Chapter 2933
Chapter 2933
Chapter 2933
At the beginning of the design of the Barracuda-class troop carrier, the carrying capacity was based on the volume of a full infantry company plus combat equipment. Later, it was modified several times based on actual combat experience to adapt to various arms and various combat tasks. demand.
For example, the troop carrier specially designed for artillery units is equipped with two special cranes for hoisting artillery ammunition, while the troop carrier specially designed for cavalry has a stable cabin with ample space for transporting war horses.
However, the ship that Zheng Agui was on at this time had been in service longer than the establishment of the Bangui Colony. It was already a very old model, and it was rarely used in normal times. Many facilities on the ship had long been in disrepair.There are nearly [-] people in the cabin, eating and drinking here for so many days, all kinds of smells are mixed together, it is stuffy and hot, it is really uncomfortable.
"Squad leader, why don't you open the cabin and disembark?"
When Zheng Agui heard the question from the subordinates behind him, he turned around and said, "The cabin door hasn't been opened yet, so why panic! Stand in line and wait for the order, don't make a sound!"
Zheng Agui was actually at a loss at this time, not knowing why it took so long to dock at the pier.Like these recruits, it was his first time to participate in such a long-distance mission to sea.Although he didn't vomit due to seasickness during the voyage, but after staying on the ship for so many days, he really couldn't stand the environment, and he also hoped to go ashore as soon as possible.
After waiting for a while, the cabin door above everyone's heads finally opened from the outside, and rainwater mixed with fishy air poured into the cabin.Instead of feeling uncomfortable, the people in the cabin cheered in a low voice. As long as they can get out of this damn ship as soon as possible, it doesn't matter even if there is a battlefield outside.
Of course, the outside of the ship is not a dangerous battlefield, but Haihan's largest military base in the eastern part of the South China Sea.Everyone lined up and filed out from the hatch, and saw several troop carriers lined up on the pier, and the troops who came by boat from all over the place were landing ashore just like them.
There are still many soldiers assembled in company and platoon on the pier. Zheng Agui roughly estimated that the area he saw was probably more than one battalion.
"Don't stop, go forward, go to the pier to listen to the order to assemble!"
Zheng Agui saw that the company commander was standing beside the gangway commanding the troops to disembark in a hoarse voice, so he leaned forward and asked, "Company commander, is this going to war?"
The company commander glared at him, and replied impatiently: "Go, go, don't talk nonsense!"
Although Zheng Agui hit a snag and didn't get a positive answer, the company commander's attitude made him confirm his guess - this errand to Manila was probably not just an ordinary transfer or drill, but a Participated in real combat operations.
Compared with the troops assembled in an orderly manner, Zheng Agui's company was obviously timid. When they arrived at the pier, everyone was looking around, very curious about the surrounding environment, completely forgetting their current mission.Although the rain blocked the view at this time and they couldn't see too far, everyone was still whispering and talking about what they saw.
This can’t be entirely blamed on the lax behavior of the soldiers. Many of them grew up in some remote colonial points. After enlisting in the army, they were directly assigned to serve in Bangui. the core of the district.And the military base with such a large scale in front of them has greatly subverted their perception of the military camp.
These soldiers only knew that their country's military strength was very strong before, but until now, it seemed that they had really begun to feel it personally.
The sharp whistle sounded again, and the squad platoon leaders hurriedly gathered the distracted soldiers kicking and cursing, and waited for the company commander to speak.
"Relax! We will rest at the Cavite base for three days, and then start to carry out the tasks assigned by the headquarters. As for what kind of tasks, during these three days, there will be special arrangements for explanations. Let me remind you again, right now It's a wartime state, everyone please calm down for me, during the rest period, don't inquire about things you shouldn't inquire about, don't go where you are not allowed to go, and all offenders will be dealt with by military law!"
The company commander's speech still didn't explain the real purpose of the trip, but his stern tone made everyone present realize that the task to be carried out in three days' time might not be easy.
"Get your equipment, keep up with the team, and set off!"
