"In a situation where we are evenly matched, the ratio of ambush to counter-ambush is about three to one, so I have every reason to think that unilateral slaughter is the final result in the ensuing operation. What we don't know for sure now is the enemy's numbers, firepower, and equipment, but no matter how you look at it, they are unlikely to be comparable to the mighty American army. ”

Kurt confronts his SOG squad about the new mission, and the crowd below erupts in some laughter at the hearing of his words.

The Scythe has been replenished, most of whom have served with Kurt on overseas missions, and Captain Kurt Russell has a strong reputation in both his former unit and those he has worked with, thanks to his own military skills and instinctive judgment on the battlefield. Kurt distrusts recruits and young men, because recruits and young men are forced into battle, and such a person cannot have strong convictions, which is exactly what he needs.

He needs people who volunteer to go to war, they don't have to come for ideals, but they must come for interest. Generally speaking, if someone who wants to leave home and go to war after the age of thirty is what Kurt needs, former Marines, former Green Berets, former SAS members, and former Navy SEAL Team members are all options for Kurt.

Cotter was astonished to find all the people he wanted in just three days, and he was overjoyed when he learned that they would be able to fight for the United States like the rest of the American army, and of course, the amount of honorarium stated in the contract was even more satisfying. When the personnel were ready, the entire SOG was sent to Afghanistan by C-130 transport aircraft to begin targeted training.

According to the "boss" - as Kurt and Cole called their CIA superiors, as the boss asked, the "Scythe" was supplemented by ten men, and considering the targets they were dealing with, Kurt wanted people who had served in Asia, and more importantly, they were all trained in real infiltration and counter-infiltration, and he even considered whether to turn to the US troops stationed in Japan and South Korea for help. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken up all available military resources, and it is not easy to find the right soldiers.

"The Chinese are trained in much the same way as us, and may have their own tactical characteristics, but they don't know that they are going into a trap, so they don't really have a chance. Remember the first principle of engagement: destroy all enemies; Also keep in mind the secondary principle of engagement: if possible, try to catch one alive. ”

"I have a question. Who will be our spearhead? ”

Former SAS member Vinnie Lee asks her own questions. In the Royal Special Air Service Regiment, the status of the top soldier is very important, and he can basically be regarded as the second captain. SAS is very picky when it comes to combat missions, they never work with other teams, and when they do, they only choose Australian SAS because they know each other well. With a wealth of experience, Pooh Lee was an operational staff officer in "The Scythe", and his problems were never superfluous. Without spearheads, there is no action.

"We're here for another purpose, to find Martin Lawrence." Cole answered Lee in place of Kurt.

"Ranger Martin?" Lee asked with interest.

Cole and Kurt exchanged glances, and Kurt laughed.

"Even the British know his reputation, and it seems that Martin should really change his temper."

Twisting his carefully trimmed beard, Lee looked at Kurt with a smile. "I'll bet a hundred dollars, and he won't do it with us."

Kurt and Cole exchanged another look. "Anyone else wants to bet?"

Everyone raised their hands.

Short, lanky Martin Lawrence was a hunter on the U.S.-Canadian border before joining the U.S. Army's 25th Division as a light infantryman. He later joined the 75th Ranger Regiment and participated in a series of CIA operations against drug traffickers in South America. He impressed Kurt with his good performances and excellent combat skills.

Martin has the best knack for tracking the enemy's movements, and Kurt is convinced that he is the type of soldier he needs.

When light infantry is mentioned, it is always assumed that it can play a very limited role in the present war. Judging from the composition of the light infantry division, this view seems to be very reasonable: basically the light infantry division can be regarded as a mechanized infantry division, and all its mechanized equipment has been removed, and its firepower and mobility have been greatly reduced.

But in the Army's view, no matter how the situation changes, there are only two types of fighters in the world. One is the infantry, and the other is the combatants who support the infantry in some way. The idea of light infantry was originally conceived by officers who were unwilling to accept defeat in the Vietnam War, and the war left them with more than just pain, so they saw no reason why American soldiers could not possess the skills of an enemy who lacked the equipment and firepower. In this way, those skills will complement the traditional superiority of the US military in firepower.

Light infantry divisions are such research institutes that train advanced infantry skills. The first light infantry divisions were the 6th Division at Fort Wayne Wright, Alaska, the 7th Division at Fort Ortosburg, California, the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, and the 25th Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. In these divisions, the Army has carefully assigned the best officers to command, trained non-commissioned officers in the traditional way, and firmly grasped the training of non-commissioned officers and officers at the company and platoon levels, and created batches of real soldiers with arduous training. What is a real soldier? It is a soldier with extraordinary leadership skills, who grasps the most basic truths of war, and uses the cover of the earth and night to destroy the enemy.

These soldiers are able to hide their tracks and move silently like crows in the night. They are hidden, unexpected, elusive, and adept at fighting the brave melee that is what light infantry is all about: attacking, ambushing, infiltrating, and gathering intelligence without having to contend with a large army. If the Mohicans had been able to reproduce until now, they would not be the match for these light infantry.

Martin came from one of the best of them. Although he is small in stature, the battlefield is not a sports field, and those who are tough and tenacious and able to charge for long periods of time are often thin and sturdy fighters. Every time someone doubted this, Martin would say to him, "Look at how the Chinese and Vietnamese fight."

But the problem is, Martin doesn't like the CIA. It's one thing to train CIA personnel, but it's quite another to take part in CIA operations. Martin was a military man, and military men were always dismissive of the CIA. True, there are servicemen who join the CIA after retiring, but not a single Ranger will do that. If it weren't for the good salary, Martin wouldn't have come to Afghanistan to train these ***.

Kerr also knew who Martin was, so he also bet that Martin would not accept Cotter's lobbying.

"I wouldn't be anywhere without Martin as a top soldier." Kurt's answer was simple and straightforward. "You can find an all-around fighter anywhere, but there aren't many people like Martin in the world, so I have to win for that."