My Military Career in a Parallel World

On the playground, the students of Class 5 were conducting gun aiming training under the supervision of Li Gang.

After the field exercise on Monday, the recruits returned to their previous rhythm of life, getting up on time for drills, eating, training, taking a lunch break, and training again...

The only difference is that at night you have to be careful and alert for the emergency assembly whistle that may be blown at any time.

Although the amount of training has increased compared to the previous few weeks, the recruits have become accustomed to this pace of life and can barely hold on.

"Squad leader, we have to hold our guns every day. When will we be able to go shooting?"

"Yes, squad leader, we have been training for so long, it's time to get into actual combat!"

After finishing a one-hour gun training, everyone in Class 5 sat under the shade of a tree to rest. Someone suddenly brought up the topic of live-fire shooting, and the others also interrupted.

"Yes, squad leader, it's been almost a month and I still don't know what live ammunition looks like!"

Under the special environment in the country, the recruits have an unparalleled passion for guns.

Even though a long time has passed since we got the gun, every time we hold the Type 81 rifle in our hands, we still subconsciously have some associations.

Especially Chu Fei and other internet-addicted teenagers, when they saw the Type 81 rifle in their hands, which was extremely similar to the AK in the game, they felt like being scratched by a cat's claws.

Almost all boys, before experiencing the real beatings, have an inexplicable confidence in their "shooting skills".

It was as if each of them was a sharpshooter. As long as they were given the opportunity to shoot, they would definitely hit the target, even if every shot would not be a headshot.

"Haha, target shooting is not something I can decide. For live-fire shooting, the company commander must give the order!" Li Gang, who was surrounded by the crowd, explained with a chuckle.

"Ah... It can't be true as it is said on the Internet, that we will not be given bullets until the recruit training is over!" Some recruits had obviously done some preparation and knew that there would be live-fire target shooting training at the end of the recruit training.

The others were somewhat discouraged after hearing this.

Jiang Chen also felt a little uncomfortable. Only by getting in touch with live-fire shooting earlier could he use the dream space to hone his marksmanship.

When you are a soldier, what’s the point of having good physical fitness if you can’t even shoot accurately with a gun.

It's just that as his duty as the deputy monitor, he can't show it too obviously.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became dull.

Li Gang was also a recruit, so how could he not guess what they were thinking?

"However, you don't have to be too anxious. Our place is different from other places. The new recruits still have many opportunities to touch guns and shoot live ammunition." Looking at the silent recruits, Li Gang finally couldn't help but speak out to comfort them.

"Really?!" Upon hearing this, the eyes of the recruits lit up instantly.

"Of course it's true. We are on the border after all, and many companies have long-term border defense missions. We can't let new recruits join the company if they can't even aim and shoot."

"So, don't be too anxious. You will have plenty of opportunities to fire live ammunition."

As he spoke, Li Gang showed a mysterious expression.

"According to the practice of our regiment, the recruit company will have an opportunity to practice with live ammunition at the end of the first month, and it may be in the next few days..."

Before Li Gang finished speaking, the new recruits were already so excited that they couldn't control themselves.

I thought the live ammunition target shooting was far away from me, but who would have thought...

"However, it's hard to say. After all, this can only be regarded as an unspoken rule at most. Whether to fight or not and when to fight depends on the mood of the company commander." Li Gang continued.

"Ah, no!"

"Then when will the squad leader and company commander be in a good mood?"

"How should I know!" Li Gang rolled his eyes, indicating that he didn't know either.

Giving hope but not giving it completely is far more difficult to accept than having no hope at all.

During the last few days of the first month in the recruit company, all the recruits spent their time in this mood of anticipation and anxiety.

Until the training time on Friday afternoon, there was still no movement from the company commander, and everyone's expectations gradually fell to the bottom.

As the day was about to end, during the evening roll call, Ge Hongtao gave everyone a surprise.

"All squad leaders, please get ready tomorrow. The regiment commander and the political commissar will come to inspect the recruit company. You won't be running tonight. Go back and tell the recruits to tidy up. Those who need to take a shower should take a shower, and those who need to wash clothes should wash clothes. Make sure they are tidy and neat!"

"By the way, Zhao Hongbin!"

"To!"

"Take Jiang Chen to get a set of casual clothes later."

"Yes!"

After saying that, Ge Hongtao did not waste any time and directly announced the disbandment.

"Jiang Chen, come with me."

"Yes!"

All the other recruits followed the squad leader and left. Only Jiang Chen was left behind. Before leaving, everyone's eyes were filled with curiosity and confusion as they watched Jiang Chen leave with Zhao Hongbin.

