848: Chapter 839: Hold Back Your Strength, Get Ready to Fight.
848: Chapter 839: Hold Back Your Strength, Get Ready to Fight.
Gao Yang felt that Nate’s words had an undercurrent of meaning, hinting that when it was time for him to train at the new base, he might face some challenges.
To date, Gao Yang did not know the specific responsibilities of Wolfgang’s troops, but the base where he was trained seemed quite large and sported combat groups tailored for various terrains and situations, which meant, this military base was a large integrated training and combat facility.
Although he had stayed for a considerable time and knew a lot, Gao Yang still did not know exactly which Israeli unit he had trained with.
However, it was also possible that the military base under Wolfgang’s command simply did not have a name, only an internal code, and as for the unit number, even if there was one, they were not likely to know it.
A special forces unit that requires utmost secrecy, but is large in scale and comprehensive in types, does not necessarily need to be a specialized airborne combat unit.
However, since Israel is a small country with strong but limited military capacity, it would not make sense to build an airport and allocate many aircraft just for the training of a relatively small special forces unit.
So, when the troops under Wolfgang needed airborne training, aside from the most basic ground training they could receive at the base, the rest would have to go to a base with complete hardware facilities and even more professional skills— the Airborne Troops.
Israel’s Airborne Soldiers were truly formidable.
The battle achievements of Israel’s paratroopers are too splendid, with the most famous one being the daring raid on Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, which was carried out with Israel’s paratroopers as the core force.
Israel’s Navy is almost decorative.
The Air Force and Army are the decisive forces, and both services have had achievements that saved Israel in battle.
Both forces, proud of their achievements and regarded as national pillars, would certainly support each other in combat.
However, in peacetime, it is inevitable that they would clash fiercely over who stands as the nation’s top force.
In the world of military forces with any spirit or pride, the word “humility” does not exist in their dictionary.
The Air Force is in the sky, the Army is on the ground, and they don’t overlap during combat, which is actually manageable.
They only compete on a broad strategic level.
However, the Airborne Soldiers are a bit special.
In some countries, they belong to the Air Force, in others to the Army.
Regardless, Airborne Soldiers definitely need aircraft from the Air Force for delivery.
In Israel, Airborne Soldiers are part of the Army organization, but the aircraft they use belong to the Air Force, which makes their position somewhat awkward.
Belonging to the Army but equipped with wings, or vice versa being under the control of the Army, yet the Air Force also wanted its own ground Special Forces, so they have their paratrooper units, who do not have the organization of Airborne Brigades or Battalions but are directly referred to as Airborne Assault Teams.
Airborne Soldiers are under the command of the Army, but the real Army units, especially the infantry, certainly do not consider Airborne Soldiers as one of their own.
And for the Air Force, their own Airborne Assault Teams are the real deal, so the Airborne Soldiers under the Army are naturally kept at arm’s length.
Israel’s Airborne Soldiers have distinguished themselves with their achievements.
Though no one dares to belittle them anywhere, they are much sought after in the Army Headquarters.
However, amongst their peers in the Army, they just lack that little something.
The genuine infantry must distinguish between themselves and the winged infantry, so within the same Army, Airborne Soldiers and the infantry are the two forces that fight the most fiercely against each other.
Just like how the Marines and the Army fight fiercely in America.
Fortunately, Israel’s Airborne Soldiers and infantry, despite their intense rivalry, are definitely engaged in a positive competition.
Once on the battlefield, they are like brothers fighting a tiger together, but in the absence of an external enemy, there must be a clear winner whenever they meet.
What do they compete over when there is no external enemy?
Naturally, it’s about combat records and combat capability.
If there comes a time when they must train together, then it’s like Mars colliding with Earth, they must compete and determine a winner in every aspect.
Israel’s Airborne Soldiers are tough, and the Special Forces within the Airborne Soldiers are even tougher.
In fact, from a combat usage perspective, Airborne Soldiers are inherently Special Forces.
It’s not about being extraordinarily tough to be called Special Forces, but rather having a specialized battlefield purpose, such as engineers, chemical defense troops, and so on; these all fall under the category of Special Forces.
The most elite among the Airborne Soldiers, some don’t even have a specific Special Forces unit number but possess the strength commonly associated with Special Forces.
For instance, an Airborne Reconnaissance Battalion under the 202 Airborne Brigade, not bearing the name of Special Forces, but taken out to the field would definitely be a highly reputed and formidable force.
Naturally, such units are crowned with the title of Airborne Special Forces.
Ever since he knew he was going for training at the Airborne Soldiers’ base, Gao Yang had been preparing to represent the infantry and stand out in the competition.
