"The Skyhawk military exercise lasts for three days. The operational goal of our Red Army is to air attack the Blue Army headquarters, which is the Quzhou base tower. To accomplish this goal, we must break through the Blue Army's multi-layered and deep defense system. In view of the lack of effective intelligence and information, We can only predict in advance. Based on the analysis of the troop configurations of both sides, I think the Blue Army will defend passively and deploy three lines of defense at the most. The first line is the peripheral defense line, which is about 500 kilometers away and is guarded by ground-to-air detection radar and a small number of patrols. composed of J-10s."
The combat staff officer stared at everyone from the left and was the first to express his own opinions and ideas:
"The second line of defense is about 300 kilometers, consisting of the ground-based Hongqi 9 long-range air defense missile system + J-10 main fleet + Air Police 2000 early warning aircraft + ground-to-air radar. The third line of defense is the core area defense line of the Quzhou base, mainly composed of Hongqi -16s, some J-10s, and base self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, among which the second line of defense is the most powerful.”
There were a lot of words from the staff officer Zuo Fang, and everyone present nodded.
Zhou Hai sat at the back of the long oval table, remained silent, and listened quietly.
This was his first time to participate in such a high-level military meeting. As a student, he adhered to the principle of speaking less and listening more.
However, is this combat idea of predicting the Blue Army's passive defense a bit conservative?
"Don't overlook one point. The Blue Army's new force is two H-6K bombers. I believe everyone knows that this latest bomber is a long-range cruise missile air-based launch platform. I think the Blue Army will use these two H-6K bombers. 6k is the core of the offensive. The first wave launches strikes outside the defense zone and attacks the key military targets of our Red Army, Shiyuan Airport and Haiyuan Airport. The second wave is led by the Air Police 2000 J-10 fleet."
Zhang Yu, the second combat staff officer, immediately said, expressing a different opinion: "Offensive is the best defense! The enemy will never do exactly what we want."
"What Staff Officer Zhang said makes sense."
Captain Xu Jian nodded affirmatively and said sternly: "The Skyhawk military exercise has become more complex and closer to actual combat. This time, the director department specially assigned two H-6Ks to the Blue Army. They are not going to de-ice the Yellow River."
The passive defense idea proposed by Staff Officer Zuo Fang was the mainstream strategic idea of the Air Force in the last century, with defense as the main focus and offense as a supplement.
Taking the initiative to attack is the strategic thinking after the Air Force gradually becomes stronger in the new century. It emphasizes both offense and defense, focusing on offense and supplementing by defense.
The two strategic ideas have a profound impact on the military. The former is mainly reflected in the fact that former pilots and flight students mainly take flight safety as their primary responsibility. The amount of annual flight training is low, and it is far from reaching the level of the world's mainstream air forces.
The main performance of the latter is obvious. It greatly improves the training level of pilots, emphasizes actual combat training with 'offense' as the core, and reduces flight safety to the second place.
As for the main reason for the two thoughts, it is very simple - money.
"The Blue Army will never give up its advantage, Staff Officer Zhang. I agree with you that the other side will launch an attack. I still reserve my opinion. The Blue Army will definitely set up a line of defense." After hearing this, Staff Officer Zuo Fang was stunned for a moment and pondered for a while. , shook his head slightly and did not refute.
It is true that offense is the best defense, but basic defense is also essential.
However, the Blue Army, which was originally the defensive side, instead launched an active attack on the attacking Red Army. This was really unexpected.
"Thank you, Staff Officer Zuo. Now, after analysis, we have got two points. The opponent will focus on offense and defense as a supplement. In view of our lack of complete anti-aircraft firepower weapons and only an Air Police 500 to provide information support, we should make a plan to defend first and then defend. Counterattack plan."
Staff officer Zhang Yu looked calm, glanced at everyone, and said: "After the military exercise officially begins, take off all participating aircraft as soon as possible to avoid possible attacks by the Blue Army, preserve our manpower, and set up temporary supply points. At Air Police 500 With support, launch a follow-up attack on the blue base, Brigade Xu, what do you think of this combat idea?"
"I think the idea is feasible."
After careful consideration, Xu Jian nodded and affirmed: "As for the details of the follow-up attack plan, Zuo Shen and Zhang Shen, please study it. Of course, you can also express your opinions enthusiastically, as long as it is a good idea and method. All can be adopted.”
Defend first, then counterattack.
Preserve your strength and plan for it slowly. This is the best choice for the Red Army in the current dilemma. There is no one.
There is no way, the Red Army played by Shi Yuan and Hai Yuan is like a small and medium-sized country that lacks a complete combat system, has low strength, and is a complete 'weak country's air force'.
The imaginary enemy blue force played by the Quzhou base is Qingyishui's "powerful air force" - strategic early warning aircraft, ground-to-air radar, third-generation fighter groups, strategic bombers, long-range air defense missiles and medium-to-near city air defense missiles, self-propelled high-altitude The gun has a complete multi-level offensive and defensive system and deep strike advantages, as well as powerful electromagnetic advantages.
The imaginary enemy blue army is equipped with a luxurious configuration beyond imagination. Just as Xiao Nan once said, the blue army is only equipped with emp, and the difficulty of its military exercise can be called hell level.
"I heard that the director team also added a secret weapon to the Blue Army?" Yang Xiaolong looked serious and expressed his inner doubts.
The secret weapon, this is the gossip that Yang Xiaolong learned, um, from the leaders of the college.
After hearing the content given by Yang Xiaolong, Zhou Hai was slightly confused and turned to look at Wang Zhuyu and Bai Tangfei, both of whom were confused.
Xu Jian did not hide anything and nodded: "Yes, we don't know what the specific secret weapon is for the time being. The weapons and equipment of the Blue Army are now clear, such as PL-12, PL-10 and other precision-guided weapons."
"As for the details of the follow-up attack, there are no special changes from previous years. We can only do our best to complete the combat objectives."
Zhang Yu took the words, with a wry smile on his lips, shook his head, and based on the existing information and information he had: "However, given that Zhou Hai and other eight crash course students have mastered the low-altitude penetration flight technology, they can choose a higher level of difficulty. The mountainous attack route starts from the Taihang Mountains - Dabie Mountains - Huangshan Mountains, and finally enters the southeastern hilly and mountainous areas."
The operational target of the Red Army attackers has always been to air attack the Blue Army command center. However, this is basically an impossible task.
It is difficult for a high-education aircraft to defeat the J-10 fleet equipped by the Blue Army, let alone a complete air defense firepower network that is mind-numbing.
The low-altitude penetration tactics in mountainous areas are indeed effective, but they are not very effective in front of the Air Police 2000 strategic early warning aircraft. Before entering the Dabie Mountains, they will be discovered and intercepted and attacked by the blue team's aircraft.
