Chapter 5- Bootcamp
This fanfic is Co-Written by Doc fossil
27th of March 2017
FBFA Black site Fort Tora
Ryan Pov:
"Alright ladies and Gents, Welcome on Tora. Today your training to become a Tier 1 Special operations Group will start. The first thing you need is to be assigned to a Combat role. You will go through some tests and our people will decide what the best role is for you. Now i can already imagine what, who will do and i have already decided who will take the role as Sqaud leader but don't let this cloud your judgement. Good luck people and have fun" The Colonel was really a different one compared to the Berkian leadership. I don't know but he has this something that the others don't have. I like him. I really do and from what Alex told me he does too. He reminds me of our father...
Anyways, Captain Gobber and Sergeant Hofferson escorted us to the range to see what weapon system suits us the best. I already know that alex is for sure going to be one of the Automatic gunners and i'm gonna be one of the, if not the only Sniper in the Squad.
Now me and Alex, we where gun enthusiasts from little on. We know almost every weapon build and used in History. But even we where stunned at the variety of weapons we could use. From simple M4A1's to high tech Prototype Sig Spear rifles. I immediately fell in love with the MK-12 DMR. It's a specialized version of the M16 Rifle and was made to serve as an mid to long range marksman Rifle for Special forces. The modular System of the rifle is designed to be customizable for the needs of the shooter and thus can be outfitted with a variety of Buttstocks, optics and other accessories. Alex skipped over every rifle an standard box magazine and went straight to the belt fed machine guns. He was never a fan of 7.62mm Machineguns and preferred the more lighter 5.56mm rounds. His personal favorite was the MK-46.
We all could already take our preferred Rifles from the table and examine them. Then Some instructors handed us the Ammo and told us to load the guns. Despite having the most complicated system to reload, Alex managed it quiet quickly. Even the instructors where stunned. I saw Captain Gobber along side Sergeant Hofferson pointing at him and nodding while discussing something.
First one to fire was Hiccup. He had Chosen the MK-18, a extremely modular Weaponsystem. He was ordered to fire a couple of shots into some steel targets and then simulate an emergency call for CAS. He handled it pretty well. The lead instructor looked over to the Captain and the Sarge and they both nodded.
Then it was Fishlegs' turn. He took the more reliable cousin of the MK-18, the HK416. He was also ordered to fire some shots into some steel targets and had also hit almost all 30 rounds. He was handed a Radio and had to direct the Fire support Hiccup called in previously. The same reaction from Gobber and Hofferson.
The next one was the overconfident Snotlout. I'm still not sure how he survived on the Battlefield. Anyways he went with the heavy rifles. The battle rifles. He had chosen the FN Scar-17. The heavy brother of the lighter Scar 16. He handled the recoil pretty well, when considering he's firing an 7.62x51 Round. That's an big boy. He hit some pretty good shots. Again the same reaction from the Officers.
Alex, a true monster when he had an Machine gun in his hand. Especially one that he liked. The instructor gave him the go and he made something, he always did as an marine to show off in front of the new recruits. He took the LMG and folded the Bi-pod in and shouldered it. The instructors eyes widened as well as all the others. I knew what was now coming. Then he pressed the trigger and peppered the Target with led. When all 100 rounds where through he released a "Yeah Baby. I live for this shit" and i had to chuckle when the instructors all went for cover, thinking he couldn't handle the recoil and maybe shooting backwards. But he convinced them all that he's the master of the Machine gun.
"Impressive Alex. Respect" Said Gobber.
"I bet i can do that too" muttered Snotlout. Alex Huffed and reloaded another belt. After slamming the Dustcover down he stretched the LMG to him.
"I fucking dare you" He said with an challenging smirk.
"Alex, we don't want to die today because some idiot lost control over his gun right" i said and he laughed.
"You're right big bro" He said and unloaded the LMG again.
Snotlout was left standing there angry. I think he still wants to impress Astrid but who knows.
So i was the next in row and i cocked the MK12. To get the most out of the rifle i laid on the ground and unfolded the Bi-Pod. After stabilizing the rifle i took aim and fired 5 times. All 5 where hits. Straight in between the eyes. I had 10 more rounds left and decided to shoot the furthest target which was 450m away from me. I adjusted the scope and took aim. After compensating for the wind i pressed the trigger 5 times. Another five hits. Then to show off like Alex i stood up and aimed for the smallest target at 350m and took aim.
Crack... ping. Hit
Crack... ping. Hit
Crack... ping. Hit
Crack... ping. Hit
Crack... ping. Hit
and again 5 out of five. Everyone stared in awe then i heard Alex.
"Pff, Show off" He said and chuckled. I knew he only did this to get under my skin and it always worked.
Astrid's run was interesting, she took the ACR. I don't know why she didn't just take the M4 since the ACR lost the Advanced Combat Rifle Program to replace the M4A1. What was even more interesting, was that they even had these "failed" rifles in their arsenal. I mean i even saw an XM8 laying there. Either way she's an ace and hit all 30 rounds. Wonder why she isn't a marksman.
