Seven individual third-class merits. Everyone knew that this was just an appetizer.
The entire Iron Fist Regiment knew that Zhuo Tianlin's performance in this military exercise was the most outstanding in the entire military region.
With his own strength, he led five cooks to kill three and a half special forces squads and beheaded the entire Blue Army command center.
A person with second-class merit wouldn't be able to escape from such a meritorious service.
At the same time, some officers who had a deep understanding of military achievements also knew that after this incident, Zhuo Tianlin might no longer be a corporal but an officer.
From a soldier to an officer, this was a very important step.
"Order No. XXXXXX of the Southeast Military Region, regarding the Iron Fist Regiment Sharpshooter Company Four, the deputy squad leader of the cooking squad, Corporal Zhuo Tianlin, has performed particularly well in this annual military exercise. The headquarters had decided and reported to the military for approval to award Zhuo Tianlin with a second-class merit as a form of encouragement!”
Crash…The venue erupted with thunderous applause again. All the soldiers of the Iron Fist Regiment were clapping desperately.
He turned right, left his seat, and walked up to the stage. Zhuo Tianlin came to the opposite side of Lieutenant General Gao Shiwei and saluted!
After returning the greeting, Lieutenant General Gao Shiwei picked up the second-class medal from the hand of a captain in military uniform next to him. He pinned it on Zhuo Tianlin's left chest and handed the certificate to him.
"Work hard. Not only me, but the entire military command thinks highly of you!”
"Yes, Chief. Tianlin will never let down the trust of the motherland and the people!”
After saluting, Zhuo Tianlin turned around and saluted his comrades below. Thunderous applause sounded again. The ones who clapped the loudest were the soldiers of the kitchen.
"Corporal Zhuo Tianlin, please wait!”
Just as Zhuo Tianlin was about to leave the stage, Lieutenant General Gao Shiwei spoke.
Zhuo Tianlin stopped and stood straight. A lieutenant came over and took the certificate and the box containing the medal from Zhuo Tianlin.
"Southeast Military Command Order No. XXXXXX. According to the military's order regarding the selection and appointment of military officers and the selection and promotion of outstanding military officers from the army, Zhuo Tianlin, the deputy class leader of the Iron Fist Group's Sharpshooter Fourth Company's cooking squad, had a strong mindset and outstanding military qualities, which was in line with the spirit of the order.”
"After careful consideration, we have decided to make an exception and promote Zhuo Tianlin to the rank of Corporal, Captain, and Administrative Company. This order is issued on XX, XX”
Hiss! The moment the order was announced, all the soldiers below gasped.
They had thought that Zhuo Tianlin might be promoted to a second lieutenant or even a first lieutenant. However, they did not expect that this former corporal would be promoted to a captain. This was the same level as the instructor of the fourth company.
Gong Jian, on the other hand, had been captured by the military and government. It seemed that the time of the newly promoted Captain Zhuo Tianlin in the Iron Fist Regiment had officially entered the countdown.
Zhuo Tianlin was stunned for a moment when he heard the order. He did not expect it to be the captain.
However, this was not the time to be in a daze. He did not even pay attention to the notification sound that sounded in his mind again. He walked to Lieutenant General Gao Shiwei again and Gao Shiwei personally put on the captain's epaulet for him.
"Congratulations, Captain Zhuo Tianlin. From today onwards, the burden on your shoulders will be even heavier. I hope that you will continue to work hard and make new contributions.”
"Yes. Thank you for your trust, chiefs. I will definitely guard against arrogance and impatience. I will continue to work hard for the safety of the motherland and the people, even if I have to shed my last drop of blood!”
Gao Shiwei nodded with a smile and sat down.
Facing Zhuo Tianlin, who was standing straight on the stage and saluting with his right hand against the brim of his hat, the comrades below the stage gave him the warmest applause. Gao Shiwei and the other senior generals on the stage also nodded and applauded with a smile.
Especially Gao Shiwei.
He had fought hard to get the rank of captain at the meeting.
According to the headquarters 'initial plan, he would be given the rank of lieutenant. However, after Gao Shiwei showed a series of military achievements, all the generals at the meeting finally nodded and agreed to the proposal of granting Zhuo Tianlin the rank of captain.
It could be said that Gao Shiwei valued Zhuo Tianlin very much and had done his best for him.
However, how far Zhuo Tianlin could go in the future would depend on his own efforts. Gao Shiwei was very optimistic about this. After all, in the limited training time, not only did he have to complete the cooking class, but he also had to bring out five soldiers with combat strength comparable to the special forces.
He didn't think that such an outstanding commander wouldn't go far.
Especially after Zhuo Tianlin entered Wolf Fang, there would be more opportunities for him. Of course, the premise was that he would not be complacent and stagnate.
Gao Shiwei knew from their conversation that Zhuo Tianlin was not that kind of person. He had always maintained a humble and hard-working heart!
……
After the commendation ceremony ended, Gao Shiwei and his team left the Iron Fist Regiment. They left with two orders from the headquarters.
One was the order to transfer Zhuo Tianlin and the others to the Wolf Fang Special Combat Brigade, and the other was the order to promote Tian Jun, Li Erniu, and the others.
Tian Jun and the other three were promoted to Corporal rank in advance. As for Li Erniu, he was promoted from Private to Private.
Outside the back door of the kitchen, the soldiers lined up and watched as Squad Leader Ma put on the new military ranks for Tian Jun and the others. Everyone's faces were filled with joy and reluctance.
Happiness was a heartfelt reminder for his comrades to receive medals and promotions.
He was reluctant because the six comrades who had been together for months or even more than a year would leave this place and the kitchen!
Zhuo Tianlin was supposed to be the one to be awarded the title, but he gave it to the class monitor instead.
In the hearts of him, Tian Jun, and the others, Class Monitor Ma would always be their class monitor!
After the ceremony, Old Ma's eyes turned red. Tian Jun and the others 'eyes also turned red. Li Erniu was even crying. After sweeping his gaze across everyone, including Zhuo Tianlin, Squad Leader Ma stood up straight and shouted,"
"Wang Chenggong!"
"Here!"
"Step forward!"
"Yes, sir!"
Wang Chenggong stepped out and walked to Squad Leader Ma, facing his comrades.
……
Then, following Squad Leader Ma's orders, the other two sergeants stood up and stood opposite Zhuo Tianlin and the others.
"Look to the right!"
Swoosh, the two rows quickly stood in place.
"Look forward!"
"Send off your comrades, salute!" Old Ma shouted at the top of his lungs.
Old Ma and the others raised their hands and saluted.
"Salute!" As Zhuo Tianlin gave the order, the six of them returned the greeting to Old Ma and the other three.
The ten of them faced each other and raised their hands in salute. They were silent and no one put down their hands first.
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