36: Sharp Sword: The Warrior Combined Brigade is established!

Don't treat the Lynx All-Terrain Assault Vehicle as a vehicle, but as a light infantryman!

When Comrade Peng Lin's words were understood, General Xu Liyou truly appreciated the power of the Lynx All-Terrain Assault Vehicle.

Because if you really treat the Lynx as a light infantryman, then wouldn't five Lynx All-Terrain Assault Vehicles barely form an Army infantry squad?

This is even with an additional crew member on the Lynx, requiring 2 people per vehicle.

Then the firepower configuration of this Army infantry squad would be too fierce!

In today's world, among the Army infantry squads of various countries, the most powerful in terms of firepower are those of the Soviet Union and the USA.

The Soviet Union's motorized infantry squad operates with 8 people.

It has 1 squad leader, 2 machine gunners, 1 anti-tank gunner, and 4 riflemen.

In terms of weaponry, they have a BTR troop carrier as a vehicle.

Besides that, they also have 5 AKM assault rifles, one RPK-74 light machine gun, and one RPG-7 rocket launcher.

This is the complete weapon and equipment of a motorized infantry squad.

On the USA side, their mechanized infantry squad operates with 9 people.

It has 1 squad leader, 2 fire team leaders, 2 machine gunners, 2 grenadiers, and 2 riflemen.

In terms of weaponry, the USA infantry squad uses M113 armored personnel carriers for combat.

It has 3 M16A1 assault rifles, one M203 grenade launcher, and two Individual Thermobaric Weapons.

The infantry squad firepower of these two Superpowers is absolutely a generational lead over other countries in the world.

This kind of firepower configuration is absolutely a dream-like existence in the eyes of many small countries.

Whether it's the Soviet Union's motorized infantry squad or the USA' mechanized infantry squad, their firepower is equivalent to that of a whole platoon in many small countries.

But even with such fierce firepower, it pales in comparison to the Lynx infantry squad.

After all, the five Lynx All-Terrain Assault Vehicles are equipped with multi-barrel rocket launchers, 120mm mortars, and "sickle" suicide drones!

Besides that, things like Individual Thermobaric Weapons and 12.7mm heavy machine guns, who knows how many can be carried!

This kind of firepower configuration, let alone crushing a platoon, would absolutely be no problem for overwhelming an enemy infantry company!

After thinking about this, General Xu Liyou couldn't help but gasp.

If the Army were to re-equip with these weapons, then compared to the Soviet Union and the USA, who would truly be the Superpowers?

"The Mengshi and Lynx's all-domain mobility and all-terrain penetration capabilities definitely surpass all similar equipment in the world."

"Coupled with the aerial support of the Zhi-8 Heavy Transport Helicopter, the tactical value they can unleash is simply unimaginable."

"However, our Army currently focuses on large-scale divisional operations, and within each division, there are single-branch units like tank regiments, howitzer regiments, rocket artillery regiments, anti-aircraft artillery regiments, infantry regiments, and motor regiments."

"It is indeed a problem which division to equip with the Zhi-8, Mengshi, and Lynx All-Terrain Assault Vehicle..."

General Xu Liyou showed a thoughtful expression, looking a bit troubled.

He even keenly perceived that neither the Mengshi nor the Lynx All-Terrain Vehicle seemed to fit well with the current divisional combat methods.

Comrade Peng Lin looked at General Xu Liyou's thoughtful expression and couldn't help but admire him.

The Mengshi and Lynx All-Terrain Assault Vehicle are tailor-made equipment for light composite battalions.

Naturally, they don't quite fit with the Army's current divisional combat system.

He didn't expect that just by looking at this equipment, the Old General would so keenly perceive the problem.

Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure; this saying is absolutely not empty talk.

This kind of battle-hardened experience and the ability to spot problems at a glance is definitely not something young generals possess.

"Chief, the current divisional-level combat units in our Army are all prepared for deep penetration and comprehensive warfare."

"Under this combat assumption, each individual branch of our Army typically operates as a regiment, such as artillery regiments, tank regiments, and so on."

"However, the Mengshi and Lynx All-Terrain Assault Vehicle are best at rapid mobility and complex terrain operations."

