The rise of great powers: starting from military industry

"Director!"

Li Guofu and others came over and saluted Liu Tao.

Liu Tao also saluted back.

Although the Panshan Combined Battalion is not now part of the army, but the security force of the Panshan Armed Forces, all the soldiers in the combined battalion are newly retired soldiers. Liu Tao also requires the combined battalion to follow the military rules. The entire combined battalion is no different from the army.

At present, China has not yet restored military ranks, but in the Panshan Combined Battalion, military ranks have been restored.

"Comrade Guofu, this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun will be temporarily placed in your combined battalion, so that the soldiers of the tank company can get familiar with it and test this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun by the way!" Liu Tao said.

"Yes, Director!" Li Guofu replied.

The others all showed joy on their faces.

According to the organization of the combined battalion, there are three infantry companies, two tank companies, one artillery company, one combat support company, and one logistics support company.

The soldiers are enough, but the weapons and equipment are much worse.

Three infantry companies are still short of infantry fighting vehicles. Each of the two tank companies should be equipped with ten tanks and one self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, but now they are only equipped with two tanks and two self-propelled anti-aircraft guns. The artillery company only has the "Vanguard" air defense missile, and lacks 120mm self-propelled howitzers, anti-tank missiles, and rockets. The combat support company still does not have a comprehensive mine sweeper, and there is no sign of the mobile equipment mentioned by Liu Tao.

However, it is an indisputable fact that the weapons and equipment of the synthetic battalion are constantly increasing and improving.

Moreover, with the running-in, Li Guofu and others found that the idea of ​​the synthetic battalion mentioned by Liu Tao is not unfeasible, but feasible.

It's just very expensive.

And it's feasible in theory, but it faces many difficulties in practice.

For example, the current bridges cannot be crossed by self-propelled anti-aircraft guns. Most bridges will be crushed by the weight of self-propelled anti-aircraft guns at once, not to mention tanks.

In other words, if there is a war, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and tanks can pass through small rivers, shallow rivers, and rivers with little silt. If you encounter a large river, a deep river, or a relatively deep silt, you must build a military steel plate bridge that is sufficient for passage.

As for the current cement roads, they are often crushed by self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and tanks, even if they are equipped with rubber tracks.

It was only after research and discussion that Liu Tao understood why Soviet tanks are often relatively small. The T72 tank weighs only about 40 tons, while the Leopard 2 tank weighs 55 to 62 tons.

Because the Soviet Union considered that the steel torrent could sweep across Europe in a short time, tanks needed to pass through most bridges in European countries.

Like the Type 80 tank developed by Liu Tao, it is advanced, but it is only suitable for the north, not the south, because the south is densely covered with water networks. Now most bridges in the south cannot bear the weight of the Type 80 tank, even the export version!

Suitable for the south, it must be a medium tank of about 30 tons or a light tank of 10 to 20 tons, or an amphibious tank.

Everyone came to the conference room, where maps were hung on the walls, and there was even a map of Iran and Iraq with arrows marked on it.

This is a study of the Iran-Iraq War based on limited intelligence.

Every war is worth studying, whether for the two sides of the war or for other countries watching.

For the combined battalion, it is also a rare learning opportunity.

On the other wall, there is a map of Yunnan Province and Annan, with densely marked bridges, rivers, roads, and highlands.

Liu Tao looked at Koulin Mountain, Laoshan Mountain, and Zheyin Mountain.

Koulin Mountain is located in the south of Mengtong Township, Masupo County, Yunnan Province, 29 kilometers away from the county seat, with an altitude of 1,705 meters and an area of ​​about 7 square kilometers. It is the boundary mountain between China and Annan. It is named "Koulin Mountain" because of its bamboo forests and shrubs and the abundance of orchids. Koulin Mountain is rugged and dangerous, with steep slopes and narrow roads. It is a strategic location and consists of three highlands.

Laoshan, located west of Tianbao Town, Masupo County, Yunnan Province, is the main border passage between China and Annan. It mainly includes Laoshan, 662.6 Highland, Balihe East Mountain and other border strongholds. The main peak of Laoshan is 1,422.2 meters above sea level. It is the commanding height that controls the border passage and is of great importance. Occupying Laoshan, you can see a vast area of ​​25 kilometers deep in China to the north, overlook Annan Laozhai and Qingshui to the 27-kilometer area south of Hejiang Province to the south, block the main passages and ports from Masupo County, China to Hejiang Province, Annan to the east, and monitor the key points of the Koulin Mountain border to the west. It controls the throat of Hejiang City in the northwest of Annan to Yunnan Province, China, and has an extremely important strategic position.

Zheyin Mountain is located on the edge of Yangwan Township, Masupo County, Yunnan Province, 79 kilometers away from the county seat, with an altitude of more than 1,200 meters.

Obviously, the synthetic battalion is also constantly studying the border.

"How about it? If a battle starts one day and you ask the combined battalion to support you, how do you plan to fight?" Liu Tao pointed to the map.

Liu Tao still has a lot of knowledge about the border of Yunnan Province.

After the end of the "Red Dragon's Roar", the troops withdrew back to the territory, but Annan was unwilling to fail and took the opportunity to occupy 51 highlands in Koulin Mountain, Laoshan Mountain and Zheyin Mountain.

Before, China repeatedly suggested that Annan hold border negotiations to negotiate and resolve the dispute between the two countries, but Annan accepted China's suggestions on the surface, but secretly stepped up military expansion and preparations for war, and continued to invade key points in the border area and harassed military trade in the border area of ​​China.

Liu Tao knew very well that these places must be taken back, and it would not take long to fight monkeys again.

However, the movement would not be as big as the "Red Dragon's Roar" last year, and it would probably be that the border defense troops would be dispatched.

Liu Tao had an idea in mind, that is, to let the combined battalion go to support and experience the baptism of war.

The soldiers of the combined battalion have all been baptized by the "Red Dragon Roar" last year, and some of them have even won military merits, but the combined battalion, as a newly established armed force, has not experienced the baptism of war.

The real reflection of the combat effectiveness of a unit is on the battlefield, having experienced the test of war.

In order to reduce bloodshed on the battlefield, it is natural to train more in peacetime.

Even a few days ago, a mountain was taken nearby for simulated combat.

Li Fuguo was stunned. He had thought about this question before, but Liu Tao asked him for the first time.

As a mid-level commander and the head of the main regiment, Li Fuguo naturally discussed it with others.

Li Fuguo immediately answered and even drew on the map.

Liu Tao nodded slightly. It must be said that Li Fuguo is indeed a military commander with strong military skills. He is a hundred times stronger than Liu Tao in commanding wars.

At least Liu Tao does not understand many of the military professional terms that Li Fuguo said.

Liu Tao only knows how to let the soldiers use the most powerful weapons and equipment to enhance their combat firepower and combat effectiveness.

For example, the camouflage uniforms worn by the soldiers of the combined battalion are specially designed by Liu Tao, and the fabric is also made of good fabric. There are also military shoes, which are also of good quality. The helmets worn by the soldiers of the combined battalion have much better bulletproof performance than the helmets currently used by the troops. Everyone wears a bulletproof vest specially made by Panshan Machinery Factory.

It is a bit exaggerated to say that they are armed to the teeth, but they are definitely much stronger than the main regiment.