Night finally fell and the sky finally turned completely dark.
From eight o'clock in the morning to eight thirty now, after a full twelve hours of almost non-stop high-intensity assessment, the subject finally came to the last one, and it was also the time when the tactical ability of a reconnaissance team was most tested.
Jiaolong's instructors were already in place, standing on the hillside with night vision goggles and carefully observing the target point.
They will record every detail of each training team's performance here, from tactical coordination to individual soldier quality, to proficiency in weapons and equipment and familiarity with reconnaissance skills.
Zhang Jian led Team 1 into the reconnaissance location.
He quickly sent Fatty Wei and Shi Wen to occupy the left and right sides to guard, and then ordered Fang Chengbo to take charge of guarding the rear of the team. He led Qiang Yong into the forward observation position and began to conduct enemy reconnaissance at the target point.
The reconnaissance instrument was quickly set up. This advanced reconnaissance equipment can conduct detailed observations of the target and surrounding buildings, personnel, weapons and equipment, etc. at night.
Qiang Yong stared at the observation mirror, while Zhang Jian was responsible for calibrating the coordinates on the satellite handheld device.
The Beidou terminal has a function. As long as the target position is calibrated, the report can be sent and completed with one click.
Qiang Yong observed that an enemy oil tanker was found 341 meters ahead, and four enemy soldiers were found 221 meters away. Finally, an enemy sentry post was found at 572 meters ahead, with two people inside, and the weapon set up was a heavy machine gun.
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These firepower points and key facilities must be calibrated and registered as key points that can be used and destroyed during an attack.
After doing all this, Zhang Jian did not report the coordinates immediately. Instead, he handed the handheld terminal to Qiang Yong, then changed positions with him and came to the reconnaissance instrument.
"Adjust the map and review it," he said.
This time, Qiang Yong was responsible for the calibration work on the handheld terminal and the map, while Zhang Jian became the observer and took over the reconnaissance instrument for observation again.
The two of them confirmed all targets one by one from different perspectives, including troop deployment, defensive posts, etc., to avoid missing anything.
This is a standard procedure in the reconnaissance profession. The information obtained from close reconnaissance must be confirmed by two or more people to ensure that there are no doubts and errors before it can be finally reported.
Sure enough, the standard process is of great significance.
"To the northeast, there is a long pond. There is an antenna erected in the woods on the shore on the right front side. It is presumed to be enemy mobile communication equipment..."
After saying that, he turned back to Zhang Jian and said, "Did you remember it?"
Zhang Jian nodded: "Write it down."
Then continue to turn back to the reconnaissance instrument and carefully observe the enemy target point in front again.
The two of them observed for a while and found nothing new, so they marked all the coordinates.
Zhang Jian said: "Withdraw and go to reconnaissance point 2."
The team quickly gathered together, then circled the target location, spread out their formation and sneaked towards the east.
Generally speaking, before the reconnaissance team conducts reconnaissance on a target point, the commander must conduct research on the map, analyze the terrain around the target point, and determine 2-3 reconnaissance points based on the terrain.
The so-called reconnaissance point is actually a detection point, which has several conditions - the terrain is conducive to observation, the terrain is conducive to concealment, and the location is conducive to evacuation.
Only by observing the target in all directions through reconnaissance points in different directions can we more accurately understand the situation at the target point.
Finally, micro-reconnaissance drones must be released for aerial reconnaissance based on actual conditions.
Of course, it is not necessary to release the drone.
Because some high-value target points have extremely powerful defense systems that can detect nearby drone signals and even the drone itself. Once a drone is discovered, the air defense system will shoot it down.
Once this happens, it is equivalent to the failure of the reconnaissance mission. The enemy will know that a reconnaissance team has appeared around them, and will definitely send search troops to clear it up.
Therefore, putting drone reconnaissance at the end is a consideration of this standard process. It must be sure that there are no electronic detection systems around the target.
The team changed three reconnaissance points, and finally discovered a garage and an ammunition depot.
But the most important target - the command post was not found.
"Lao Qiang, do you see where the command post is?"
Zhang Jian was a little anxious.
If it takes too long, it will be detrimental to your team.
Qiang Yong said: "I am also doing this."
He checked all the information the two men had previously observed at different reconnaissance points and found that there was no information about the command post.
"I haven't observed any of the three points... I'm in trouble..."
He put down the terminal, moved to Zhang Jian's side, and looked in the direction of the target point.
Night brings natural cover. Even with a reconnaissance device, it is still much more difficult to conduct reconnaissance than during the day.
After looking at the terrain, Qiang Yong asked a question: "Is there something wrong with our reconnaissance point?"
Zhang Jian shook his head: "It's impossible. You were there when we fixed the points. It was all after everyone's brainstorming. These three points are already the best observation positions."
"I think their command post is hidden somewhere..." Qiang Yong said as he moved his gaze to the woods not far from the pond.
"Do you think that antenna is not a communications vehicle, but their command post?"
Zhang Jian shook his head: "No, command posts are usually set up in places with barriers that are easy to defend and difficult to attack. They wouldn't just put them on the flat ground. The forest is undefendable. If someone attacks them there, they will be easily attacked."
Take it."
Qiang Yong thought for a while and finally said: "Let's use a drone. I think we can see it more clearly from the sky."
Zhang Jianchao waved to Shi Wen, motioning for him to come over.
Shi Wen is here.
Zhang Jian said: "Can you check if there is any electronic monitoring equipment here?"
Shi Wen took off his backpack, took out the electronic detector inside, connected the circuit, turned on the switch, and started scanning the frequency band.
Soon, another strong signal appeared on a certain band of the detector.
"have……"
He shook his head sadly.
"Not only does it have electronic detection, but it also has radar signals. They have an air defense system here..."
Things get tricky.
Releasing the drone is no longer possible.
There is a risk of exposure if you let it go.
Once exposed, the subsequent attack mission will lose its surprise.
But without relying on drones, the location of the command post has not yet been found. If it is not found, it cannot report intelligence, nor can it blindly launch a raid.
But where is this damn command post?
Several people's eyes scanned the target camp in the distance over and over again, and they repeated the map adjustment and verification several times. Even Shi Wen also performed a round of rotation as a scout, but the three of them failed to find the most critical command post.
"Will..."
When it arrived, Qiang Yong frowned and made a bold guess.
"They did the opposite and set up the command post in that small forest?"