Since the joint review by the Imperial Security Service and the Gendarmerie Department, the atmosphere in the "Shelter" base has once again undergone a subtle change, and the normal training has correspondingly reduced some live ammunition subjects, and the abundance of meals is expected. In the ordinary officers' class, the scheduled training courses were not compressed, and there were many basic subjects, tactical theory, fortifications, historical research, and firearms during the day, but an additional political propaganda course was added every night -- watching movies, listening to music, reciting, and giving speeches, the content of which seemed simple and easy, but all revolved around loyalty to the Führer and Germany.

A week passed quickly, and the final exams began as scheduled. In General Barnfinger's course on military tactics theory, Lynn won first place in the class with strong self-confidence, outstanding vision, and cunning expression, but this was also the only first place in the entire class. In the shooting test, which he had always excelled in, he was not able to outperform the short officer in his usually normal performance, and was inferior to a classmate who performed exceptionally, so he only ranked third. In the basic subjects, which he was not good at, Lynn, who missed most of the drills due to injury, tried his best and was only in the third bracket, and Boseman won the all-around championship in this event without dispute. As for the study of history in a similar minor, although Lynn knew more about the future than his peers, he was far less detailed about the history of Germany and Europe than the pure Germans, and in the end he only got a "pass".

Although the cadets attach great importance to the examinations of various subjects and do their best, this is a final examination after all, and as long as they are not listed as "failing", everyone can successfully complete the examination and officially obtain the qualification of officers. It's just that in people's habitual thinking, the next job assignment still has a lot to do with the quality of course performance, who doesn't want to be appreciated by their superiors because of their outstanding performance, and rise step by step in their future military career?

At the ceremony jointly held for the graduates of the second senior officer class and the second ordinary officer class, not only the two biggest names of the base, Goebbels and Rommel, were present, but Laurenzi, whom he had not met for a long time. Bach also appeared. Lynn only recognized this time that Bach was now a lieutenant general of the Imperial Guard, and undoubtedly the youngest general of the Imperial Guard.

“…… In the designated courses and training, you have demonstrated knowledge, competence and personal character commensurate with your status as officers, and you are the future pillars of the German Imperial Guard and the hope of the German revival. You are to bring your dedication and your absolute loyalty to the troops and set a spiritual example for your comrades and soldiers......"

At the ceremony, Goebbels was particularly excited, and instead of stopping at the point as he had when he first welcomed the new recruits, he talked about a lot of things, reminiscent of the Führer's superior combat prowess in speeches. Although he did not explicitly state the reliable performance of the cadets in the suppression of "defections", he made several hints in his speech, and praised them as "the most loyal fighters of the Empire." At this time, Lynn actually figured out a lot, the reason why the cadets of the officer class were allowed to go into battle with guns was that they had just achieved the coveted promotion, their satisfaction with the status quo and their vision for the future were relatively high, and they were unlikely to participate in defection operations, and secondly, they were all non-commissioned officers or lieutenants with rich combat experience before, and it could be said that they had gathered the most backbone combatants of a unit. In addition, there are also detachments from the troops, easy to control and keep secrets after the fact, and so on, looking at the entire base, there is indeed no more suitable mobile force than them in an emergency.

After Goebbels' lengthy speech, it was Rommel's turn to speak, and the majesty of Western Europe, the splendor of North Africa, and the fortification of the Atlantic Ocean gave him the aperture of war in the minds of the German people, and he was even naturally considered to be the only German general who had not really been defeated by the enemy. In a solemn atmosphere, every word and every key word spoken by the marshal made the officers present concentrate.

"Officers are the essence of Germany, the pride of Germany, and the backbone of Germany. Without you, we would not have been able to achieve a glorious victory over our old enemy, and now that we are forced to retreat, the will and confidence to fight will not be lost. Remember, officers, that the 'refuge' is only a temporary refuge for us, and as we recuperate and recuperate, we will eventually return to the continent and regain all that we have lost. Today, you are not just fighting for honor and medals, your dedication will become your proudest memory in the future, and a solid paving stone on your road to success! ”

After speaking, the small auditorium resounded with long-lasting warm applause, which made Goebbels, who was sitting on the side, look a little ugly, but most of the generals and senior officers standing around the podium showed confident longing. Lynn thought that their natural pride made them destined to be unable to accept the dark life of the gutter rats, but as long as there was hope, they could gather in this barren and cold remote place with an indomitable spirit, and at this time on the European continent, although the defeat of Germany had become a reality, not everyone was willing to accept defeat, especially among the millions of prisoners of war, many of whom surrendered to the Allied and Soviet forces on orders from their superiors, they had the body and will of a warrior, and they never gave up their faith, As long as all this weakens and loses money with the passage of time, there is still a lot of room for everything.

As usual, the appointment was read out by the chief of staff of the base, General Bernbeck. Lynn did the math, and three of the 26 majors were assigned to the Strategic Staff, a newly created body that had earlier been described by Motchig as "two factions at odds," three to the base staff as staff officers, seven to the 1st Marine Regiment, eight to the 2nd Marine Regiment, and the remaining five to the Arsenal as Chief of Military Affairs -- a position that had not been heard of before, presumably supervising production and security in the arsenal and so on. Could it be that these five people were questioned about their loyalty because of their origins or for some other reason, so they were placed in such a position that would be tantamount to "exile" for professional soldiers? If so, will you suffer this fate?

What Lynn didn't expect was that his name was the first to be pronounced in the ordinary officer class, and the corresponding position was "low-level staff officer of the Strategic Staff".

Relieved, followed by a head full of questions.

Given his performance in the military tactics theory course, his position as a junior staff officer seems well deserved, but according to Mottchig's original statement, does Bach want to take on a task force commander-like position, and now his plans have changed, or does he move forward in a hidden curve? Was this strategic staff, which was resisted by Rommel's faction, in its intended function, or was it just a product of compromise and an empty shelf with no real role? Leaving the combat unit and the hardcore brothers, would it be more conducive to serving in the general staff to give full play to one's advanced knowledge?

Although thinking was a little distracting, Lynn still paid special attention to the whereabouts of the cadets in the same period, especially those who performed outstandingly, the appointment and dismissal of positions did not seem to be directly related to the course grades, the bullfighter Boseman went to the base staff as a junior staff officer, and the short officer who beat himself in the shooting course entered the gendarmerie department somewhat unexpectedly, as for the other two roommates, the blonde second lieutenant Wohlish and the lieutenant second lieutenant Schuzer both entered the 1st Marine Regiment, and the former entered the logistics wing, The latter was assigned to the company where Wolfrum was.

After the ceremony, everyone went back to the barracks, and although this was the room according to the rank, some of them had to move out of their old dormitories after the assignment of duties. Lynn was told to report to the officers' barracks attached to the Strategic Staff "one hole away," and Boseman had to pack his bags and head to his new dormitory across the square. Before leaving, the four of them solemnly said goodbye, although it is not difficult to meet in the base, a new role means a new life, and when they meet again in the future, their identities and circumstances will be completely different.

(To be continued)