Chapter 90: Optimism
"And do they have enough ammo?" Pete asked.
Hearing this question, Rubin did not immediately answer, apparently he did not know the specific situation there. I saw that he thought for a moment and said, "I think it should be enough." At least it is enough to maintain stability in Alsabad. ”
Pete couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this, obviously the sentence was perfunctory. What does it mean to maintain stability? Is it understood that it is enough when it is stable, and it depends on the specific situation to decide whether it is enough or not?
However, Pete only chuckled and didn't say anything, just took the carbine and looked at the other supplies. Donovan, who was next to Pete, also disagreed with what McJison said, but he also didn't dwell on it, after all, since there was no right to decide the actions of the Iraqis who accompanied him, then those in Alsabad did not need to care.
"Then M3 Gustav. It also helps us prepare more ammunition, and the type should be used to kill and injure people. Donovan said.
"That's fine." McGison seemed to be trying his best to be satisfied with his equipment, and after saying yes, he looked at Captain Rubin and said, "Arrange for someone to have everything they need ready immediately." ”
Rubin immediately turned and left after saying yes. As he left, Matt and Morris walked over and said, "The car is good, it's in good condition." It's just that the dust in the car is a little bigger. ”
McGison shrugged, "That's all there is to this place. And after all, it's a tank. ”
Of course, Donovan didn't bother with this, he said directly: "Major, I want to know if something bad happens, such as we are attacked and we need you to come to the rescue, how long will it take you to arrive?" ”
Hearing Donovan ask about this again, McJisen smiled wryly and said, "It seems that you guys are really worried. Well, if we talk about support, if it's on land, and you're in Al-Sabad, it's a maximum of an hour from gathering people to setting off to getting there to you. ”
"Listen to you, if there is still a helicopter?" Donovan continued.
McGison nodded, "Yes." Of course. However, although the helicopter is fast, its carrying capacity is quite limited, and there is a Chinook, if it is only to transport people, it will be 30 to 35 people, but if you count the equipment and materials, it can only be up to 25 people. There were two other Black Hawks, but they both had a mission at the moment. ”
"So you might have to use Chinooks to support us?" Donovan then asked.
McGison smiled and said, "Don't get me wrong. First of all, our preferred way is definitely not to use a helicopter. The terrain here is simple and flat, and if something goes wrong, then our first choice is definitely ground support. If you use helicopters, I think you also know that a lot of times helicopters have to face more uncertainties and are more vulnerable to attack at certain times. And once attacked, it will be very passive, and there is no better way than to fly away. So unless we have to, we can use helicopters to take people there. ”
"Okay." Donovan nodded, "I see." So is our contact device in direct contact with you? ”
"Yes. Contact me to be exact. I'm specifically responsible for the connection with you. McJison said.
"Okay. Hope we have a happy cooperation. Donovan stretched out his hand and shook the other party, then looked at Megan and said, "Then let's prepare and set off as soon as possible?" ”
"Okay. How long will it take you? Megan asked, glancing at the 009 squad who were busy.
"Twenty minutes." Pete didn't wait for Donovan to answer, then said, "Let's take precautions, and we'll be fine with our tactical vests." ”
Donovan glanced at Meghan and whispered, "Can I talk to you for a few words?" ”
Meghan nodded and immediately walked to the side of a Hummer jeep that was assigned to them, and glanced at Donovan after he came over, only to see Donovan whispering: "It seems that these people are very optimistic." Much more optimistic than we are. ”
Megan sighed and said, "Maybe we're thinking too much." Maybe it's really safe here? ”
"Really?" Donovan looked at Megan and said, "I told you, that guy didn't fight at all, do you believe it?" ”
"You mean this McGison?" Meghan chuckled and said, "Everyone can see it." This guy is a civil official. ”
"And it's inexperienced." Donovan said: "He thinks he is very strong. I have never seen the power of the enemy. When you're on someone else's turf, you have to keep your eyes open. Also, people here seem to trust these Iraqis a little too much. That's not a good thing. ”
Meghan glanced at the Iraqi man who was still on standby not far away, looking very relaxed: "Isn't it the same in Afghanistan?" Did you do the same when you were there? ”
Donovan looked at Megan and said, "It's completely different, if you've really been in both places, you should know." We are not good people in the eyes of Iraqis, and those who are outside the city thinking about how to attack us are not necessarily heinous enemies in their eyes. See what I mean? And Afghanistan, how many years has their civil war been? It's just taking advantage of their already hostile relationship. And the gap between the two countries is also very large, Afghanistan has been at war, and Iraq is different, you won't go into the details of that damn propaganda, right? Can the lives of the people here compare to what they used to be? Who do you think they will ruthless? We? Or those who pick up guns and constantly resist? ”
Megan sighed heavily and said, "What the hell are you trying to say?" And tell them that these Iraqis are not needed? ”
"Of course not." Donovan said: "I want to say that you can't do what you said in Saudi Arabia, right? ”
"Yes. And now it is. Megan admitted.
"Then think of another way. For example, your colleague, ask him to help keep an eye on Mosul and Arsabad. Donovan said.
"That's fine. Actually, that's what I think. Megan nodded.
"And. If a situation arises. Whether you find that person or not, or whether you get useful information or not, we must immediately find a way to get out of Alsabad. I'm referring to you and Zelda and our guys. This means that you'd better not bring anyone you shouldn't bring unless you're sure it's Marle Potuk, and if not, you'd better not bring any of the others. Donovan said.
Megan hesitated for a moment when she heard this request, and after thinking about it, she said, "We are here for a purpose. Even if there is a situation that we don't want to see, wouldn't it be more of a loss to run in vain? ”