Then there where the twins... well how should i say. Ruffnut was tasked with blowing up a door, firing an AT-4 dummy round at a target Tank and firing some 40 mike mikes down range. Despite almost grilling Snotlout, although it was mostly his fault, she was pretty darn good at what she was doing.
Tuffnut on the other hand, only wanted to lay down some hatred down range with the MG3 he took. Now keep in mind Tuffnut isn't the strongest man we have and the MG3 fires 1200 7.62x51mm rounds a minute. When used correctly, the MG3 is a real nightmare to any unfortunate soul standing at the wrong end of the barrel. Well Alex definitely knew what was coming and stood behind Tuffnut. When he then pressed the trigger, he didn't let it go to fire a short burst. No he kept it down and the recoil ripped the poor man almost apart if Alex wasn't there. He held him from behind and pushed him forward so Tuff wouldn't fall back and kill us all. After he realized that the recoil was a little to hard for him he let go of the trigger and let the MG go. The instructor handed him then the M60E6. It also fires the heavy 7.62mm cartridge but at a slower and more controllable rate of fire. Tuffnut now was rather good with this one. The instructor looked over to the 2 officers who both nodded.
While the war against Terror was still raging, the new formed Tier 1 Special Operations squad made big progress. They had an good understanding of how things in their line of work worked. Like how to raid a house. Yes, the Marines did that all the time but they did it like marines. With the shock and awe strategy. This means fast and full force. The Special Ops did things differently. They needed to be as fast but all quiet. This is why they always worked with silencers and subsonic Ammunition.
FBFA Black Site Fort Tora
Test Hangar 17
"We want to do this as quiet as possible. This means no Explosives" Captain Gobber said and eyed Ruffnut.
"You need Laser cutters and Lock picks. Hiccup takes they lead. Everyone fireteam 1 behind him. Fireteam 2 lines up at the back and goes through multiple windows. Now remember, when an piece of Glass falls to the ground then the whole house will get alarmed and the mission fails. You want to catch them of guard" Gobber explained and everyone nodded. They got into position. Hiccup, Fishlegs, Alex and Snotlout on the door at the front and Ryan, Astrid, Ruff and Tuff on the windows at the back.
"Drill, House Raid, Silent. START NOW" Was heard through the speakers of the Hangar. Hiccup began picking the lock. Ryan cut through the glass and at the approximately same time they where in. The Hangar was open so more and More Base personelle entered. Even other Spec Ops units and watched their Colleagues.
Hiccup lined up at the first door and peaked in. He saw their enemies sleeping. He turned his head and nodded. He went in, after him Fishlegs, then Alex and Snotlout. They pulled their rubber knifes out and began knifing the sleeping enemies. One after another started to struggle and then lay limb in their bed.
Ryan on the other hand madd things differently. He used the gun method. With the subsonic rounds it was no problem but it's still a greater risk of getting everyone in at least the room awake. He lined up and pointed his laser at one of the sleeping guys. Astrid took the one next to her and The twins took each one. After Ryan gave the signal, they fired once or twice. Nothing came out of their barrel tho. They all used blanks. The way they knew they where hit was when they receive a electrical impulse on the middle of their chest and their rifle didn't shoot anymore.
All this was possible with an intelligent system. When you fire an Laser comes out instead of an actual round because of an adapter on the end of the barrel. This laser triggers sensors all over the body and they then send a signal to the taser in the middle who then sends you a shock.
Ryan secured the rest of the room with Astrid while the twins where holding their positions in the hall.
Hiccup meanwhile lined his guys up at the stairs and prepared to go upstairs.
"1-1, going upstairs" he said and walked up. His rifle always at the ready.
"Roger 1-1, meet you on 2nd floor" Ryan replied.
Hiccup walked upstairs followed by the others. He gestured to an door to the left and to another one down the corridor. Snot and Alex walked down the corridor and lined up the door. Alex looked back at Snotlout and nodded.
"Last door. Ready?" He asked. "Ready" Snotlout replied.
Alex kicked in the door with his foot and made space for Snotlout to go in. After Snotlout went in he aimed the left side and shot two enemies. Alex came in and shot 3 other on the right side. Everything went so fast the cameras almost didn't catch it.
A couple of minutes later the Squad stepped outside the house and where greeted by an massive group of Instructors, Operators and Alvin himself. The clock above the house had 2 displays. Before they entered it showed on the top one 00:00 and the one beneath it showed 08:29. When the squad walked outside both screens changed to 05:46, a new Record.
"Son of a bitch... they fucking did it" Said someone in the crowd. Another started clapping and soon almost the whole base started cheering and clapping for the newly created Special operations squad.
Everyone was confident that the tide of this war against terror will change even more in their favor but unbeknownst to them fate had another plan and soon disaster would strike...
References:
FBFA: Federal Bureau of foreign Affairs
DMR: Designated Marksman Rifle
CAS: Close Air Support
LMG: Light machine Gun
HK : Heckler und Koch, German weapon manufacturer
FN: Fabrique National, Belgic Weapon manufacturer
ACR: Advanced Combat Rifle
40 Mike mike: 40mm Grenade