Floating Thunder, One Strike to Destroy! A Naval Landing Ship Brigade from the Eastern Theater Command Conducts Realistic Combat Drills
Text, Images | Zou Chao, Wu Tong, Hu Lihao, Wei Xu, Yao Junliang, Wu Gaopo, Tao Waibin
Recently
a certain landing ship brigade of the Eastern Theater Navy
formed a naval formation
to conduct realistic combat drills in a certain area of the East China Sea
focusing on honing the emergency response and precision strike capabilities of the ships in complex environments
Between sea and sky, warships are arrayed
the formation maintains a combat formation
maneuvering towards the target sea area
each combat position stands ready
all personnel enter a state of readiness
“Port side XX, floating mine detected!”
As the lookout on the Wutai Mountain ship reports
the data is synchronized to the command post
“Battle alarm!”
The alarm bell instantly rings throughout the ship
crew members quickly rush to their battle stations
amid the urgent alarm sounds
completing a seamless transition from routine navigation to combat status
officers and soldiers demonstrate excellent combat training
and calm psychological quality under pressure
“Gun position confirm target!”
“Floating mine left XX, distance XX, single barrel single shot, fire!”
The commander issues the order
the main gun position fires immediately upon command
with a loud bang, the shell leaves the chamber
charging towards the target with thunderous momentum
One hit
the floating mine target moving with the waves
sinks in response
creating a huge water column
This precise and efficient strike
comes from the soldiers' countless hours of hard training
As the smoke clears, the alarm rings again
“Landing craft No. 7 has been ‘hit’!
A technician has a ‘head injury’, multiple ‘fractures’…”
Damage control and combat casualty rescue alarms sound simultaneously
instantly pulling the officers and soldiers into the next tense “battle”
Amidst the thick smoke
the combat casualty rescue team acts swiftly
they closely coordinate
searching, providing first aid, and transporting
their actions are seamless
within the shortest time
they transfer the “injured” to a safe area
The damage control team moves out upon command
facing the continuously “flooding” damaged bulkhead
they assess quickly and cooperate closely
using their skilled techniques and damage control equipment
to rapidly seal and reinforce the “breach”
effectively controlling the “emergency situation”
demonstrating solid damage control capabilities
Using wind and waves as a whetstone, and enemy situations as a charge
this maritime training
fully integrates a realistic combat background
setting up multiple challenging scenarios
effectively honing the naval formation's
emergency response and combat capabilities
continuous offense and defense, and coordinated handling abilities
Warships plow through the deep blue, cannon fire reflects loyalty
the soldiers of the East China Sea
always maintain a combat posture of being fully drawn
interpreting responsibility with loyalty
responding to missions with victories
resolutely guarding the thousands of miles of maritime territory of the motherland
The Eastern Theater Command Navy conducted a naval exercise in the East China Sea, focusing on real combat scenarios including the detection and engagement of floating mines. The exercise involved rapid transitions to combat readiness, with crews demonstrating effective damage control and emergency response capabilities. This training aimed to enhance the fleet's operational readiness in complex environments.
- Eastern Theater Command Navy conducted a naval exercise in the East China Sea.
- The exercise included the detection and engagement of a floating mine.
- Damage control teams responded to simulated injuries and flooding on the vessel.
- The exercise aimed to enhance combat readiness and emergency response capabilities.