Following the order, everyone left the pier one by one according to the marching queue.Zheng Agui glanced back, the old troop carrier carrying them had left the shore quickly, and was vacating a berth for the next troop carrier to dock.
The infantry battalion, transferred from Bangui, was stationed on a school ground about three miles from the pier.A large number of troops gathered here in a short period of time. Obviously, there would not be enough barracks to accommodate the troops from all walks of life. The garrisons allocated to them were only dozens of large marching tents that had been set up in advance.
"There have been too many troops assembled here recently, so some infrastructure facilities have not been completed in time. I have prepared tools for you, and dig the drainage ditches yourself!"
After leading them to the station, the officer who led the way immediately arranged tasks for them before they entered the station.Shovels, hoes and bamboo baskets have been placed in the tent, and the soldiers can start working immediately as long as they put down their luggage.
Although the grounds of the school grounds are relatively flat, with the current rainfall, if no drainage ditches are dug around the tent, it will turn the inside of the tent into a quagmire within a day.
So everyone looked forward to a rest period of several days at sea, starting with the soil work.Although it is inevitable that there will be some complaints, they are not delicate and expensive young masters. Since the task is here, they can only copy the guys to work.
However, the number of tools prepared for them is limited, and they can only come in rotation.Zheng Agui lived in a tent in the row, so the several shifts he belonged to were rotated within the time limit of a stick of incense to ensure work efficiency.
"Squad leader, we have been here from Bangui for so many days, why do we do this when we come here?"
Zheng Agui responded: "You ask me, who do I ask? Finish work early and rest early, why are there so many nonsense, just follow the order!"
Zheng Agui was originally from a farming family. After his family moved to Luzon Island from Fujian and settled down, he also lived on the land allocated by the government, so he grew up in the fields. He is very familiar with rough work such as digging soil and digging pits. With a hoe, he took the lead in doing it.
Halfway through the work, the battalion commander came to inspect, followed by a few officers from the company headquarters and a very young major.The battalion commander, who used to curse at everyone, actually seemed a little humble in front of this young officer who was also a major, and lowered his voice to introduce the situation of his unit to him.
(End of this chapter)
At the beginning of the design of the Barracuda-class troop carrier, the carrying capacity was based on the volume of a full infantry company plus combat equipment. Later, it was modified several times based on actual combat experience to adapt to various arms and various combat tasks. demand.
For example, the troop carrier specially designed for artillery units is equipped with two special cranes for hoisting artillery ammunition, while the troop carrier specially designed for cavalry has a stable cabin with ample space for transporting war horses.
However, the ship that Zheng Agui was on at this time had been in service longer than the establishment of the Bangui Colony. It was already a very old model, and it was rarely used in normal times. Many facilities on the ship had long been in disrepair.There are nearly [-] people in the cabin, eating and drinking here for so many days, all kinds of smells are mixed together, it is stuffy and hot, it is really uncomfortable.
"Squad leader, why don't you open the cabin and disembark?"
When Zheng Agui heard the question from the subordinates behind him, he turned around and said, "The cabin door hasn't been opened yet, so why panic! Stand in line and wait for the order, don't make a sound!"
Zheng Agui was actually at a loss at this time, not knowing why it took so long to dock at the pier.Like these recruits, it was his first time to participate in such a long-distance mission to sea.Although he didn't vomit due to seasickness during the voyage, but after staying on the ship for so many days, he really couldn't stand the environment, and he also hoped to go ashore as soon as possible.
After waiting for a while, the cabin door above everyone's heads finally opened from the outside, and rainwater mixed with fishy air poured into the cabin.Instead of feeling uncomfortable, the people in the cabin cheered in a low voice. As long as they can get out of this damn ship as soon as possible, it doesn't matter even if there is a battlefield outside.
Of course, the outside of the ship is not a dangerous battlefield, but Haihan's largest military base in the eastern part of the South China Sea.Everyone lined up and filed out from the hatch, and saw several troop carriers lined up on the pier, and the troops who came by boat from all over the place were landing ashore just like them.
There are still many soldiers assembled in company and platoon on the pier. Zheng Agui roughly estimated that the area he saw was probably more than one battalion.
