On May 20, 583 of the Holy Light Calendar, at the training graduation ceremony held at the Royal Military Academy of Kaleben, Claude was promoted again in less than half a year in front of all the teachers and students of the military academy, becoming
A lieutenant colonel officer of the Royal Army of the King of Overas, was also appointed as the battalion commander of the independent reinforced combat battalion of the Ranger Division.
This year, Claude was only twenty-six years old, and it had been less than eight years since he had joined the army.
Also promoted on the same day were more than 200 junior officers who performed well during training and ranked among the top in military academy assessments. Four of them, McJack, Murray Ed, Belklin and Diavid, were all on the promotion list.
Michael was promoted to second lieutenant, and the other three were promoted to captain.
The next ten days are the days when the military academy cadets are on vacation and waiting for their assignments. After the nearly one thousand officers and soldiers who received training in this period graduate, the Kaleben Royal Army Military Academy will also become a juvenile military academy like several other royal military academies in the royal capital.
The trainees were all the underage children of civilian officers who died in the five-year war in the eastern region. From then on, the Kaleben Royal Army Military Academy had a nickname, known as the Orphan Military Academy.
Don't look at the fact that General Michelich gave Claude the freedom to select twenty outstanding junior officers, but in fact, twenty junior officers are only one-fifth of the officer base of a normal battalion, let alone Claude
The independent reinforced combat battalion he serves is still an overstaffed combat unit. It requires at least 160 grassroots officers to effectively control the entire battalion.
Michael Jack, Big Germi, Murray Ed, Diavid and Belklin must follow Claude. In their eyes, following Claude is safer and has a better future.
Dian Belklin had the most say. He was originally transferred to the newly formed Second Ranger Battalion and was relatively prosperous at first, but later on, those who held the position of battalion commander were more rigid and traditional soldiers.
Even though they all adopted the new tactics mentioned by the eldest prince, using the precise aiming and shooting performance of the Obash III standard matchlock gun to attack and suppress the enemy, they did not care much about the lives of the soldiers and completed the mission objectives as quickly as possible.
As a result, the soldiers of the 2nd Ranger Battalion suffered heavy casualties. Belklin no longer had the idea of making a contribution, and focused on saving his life in battle. Fortunately, he was smart and could see the wind, so he came from Kannas.
Savannah escaped back.
McJack is unwilling to leave the army and likes to stay with Claude. He is now a second lieutenant and is suitable to serve as Claude's personal adjutant. Claude is also reluctant to let McJack leave. With him by his side, Claude
Virtue does not need to worry about the trivial matters of life.
The big guy Germi was scolded by Claude as a loser. This guy was just living a muddle-headed life during the training at the military academy. He was even promoted to one level last year, from staff sergeant to noncommissioned officer. But with his rank, he was only transferred to the army.
He could serve as the deputy captain. However, he was loyal to Claude and was also a very trusted subordinate of Claude. After thinking about it, Claude decided to use public service for personal gain and appointed the big man Germi as the captain of his own security team.
Governed by McJack.
Murieled, Diaverde and Belklin all have the rank of captain, and they happen to serve as captains of the three directly affiliated combat groups of the independent reinforced combat battalion. The remaining group captain position is designated by the superiors. Like this
A combat group directly under the Central Military Commission, in addition to the captain being the captain, it also needs four second lieutenants to serve as squadron leaders, and sixteen sergeants to serve as squad leaders. To put it simply, a brigade needs basic officers at the grassroots level
There were twenty-two to twenty-three people, and the twenty junior officers that General Michelchi gave Claude to freely select could not fill a single brigade.
Claude's solution was simple. After he directly appointed Murray, Diavid and Belklin as captains, he asked them to recommend the four students they had made friends with during the training and had the rank of second lieutenant.
As their subordinate squadron leader, he also asked Mike to recommend three people, so that the combat effectiveness of at least three brigades was guaranteed.
It only took Claude two days to collect the quota of twenty junior officers and submitted it to General Michelich for approval. As for the light cavalry brigade and the artillery brigade that were supernumerary in the independent reinforced combat battalion, they were classified as professional and technical arms.
, the necessary officers must be dispatched from above. In addition, Claude made a request to General Michelich to solve the dispatch of officers responsible for the logistics department of the independent strengthening combat battalion as much as possible, so that Claude can be dispatched in the shortest possible time.
Within time, the establishment of this independent reinforced combat battalion was completed.
General Michelich soon sent two major officers to Claude, one named Schneck and the other named Siegfried. Major Schneck was thirty-four years old and could be regarded as a young man in the army.
A soldier, but compared with Claude, he felt as if his age had been gnawed by a dog. After all, Claude was eight years younger than him, but his military rank was one level higher than him, and Claude was not yet a powerful person.
