Chapter 168: On the Front Line
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Electromagnetic warfare is a double-edged sword that can also pose a threat to oneself while dealing with the enemy.
In this war where the power to control electromagnetics determines the outcome, how to use this double-edged sword has become the decisive factor.
When Huang Zhibo adopted Lu Wen's suggestion and decided to fight electromagnetic war with the coalition forces, Lu Wen received a special task: looking for technical means to deal with electromagnetic warfare.
The development of warheads with electromagnetic shielding capabilities for rockets, the issuance of radio stations using electronic tubes for combat troops, and the transformation of the army's main combat equipment were all proposed by Lu Wen, and it was immediately adopted, and its role was proven on the battlefield.
Without these technical means, the volunteers' ground attack would not be so smooth.
However, none of these methods fundamentally solved the problem, but instead caused some trouble.
For example, among the three main armies, all main combat equipment replaced electronic equipment with mechanical equipment. Although the main combat equipment thus gained combat capability in an electromagnetic warfare environment and would not lose combat effectiveness due to damage to electronic equipment, its performance was greatly reduced and its combat effectiveness was greatly limited. Take the tank's aiming equipment for example, after replacing the mechanical sighting device, the maximum firing distance was shortened to within 1,500 meters, and the night combat capability was lost. In addition, the power and transmission system of the tank were also controlled by mechanical equipment, without electronic chips, which resulted in a significant reduction in the maneuverability of all main combat tanks, which made the grassroots officers and soldiers complain.
The biggest problem is communication command.
Using an electronic tube radio can keep the troops in touch with the rear, but the power of the radio is very limited, and the transmission distance is very limited, making it more susceptible to interference.
The coalition forces have not reacted yet and have not interfered with electronic interference, so the communication is still normal.
When the coalition forces react, they will definitely conduct targeted electronic interference. Strategic electronic warfare functions like the ec-135 can cause all the radio stations of the volunteers to fail hundreds of kilometers away. If the coalition forces are cruel, they will also use anti-radiation missiles to attack the radio stations of the volunteers.
If communication is blocked, then the unlucky one will be the volunteers.
The most important task Lu Wen does is to develop a communication station with remote communication capabilities and is not susceptible to electronic interference.
Of course, such radio stations must withstand the direct blow of electromagnetic bullets.
"Can this thing work?"
"Absolutely effective, we have done the test." Lu Wen glanced at Huang Zhibo and said, "Now military communication radio stations mainly work in the short-wave and ultra-short-wave frequency bands. Some data links that have high requirements for communication bandwidth also work in the centimeter-wave and millimeter-** segments. These frequency bands are susceptible to interference and are the key surveillance targets of the coalition forces. Relatively speaking, long-wave radio stations are least likely to be disturbed and are the least susceptible to interference."
"The problem is that the communication capabilities of long-wave radio stations are very limited." Mother Qi Tie added.
"It is true that the bandwidth of long-wave radio stations is very narrow, otherwise our communication with submarines will not be so difficult. However, long-wave radio stations have the strongest anti-strike ability and can withstand the direct strikes of electromagnetic warheads. Of course, we have to improve the existing long-wave radio stations to enhance their communication capabilities."
"No matter what, having is better than not." Huang Zhibo said without asking more questions, "The most urgent task is to send a long-wave radio station to the 15th Army and keep it working in a working state at all times in the battle. If Dingping is to become a decisive battlefield, the soldiers of the 15th Army must know that the headquarters has been paying attention to them and has been providing support to them, so that they have the courage to fight."
Lu Wen nodded and said, "If this is the case, it is best to send a few technicians over."
"The communications soldiers of the 15th Army are not good?"
"It's not that it's not possible, it's just that all these long-wave radio stations use electronic tubes, and the active communications soldiers of our combat troops have never touched these equipment."
Huang Zhibo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, the third round of airborne will start in two hours. I will arrange a transport plane."
"If possible, I want to go there myself."
"you……"
Lu Wen smiled and said, "There are not many professional and technical officers, and everyone else has tasks, so I am the only one who stays in the headquarters. I can't do anything even if I stay here. It's better to go to a place that can be used for me."
"You are a missile technology officer, not a communication technology officer."
"Commander-in-Chief, before I became a missile technology officer, I was a communication technology officer. During my undergraduate studies, I studied communications major, but during my graduate studies and doctoral studies," Lu Wen glanced at Huang Zhibo and said, "Besides, if you don't understand communications, you can't become a missile technology expert."
“Is it related?”
"Of course it's related. Which new missile has nothing to do with communication technology, especially electronic technology?"
Huang Zhibo is not a technical expert, but he knows that any new missile has a large number of electronic equipment, and it is very advanced electronic equipment.
"Commander-in-Chief, Lu Gong is the technical consultant of our army, let her..."
"Qi Kaiwei, can you convince her?"
