Chapter 233 Kandemilovka Tank Division

"Future wars will be information-based wars and will be dominated by precision-guided weapons. We must speed up research in this area, among which the improvement of electronic technology is the top priority." Before leaving Institute 35, Ogarkov affectionately encouraged the on-site staff, educating them to work diligently and contribute their strength to the strengthening of the Soviet national defense.

After separating from Shokin, Andrei and Marshal Ogarkov came to the headquarters of the 4th Guards Tank Division together.

Among all the military districts, the Moscow Military District is the most important, for no other reason than that it is the heart of the Soviet Union! The power to protect the capital is of course the most powerful! Moreover, almost all military commanders who want to enter the central government have served in the Moscow Military District.

The Moscow Military District was established in August 1864. One year later, it sent five infantry and cavalry divisions to participate in the Russo-Turkish War, and some divisions were stationed in the Caucasus. More than one million people were stationed in the military district during the First World War, and most of them participated in the October Revolution in 1917.

In World War II, the Moscow Military District formed three fronts, 23 armies, 128 divisions, and 197 brigades, with a total of about 4.5 million people participating in the war. In 1944 alone, 1.2 million people were sent to the front. From the summer of 1945 to the summer of 1946, the Moscow Military District was divided into four military districts: Moscow, Voronezh, Gorky, and Smolensk Military Districts.

On February 22, 1968, in recognition of its great contribution to the defense of the country, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Red Army, the Moscow Military District was awarded the Order of Lenin.

Generally speaking, it is an absolute honor for a soldier to be able to enter the Moscow Military District. But now, Andrei still feels a little uneasy. Compared with the quiet life here, Andrei prefers the days in the Far East. He wonders when he will be able to touch the control stick of a fighter jet?

The main force of the Moscow Military District is the 13th Guards Army, which includes the 60th Tank Division and the 206th Motorized Rifle Division. In addition, there are also troops directly under the military district, including the 2nd Guards Motorized Rifle Division, the 4th Guards Kandemilov Tank Division, the 26th Guards Tank Training Division, the 32nd Guards Motorized Rifle Division, and the 106th Guards Airborne Division.

Among them, the 4th Guards Tank Division, also known as the Kandemilovka Tank Division, is a meritorious unit and a tank division that has experienced the brutal test of World War II. In the Soviet Union, it is as famous as the "Taman" motorized infantry division.

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In Andrei's impression, the memory of this tank division remains in the August 19th Incident. At that time, the Kandemilovka Tank Division took to the streets. Originally, there was an opportunity to stop the conspirators' actions to split the country. Unfortunately, they did nothing. On the contrary, the conspirators stood on the tanks of the Kandemilovka Tank Division and gave speeches, inciting the people to besiege the state government agencies. In the end, the Soviet Empire collapsed, and the people did not get the freedom and democracy they wanted. Instead, their lives plummeted.

So, when he came here, Andre still felt a little sad.

"Welcome Marshal to inspect the 4th Tank Division." At the tank division headquarters, the division commander Colonel Mironov saluted the people who got off the car.

As an armored force stationed in the heart of the Soviet Union, the 4th Tank Division often accepts inspections from leaders at all levels. Therefore, the division commander Mironov has always been calm and has received many marshal-level people.

However, this time is different. The two main generals who came this time, Marshal Ogarkov wants to use the 4th Tank Division as a starting point for a large-scale reform, while General Andrei is the main person in charge of the reform!

These two people are not here to inspect and leave. In the process of military reform, some lucky ones are promoted, while others are demoted. If it is true as mentioned above, after the reform, the combat effectiveness of one of our tank divisions is equivalent to that of an army group, then it is too powerful!

Therefore, Colonel Mironov welcomed the two of them very considerately. He came to the gate to greet them from a distance, and the staff officers lined up behind them.

"Comrade Colonel, I am very happy to come to the 4th Tank Division. If we want to win modern wars, we must carry out military reforms. How is the 4th Tank Division preparing?" asked Marshal Ogarkov.

"Report, all 10,000 officers and soldiers in our division are eagerly waiting for the reform. We will definitely keep in mind the instructions of our superiors and successfully complete our military reform." Colonel Mironov said: "We are united and determined..."

Hearing this, Andrei finally couldn't help but ask, "What preparations has the 4th Tank Division made?"

After talking for so long, there is no actual action.

"We are preparing to accept orders from our superiors," said Colonel Mironov.

After hearing this, Andre was speechless. After all this time, there was still nothing.

"We want to build a digital and information-based army, which requires the improvement of the basic quality of soldiers, especially the mastery of advanced electronic technology. Now, before the arrival of new equipment, the army should popularize electronic knowledge." Andrei said, "Including knowledge of digital circuits, analog circuits, including electronic computer systems, positioning technology and other knowledge. We can hire professors from the nearby Moscow University to give lectures here. After learning, we have to take an exam. Only those who pass the exam can participate in the subsequent modification. Those who fail will be transferred from the 4th Tank Division!"

The level of education in the Soviet Union was not low, and most of the soldiers in the army had a high school education. However, even so, if the Soviet army wanted to become a pioneer in the informationized army, it had to continue learning and master the basic knowledge. Otherwise, even if they got the equipment, they would not be able to operate it!

Transfer from the 4th Tank Division! Hearing Andrei's words, Colonel Mironov smiled bitterly.

"Yes, General Andrei's suggestion is good." Marshal Ogarkov said: "General Andrei will be stationed in the 4th Tank Division to guide the informationization transformation of the entire tank division. Now, before the equipment arrives, learning cannot be left behind. The General Staff will coordinate and resolve this matter, and we will start systematic learning tomorrow!"