Some people guessed the result, while others were still confused.

On the way to the warehouse, Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask, "Platoon leader, are the regiment commander and the political commissar coming to the recruit company..."

Glancing at him, Zhao Hongbin said with a smile, "It's just as you thought. Your medal of honor has come down. The regiment commander and the political commissar came here specially to commend you!"

"Praise for your achievements?!" Jiang Chen couldn't help but get excited after hearing Zhao Hongbin's answer. Hearing two officers who were at least lieutenant colonels come to praise him, then...

However, Jiang Chen was still a little worried before getting the exact answer.

Restraining his excitement, Jiang Chen stared at Zhao Hongbin nervously and continued to ask, "Platoon leader, what level of merit did you get?!"

Seeing his nervous expression, Zhao Hongbin smiled even more: "What level of merit do you think it would be if you could get the regiment commander and the political commissar to come here in person?"

"Second... Second class..." Jiang Chen was so nervous that he couldn't even speak straight.

"Yes, second class merit!" Zhao Hongbin answered affirmatively.

Holy shit! This is a second-class merit!

This is a second-class merit! Second-class merit!!!

First class merit, second class merit, third class merit.

There is a huge difference between each level. The third-class merit is the best and easiest to get. In general, in the company's year-end evaluation, as long as you perform well enough, or have appeared in certain exercises or military competitions, you can get a third-class merit without any surprises.

This is also the way for most soldiers in the army to gain merit.

But the second-class merit is different. It is far from enough to just show up and perform well. Unless you can defeat all the competitors in a division-level competition, you have to risk your life and walk on the brink of life and death to have a chance to get a second-class merit.

As for the first-class merit...

In the entire Southeast Military Region, the number of people who were able to receive first-class merit and return alive can be counted on one hand.

Even though he had expected this, and even though Jiang Chen was a time traveler who was almost fifty years old in his two lifetimes combined, he still couldn't control his excitement when he heard the news.

After receiving his uniform and returning to the dormitory, Jiang Chen still hadn't recovered from his ecstasy and excitement.

"Deputy squad leader, what does the uniform look like? Show us!"

Seeing Jiang Chen holding the neatly folded uniform with armbands, collar flowers and other accessories on it, the rest of the class five gathered around curiously.

Jiang Chen, who had come to his senses, had no problem with everyone's request. He generously spread out the uniform he had just received and placed it on the bed for everyone to see.

Although the old-style uniforms do not look as handsome as the most common 07-style uniforms in later generations, they give people an inexplicable sense of solemnity when worn.

“This dress is so damn cool!”

"Yeah, it's damn handsome, much more handsome than the camouflage uniform and the training uniform!"

Looking at the uniforms in front of them, the new recruits all showed hope in their eyes.

"Haha, when the recruit company finishes awarding ranks, you will also be given regular uniforms. Besides, regular uniforms are nothing. The formal uniforms are really cool!" Li Gang, who was watching the recruits playing around, interrupted with a smile.

"Uniform?" The recruits were also aroused by his curiosity and couldn't help but look over.

"Squad leader, what does the uniform look like? Will it be given to us after we join the company?"

"Squad leader, do you have a dress uniform? Take it out and let us see it!"

"Not everyone has a dress uniform. Only officers are issued one. I don't have one." Li Gang explained with a smile.

"Ah, only officers have it..." Everyone couldn't help but feel disappointed.

"Of course. However, if you really want to see it, you may have a chance."

"What opportunity?" Everyone looked over again.

Li Gang smiled and pointed at Jiang Chen who was packing his clothes and said, "When your squad leader is promoted to a company officer, go find him!"

Demotion? Promotion?!

The recruits who were noisy just now were stunned in an instant.

Who among those who join the army does not have a dream of becoming a general? Who is willing to be a private for life? Who does not want to be an officer?

But after joining the army, they realized how difficult it is to transform from a soldier to an officer.

Now, when they suddenly heard that Jiang Chen, who was also a new recruit like them, was going to be promoted, how could they sit still?

"Haha, didn't I tell you about the requirements for promotion before?

After you join the company and train for a while, with this second-class merit, it will be a sure thing for you to be promoted to deputy squad leader and sent to the military academy."

As Li Gang finished speaking, the dormitory, which had been a little noisy, suddenly became quiet, and everyone subconsciously looked at Jiang Chen.

Yes, that’s a second-class merit. Combined with Jiang Chen’s performance over the past month, promotion is a sure thing.

