Once Jiang Yan Hai put it that way, Gong Jian and the others thought it over and all agreed.
"If that's the case, can I still remain part of the combat team while also serving as battalion commander?" Yang Rui asked after some thought.
"I'm afraid not. If battalion-level joint operations are involved, a dedicated command department will be needed then. That differs from company-level joint operations, which can be directed on-site."
Since Jiang Yan Hai had said so, none of them put on airs. They were naturally skilled at special operations command as well. Since Jiang Yan Hai had arranged it that way, they accepted it.
For battalion-level and higher operations, Jiang Yan Hai's brigade command center would take direct command. Company-level units and below could be concurrently commanded by members of the combat teams.
"Since none of you have objections, we'll proceed accordingly. You no longer need to continue your training. You're the first and highest-priority group I selected. I only wanted you to experience the training methods here. Your adaptation training can come later. Now then, battalion commanders, I have a task for you."
"What task?" Gong Jian and the others exchanged looks. They had not expected a task to be waiting for them the moment they took office.
"Continue training the second batch, of course. I've transferred a total of 378 elite special operations team members from Special Forces units across the country. They're at the same level as you."
"Excluding the sixty-two of you, there are still 316 members remaining. They'll be transferred here in batches. Use the methods we tried before and put them all through it once." Jiang Yan Hai looked at them as he spoke.
"What about you?" Gong Jian was dumbfounded. Wasn't this your job? Weren't you the Chief Instructor?
"Me?