the commander should not consider the issue of responsibility, but the issue of position.
Lin Yi saw that the first company commander had reservations, but said nothing. Lin Yi certainly knew that launching a large-scale night battle would cause heavy losses, but there are some things that the less you practice them, the more opportunities you will take advantage of for the enemy.
What is the role of a reconnaissance company? That is to reconnoiter enemy troops and pave the way for the attack of our own large forces, or to harass the enemy at all times to ensure that the enemy cannot get a breather and make the enemy exhausted.
If you can't do these two things, then what do I want your reconnaissance troops to do? If you just blindly preserve your strength, then why fight? You can just stay at home, eat, drink and have fun.
Since it is impossible to eat, drink and have fun at home, you have to do something, even if you know you will have to pay casualties, you still have to do it.
Lin Yi patted the table: "When an order is given, it must be obeyed unconditionally. I hope you can understand the principle of order and prohibition. Let's start assigning tasks now. Search and attack from the east area. When encountering danger that cannot be solved, call for support immediately. At night
There is a special heavy artillery company on duty for us, and as long as we give the coordinates, we can plow the enemy's ground."
The first company commander nodded: "Yes, I will resolutely obey the order. Then I will go to the company to mobilize everyone before the war."
As the first company commander left the field directly, the second and third company commanders were a little embarrassed. Although these two company commanders recognized Lin Yi's strength, it was really not very pleasant to fight in a night battle and let the brothers die.
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Lin Yi looked at the two company commanders and said, "Please make arrangements for the night duty. Don't let the blue team steal the house. If it is stolen, it will be the face of our whole red team brigade."