There was basically no objection to the discussion on whether to let Li Zhan return to flight. The division party committee and the Youth League Committee unanimously agreed to let Li Zhan return to flight. However, the leaders had different opinions on whether to let him return to combat readiness. For this reason, Qi Hong had to continue
A special meeting was held, and Yu Chenglin attended on behalf of the Fourth Group.
In the division headquarters building, the atmosphere was very tense from the beginning of the meeting. Unlike a retreat meeting, when this kind of discussion is about specific matters and the target is a soldier on the front line, there are not so many scruples and you can really speak your mind freely.
Hong knocked on the table, glanced at the relevant leading cadres on both sides, and said, "Let's get straight to the point. Let's talk about our opinions on this soldier."
After coughing a few times, Fang Chenghe said, "This soldier is pretty good, maybe he's just a bit unlucky."
What does this mean? The tone has been set since the beginning. Isn’t this a retreat? How can we study this? Do we still need to study it? Can’t you two leaders just make the decision?
Fang Chenghe also realized that what he just said was somewhat pointed. After thinking about it, he added, "You can speak freely and don't have any worries. The purpose of this meeting is to let everyone express their opinions."
The deputy division commander in charge of training, who had turned white hair, smiled and said, "It's true that he is a good seedling, otherwise the division commander and political commissar would not have spent so much effort to find so many connections and come all the way to snatch it from Beikong."
Everyone looks over and waits for what’s to come.
This deputy division commander is considered the first deputy division commander. He is qualified and capable. Unfortunately, he is too old and does not conform to the principle of rejuvenating the army cadres. Otherwise, he would be the division commander.
Sure enough, the deputy commander with gray hair smiled and said, "Theoretically, there is no problem with the go-around. All inspections have passed, so there is no reason not to give him a go-around. But this kid's bad luck is too bad.
How many planes will be scrapped like this? Of course, this is just a joke. As long as everything meets the requirements, I have no objection."
Qi Hong nodded slightly, pointed at Yu Chenglin, and said, "Deputy Captain Yu, you know the situation best, you can explain it."
At the scene, Yu Chenglin had the lowest official rank. He looked a little restrained and endured helplessness. He said, "Division commander, political commissar, what advice can I have? I definitely hope that my soldiers can resume flying as soon as possible. Our fourth regiment is the worst equipped.
But the task of combat readiness is the heaviest, and the manpower is not enough to begin with. Now that a few have been selected for modification, it is even more stretched."
The words became smoother and smoother, and after a pause, he continued, "Besides, whether the plane crashed or there was a mechanical failure, Li Zhan encountered all unexpected situations. The aircraft maintenance support is no problem, and his personal skills are no problem. Besides,
Yes, our group has reservations about grounding Li Zhan. It makes no sense!"
Fang Chenghe smiled and said, "It seems that your Fourth Regiment has a lot of objections to the matter of grounding Li Zhan. You must understand that this is to protect him. You have absolutely no objection to his personal division, and you have no objection to the Fourth Regiment."
No more objections."
Everyone laughed. The words themselves were not funny. What was funny was Li Zhan.
"Indeed, our Second Division has only been here for a short time, more than half a year, and we have actually lost two J-7s. Division commander, political commissar, I mean, if this continues, the Fourth Regiment will not have enough planes. Don't forget
The J-7 has been discontinued. Even if there is funds, there is no place to buy it. Even if the production is not discontinued, the superiors will not replenish it for us. You want to modify the third-generation aircraft." The new chief of staff said with reason.
Everyone nodded.
Fang Chenghe sighed and said, "Yes, the third-generation fighter jets haven't arrived yet, and the J-7 fell down. We can't let the fifth and sixth regiments pass by. It's quite embarrassing at this time."
"Commander, political commissar, give us the two-seater Su Liangqi first. The Sixth Regiment has more double-seaters than single-seater ones. Come over here and we'll refit some of them first," Yu Chenglin said.
The regiment leader is not at home, and the deputy regiment commander attends such a meeting and has the opportunity to face the division commander and political commissar at the same time. He not only has to speak for his own soldiers, but also fights for the welfare of the regiment.
I will give you as much as I want, neither too much nor too little. When it comes to making dough, you have to pay attention to it. I don’t give it to anyone. Give you more and give you less. As the saying goes, you will cry.
The child has milk to eat.
