Chapter 318 Adjustment Order
A few days after entering May, the German army announced its surrender, and the brothers held a celebration, almost looking for women by drinking all night. At this time, McCreary was transferred again because of the woman's business. Such things are complicated enough, and even Major Winters has a headache. Although the order was issued, the order was not properly executed most of the time. Because even some officers began to violate their own military discipline.
"Are you still worried?" When Major Parks saw Winters frowning in the battalion again, he couldn't help smiling and asking, "Are you sad for those bastards? This is really not cost-effective. But to be honest, I really can't help you this time. Parks said and walked to the opposite of Winters and sat down.
"I'm looking for you to help me figure it out. I think if I have to, I will consider letting the gendarmes manage these guys. You have to catch one or two models to deter them. Major Winters looked at Parks with a wry smile, "This is a last resort. To be honest, I thought the war was over and the brothers could celebrate, but you see, those guys are almost lawless.
"That's true--" Parks said, which showed his intention. Suddenly, they opened it again. Nixon quickly walked over and said to Major Winters, "I don't know if this news is good or bad. The division department began to think about the veterans, and then began to let those guys go home according to the points.
"Points?" Winters and Parks turned to look at Nixon at the same time.
"Yes, it's an integral. The points system of the U.S. Army. Nixon smiled and said, "You can get extra points for serving for a month, participating in a battle, getting a medal, and getting married. Now if you can accumulate 85 points or more, then you can retire. I believe this will be good news. Of course, if you can't accumulate 85 points, you may have to participate in the battle in the Pacific Theater, or in China, or in Japan.
"Good news!" Parks couldn't help nodding. And Winters also smiled and said, "This is a good thing. At least those guys who have experienced many battles can have a chance to go home."
But Parks didn't say that it was very difficult to accumulate 85 points like this. He looked at the relaxed Winters, then smiled and took out a piece of paper from his pocket and said, "I hope this thing didn't make you frown. This is my order, Dick, which was sent directly from the division early this morning. Head Sink specifically told me to talk to him after that. I think what we're talking about is, man, we have to separate now!"
Winters was stunned, and then subconsciously stretched out his hand to take over the paper and looked at it. It is clearly written in the transfer order that the 101st Airborne Division decided to set up a special operation team to adapt to the battle in the Pacific Theater, and the size of the team was about one company, and the candidates came from the E Company directly commanded by Parks and other troops of the whole division.
Winters's expression fell into Nixon's eyes. He came over, and Winters handed him the transfer order. Then he couldn't help shaking his head and shouting, "Oh, no, Les, do you mean you're leaving us?" He looked at Parks incredulously. Then he muttered, "God, I really don't know what these people want to form this company for?" Then he shouted, "Reth, are you going to the Pacific battlefield? Are you going to China? Go to Japan? Do you still want to skydive? He asked quickly, with a shocked face.
Parks smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid so. This is the report I submitted in January. I submitted the report on the formation of the special operations company to the commander of Sink, remember? That time, when I came back from Bastogne's medical station, I happened to meet the troops escorted by the German army, so after that time, I had this idea. Sorry, Nick! "Dick!" With that, Parks looked at the two people apologetically.
"No, no, you're right! "Sale!" Winters' performance was unexpected by Parks. He nodded and smiled at Parks, "Maybe you don't know yet. I have such a plan. In fact, I don't want the brothers of the 2nd Battalion to go to the Pacific Ocean again, but I hope I can go to the Pacific Ocean myself. Now may be a good time.
"God, I really don't understand you. Now that you have accumulated enough points, especially Les, why do you want to stir up this muddy water? Now everyone just wants to go home, guys, don't you understand? Nixon looked at the two of them and shook their heads in no way. What else was he going to say? At this time, the door was opened again. Captain Wales came over and looked at the three people together. He couldn't help but be stunned and said, "I thought you were outside. Now the guys in the camp are going crazy."
"What's going on?" Winters looked at Wales and said, "What are those guys doing?"