At this time, everyone remembered Jiang Chen's other identity.

A 985 prestigious university student.

Even without the second-class merit, it is not difficult for him to be admitted to the military academy, and he will still be an officer by then.

When these old comrades meet, they still have to salute and shout: "Hello, Chief!"

Everyone was silent at this moment.

Until someone suddenly screamed: "Fuck! Why didn't I go to the toilet with the class deputy at that time!!"

"You can just hang out with them for a bit, maybe you can even get a third-class merit. If you perform better, you might even get promoted!"

Chu Fei held his head with a look of great grief. Not to mention the new recruits, even the veteran Li Gang was stunned by what he saw.

"No, next time you encounter this kind of thing, you have to call me, squad leader. I also want to be promoted and become an officer!"

"Get lost! You are destined to be a rich second generation. If you really meet one, would you dare to do it or what?!" Li Qiang came to his senses and couldn't help but said sarcastically.

"It's probably better for me to go..." He added at the end.

After this commotion, the previous inexplicable atmosphere disappeared and everyone seemed to be back to the way they were before.

Looking at the people playing with each other, Jiang Chen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Making meritorious service is a good thing, and being promoted is even better, but Jiang Chen is also unwilling to lose this group of comrades with whom he has been working for a month.

The human heart is hard to predict. Jiang Chen had a deep understanding of these four words in his previous life.

Fortunately, this is the military unit, a relatively pure place.

September 2nd!

Saturday!

After the morning exercises, everyone was notified that all the recruits, including the two squads stationed at the recruit camp, should gather on the playground at 8 a.m.

At 8:15, when all the recruits had gathered and the company commander and instructor spoke briefly, two colonels in regular uniforms with two bars and three stars on their shoulders appeared in front of the team.

In fact, a second-class merit, or to be more precise, an individual second-class merit, did not require such a big fuss. The reason why the regiment commander and the political commissar were present in person was mainly because Jiang Chen's identity as a college student recruit added too many points.

With the advancement of technology and the development of tactics, the army's demand for high-quality talents is increasing day by day. With this background, and with such a good publicity case in front of us, how can we not make use of it?

The appearance of the regiment leader and the political commissar is mainly to cooperate with the propaganda, so that it can show that the country values ​​talents, not...

"New recruit Jiang Chen, step out!"

Jiang Chen, who was wearing a casual uniform and looked out of place among the new recruits, walked out of the line.

He is 1.85 meters tall. After a month of training, his face has gradually revealed its dark features due to wind and sun exposure, and he is wearing a well-fitting military uniform.

If there was nothing on his shoulders and no military rank, who would dare to say that he was a new recruit, a new recruit who had just joined the army for less than a month!

Standing in front of the team, Jiang Chen seemed calm on the surface, but if someone knew him well, they could definitely tell that he was extremely excited.

With such a big event today and the regiment commander and political commissar standing next to him, how could Jiang Chen not be excited?

Of course, besides excitement, there is more nervousness.

In his previous life, Jiang Chen had met some big leaders, but in the final analysis, he himself was just an ordinary person at the bottom of society.

Otherwise, you wouldn't have to spend most of your life counting the days to pay off your mortgage every month.

I had only seen similar scenes on TV or in documentaries before. Who would have thought that I could become a part of them, and, moreover, the absolute protagonist!

"Soldier Zhao Hongbin, Soldier Li Gang, please step out!"

Jiang Chen was still immersed in excitement and nervousness when the voice of instructor Lu Ming rang in his ears again.

Seeing two people in casual clothes walking towards him, Jiang Chen was stunned at first, then he reacted immediately.

Yes, if he, a new recruit, could make a contribution, how could Zhao Hongbin and Li Gang, who also made contributions in this incident, be exceptions.

Jiang Chen's second-class merit was not only because he dared to stand up to the criminals regardless of danger, but more because he took advantage of his status as a new recruit.

But as Zhao Hongbin was the one who controlled the overall situation and eventually captured the criminals, considering his identity as a scout, the second-class merit might be a bit exaggerated, but no one would question giving him a third-class merit.

You can get a third-class merit for catching a petty thief, let alone capturing a knife-wielding gangster head-on.

Li Gang's case was even simpler. As Jiang Chen's direct superior, he was the only soldier who participated in the entire incident.

Although due to his status as a veteran, he could not take the initiative to serve as a hostage like Jiang Chen and lay the groundwork for the eventual capture of the criminals, he still did everything he was supposed to do.

Not to mention commendation, even a third-class merit would not be excessive.