A combat unit does not have as many combat capabilities as there are personnel.
This statement is limited to combat units below the company level.
Even company-level units have company headquarters.
Further up, the battalion has a battalion headquarters, the regiment has a regiment headquarters, the brigade has a brigade headquarters, and the division has a division headquarters.
The higher the level of a combat unit, the larger the size of its command center.
Taking a brigade of the New Army as an example, its total number of soldiers is about 5,700.
In addition to the following two infantry regiments, an artillery regiment, an engineering battalion, a messenger battalion, and a logistics battalion, the brigade headquarters has a total of more than 1,100 people.
This is equivalent to greatly sharing the combat effectiveness of the entire combat unit.
Below the brigade, there are more than 500 people in the regiment headquarters of each regiment.
When the two levels of combat units are combined, nearly two thousand people will not be able to participate in the front-line combat.
At the same time, due to the size restrictions of the regiment, the strength of the infantry battalion below is also very limited.
Zuo Menggeng proposed to cancel the brigade-level units and put the regiment under the direct control of the division to expand the strength of the regiment. This would result in the reduction of unnecessary central civilian personnel and the increase in the strength of battalion-level combat units.
Zhang Yan couldn't help but be surprised when he heard that he had increased the quota of a group to more than 5,000 people.
"One division governs four regiments, which is more than 20,000 people."
Zuo Dai also said: "It's more than that. In addition to the four infantry regiments, a division will definitely also have an artillery regiment, an engineering regiment, a logistics regiment plus a field hospital, plus the division headquarters. My dear, at least... Nearly 40,000 people.”
Zuo Mengeng asked, "Isn't it possible?"
Everyone was stunned.
Thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is not impossible.
Huang Zongxi asked: "Nowadays, one army has two divisions, with a strength of just over 30,000. Your division has more than 40,000. Aren't you afraid of accusations of injustice from the commanders of the major armies?"
Zuo Mengeng was not afraid.
"Didn't I tell you that this is a test, and we don't know whether it will succeed or not. Besides, once the test is successful, won't their major forces benefit from it?"
Everyone laughed.
Huang Zongxi drew a chart, which listed the organization relationships.
"If you increase the strength of a regiment to 5,000 men, how many battalions will it command?"
Zuo Mengeng had already thought carefully about it.
"A regiment has four battalions, each with more than a thousand troops."
Zuo Yong was startled.
"Then how many companies are there in this battalion?"
Zuo Menggeng recalled the organization of the French army during the Napoleonic era.
"A battalion has eight companies, including six infantry companies, one artillery company, and one engineering company. Among them, the engineering company has seven engineering platoons."
No one cares about the number of establishments.
What everyone is more concerned about is the military's combat capabilities after such reforms.
Mao Yuanyi tapped her fingers on the table.
"A battalion with a thousand men can basically meet the needs of a medium-sized battle. Similarly, a regiment can remain undefeated against tens of thousands of enemies even without any support."
He made his judgment based on the level of the new army, which was unanimously recognized by everyone.
The battle of Gaizhou Guards has proved that more than 5,000 people in the New Army can fight against tens of thousands of enemies, even the most powerful enemies.
After Zuo Mengeng's restructuring, it will be enough to dispatch corresponding units for any combat missions in the future.
Calculating a battalion with six infantry companies, it is completely possible to achieve a complete arrangement of front, flanks, rear defense and reserves.
Huang Zongxi is concerned about another issue.
"According to your restructuring, the size of a division will exceed that of an army now. Do the generals' ranks also need to be adjusted?"
Zuo Mengeng nodded.
"It's inevitable."
Liu Yiyuan also agrees with this approach.
"The commander of such a division must have a military rank of at least lieutenant general, and the battalion commander must also be a major."
The effectiveness of such reforms has not yet been tested on the battlefield, and no one knows whether it will be successful or not.