Qi Hong said, "The aircraft of the Sixth Regiment are not enough. The brother troops will come over for modification and training next month, and they are also very nervous. If you want an aircraft, I think the equipment is insufficient. Who should I look for? Let's stop this topic and let's talk about Li
The political commissar has verbally promised Li Zhan that as long as he is willing to modify the J-8, he will be allowed to return to combat readiness and put on combat readiness."
Everyone looked at each other and thought in unison, since the political commissar has agreed, there is nothing to discuss.
Fang Chenghe said, "In the end, it still needs to be approved by the party committees at the division and regiment levels. The J-8 is a new model, and other troops have no flying experience with this type of aircraft. We need comrades with strong skills to fly it, and the manufacturer is waiting for it.
I want data."
Although no one explicitly raised objections, including the new chief of staff, who only raised a concern, almost everyone was unsure. In the final analysis, they were still afraid that Li Zhan would encounter another unexpected danger. Fang Chenghe even made the decision to let Li Zhan refit
For plans like the J-8FR, the idea of using Li Zhan as a "test pilot" was inherent in his mind.
Otherwise, there is no need to convene this meeting at all.
Yu Chenglin looked at the leaders and thought to himself, since he had already said everything, he was not afraid to say more.
So he said, "The division commander, political commissar, and Commander Tang called back to instruct the regiment to do a good job in Li Zhan's ideological work and list it as a key target. Our regiment attaches great importance to Comrade Li Zhan. Commander Tang said that since this soldier
Our four regiments have been assigned to us, which shows that the division attaches great importance to our regiment. Commander Tang ordered our regiment leaders at home and the officers and soldiers to pay more attention to Comrade Li Zhan."
Which regiment is the most uncomfortable? The Fourth Regiment. Because the Fourth Regiment is stationed in the same field as the division headquarters. The higher-level command authority is right next to you, so it’s as uncomfortable as it is. Many times when there are orders, the division headquarters directly gives them to the combat operations brigade below.
Even when a certain pilot issues an order, the paperwork is often filled in later. How can the Fourth Regiment deal with such a situation? Sandwich biscuits.
Yu Chenglin spoke very vaguely, but his meaning was very clear. Li Zhan was a soldier of the Fourth Regiment. Your division headquarters often went beyond the Fourth Regiment Party Committee to study Li Zhan's affairs. Our regiment was dissatisfied!
The flight regiment is the backbone combat unit, and all departments revolve around the flight regiment, including the division headquarters headquarters. The commander of the flight regiment dares to slap the table on the division commander's political commissar!
Tang Guozheng, the leader of the Fourth Regiment, has such a history!
Hearing Xian's intention, how could Qi Hong not hear Yu Chenglin's intention? He looked at Fang Chenghe and said with a smile, "Deputy Commander Yu, under special circumstances there is an unavoidable lag in some procedures at the division headquarters.
The teacher knows it very well."
He glanced around and said seriously, "First, Comrade Li Zhan is a special talent. I believe everyone knows that he is a member of the Air Force talent pool and has been awarded first-class merit twice. He is also a key figure in our division.
For the management of special talents, the regiment level must absolutely cooperate with the division to do the work."
It was a very formal response, and the meaning was very direct. The division must not only intervene in Li Zhan's management, but also require your regiment to cooperate fully and unconditionally.
Qi Hong raised a finger and said, "Second point, military reform is imperative. The command mechanism of the Air Force will definitely change in the future. How it will change and in which direction it will change, I don't know. Everything is being explored.
. But one thing is certain, the military division regiment will not exist in the future, and the flattening of the command mechanism is inevitable. If the division is consciously exploring this, it will inevitably be more directly involved in the work and training of the flight regiment. This is
For major matters, the regiment level must cooperate unconditionally.”
Having said this, Qi Hong looked at Yu Chenglin and said, "Deputy Commander Yu, please tell Commander Tang not to make small calculations, but to focus on the overall situation."
The atmosphere was very solemn.
Fang Chenghe smiled and said, "Old Tang is used to eating and occupying more, but his starting point is good."
As he said that, he changed the subject.
Everyone knows better that it will not be easy for the superiors to transfer Qi Hong from HNA. Nan Batian is the fist and benchmark of the Air Force, and must be at the forefront. If the army wants to reform, Nan Batian must be the first to change.