My Military Career in a Parallel World

The training subjects for scouts may sound complicated, but in fact they are nothing more than these few aspects.

First, the most common and most common physical training.

Physical training is divided into several directions.

For example, endurance training, most long-distance running events, to improve the ability to sustain exercise for a long time.

For example, strength training, agility training, etc.

Second, military skills training is also part of daily training.

Such as: shooting, tactics, blasting/explosion disposal, etc.

Third, relatively complex reconnaissance skills training is also what Jiang Chen currently lacks the most.

Observation/surveillance, intelligence gathering, special reconnaissance.

For a qualified scout, strong military qualities are only the foundation and lower limit; strong professional skills are the standard for measuring excellence.

It can be seen from the exercises in the past few days that scouts need to rely on the above-mentioned professional skills in most operations to better complete their tasks.

This is also the most critical point that distinguishes scouts from ordinary soldiers.

Fourth, survival skills training.

There is no need to say much about this training. Due to the special nature of scouts, survival in the wild is a skill that every scout must master and be proficient in.

The fifth and final item is mental training.

Psychological training may seem mysterious, but it actually runs through every scout's military career.

First, stress resistance. By simulating high-pressure scenarios or difficult training environments, the scouts’ psychological quality and coping ability when facing stress can be improved.

This is also the reason why Ge Hongtao always sets traps for them.

Secondly, the quality of will.

This needs no further explanation. Since its establishment, what our army has lacked the least is experience in how to cultivate the will and quality of soldiers.

The willpower to persevere and the determination to overcome difficulties and setbacks and maintain the will to fight.

Finally, teamwork.

That’s right, teamwork is also a form of psychological training. The main way it is to strengthen the trust and cooperation among team members through some subtle ways, and to improve the team’s cohesion and combat effectiveness.

Comradeship is the best way to express it.

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At nine o'clock in the evening, the troops from the first and second companies finally returned from the woods.

Looking at the scouts covered in mud and with stains on their faces, everyone was speechless as they came over to watch the production out of curiosity.

Originally, they thought that the training intensity of the third company during the day was already terrifying enough, but they didn't expect that this was just an appetizer, the most basic training for scouts during holidays/rest time. What these people were experiencing was the daily life of scouts.

Now that the people from the second and first companies have returned, it’s time for Jiang Chen and his team to start their real training.

That's right.

Coming to the production company to raise pigs was just an excuse made by Lei Zhenjun.

The real goal is to find a suitable place to conduct retreat, digest and reflect on the lessons and gains from the exercises, and further strengthen and target the training.

The location of the production company is a very good place for retreat.

There are mountains and water around it, and it is far enough away from other troops' bases. Generally speaking, no one would be willing to approach it unless it is necessary.

Finally, it is close enough to the regiment headquarters.

If there is a mission or emergency, they can receive orders and be ready for battle in the first time.

Half past nine in the evening.

All the members of the third company gathered in the open space in front of the camp fully armed and ran out of the camp under the leadership of the company commander Ge Hongtao.

On a November night, the wind through the woods was already a little biting on the body, and the moonlight filtering through the gaps between the branches seemed to bring a hint of coldness.

Running in the jungle, you can see the hot air you exhale with every breath.

After running in the jungle for more than half an hour and climbing over a low hill, a large silver river came into view at the foot of the mountain under the moonlight.

"Stop, it's a ten-minute break. All squad leaders should check carefully to avoid any accidents during the training later."

"Yes!"

Listening to the company commander's words, Jiang Chen was a little stunned, not knowing what this was all about.

Do we have to let them go swimming in the river?

Don't do that, it's not August or September now. Although winter in the south is not as cold as in the north, the nights in winter are still the coldest...

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but shudder. When he saw squad leader Li Gang walking towards him, his Adam's apple rolled involuntarily: "Squad leader..."

"Have you memorized the training requirements and precautions for armed swimming?"

Jiang Chen nodded subconsciously.

"Well, good then, start getting ready now, I'll come over to check later."

"Ah? Oh!"

Seeing that Jiang Chen was still in a daze, Tang Junjie patted him on the shoulder and said, "This is a required course for scouts. You never had the chance to take it before, so now is a good time to make it up to you."

We have previously mentioned the five training directions for scouts. The armed swimming that is about to begin is endurance training in physical fitness.

