The world is actually very cruel. Basically, whoever has strong fists is the best. This is true between countries, between people, and naturally between troops.
Of course, the so-called fist refers to strength.
The first benefit of the two consecutive shocking performances of the Forgotten Reef Squadron appeared.
Xue Zhengrong came back by Y-9 tactical transport aircraft, and two leaders from the division headquarters came with him, announcing the establishment of an independent flying brigade of the Sea and Air Force.
Expanded.
Xue Zhengrong was automatically promoted and became the first captain of the independent brigade, and his military rank also went up one level. Even if there is no independent team, he will move up to the first level in the first half of next year. Now it is just a few months ahead of schedule.
The leader brought a first-class individual merit and a second-class collective merit. The first-class individual merit was awarded to Li Hai for saving the lives of more than 60 fishermen, and the second-class collective merit was awarded to the independent brigade for its outstanding performance in the confrontation drill. Performance.
After returning home with two great achievements in his arms, Xue Zhengrong, an unsmiling man, didn't close his mouth all day long. He smiled so much that the corners of his mouth wanted to split to his ears.
The most admirable and enviable person is naturally Li Hai.
Only a short time passed before the second first-class merit was obtained. You really can't get this thing if you have the ability. You have to be lucky and have the good luck to get the chance. But, how many people are willing to take advantage of such an opportunity?
Even if there is a slight deviation, it must be awarded posthumously.
Li Hai was appointed as the deputy captain of the independent brigade and assumed the deputy battalion-level position as a company-level cadre. Obviously, because he is a temporary cadre, the Eighth Hai Division is very generous. Anyway, after a year, he will be back and forth wherever he goes, and he will not occupy the establishment.
Not much. For Li Hai, his starting point suddenly crossed the squadron level, which was a real benefit. There are many benefits to working on a temporary basis. Working on a temporary basis in remote and difficult areas not only allows you to gain more and rarer experience, but also makes it easier to achieve results.
A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good pilot. Although Li Hai has no official addiction, who doesn't want to be promoted faster?
Establishment upgrade is not a trivial matter. It not only involves the relationship between unit establishment and personnel establishment, but also involves specific changes in the tasks of the entire army.
Liu Chengjun, chief of staff of the Eighth Hai Division who came with him, directly called a meeting with the cadres of the independent brigade after announcing the order.
Liu Chengjun's generation has the richest flying career span. He has flown everything from J-6 to J-11B, from first-generation aircraft to third-and-a-half-generation fighters. He has experienced several of the most important development nodes of the army in the past, and also after the war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea. The only generation pilot with actual combat experience.
He stroked his hair and couldn't stop smiling, and said, "The second thing I came here this time is to hold a working meeting with everyone to hear what everyone thinks about the formation of the independent brigade. Everyone knows , due to its geographical location, the independent brigade has to undertake many non-military tasks at the same time. I hope everyone can brainstorm, think in the direction of combining military tasks with non-military tasks, and come up with practical suggestions."
The principals and deputies of all departments as well as cadres and backbones of important positions attended the meeting. This was a working meeting for grassroots units.
"Xiao Xue, tell me." Liu Chengjun pointed at Xue Zhengrong.
Xue Zhengrong was well prepared and said, "According to the decision of China Southern Airlines Headquarters and Division Headquarters, our brigade will be upgraded according to the scale of the strengthened brigade. That is, after sufficient personnel and equipment are added, it will be a force with twelve fighters. strength."
He paused for a moment and glanced at the surprised people. Many people didn't know that they would be directly promoted to a large-scale establishment team.
The size of the so-called large-establishment brigade is about 1.5-2 times the standard establishment, but this is different from the reinforced brigade. The former is a normal establishment, while the latter is a wartime establishment.
However, in accordance with the reform requirements, there is no longer a saying of "standards in peacetime and strengthening in wartime", which has been transformed into "the troops are organized according to how the war is fought, and they are consistent in peacetime and wartime."
In a word, after the independent brigade completes its upgrade and expansion, it will become the brigade with the largest number of fighters in the sea and air force.
As for whether the combat effectiveness is also the first, that remains to be tested.
Xue Zhengrong said, "According to the principle of reform, I think it should be mixed. Take twelve fighter planes as an example, organized into a 444 system, four fighters, four bombers, two reconnaissance aircraft, and two alert patrol aircraft. I The brigade currently has three fighters and one tactical reconnaissance aircraft, not counting the Dongsanguai. This fighter, like Li Hai and Dang Weimin, came here for temporary duty."
Everyone chuckled softly, and the fighter plane was put on duty. This was the first time they heard this statement. It also highlights the respect and love the officers and soldiers have for the No. 037 J-7EGGHS, and they treat it as adults.
Liu Chengjun smiled and said, "According to what you said, our Eighth Hai Division must be equipped with a squadron of alert patrol aircraft. You are right, this is the direction of reform. But currently there is no such condition. Even if there is, it must be from top to bottom. Another point is that it is indeed organized into twelve fighter planes, but it does not mean that they will be assigned to you immediately. There is a shortage of planes everywhere, and if you want eight at once, what will other units do?"
Xue Zhengrong smiled and said, "The quantity can be put in the next step, but I think this mixed composition needs to be determined first. It is also good to match a bomber and a security patrol aircraft. Especially the security patrol aircraft. We The station is fully equipped to support the Y-9 security patrol aircraft."
"I'm sure there's nothing wrong with the formation method. Well, I understand your opinion." Liu Chengjun didn't say anything more and took notes and wrote it down.
Sooner or later, sooner or later, it all depends on the superior leadership's new positioning of the Forgotten Reef.
Li Hai looked at Xue Zhengrong, who nodded slightly. Li Hai then stood up and said, "Chief of Staff, I have a mature opinion."
Those who worked for the Party and the People just grinned and did not dare to laugh out loud.
Others humbly say they have an immature opinion, but it's better for you to do the opposite.
"Our first-class hero, okay, tell me your mature opinion." Liu Chengjun looked at Li Hai and couldn't be more satisfied. It's a pity that he is not from our Eighth Hai Division.
Li Hai didn't feel inappropriate at all. He had a mature view. If he insisted on being modest and said he was immature, wouldn't that be deception?
"The geographical location of Forgotten Reef is very special. The nearest airport is Yongxingwang Airport, which is a thousand kilometers away. In other words, theoretically speaking, the 500 kilometers of sea and airspace around Forgotten Reef are within the control scope of Forgotten Reef Airport. "
Liu Chengjun nodded slightly, "Yes, this is the current rule."
Li Hai said, "My opinion comes from the last typhoon. If we had a helicopter unit at that time, the Nanyu 33076 fishing boat could be discovered and rescued faster. I checked the records of the past ten years. There are tens of thousands of fishing boats operating in the fishing grounds around Forgotten Reef every year, which is a quite scary figure. If you add in the number of passing ships in international waterways, the number is even larger. Fixed-wing aircraft are very unsuitable for rescue missions, and Helicopters are the most suitable search and rescue platform. Unfortunately, after so many years, there are no permanent helicopters on the Forgotten Reef."
Mixing helicopters in the fighter force is more difficult than Xue Zhengrong's proposal to mix helicopters.
