A Group Hunt
(To be revised later)
First of all, this wasn't a formal military operation. The government didn't organize the soldiers into teams; the participants formed their own groups, and the size didn't matter as long as they managed to put one together.
There were no veterans leading new recruits, either. The death rate for these cleanup missions was extremely high. They said no soldier who had taken part in more than three missions had ever survived, which meant that even the most experienced people here had only done one cleanup mission.
They were also issued only the most basic equipment. Each soldier could collect a Protective Suit and two guns: a submachine gun and a pistol. Better gear, such as reinforced Protective Suits and newer weapons, as well as more powerful bombs, had to be purchased at a discount.
That was how bizarre things were. Clown City organized people to clear the Aliens outside the wall, but the soldiers had to pay for good equipment themselves.
The so-called "military training" was really just low-intensity group training organized by the government, with very low standards. Some soldiers with lopsided skills were even trained only in their strengths. For example, someone who was good at shooting could fail to meet the physical training requirements.
As for those who already had relevant experience—such as knowing how to use guns, conduct reconnaissance, fight, operate medical equipment, or perform basic first aid—or even had some wilderness survival skills, they were considered to have met the standard of "military training."
Clearly, there were quite a few "soldiers" like that, and they lacked the money to buy better weapons. As a result, the atmosphere in the venue was poor. A few were excited and eager for a fight, but most were worried.
Even so, there