Qi Kaiwei shook his head with a wry smile, knowing that even Huang Zhibo could not convince Lu Wen, it would be even more impossible for him.
"Mr. Lu, I don't object to you, because you are a soldier, and I have no reason to give you special treatment." Huang Zhibo paused for a moment and said, "But I have to send a few people to come with you. And when you go to the front line, you are only responsible for technical work, and others have to obey the instructions of the combatants."
"No problem, my weapon is a pen, not a gun."
"Since that's the case, we should send a senior staff officer." Qi Kaiwei deliberately glanced at Mu Haoyang and said to Huang Zhibo, "Even if the radio station is able to send it, it is impossible to issue too complicated orders in the battle. It is even difficult to transmit battlefield information. Therefore, a staff officer with a very understanding of the overall combat plan is needed to assist the 15th Army and let the 15th Army know how to fight together."
"You're right, just who are you sending?"
Qi Kaiwei was stunned for a moment and immediately said, "I..."
"You have to stay. The ground combat plan was planned by you. You know more about the backup plans than me." Huang Zhibo glanced at the others and finally looked at Mu Haoyang and said, "Major, have the special forces' missions been arranged?"
Mu Haoyang smiled and said, "It has been arranged a long time ago. Now I am just accepting combat reports. If necessary, I can send combat commands. An ordinary communications consultant can do it."
"So, do you think staying in the headquarters is useless?"
"If possible, I want to go to the front line." Mu Haoyang said it very directly. He didn't want to stay in the headquarters. He even felt that he was not a soldier who could watch others fight in the rear.
"Okay, that's it." Huang Zhibo was also very direct and said with a smile, "You have worked with Lu Gong in Xinpu and you should be familiar with it. When you arrive at Dingping, your primary task is to ensure the safety of Lu Gong and other technicians, and you must keep them away from dangerous areas."
"Commander-in-Chief, I'm just a major adviser."
"Why, I think the rank is not high enough?" Huang Zhibo smiled and shook his head, saying, "On the battlefield, you have the final say, and the technicians have no right to intervene in the combat operations. If they are disobedient, you can tie them up."
Mu Haoyang also smiled. He was just a joke, but Huang Zhibo took it seriously.
Lu Wen also laughed, at least she had not refused to listen to Mu Haoyang's command on the battlefield.
"Secondly, you have to tell the front commander of the 15th Army that you must capture Dingping as soon as possible and then defend it. I will urge the 39th Army and the 65th Army that as long as you conquer Xianzhou, the pressure on Dingping will be greatly reduced. However, the officers and soldiers of the 15th Army must be prepared for the worst. If the 65th Army fails to conquer Xianzhou in time, Dingping will be the only position to block the main force of the coalition."
"No problem, I know what to say."
"You are a senior staff officer in the headquarters. When you go to the front line, remember to indicate your identity."
Mu Haoyang nodded, indicating that he understood Huang Zhibo's meaning.
"The last thing." Huang Zhibo knocked on the table and said, "If the battle situation is unfavorable and the 15th Army cannot defend Dingping, you have to bring out technical personnel such as Lu Gong. At that time, I will personally find Wu Jianjun and ask him to send the amphibious special forces to help you break through."
"Commander-in-Chief, this..."
"This is an order. No matter what method you use, you must bring back the technicians such as Lu Gong and others safely."
Mu Haoyang nodded and agreed, without asking any more questions.
"Okay, you guys go and prepare."
“When will we set out?”
"immediately."
Mu Haoyang was stunned and seemed very surprised.
"My mother, Colonel Qi Tie, will arrange a y-7 for you. After the third round of airborne starts, you will go to Dingping."
"But Land Master can't jump."
"Who said I can't jump?" Lu Wen glanced at Mu Haoyang and said, "I am an amateur skydiving enthusiast, and I don't necessarily have less experience than you."
Mu Haoyang couldn't help but look at Lu Wen, always feeling that she was not like the kind of adventure-loving person.
"Okay, is there any problem?" Huang Zhibo glanced at his watch and said, "Hurry up, you have to prepare a lot of things before boarding the plane."
It is true that you have to hurry up because not all technicians will skydiving.
When Lu Wen went to get the radio station, Mu Haoyang found other technical officers and taught them how to parachute. Military parachutes are not difficult, especially when they are not carrying weapons and equipment, the parachute will automatically open after leaving the cabin. All you need to pay attention is to control your posture when landing to avoid breaking your legs.
An hour later, his mother Qi Tie prepared a y-7 for Mu Haoyang and the others.
Because there were no coalition fighter jets in the sky, the transport plane took off directly from Shinyiju and then joined the transport group that carried out the third round of airdrop missions.
Before leaving, Mu Haoyang found Zhou Yusheng and asked him to say hello to the 15th Army and sent someone to the airborne field to respond.
Chapter completed!