Whether the Airborne Soldiers were looking for an excuse to conduct drills, or Wolfgang’s people proposed a sparring request, the pretext was absolutely unavoidable.
The only thing Gao Yang wanted to know was which Airborne Brigade they would be sent to for training.
He got all the weapons and equipment he needed ready, packed his belongings, and most importantly, prepared the face-covering hood he would need when going out.
It was better to be proactive and get everything ready in advance.
By nightfall, Gao Yang and his comrades finally received the notice, and all members boarded a bus.
Contrary to Gao Yang’s expectation, the bus wasn’t solely for them.
The bus, which could accommodate about fifty people, was basically full, and Major Nate was sitting right at the front.
Once everyone was seated in the reserved spots, the bus was exactly full.
Without needing a reminder, Gao Yang and the others all put on their hoods; of course, only the twelve of them needed to wear the hoods, while the rest did not.
After the vehicle started, Major Nate suddenly raised his voice and said, “Do you all know where you’re going, what you’re about to do?”
“We do!”
Listening to the loud response of the many new recruits in the cabin, Gao Yang and his team remained silent.
For a simple reason; they didn’t know where they were going.
After a moment of silence, Nate raised his voice again and said, “You all know what you’re going to do, but the Wasp Group doesn’t, so, I’ll explain to them our destination and what we’re going to do.”
Gao Yang was quite surprised, as he hadn’t expected Nate to take the initiative to tell them these details, which were supposed to be confidential.
“We are heading to the 202nd Airborne Brigade’s garrison for parachute training, that’s our main objective.
However, going to the 202nd Brigade for training means we must topple them on their turf!”
Nate was explaining for Gao Yang and his group, so his briefing was very detailed.
“There are some things I need to tell you, things you originally did not qualify to know, but the General has given orders, allowing me to inform you.
So, I’ll tell you about some of the background of this training.
Originally, we were to go to the 55th Brigade for airborne training, but due to the presence of the Wasp Group, our training plans had to be changed.
The reason we can train with the 202nd Brigade is because the General challenged them!
We must not only train but also fiercely beat them on their turf!
Let the bastards from the 55th eat shit!
We will train with the strongest and compete only with the strongest!
You are recruits, perhaps unaware that two years ago, a unit from the 202nd Airborne Brigade trained at our base, and in an urban warfare exercise, we lost to them, gentlemen!
We actually lost urban combat to a bunch of airborne soldiers!
This is utterly unacceptable!
What’s infuriating is that according to the Army Headquarters’ arrangements, from last year, our partner unit was switched to the 55th, but luckily!
Because of the Wasp Group’s presence, Army Headquarters has agreed for us to train again with the 202nd as a partner unit and Air Force Command approved the use of their planes for the Wasp Group.
What I’m telling you now is that it’s very likely that, starting next year, our partner unit will still be the 55th Brigade.
So, this year’s training might be the only opportunity in the near future.
We must seize this chance for revenge!
I demand that in every aspect, every exercise, every fight, we must win!
For our unit designation, for our base, for the General!
We must win!”
“Destroy them!
We must win!”
With gritted teeth and spitting passion, Nate’s lengthy speech instantly stirred up a unanimous shout from everyone in the cabin.
While shouting with raised arms, Gao Yang also understood what was going on.
No wonder Nate had given him a heads-up before departure; there was this additional layer of relations involved.
Speaking of it, it’s no wonder Nate was so agitated.
To lose in their domain to airborne soldiers was indeed an embarrassment, as, although airborne soldiers are not inept in urban combat, open-field combat is their true forte.
Even if the 202nd’s urban warfare skills were top-notch, it all depends on who you compare them with.
Wolfgang’s unit’s urban combat capabilities are their strength, and among all of Israel’s units, they are ranked number one.
Thus, even a single defeat by a fellow Israeli unit is intolerable.
Although they were mercenaries, they were trained at Wolfgang’s base.
Under Nate’s impassioned speech, Gao Yang’s competitive spirit naturally surged, especially since they had secured twelve training slots.
They had to earn some face for their instructors at least.
Eileen was also excited.
She was sitting in front of Gao Yang, and even though she was wearing a hood, she turned her head around and whispered to Gao Yang, “Boss, this is awesome!
The 202nd Brigade!
Didn’t you say the UK’s SAS is strong?
Trust me, the Reconnaissance Battalion of the 202nd is definitely not inferior to the SAS!
It’s a recognized fact; that’s what we believed back in Germany.”
Gao Yang chuckled and said in a low voice, “I reckon there’s going to be a fight; the Major said so.
It’s bound to happen.
Let me sound out the Major.
If he agrees, then Toad, once we arrive and if there’s nothing else, pick a few fights first!
We’ll have some duels and show them who’s boss.” (To be continued.
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