"Don't stop, go forward, go to the pier to listen to the order to assemble!"
Zheng Agui saw that the company commander was standing beside the gangway commanding the troops to disembark in a hoarse voice, so he leaned forward and asked, "Company commander, is this going to war?"
The company commander glared at him, and replied impatiently: "Go, go, don't talk nonsense!"
Although Zheng Agui hit a snag and didn't get a positive answer, the company commander's attitude made him confirm his guess - this errand to Manila was probably not just an ordinary transfer or drill, but a Participated in real combat operations.
Compared with the troops assembled in an orderly manner, Zheng Agui's company was obviously timid. When they arrived at the pier, everyone was looking around, very curious about the surrounding environment, completely forgetting their current mission.Although the rain blocked the view at this time and they couldn't see too far, everyone was still whispering and talking about what they saw.
This can’t be entirely blamed on the lax behavior of the soldiers. Many of them grew up in some remote colonial points. After enlisting in the army, they were directly assigned to serve in Bangui. the core of the district.And the military base with such a large scale in front of them has greatly subverted their perception of the military camp.
These soldiers only knew that their country's military strength was very strong before, but until now, it seemed that they had really begun to feel it personally.
The sharp whistle sounded again, and the squad platoon leaders hurriedly gathered the distracted soldiers kicking and cursing, and waited for the company commander to speak.
"Relax! We will rest at the Cavite base for three days, and then start to carry out the tasks assigned by the headquarters. As for what kind of tasks, during these three days, there will be special arrangements for explanations. Let me remind you again, right now It's a wartime state, everyone please calm down for me, during the rest period, don't inquire about things you shouldn't inquire about, don't go where you are not allowed to go, and all offenders will be dealt with by military law!"
The company commander's speech still didn't explain the real purpose of the trip, but his stern tone made everyone present realize that the task to be carried out in three days' time might not be easy.
"Get your equipment, keep up with the team, and set off!"
Following the order, everyone left the pier one by one according to the marching queue.Zheng Agui glanced back, the old troop carrier carrying them had left the shore quickly, and was vacating a berth for the next troop carrier to dock.
The infantry battalion, transferred from Bangui, was stationed on a school ground about three miles from the pier.A large number of troops gathered here in a short period of time. Obviously, there would not be enough barracks to accommodate the troops from all walks of life. The garrisons allocated to them were only dozens of large marching tents that had been set up in advance.
"There have been too many troops assembled here recently, so some infrastructure facilities have not been completed in time. I have prepared tools for you, and dig the drainage ditches yourself!"
After leading them to the station, the officer who led the way immediately arranged tasks for them before they entered the station.Shovels, hoes and bamboo baskets have been placed in the tent, and the soldiers can start working immediately as long as they put down their luggage.
Although the grounds of the school grounds are relatively flat, with the current rainfall, if no drainage ditches are dug around the tent, it will turn the inside of the tent into a quagmire within a day.
So everyone looked forward to a rest period of several days at sea, starting with the soil work.Although it is inevitable that there will be some complaints, they are not delicate and expensive young masters. Since the task is here, they can only copy the guys to work.
However, the number of tools prepared for them is limited, and they can only come in rotation.Zheng Agui lived in a tent in the row, so the several shifts he belonged to were rotated within the time limit of a stick of incense to ensure work efficiency.
"Squad leader, we have been here from Bangui for so many days, why do we do this when we come here?"
Zheng Agui responded: "You ask me, who do I ask? Finish work early and rest early, why are there so many nonsense, just follow the order!"
Zheng Agui was originally from a farming family. After his family moved to Luzon Island from Fujian and settled down, he also lived on the land allocated by the government, so he grew up in the fields. He is very familiar with rough work such as digging soil and digging pits. With a hoe, he took the lead in doing it.
Halfway through the work, the battalion commander came to inspect, followed by a few officers from the company headquarters and a very young major.The battalion commander, who used to curse at everyone, actually seemed a little humble in front of this young officer who was also a major, and lowered his voice to introduce the situation of his unit to him.
(End of this chapter)