Long-distance running trains soldiers' mobility on the ground, while armed swimming tests their ability to survive in water.

Unlike common swimming, armed swimming is more difficult and is one of the skills that scouts must master. It requires carrying weapons and equipment and swimming across waters to perform reconnaissance, infiltration, raids and other tasks.

Jiang Chen's physical fitness and endurance have already met the requirements for armed swimming training.

Swimming skills, breathing in water, underwater sneaking, long-distance swimming, etc., Ge Hongtao had trained them intentionally or unintentionally as early as when he was in the recruit company. After coming to the reconnaissance company, he spent the whole day in the woods, and naturally he followed the team into the water to practice swimming skills.

Jiang Chen himself had also practiced in this area in his dream space, but this was his first time experiencing real armed swimming.

However, Jiang Chen is still somewhat confident in his physical fitness.

After the initial confusion, Jiang Chen quickly recovered and began to make preparations for the armed swimming like everyone else.

Armed swimming is a high-risk training subject. No matter how confident he is in himself, Jiang Chen will not let his guard down and must make all necessary preparations.

Armed swimming requires carrying weapons and ammunition into the water, so naturally you have to do a good job of waterproofing first.

Although waterproofing has been considered at the beginning of production for most weapons and equipment, people generally make some preparations in advance unless it is a particularly urgent situation.

Use special waterproof holsters, ammunition bags, equipment bags and other waterproof equipment made of rubber or nylon coating to wrap up excess weapons and ammunition on your body to prevent water from seeping in.

Electronic equipment and communication equipment, in particular, need to be protected by professional waterproof casings or sealed bags.

Secondly, use fixing straps to firmly secure weapons and equipment to the body to prevent them from shaking or falling off after entering the water.

The same goes for other items, all of which need to be reinforced in advance to prevent them from being lost during the swimming process.

The military backpacks issued by the troops have very good waterproof and sealing properties, and can even be used as half a lifebuoy after going into the water.

Since this is a matter of his own life and property, Jiang Chen cannot take it too seriously.

Everything is ready and it's almost time for the ten-minute break.

When you arrive at the river bank, warm up and stretch to avoid accidents after entering the water.

"Sigh~"

He secretly reached out his hand to test the temperature of the river water. Even though he was mentally prepared, Jiang Chen still couldn't help but gasp.

Fang Zheng next to him had the same reaction.

"I am dying! The company commander is really annoying. It's cold enough just standing in the wind in this horrible weather, and we have to go into the water. It's really unbearable!"

However, despite what he said, Tang Junjie did not hesitate at all. He simply adjusted to the water temperature and after confirming that there was no problem, he swung his backpack hard and threw it directly into the water.

The bulging backpack showed no sign of sinking after entering the water. Instead, it floated on the water like a ball.

puff~

Jiang Chen was still standing on the shore hesitating, but Tang Junjie beside him had already jumped down.

Once someone took the lead, others followed suit and jumped into the water.

Then, Jiang Chen heard a series of neat inhalations.

"Sigh~"

Looking at Tang Junjie's facial features that were distorted as if they were about to wrinkle into a ball, Jiang Chen couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

"What nonsense! It's so cold, you'll freeze to death!" Lu Xingwang muttered to himself, standing by the river, wanting to jump but not daring to.

"What are you still standing there for? Get out of here!"

However, they had no choice when the time came. Li Gang came behind them at some point and shouted, which scared Lu Xingwang, who was hesitating and testing the shore. He lost his balance and fell directly into the water.

"Why, are you waiting for me to take you down?" Li Gang looked at Jiang Chen and said quietly.

"No need to trouble the squad leader, I can do it myself, I can do it myself!" Jiang Chen said quickly.

It goes without saying that if Li Gang were to send him down personally, it would definitely not be a good thing.

You might even kick yourself into the water.

Instead of doing that, he might as well jump down himself.

At the very least, be mentally prepared.

"Five seconds. If anyone doesn't get in, I'll personally send him into the water!"

After these words were spoken, the few people who were still watching on the shore did not dare to delay any longer.

Jiang Chen threw his backpack into the water, then took a deep breath, looked at the position where his backpack was floating, gritted his teeth, stomped his feet, and jumped into the water.