He was born into a noble family and was a commoner like him. He got to where he is now because of his solid military exploits.
Major Schneck was appointed as the deputy battalion commander of the Independent Strengthened Combat Battalion, which is Claude's deputy. Judging from the files, he is characterized by being very meticulous and thoughtful, diligent and dedicated, and obeying orders. Michel
General Erqi felt that he could serve as Claude's deputy, cooperate with Claude to complete the task of setting up a combat camp, and at the same time help Claude make up for it. Because Claude had a problem: when the overall situation was decided,
I don’t pay much attention to the details at the end, I just casually mess around with it and that’s it.
For General Michelich, who has a strict personality, this is what makes Claude the most dissatisfied. He hopes that Claude, as a soldier, should start and end everything he does. He should not do anything when the outcome of the victory is already determined.
I didn't pay attention to the ending part and just passed it carelessly.
For example, after the field exercise, he hoped that the battle report submitted by Claude should be accurate to how many muskets and gunpowder were seized, how many enemies were killed and how many enemies were injured. These all need to have clear statistics for post-war preparations.
Assessment and summary. Rather than what Claude wrote in the battle report: Countless guns and bullets were seized and most of the enemies were eliminated...
But Claude always refused to change his ways. Whether it was a sand table deduction or a field exercise, he just wrote a rough battle report after the victory and ignored the rest. Anyone who is interested can do the statistics by themselves. He feels that it is a waste of time.
Doing these things is very boring. It's not a real battle anyway, it's just a sandbox simulation and field exercises.
General Michelich had no choice but to blame this shortcoming on Claude, who had not attended a serious military school and received an orthodox military education, and was unable to develop the rigorous and rigid character of a soldier. However, General Michelich loved Claude so much.
With his unconstrained tactical thinking and whimsical combat methods, General Michelich thought it would be a good idea to send Claude a deputy with a simple personality and meticulous work.
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Major Siegfried is different from Major Schneck. Major Schneck is sent by fate. He only needs to obey the orders and report for duty. But Major Siegfeld has a choice. He can
He went to another mobile field regiment of the Ranger Division to serve as a logistics officer. The colonel commander of that mobile field regiment was also his friend, and the relationship had always been relatively good. With the care of his friend, the colonel commander, the regiment he was responsible for
The department's logistical affairs should be very smooth, and no one will cause trouble for him.
But Major Siegfried received another appointment, allowing him to serve as the logistics officer in charge of the independent reinforced combat battalion. Like Lieutenant Colonel Leedfunk and Lieutenant Colonel Skerry, he is a logistics technical officer and is good at statistics.
, review and distribution management. The only difference from others is that Major Siegfried does not have strong ambitions to climb up. He is quite satisfied with his rank and treatment, and is serious, diligent and responsible for his work.
One was an invitation from a friend, and the other was an appointment from above. Major Siegfried felt a little embarrassed. He wanted to accept the kindness of the colonel commander's friend, but he was also worried about being gossiped behind his back. He became that person because of his connections.
Logistics director of the Mobile Field Regiment. And the appointment from above made him feel uneasy. He was unfamiliar with the place, and he didn't know if he would be criticized if he took up the post. Especially for a boss who was younger than himself, he must have high ambitions.
I am so arrogant that I feel very difficult to get along with...
To be cautious, Major Siegfried went to inquire about Claude's origins. Unexpectedly, he discovered that his classmate and friend at the military academy, Lieutenant Colonel Skerry, was once Claude's boss. So Siegfried
The major went to Lieutenant Colonel Skerry again and asked himself whether he should accept the invitation of his friend or the appointment from above.
Lieutenant Colonel Skerry told him categorically not to think about anything and report directly to the Independent Strengthened Combat Battalion. He guaranteed that Major Siegfried would not only not be criticized, but would even quickly receive meritorious service under Claude's command.
, one step further in the military ranks.
Lieutenant Colonel Skerry told Major Siegfried that not only was Claude not difficult to get along with, but he also respected people with abilities. As long as logistics and technical officers like Major Siegfeld completed their duties conscientiously,
He soon gained the trust and support of the battalion commander Claude. I remember when he went to serve in the 1st Ranger Battalion, he regarded himself as Claude's logistics supervisor, and he got along very well with Claude.
joy.
"It's a pity that I have now served as the head of the division's logistics department. If I didn't take the position, I would rather replace you and go to the independent reinforced combat battalion to work with Claude." Lieutenant Colonel Skerry sighed and said to everyone at the same time.
Major Geffett wrote a letter of recommendation to Claude and stuffed it into his arms. Lieutenant Colonel Skerry knew the character of his classmate and friend very well. He acted decisively and straightforwardly within the scope of his responsibilities, but he had to make decisions about his own future.
