13th Guards Rifle Division - Domitian

[Domitian]

I don't know why, but I can't deny you your wish, Comrade. You're the division's commander, after all.

Domitian rummages behind him in a filing cabinet and hands Comrade Dome the files about his secretary.
Then he turns back to the topic

How about tightening the time between courses an exercises significantly? This would significantly reduce the time between courses and would be practical once the ammunition has arrived. I know that this would mean an additional burden for the soldiers, but I trust my regiments to do this.

[Benutzer DSU]

Dome puts the file in his coat pocket first, he has to know what's behind it. Then he turns back to the Mayor and listens to his proposal carefully.

That is very good comrade! Of course it is a greater burden on the troops, but the benefit is absolutely necessary. In addition, this should not be a problem for soldiers in the Red Army.

[Domitian]

Very well, then I'll pass this on to the officers immediately.

Mayor Domitian writes down some notes and then continues

Can you actually already say when the first maneuvers might start? So that we have a possible time frame by when the regiments should be ready for action.

[Benutzer DSU]

Dome thinks about how best to do it.

The other divisions are currently still being set up or reorganized. A joint maneuver is already being planned, but is still taking place.
However, an internal division would definitely be possible.

(Can we also play here, but without maps )

[Domitian]

I understand comrade. I'm only thinking of men's morality. But I am sure that we can find enough ways (even without a map) to keep the men happy and active.

Is there anything else that you need comrade?

[Benutzer DSU]

Yes, there is something else, comrade.
The arms office is currently working on a new weapon.
It is said to combine the advantages of submachine guns and rifles.
I would have the various prototypes sent to you for testing. Would that be something for you?

[Domitian]

Mayor Domitian is delighted with the comrade's words.

A new prototype? My men and you would very much like to try this new weapon, Comrade Mayor. Could you tell me, what is already known about the model?

[Benutzer DSU]

The weapon housing is partly made of sheet steel and is also formed by a massive trunnion in which the locking lugs engage.
The caliber is 7.62 × 39 mm, currently there are considerations regarding the magazine. You can choose between 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 75 bullets, and it will probably be a 30 magazine.
The rate of fire is 600 rounds / min. In addition, a bayonet can be attached to the front. But enough of the technology, the biggest advantage is that you can switch between burst fire and full fire.

[Domitian]

This sounds amazing comrade. Above all, this should increase the precision of our troops one more time.
According to your description, I can't wait to try out the prototype myself, and neither the soldiers can.

[Benutzer DSU]

Very good comrade, I will then make sure that the prototypes reach you soon.
I would say goodbye now, unless you have something else on your mind?

[Domitian]

I have nothing more to say so far, comrade. Of course I'll continue to keep you informed about the state of affairs.

Mayor Domitian salutes and says goodbye to Comrade Mayor Dome

[Benutzer DSU]

Good comrad Mayor, you know my door is allways open for you

Then Dome turns and goes back to his office, luckily it stopped snowing when he stepped out.

[Domitian]

On a cold and snowy evening there is a knock on Comrade Mayor Domitian's office door and his adjutant Leytenant Popov enters.

Comrade Mayor
I report to service. I also bring news of the regiments you command.

Comrade Leytenant Popov
I am pleased to finally see you in my service. I hope you had a pleasant journey and have already settled in a bit. I am also more than surprised, that you have already prepared reports on your own initiative.
What is there to report?

Leytenant Popov pulls out a small notepad

As far as I know, the first training courses for our soldiers started this morning. So far, however, these are mostly of a theoretical nature, as the munition deliveries from Stalingrad still need some time. The first trains should arrive tomorrow, so that loading can begin immediately. In addition, it appears that there has been an incident in the 32nd Guards Artillery Regiment. In a dispute over a pack of cigarettes, several soldiers probably quarreled, which led to physical violence that could only be resolved by the officers present there. A comrade had to be treated by a paramedic. The soldier who was injured will probably be ready for action again in the course of the week.

Comrade Mayor Domitan grimaces for a moment and then starts talking

Because of a pack of cigarettes? Do we weaken ourselves because of a damn pack of cigarettes? If we are fighting the Japanese, we'll need every single comrade. Give the following order to the officers subordinate to me: They should pass the order on to each individual soldier. I don't want to see such a shameful behavior in the future. Especially not because of such banalities; the supply situation is still far too good for that. At the front the supply situation will take on completely different proportions. Should I ever observe such an incident in the regiments subordinate to me, not only the soldiers involved, but also the commanding officers will come into my office in the future, to comment on their actions here. Then there will be severe disciplinary actions. Is there anything else I should know, Leytenant Popov?

No, comrade Mayor. If you allow it, I would now step away and pass on your instructions.

Of course, comrade, and I thank you for your quick work

Leytenant Popov salutes and leaves the office while the snow continues to pile up outside.

[Benutzer DSU]

The phone at regimental commander Domitian's starts to ring.


riiing riiing

[Domitian]

Mayor Domitian picks up the phone

Mayor Domitian here, regimental commander of the 13th Guard Rifle Division, who am I speaking to?