The temperature in the forest at night is estimated to be around ten degrees Celsius, and the temperature in the water is even lower. Although it is not below zero, it is only about four or five degrees Celsius at most.

As soon as he entered the water, Jiang Chen's reaction was not much better than others. His facial features immediately twisted into a ball. The cold river water irritated his skin. That feeling... was too sour!

After everyone jumped into the water, Li Gang followed suit. Several platoon leaders, including the prospective instructor Lu Ming, were not spared.

Only one person was still standing on the shore.

Needless to say, who else could it be but Captain Ge Hongtao.

"Come on, go on!"

Looking at the soldiers of the third company struggling in the water, Ge Hongtao raised the corners of his mouth slightly and threw a kayak that had been prepared long ago into the water.

"Hey, whichever class swims the slowest will be responsible for pulling me across the river!" Ge Hongtao jumped onto the kayak, revealing a mouthful of big white teeth, like a devilish smile.

"What the hell are you waiting for? Swim for me!"

Needless to say, with loud shouts, the soldiers of the third company immediately accelerated and swam towards the opposite river bank.

In such a cold day, carrying a load of equipment weighing nearly 15 kilograms is painful enough, and no one wants to add to the burden.

"Jiang Chen, is this possible?!"

Jiang Chen was a new recruit after all, and it was his first time to engage in armed swimming, so it was inevitable that everyone was worried.

However, when Li Gang and others turned around, they found that Jiang Chen did not show any discomfort.

Although it can't be said that it is like a fish in water, it is definitely not a drag.

On the contrary, Lu Xingwang and Su Yu, who had been in the army for one or two years, performed a little poorly because they had not yet adapted to the water temperature.

Ge Hongtao just said that the last class will pull him across the river.

As for who is the last one, it is naturally the person from whichever class falls last.

In other words, this armed swimming competition is not an individual competition, but a team competition.

All ten members of Class 3 must reach the other side without missing a single one.

Although this river is not as wide as imagined, the water is very deep. You can't touch the bottom under your feet less than two meters away from the shore.

Fortunately, with the buoyancy provided by the backpack, there is no danger.

"Everyone, be careful. Hold on to your backpacks and use their buoyancy. If anyone gets a cramp, tell them. Don't keep silent!"

It’s no wonder that Li Gang was careful. He was really afraid of some stubborn people who wouldn’t say a word and just grit their teeth to endure the cramp.

In particular, Jiang Chen, Lu Xingwang and Su Yu were his main focus.

Needless to say, Jiang Chen was at the passionate age of eighteen or nineteen, and Li Gang thought that he had always performed very well. If he encountered problems, he would probably give up seeking help and just grit his teeth to endure it.

There is no way, this is human habitual thinking, and Li Gang has no way of knowing Jiang Chen's identity as a time traveler.

As for Lu Xingwang and Su Yu, it is even simpler.

Su Yu is fine. Based on Li Gang's understanding of him, he should not make such an unwise move.

But it’s hard to say about Lu Xingwang.

This guy always gives people the impression of being reckless and impulsive. If he didn't have a good relationship with Su Yu, he wouldn't be able to help him with his plans.

With Lu Xingwang's personality, he would have been cheated by these old soldiers when he first came to the reconnaissance company.

Although the relationship between Jiang Chen and Lu Xingwang had improved a long time ago, Lu Xingwang had never given up his plan to compete with Jiang Chen.

As the squad leader, Li Gang couldn't possibly fail to see these things, so he naturally had to keep an eye on them.

Fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not happen.

Although the speed of Class 3 is not very fast, it is not the last one.

"Damn it, this is killing me!"

After climbing ashore and staying in the river for about ten minutes, everyone's faces had obviously turned pale.

Han Li quickly opened his backpack with his trembling hands and took out his shoes and clothes, while complaining with trembling lips.

Jiang Chen wasn't much better.

It was painful to get into the water, but it was even more painful to get out of it.

There were water drops hanging on my body, and I was only wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, which were both soaked. Now the mountain wind blew...

It is no exaggeration to say that the mountain breeze that I felt nothing at first now felt like countless knives cutting through my body.

He quickly took off his short-sleeved shirt, wrung it dry, wiped the water stains on his body, and quickly put on the clothes he had just taken out of his backpack.

Jiang Chen swore that this was definitely the fastest time he had ever gotten dressed, several times faster than during an emergency assembly.

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