Text, Images | Wang Guangwei, Fan Chunlong, Wan Zhiqi
Recently, the 71st Group Army's Wang Jie unit
organized specialized training in open-water swimming
to sharpen their skills in the sea
and continue the fighting spirit of "not afraid of hardship, not afraid of death."
They honed their open-water swimming abilities—
Before entering the water,
the officers and soldiers lined up neatly on the beach
to conduct warm-up exercises
to fully activate their muscles and energize their bodies.
During this training,
they established a comprehensive and multi-dimensional safety assurance system.
The onshore command group coordinated the training progress throughout
to standardize training order.
The offshore observation group monitored the sea surface dynamics in real-time
to keep a close watch on the training status of the officers and soldiers,
ensuring that the assault boats provided escort support
and were always ready for emergency response.
They ensured training safety.
With the commander's order given,
the officers and soldiers entered the water in an orderly manner
and conducted long-distance open-water swimming training
along the designated route.
During the training,
the officers and soldiers overcame the physical fatigue from swimming for a long time
and maintained a disciplined formation at all times,
encouraging each other and working together.
This honed their willpower and forged their courage.
After successfully completing the day's open-water swimming tasks,
the officers and soldiers returned to shore riding the waves.
Despite being physically and mentally exhausted from the high-intensity training,
they felt a strong sense of accomplishment from overcoming themselves and completing the challenge.
On the way back,
to relieve the fatigue from training and enliven the atmosphere of the exercises,
the officers and soldiers sang in unison
"We Carry Wang Jie's Gun."
The resounding battle song echoed along the beach,
fully showcasing the inheritors of Wang Jie
and their commitment to carrying forward the spirit of heroes
and their determination to strengthen the military.
This training
effectively honed the officers' and soldiers' tenacious fighting will
and enhanced the unit's capability to perform tasks in coastal areas,
laying a solid foundation for forging a capable and determined elite force.
As the tide rises and the sea stretches wide,
it is the right time for military training.
The inheritors of Wang Jie are always ready for battle.
The 71st Group Army's Wang Jie Unit conducted specialized swimming training at the beach, focusing on enhancing combat readiness. Troops performed warm-up exercises before entering the water and maintained formation during the long-distance swim. A comprehensive safety system was in place to ensure the training's success and safety, fostering teamwork and resilience among the soldiers.
- The 71st Group Army conducted specialized swimming training at sea.
- Troops engaged in warm-up exercises on the beach before entering the water.
- A comprehensive safety system was established for the training.
- Troops maintained formation and morale during the long-distance swim.
- The training aimed to enhance combat readiness and teamwork.