The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 295: Build two more combined brigades? (Subscribe)

Liu Tao watched the soldiers receiving their equipment, and he was as happy as if it was New Year, and he felt very happy in his heart.

It seems that these warriors can't wait any longer.

"What do you think about us forming a medium-sized combined brigade and a light combined brigade?" Liu Tao suddenly said.

Li Fuguo was shocked. He did not expect that Liu Tao would propose to build two more combined brigades at this time.

You have to know that now, their heavy combined brigade has not been fully built.

It will take another one to two years to complete the weapons and equipment.

At this time, Liu Tao actually proposed to build two more combined brigades.

Even if it is not a heavy combined brigade, but a medium combined brigade or a light combined brigade, it is still very incredible.

You know, the cost of a combined brigade is huge.

In addition, this involves the work arrangements for family members, which is a very complicated matter.

Now they can only say that they have straightened out the "Tiger Brigade", but cannot say that they have completed the construction of the combined brigade.

"Director, why do you have this idea? But a war is about to break out?" Li Fuguo couldn't help asking.

According to the original plan, their combined brigade would be fully built in three to five years and would have strong combat capabilities. During this process, they would conduct drills with other troops and learn from each other as an exploratory experiment for the development of the Chinese military.

In other words, the combined arms brigade is an experimental force.

Regarding the combined brigade, the military has not yet reached a conclusion. The conclusion reached in the military now is that the Chinese army must move from mule and horse-based troops to motorized troops, and then to semi-mechanized troops, and finally to mechanized troops like the United States and the Soviet Union.

"No, there won't be any major war." Liu Tao waved his hand and said, "We are building medium and light combined brigades now, mainly for mutual learning. We can support it now."

"Besides, it is less than five years away from July 1987, 7. We can also compete for the honor of the Hong Kong Garrison." Liu Tao said, "Less than five years, it will be over in the blink of an eye."

The Hong Kong garrison will be composed of three major parts: an infantry brigade, a naval ship brigade and an air force aviation unit, covering the navy, army and air force.

Now that the overall situation has been decided, we naturally have to consider this aspect.

And it is undoubtedly an honor.

What Liu Tao considered more was that only by displaying extremely powerful military force could he deter the villains and all the evil spirits and win the hearts of the people in Hong Kong over to him.

In this case, the combined forces brigade is a good fit.

Anyone who has seen a combined arms brigade will not doubt its firepower and combat effectiveness.

Li Fuguo's eyes lit up. If possible, he would certainly be willing to do so.

If there is competition, Li Fuguo is not afraid of competing with other troops at all.

The combined brigade has the confidence to do so.

"But we are not under the jurisdiction of the military now, so can we have the opportunity to compete?" Li Fuguo frowned slightly when he thought of this.

The current situation of the combined brigade is that it is affiliated with the armed forces department of Panshan Group and does not belong to the military system. Even the military region has no right to mobilize the combined brigade.

Under such circumstances, it is hard to say whether we can compete with other troops.

There are still many troops in the army that have a glorious history, brilliant years, and still retain strong combat effectiveness.

Compared with these forces, the combined brigade is a little brother.

Liu Tao smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. I will take care of it. What you need to do is to work together with Comrade Zhao Guoping to establish medium and light combined brigades." "Train the troops well and leave the rest to me," said Liu Tao.

Li Fuguo nodded and then said, "It's easier to recruit ordinary soldiers, but it's not so easy to recruit cadres. Now our combined brigade cadres take turns to study at the Military Academy, and it will take at least three to five years to complete the rotation."

"I will seek help from higher authorities on this point. There have been a large number of college students graduating in the past two years. We will ask them to support us, including some young talents in the military," said Liu Tao.

There is a world of difference between a college graduate and a soldier who has only attended elementary school, and their learning abilities are vastly different.

This point has been fully demonstrated in the Tiger Brigade.

The first batch of college students, relying on their quick learning ability, were at least served as platoon leaders, and some even served as company commanders. A few particularly outstanding ones even served as deputy battalion commanders based on their strong abilities.

Later, Zhao Guoping also came over, and the three of them discussed the two combined brigades.

"All deputy positions will be changed to full-time positions, the administrative level will be deputy division level, and salaries will be paid according to the 12th administrative level." When Liu Tao talked about the administrative level, the organization of the combined brigade should be at the deputy division level, and other levels will be slightly higher.

Like before, it's unconventional.

"Some soldiers with outstanding performance can also be promoted." Liu Tao said after thinking for a while.

Li Fuguo and Zhao Guoping both nodded.

The combined forces brigade is configured with one chief and two deputies.

It just so happens that it comes in handy now. The two deputies can be assigned to the two new combined brigades, and thus the entire command system will be in place.

And it will not significantly weaken the current combined forces.

"Within four years, or at most four and a half years, your three combined brigades must be fully formed and capable of fighting, so that you can compete with other troops." Liu Tao said, "Whether you can become the first troop to set foot on Hong Kong soil and swear sovereignty since the founding of the Republic depends on your own efforts."

Li Fuguo and Zhao Guoping could not help but have fiery looks in their eyes.

If this is truly achieved, it will be a lifelong honor for them. Even after retirement, they can brag about it to their grandchildren.

"The organization of medium and light combined brigades refers to that of heavy combined brigades. The medium combined brigades use Type 81 medium tanks, and other equipment remains unchanged. The light combined brigades use Type 81 light tanks, and other equipment is replaced with wheeled equipment." Liu Tao continued to talk about the organization and weapons and equipment.

The three of them discussed the matter of the two combined brigades until very late.

Liu Tao did not leave Ma Long's training base that day, but continued to stay here.

The next day, Li Fuguo and Zhao Guoping convened a meeting and formally announced the establishment of a medium combined brigade and a light combined brigade.

The two deputy brigade commanders served as the brigade commanders of the medium combined brigade and the light combined brigade respectively, and the original deputy chief of staff was transferred to serve as the chief of staff of the medium combined brigade and the light combined brigade.

At the same time, two deputy battalion commanders of each battalion were transferred to serve as battalion commanders of the two brigades.

It can be said that for many people, this is a very important step in life.

Some of them were originally ordinary soldiers, but because of their outstanding performance, they were promoted to platoon-level cadres or even company-level cadres.

As for the cadres that are still lacking, we need support from our superiors.

As for the soldiers, they are recruited and then screened.

Fortunately, the Malong training base is large enough, so there is no problem for three fully-strength combined brigades to train here at the same time, otherwise Liu Tao would be worried.

However, while recruiting soldiers, barracks for medium and light combined brigades also need to be built.

In addition, in terms of weapons and equipment, firearms can be easily put in place, but tanks, armored vehicles and the like must be put in place step by step, just like before.

(End of this chapter)