Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 40 Infiltrating the Radar Base
Chang Ning and his two companions had no idea what was going on in the valley; the entire radar base was completely covered by camouflage netting. The three men in the valley strained their eyes looking through binoculars, but still couldn't make heads or tails of it.

"The cover is too tight; we need to get closer and investigate."

Chen Guotao put down his binoculars and spoke of the only solution he could think of at the moment.

"Then let's conduct close reconnaissance," Chang Ning said.

Everyone knows what happened on the scene; there's no need for further explanation.

"Agreed." Xiao Zhuang also agreed with Chen Guotao's suggestion.

This is indeed the only way, but the risk factor has increased significantly.

No one knew what they would encounter when they descended into the valley, and the three of them didn't even know if there were any sentries along the way.

The area where they were now was overgrown with foliage, blocking most of their view.

To get a better view, one would have to climb to the edge of the valley, but the edge of the valley was just a section of bare sand and rocks.

There was nothing to cover us up; if we went out like that, we would definitely be discovered.

"We'll have to talk about it tonight."

Chang Ning sighed; he knew it wouldn't be that simple.

Since they dared to set up their base in such an easily observable location, they must have corresponding measures in place. How could we let them succeed so easily?

"It's 1 p.m. now, we'll move out at 7 p.m.

Xiao Zhuang, you had more rest last night, so you'll be on the first shift today, I'll be second, and Chang Ning will be last.

Is everyone clear on this?

Chen Guotao quickly provided reasonable arrangements based on everyone's individual circumstances.

"Clearly." ×2
Now is not the time to show off. Chang Ning hasn't rested since 10 a.m. yesterday, and there can't be the slightest mistake in tonight's operation.

Therefore, he obeyed Chen Guotao's orders, found a relatively comfortable place to eat a few bites, and went to sleep with his gun in his arms.

At this moment, the high school team was still on their way to track Chang Ning and his team.

……

"Chang Ning, wake up."

Feeling vaguely that someone was pushing him, Chang Ning jolted and quickly rolled over, simultaneously chambering a bullet. Although his magazine was full of blanks, blanks could still injure someone at close range.

"Goodness, your reaction is a bit too much!"

Chen Guotao was shocked by Chang Ning's series of actions. He swore that he had done nothing except give Chang Ning a light push.

"Sorry, this exercise has made me a little nervous lately."

Before we encountered you, the Blue Team's search party was relentlessly targeting me, making it impossible for me to sleep soundly.

After Chang Ning recognized Chen Guotao, he remembered that he was with his comrades-in-arms, and then he slowly relaxed.

"Is it my turn to stand guard?"

The winding mountains blocked most of the sun, making it appear enormous compared to when it was hanging in the center of the sky, giving the impression that it was actually very close to people.

A gentle breeze from the mountains carried the aroma of cooking smoke from the radar base in the valley.

"it's your turn."

After saying that, Chen Guotao yawned, sat down in Chang Ning's spot, leaned against the tree trunk, and fell asleep. He was exhausted last night too; not everyone has a cheat code like Chang Ning.

Meal time is set for 6 PM, which is one hour before the operation begins, just as the sun sets.

Chang Ning knew that Chen Guotao was taking care of him; otherwise, he would have woken up at five o'clock, which would have given everyone two hours each.

This is something I should keep to myself; there's no need to say it aloud. We'll be spending a lot of time together in the future, and Chen Guotao will need my help sometime. 'How about we take him to the hospital for a checkup after this exercise, and maybe have him stay there again?'

Chang Ning was still thinking about Chen Guotao's ankylosing spondylitis.

Chang Ning glanced back at Xiao Zhuang and Chen Guotao, who were resting behind him, then quietly climbed to his post, picked up the binoculars that the platoon leader had placed on the ground, and continued to stare at the radar base in the valley.

The base remained unchanged; apart from the radar antennas tirelessly spinning in circles, there was nothing moving to be seen.

'Don't they move around or use the restroom?'

Chang Ning thought viciously to himself that these radar soldiers must be living a tough life in the valley, even having to follow strict rules when going to the toilet.

Time passed slowly, and darkness fell completely. By the bright moonlight, Chang Ning estimated it was around seven o'clock before waking the two who were fast asleep.

"Time's up. We need to act quickly and can't delay any longer. The Blue Army's search team might search 322 at any time."

Chen Guotao set the tone for this operation, emphasizing that the operation should be carried out quickly, ideally finishing the job before the other party could even react.

"Understood."×2
"action!"

The dappled moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting its light on the three of them and adding to their mystique.

They traveled smoothly without any obstacles. Chang Ning and his companions thought they might encounter hidden sentries, but it turned out they were overthinking it.

Perhaps it's because this place is located in the heart of the Blue Team's territory.

When they were about 100 meters away from the radar base, they began to crawl forward through the weeds.

The high-powered searchlights swept over the three of them from time to time. At these times, they would try to keep their bodies in contact with the ground as much as possible. In addition, they covered themselves with some weeds, which is why Chang Ning and his group were not discovered.

Lady Luck wouldn't always be on Chang Ning and his two companions' side. After crawling to the end of the bushes, they discovered that a three-meter-wide cordon had been deliberately dug out there.

This measure is clearly intended to prevent infiltration.

What?

The three looked at each other, they were so close to the goal, they were unwilling to give up now.

"Let's observe first and see if there's an opportunity."

Chang Ning gestured to the two of them.

Seeing Chang Ning's sign language, Xiao Zhuang and Chen Guotao agreed to his suggestion.

After observing for nearly half an hour, by 8 p.m., Chang Ning finally figured out something.

There is a three-minute time difference between the searchlight and the patrol team.

Xiao Zhuang is quick-witted, and Chen Guotao is even more professional; they both understand what Chang Ning means.

The searchlights wouldn't shine on them for three minutes after the patrol had passed by.

Making good use of this time difference is enough for the three men to cut through the barbed wire and sneak into the camp.

As Chang Ning had planned, things went smoothly, and they successfully infiltrated the radar base.

The problem is that they don't know where the commander is located, and that's the most important place in the entire base.

Because the classified documents were all stored there, the other radar vehicles only had undeciphered messages left besides the duty officers.

None of the three from Changning had any experience in this area, so they couldn't handle it.

"How about we capture a radar operator and ask him?"

Xiao Zhuang suggested.

If this were a real war, Xiao Zhuang's suggestion might have worked, but this is an exercise. It's good enough that they don't take the opportunity to remind their comrades; they can't really hurt them anyway.

(End of this chapter)