"And in many cases, they rely more on the aerial projection capability of the Zhi-8 Heavy Transport Helicopter."

"So I wonder if it's possible for us to establish a 'small but refined, fast and agile' combat unit outside of the divisional combat system?"

Comrade Peng Lin looked at General Xu Liyou, proposing to him.

"Small but refined, fast and agile?"

"Focusing on rapid mobility and complex terrain operations?"

Facing Comrade Peng Lin's proposal, General Xu Liyou's eyes clearly lit up.

In his thoughts, he seemed to have caught some inspiration, but for a moment he couldn't express it.

"Keep going!"

"I think your idea is excellent!"

The Old General gave an encouraging look, urging Comrade Peng Lin to continue.

Because he felt that Comrade Peng Lin must have considered this aspect when developing the Mengshi and Lynx.

"Generally speaking, when we conduct special operations, we usually select elite companies from infantry regiments."

"But there's a major drawback to selecting personnel from an infantry regiment: the branch is too singular."

"Therefore, I believe we should integrate multiple branches and modularize our organization to form a 'composite battalion' as the basic tactical unit."

"A composite battalion would have a strength of 500-600 people, with 4 infantry companies and 1 fire support company under its command."

"Additionally, it would include a reconnaissance platoon and an engineer support platoon."

"The entire composite battalion would be uniformly equipped with 'Mengshi' and 'Lynx' as vehicles."

"Breaking the limitations of traditional infantry battalions with single branches, achieving 'reconnaissance-strike-support' integrated operations!"

"As long as there is a need for rapid mobility and complex terrain operations within the military region, the composite battalion can be quickly mobilized to any battlefield through Zhi-8 tactical aerial deployment!"

"Coupled with all-terrain mobile vehicles and powerful firepower configuration, the role of this single composite battalion could even be equivalent to several traditional infantry regiments!"

Comrade Peng Lin organized his thoughts and explained the plan for the composite battalion.

General Xu Liyou listened silently beside him.

Initially, the Old General just nodded silently, thinking that Comrade Peng Lin's words made a lot of sense.

But later, when Comrade Peng Lin first proposed the "composite battalion" as a modular basic tactical unit integrating different branches,

The Old General's eyes completely lit up!

He suddenly clenched his fists, incredibly excited!

Because Comrade Peng Lin's three words, "composite battalion," instantly and precisely articulated the vague idea in his mind.

Under the current military system, a division has infantry regiments, tank regiments, and artillery regiments, suitable for large-scale deep operations, facilitating unified command and enhancing the division's combat capabilities.

And in a composite battalion, there are infantry companies, fire support companies, reconnaissance platoons, and engineer support platoons.

Isn't that also for integrating different branches, facilitating unified command, and enhancing the comprehensive combat capability of the battalion?

If divisions are for deep penetration and total war,

Then this kind of composite battalion is a "miniature division" for regional mobile operations and complex terrain warfare.

Its comprehensive combat capability is absolutely incomparable to ordinary, single-branch artillery regiments or infantry regiments!

"I understand your idea!"

"Composite battalion!"

"This description of a combat unit is simply too appropriate!"

"Comrade Peng Lin, you are not only a military industry genius, but also a military genius!"

"Even the USA Military Academy at West Point probably couldn't research a modular basic tactical unit like the 'composite battalion' that integrates different branches!"

"This is simply too suitable for the Yue Hou Country battlefield!"

General Xu Liyou said to Comrade Peng Lin with immense excitement.

"Comrade Peng Lin, I have an incredibly important task to entrust to you!"

"I will contact the military headquarters now and request the deployment of a division."

"And you, within two months, need to select the absolute elites from this division, and form and train 6 composite battalions, which is roughly a Mengshi Composite Brigade!"

"We will name this brigade 'Mengshi' and designate its code name as the 'Mengshi Composite Brigade'."

"When the war against the Viet Cong breaks out, the Mengshi Composite Brigade will be a sharp sword thrusting directly into the enemy's rear!"

"Our Dragon Country's 'Mengshi Composite Brigade' will teach the Bear and Eagle, the two world Superpowers, a vivid military lesson!"

The Old General looked at Comrade Peng Lin with utmost solemnity and said.