Simulation Game: Crisis Management-Chapter 379 - 183: Reconnaissance and Counter-Tracking
The military dog named "Champion" sniffed the suspectβs clothes twice before heading into the woods, followed immediately by the Armed Police commander giving the order, and the group trailing closely behind.
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The main force gradually spread out, forming three long horizontal columns.
In the front, the smallest group, consisting of armed police and special police holding riot shields, primarily served as scouts, remaining highly vigilant to the woodland surroundings to alert and protect the rear military and police forces when necessary.
The second column was responsible for a rough search, checking for trampled shrubs, broken branches, suspicious items, and so on.
The rearmost column was tasked with a detailed search, focusing on special footprints and areas overlooked by the second column.
Gu Ji was currently in the second column.
Every hour, personnel from the three columns would rotate.
This was because a carpet search of the mountain itself is an extremely tedious and lengthy operation, often lasting seven to eight hours, and even several days at times. Since it is impossible for humans to maintain high-intensity concentration continuously, the search team rotates to preserve the health of the police and armed forces and to maximize operational efficiency and precision.
Gao Bo adjusted his gun sling, hanging the gun in front of his chest with the muzzle down, the strap tightened. Most of the special police did the same, adopting this lowest-level patrol alert posture commonly used for patrol and search operations.
As the full armament of the special police is already burdensome, this method of slinging the gun on the chest is relatively more comfortable, allowing them to conserve precious energy.
Under usual circumstances, armed police and special police carry out tasks in small teams, avoiding pointing the muzzle forward to prevent accidental injuries to teammates. In urban areas, this practice helps prevent public tension and avoids unnecessary disturbances that could lead to severe safety issues.
Moreover, hanging the rifle in front of the chest can better protect the weapon, effectively reducing the risk of it being snatched by enemies. Additionally, if a special police officer is attacked with a melee weapon, the gun on their chest may block the attack.
Gao Bo was about to chat with Gu Ji but noticed that Gu Jiβs way of holding the gun was different. Besides having the stock angled upwards and the muzzle angled downwards, Gu Jiβs right hand always grasped the grip, with his left hand slightly placed on the front side of the gun.
"Isnβt the tactical sling retractable? Isnβt it tiring to keep holding it?"
"Just used to it."
Gu Ji said it calmly.
This posture, a variant of low-ready two-handed holding, was mostly used in scenarios with significant enemy threat, requiring rapid reaction.
Gao Bo glanced around and noticed the Armed Police Force doing the same.
Because the training styles of the Armed Police and the police slightly differ, in the eyes of many veteran armed police instructors, keeping a firm grip on the gun allows one to fire before the enemy, shoot before the enemy, and even if it doesnβt hit the enemy, at least your gun fires before theirs, which might save your life.
So despite modern firearms having retractable slings, with some even having an additional side strap for stability during climbing operations, many armed police prefer patrolling with both hands gripping the gun out of habit and caution.
In the game scenarios Gu Ji faced, which were all high-risk environments, this style gradually formed.
The only downside of this holding position is its inflexibility for tactical maneuvers, with relatively slower advancement speed.
Gao Bo said nothing further, adopting Gu Jiβs posture as well.
Since the two often went to train at the police training base, Gao Bo realized he lagged behind Gu Ji significantly, not understanding what magical elixir this kid had consumed, as his various tactical skills and combat experience seemed endless.
Following his lead would undoubtedly be right.
Zhang Wenjun also noticed their actions but merely raised an eyebrow subtly without comment.
At this moment, a voice suddenly emerged in his external tactical headset.
Simultaneously, other commanders of the armed police and special police, including Zeng Dan from the National Security Bureau, also received phone calls.
Moments later, all parties concluded their exchanges.
Zhang Wenjun pressed the walkie-talkie button, speaking on the Special Police Team 4 channel:
"We just received new intelligence: the special police intelligence technician, through surveillance video analysis, discovered that the four main suspects employed minor disguises and deliberately crossed several high traffic and heavy traffic light areas, altering routes multiple times. According to technician Zhao Hua, they are using the TEDD principles, intentionally creating an accordion effect to evade unknown National Security agents and police tracking. The Intelligence Analysis Group has determined these suspects are likely trained as professional agents or spies and are not merely using basic counter-surveillance techniques. They may even counter-track us. Stay extremely alert and conduct a thorough search!"
"Yes!"
The Armed Police and Special Police replied in unison.
The so-called "TEDD principles" refer to the four major principles of surveillance: knowing the target, familiarizing with the environment, having the ability to integrate, and being adept at adaptation. These are the skills and knowledge typically trained and learned by public security criminal police during tracking and intelligence missions.
Gao Bo couldnβt help but exclaim in astonishment.
"Wow, are these criminals really at that high a level?"
"It must be the foreign influence behind them causing this trouble."
While saying this, Gu Ji was secretly pondering the identity of the main suspect, Sun Hengfei.