"There is something wrong with the method of calculating points and medals. The brothers are a little dissatisfied. Wales came over by himself, then walked to the table on the other side, poured a glass of wine and said, "I finally comforted those guys. A bronze purple heart medal can accumulate 5 points. However, the hierarchy and bureaucratic system inevitably have an unfair impact on points. The brothers revealed that an adjutant in the regiment got a bronze purple heart medal just because he chose the Zaire Hotel as Sink's regiment. But the brothers tried their best not to get more medals. For example, Macron and his brothers in the third row swore to me that this old man had killed more Germans than anyone in the camp. He can smell the traces of the Germans and annihron them. He chased them in the attack of the dawn and the patrol at night. He tried his best to kill the Germans. He took more risks and volunteered dangerous tasks than any other brother of the E Company. And he participated in the battles of Normandy, the Netherlands and Bastogne for a day. What achievements did he get? It's just a European war zone ribbon and 4 star battle medals. I still have to stay here."
"It's strange that they don't make trouble!" Nixon also walked over and poured himself a glass of wine, then shook his head and muttered, looking up and drinking all the wine in the glass.
"Well, I think I have enough points. I want to apply to Colonel Sink for my retirement. Guys, will you accompany me to my wedding? I also left a pair of umbrellas to make a wedding dress for my Betty. No, no, I have money now. Don't use that. I have to use the best wedding dress in the world. Wales took a sip of wine, "I won't care about the points system created by those bureaucrats. This is a shit system."
"I'm afraid they won't be able to attend your wedding for the time being!" Nixon couldn't help saying.
"Huh?" Captain Wales heard this, then turned his head to look at Parks and Winters and said, "Are you still going to stay in this damn place? Guys, the war is over. We have to enjoy life. We have great wealth.
Nixon couldn't help shaking his head and said, "Don't you know yet? Yes, I just know it now. Our good soldier, Major Parks, has been transferred from the 506th Regiment to form a special operations company under the direct command of the division. God, I think this is the most dangerous job. I have been able to guess what kind of tasks this company will perform in the future.
"Oh, God!" Wales suddenly grew up, and then looked at Parks and said, "I see, I see. When I was in Baston, you said, God, why didn't I think of it? You said that. If that's the case, I think - I think my wedding will still be postponed. Dude, you promised me that if there is such a thing, you must take me with you!"
This time it's Nixon's turn to grow up. He looked at Wales and couldn't help but say, "Man, have you forgotten Betty? She is still waiting for you to marry her. God, you are crazy. Is Les stupid, and you are also stupid in the same way?"
"Yes, Harry. Don't get involved in this matter." Parks decisively rejected Wales' request. He knows that what Wales thinks now is different from what it used to think. Now Wales is just a person who is eager to go home. What reason is there to ask him to go on an adventure with him?
"Please, Les!" Captain Wales looked at Major Parks.
"Well, we won't worry about this, Harry, I won't promise you." Parks looked at Major Winters and said, "Dick, the day I fought with you is really unforgettable."
Winters couldn't help smiling and said, "Is this your farewell speech? Les. Don't worry, if the 101st Division moves to the Pacific Ocean, we will still be together. I don't think I want to go home yet. The end of the whole war is my goal, which is why I came to the 101 Airborne Division as a soldier.
Nixon looked at Winters and couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, "I didn't expect you to remember the purpose when you were in Tacoya. Well, if you have to go, I have to stay with you, or you won't find your way home.
"Oh, you two are really assholes!" Captain Wales shook his head, and he was speechless.
"Rees, who do you need? You'd better find them by yourself. Those who have accumulated points, it's better for them to participate voluntarily. They are qualified to go home. Winters nodded to Parks and said, "Including officers, you can find whoever you want."
Parks couldn't help smiling and said, "In this way, you will have a lot of trouble. You will get more supplementary soldiers and even officers. With that, Parks stood up and saluted to Winters, "Well, I won't leave for the time being. Let's wait until I have enough staff. If there is such a day, I look forward to fighting with you again.
Winters didn't return the gift. He just stretched out his hand, and then the two held each other tightly. At this time, Nixon and Wales came over and hugged Parks one by one.
"I think I'm waiting for you to come back for the wedding. You bastard, don't leave me alone!" Wales gritted his teeth in Parker's ear.
On May 10, 1945, Parks was ordered to start the formation of a special operations company. Start to select people in E Company. Whether there are enough points or not enough points, brothers can freely join without mandatory orders. Because Parks doesn't want to force them. If the 101st Airborne Division really moves to the Pacific Ocean, there is nothing to say. If he doesn't go to the Pacific Ocean, he doesn't want them to be forced to participate in the battle by himself.
But this announcement still made the minds of the brothers of E Company start to boil.
(to be continued)