But he was very indecisive.
Major Siegfried came to report like this, and also brought a letter of recommendation written by Lieutenant Colonel Skerry. Claude was very happy. The arrival of Major Schneck and Major Siegfried just solved his urgent need.
, it can be seen from the files of the two people and the recommendation letter written by Lieutenant Colonel Skerry to Major Siegfried that these two people are honest and diligent people. They have no ambition to compete with Claude for power and can just help him.
Very busy.
"I'm glad that you two can join the big family of the Independent Strengthened Combat Battalion." Claude stood up and shook hands with the two major officers who came to report to express his welcome: "Well, let's divide our respective responsibilities today.
Time is very tight, in a few days we will go to the Christo Castle garrison camp to formally establish a combat battalion, so we'd better decide on the big and small matters of the battalion headquarters."
"Major Schneck, as the deputy battalion commander of the combat battalion, you are responsible for the establishment of various departments of the battalion headquarters, the security department, the military law department, the personnel department, the communications department, the staff room and the archives. You are responsible for the establishment of the security squadron and the military police.
The squadron is under your jurisdiction. In addition, the communication team and medical team need to apply for the transfer of personnel from above as soon as possible, complete the communication between the battalion headquarters and the division, and conduct physical examinations for all officers and soldiers entering the camp."
Major Schneck's eyes widened in surprise. He never expected that Claude would delegate such authority to him. The Security Department, the Military Law Department, the Personnel Department and the Communications Department have always been known as the four major confidential departments in the battalion. They are the prisoner of the battalion commander.
Having firmly grasped the key points of the battalion headquarters, he didn't expect Claude to be so confident in leaving it to him to prepare the plan. This made Major Schneider suddenly feel like a savant will die for those who know what he knows.
The Garrison Department, under the jurisdiction of the Garrison Squadron, is responsible for the garrison duties of the battalion headquarters. At the same time, the officers' orderlies, guards and personal adjutants in the battalion are all under the responsibility of the Garrison Department. For example, the guard squadron that protects the personal safety of senior officers at the battalion headquarters, for example, belongs to
Claude, the battalion commander's personal security team, is also under the jurisdiction of the Security Department.
However, Claude did not hand over the guard squadron to Major Schneck. Instead, he appointed McJack as the squadron leader of the guard squadron and his personal adjutant. In addition to Claude, the battalion commander also has a small squad of guard soldiers.
In addition, other senior battalion officers can only have one group of guards when they go out, that is, three to four, who are designated by the guard squadron leader or temporarily dispatched.
The Military Justice Department regulates the military discipline of officers and soldiers. Needless to say, there is a military police squadron as law enforcement officers. They are not only responsible for military punishment, but also inspect military mail, guard solitary rooms, monitor and manage illegal personnel, and other matters.
The Personnel Department is responsible for checking personal identities, and is in charge of promotion and rewards for battalion officers and soldiers, as well as the list of salary and welfare subsidies, and pensions for fallen soldiers.
The Communications Department is responsible for issuing orders from superiors and liaising with subordinate combat units. The main means of communication are still the use of hawks, eagles, pigeons, and people and horses to deliver messages.
The staff room and archives room don't matter, this can be planned later.
After talking about the affairs and powers and responsibilities that Major Schneck is responsible for, the next step is the logistics affairs that Major Siegfried is responsible for. Needless to say, Major Siegfried is more knowledgeable than Claude. Regarding the independent strengthening of the logistics personnel of the combat battalion
Deployment, allocation of financial expenses, receipt of weapons and equipment, and storage of military supplies are all handled by Major Siegfeldt. Claude's instruction to Major Siegfeldt is that no one is allowed to treat the craftsmen of the support squadron with contempt.
To work for free and to seek personal gain for oneself.
In addition, Claude thought for a while and handed over the logistics and baggage brigade under the jurisdiction of the Logistics Department to the joint command of Major Schneck and Major Siegfried. This logistics baggage brigade is not a team of moving handymen and coachmen.
Seriously speaking, they should be considered armed escorts and warehouse guards, who are also regular soldiers wearing military uniforms.
Claude felt that the organization of this logistics and baggage brigade was a bit unreasonable. Generally, a battalion was organized into a squadron, which was responsible for guarding the warehouse of the battalion headquarters and escorting logistics supplies. But I don’t know what the superiors thought, and they gave it to an independent reinforced combat battalion.
The establishment of a brigade means that the troops under the jurisdiction of the logistics department exceed the security strength of the battalion headquarters, which seems to be an upside-down feeling.
But the establishment has been decided, and Claude can only do it. However, he has decided to take back the jurisdiction of this logistics supply brigade from the Logistics Department. Fortunately, Major Siegfried does not care much about the military power of his subordinates, so it is easy for him.