In short, on paper, this kind of restructuring can make up for the shortcomings of the new army's operations today.
Therefore, it was passed smoothly at the meeting.
In addition to being unique in its new combat methods, the 1st Marine Division has also become a pilot for the restructuring of the entire army.
Now that the size of the First Marine Division is about to expand, Zhou You, the head of the training department, should come forward.
"Where will the extra troops be deployed?"
Zuo Mengeng had already thought about it.
"The Second Marine Division currently training in Dengzhou has been canceled and merged into the First Marine Division."
The Second Marine Division is still in its infancy and has nothing but full strength.
However, the basic training methods are the same as those of the 1st Marine Division.
When the two armies are brought together, there is no problem of running-in.
Huang Zongxi suddenly asked: "Who will be the commander of the new First Marine Division?"
Zuo Mengeng was slightly stunned, wondering why he asked that?
After all, he thought quickly and reacted quickly.
It is not about holding Tang Wenhuan accountable.
It was because Tang Wenhuan was not qualified enough.
Tang Wenhuan's current position as commander of the 1st Marine Division is already a super promotion, just because the 1st Marine Division is a completely new type of force and everything is started from scratch, so it doesn't matter if he is young.
Once the First Marine Division completes its reorganization, its strength will reach more than 40,000, which is already more than an army.
Moreover, the new commander of the 1st Marine Division also has the rank of lieutenant general.
If Tang Wenhuan is in charge again, he will not only be unable to control the situation, but will also cause dissatisfaction among many people.
Personnel issues should never be ignored. Perhaps one improper operation can turn into a big problem.
Zuo Mengeng closed his eyes and pondered, and after a long time he said: "I rushed to Dengzhou in person to ask Tang Wenhuan's opinion."
Huang Zongxi's eyes lit up, and he couldn't praise the commander's thoughts more.
Next, it depends on whether Tang Wenhua can think it through.
If he can figure it out, he will have a bright future;
But if you can’t figure it out, that’s how it will be for the rest of your life.
After the discussion, Zuo Mengeng set off immediately and arrived in Dengzhou eight days later.
The navy's northbound detachment and the first marine brigade have withdrawn from Liaodong and are now resting here.
"Commander, I didn't fight well, please punish me."
As soon as they met, Tang Wenhuan personally apologized.
He was a very tough young man, but now he was bursting with tears.
no way.
Seeing so many soldiers sacrificed and so many people lying in the hospital, Tang Wenhuan felt very guilty.
After hearing his apology, Zuo Mengeng changed his mind.
He rejected everyone.
"This would have been a good opportunity to demote you and then reassign you as the commander of the First Marine Division."
When Tang Wenhuan looked at him in shock, Zuo Mengeng was very frank.
"Based on your combat report, the headquarters decided to reorganize the First Marine Division after studying it. The new First Marine Division has a total strength of more than 40,000 people, and the new commander of the First Marine Division will also have the rank of lieutenant general. Someone suggested, You are not qualified enough and should be replaced.”
Tang Wenhuan couldn't help but get excited when he heard that the First Marine Division was actually going to expand in size.
He heard Zuo Mengeng's subsequent words.
"I came here personally because I wanted to test your character. If you choose to be humble, it will benefit you immensely; if you want to fight for it, you should be able to figure out the consequences."
Tang Wenhuan sat silently, sweating profusely and terrified.
He didn't know how Zuo Mengeng would choose if he really wanted to test him like this.
Zuo Mengeng's voice was very clear.
"I changed my mind.
Because it is an insult to test a general who fights bravely in this way.
Whether my general is alive or dead, it should be clear.
So here today, I personally tell you that the new commander of the 1st Marine Division will be Zuo Yong, and you will be his deputy.
Do you have an opinion? "
Tang Wenhuan burst into tears and stood up high.
"I will do whatever the commander-in-chief says. I will fight against mountains of swords and seas of fire. I will have no regrets in this life!"
