Exercises Modernization

A Naval Detachment Conducts Combat-Realistic Training (实战化训练) in Fuel Support Operations

海军某大队开展油料保障实战化训练

PLA Daily (解放军报) 24 May 2026

Summary

A naval detachment of the Eastern Theater Command Navy conducted multi-vessel fuel replenishment training for 'Wild Horse' air-cushion vessels at an island pier, working through injected fault scenarios — a mismatched hose gasket, a leaking fuel tank compartment, and a breather valve malfunction — managed by an exercise control group (导调组). The article documents the detachment's pier-side logistics readiness cycle and provides a baseline record of how Eastern Theater Command Navy fuel support units practice fault response under scripted but time-pressured conditions. The island pier setting and air-cushion vessel focus fit the pattern of amphibious logistics preparation in the theater, though the article does not specify which island, the detachment's designation, or the exercise's frequency.

Translation

"Wild Horses" Arrayed, "Oil Dragons" Surging Forward

— A Glimpse of Combat-Realistic Fuel Support Training (油料保障实战化训练) at a Naval Detachment

■ Wu Zhanghui, Yin Zhen — Photo Report

Connecting fuel transfer lines.

Emergency repairs.

Officers and soldiers shoulder fuel hoses, rapidly conducting fuel replenishment training.

Multiple vessels receiving fuel replenishment simultaneously.

A laboratory technician conducts a re-verification of the fuel.

Sea winds howling, waves crashing against the shore. Several "Wild Horse" air-cushion vessels roared in and moored at an island pier belonging to a naval detachment of the Eastern Theater Command Navy, whereupon a multi-vessel fuel replenishment training exercise immediately got underway.

On the pier, officers and soldiers who had received the training order sprinted to the sides of the vessels. As the fuel transfer line was being connected to the receiving port, an operator aboard one vessel suddenly reported: "The gasket on the refueling hose does not match." Faced with the emergency, support personnel responded calmly and swiftly replaced the gasket with a matching one. Click! A crisp sound of metal engagement rang out as the fuel transfer line locked on precisely. At the same time, the fuel laboratory completed its sampling and screening. "Data qualified — start the pump!" At the command, fuel surged through the lines and gurgled steadily into the air-cushion vessels' fuel tanks.

Just as the replenishment operation was proceeding at full intensity, an urgent order suddenly came over the intercom from the commander: "Fuel tank compartment leaking — emergency repairs!" The repair team's officers and soldiers moved the instant the order was given, grabbing their specialized tools and rushing to the fuel tank compartment at speed. After a careful on-site inspection, they quickly pinpointed the leak. Closing the valve, releasing pressure, tightening the fitting… as the pressure gauge needle climbed steadily, the fuel supply system returned to normal.

"Number-three tank breather valve malfunction — abnormal air pressure!" The exercise control group (导调组) introduced a new contingency on the spot. The repair personnel divided responsibilities clearly and coordinated closely: removing the valve, replacing the valve core, calibrating the pressure… movements swift and precise, with no wasted motion. The fault was cleared and fuel flow through the lines returned to normal velocity. Fuel output stabilized, and the fuel tank levels aboard each vessel rose steadily.

"Replenishment complete — withdraw!" The fuel troops quickly gathered their equipment and coiled up the recovered lines. The air-cushion vessels roared to life once more, pulled away from their berths in sequence, and headed out toward the training waters.

Original Chinese

“野马”列阵 “油龙”奔涌 ——海军某大队油料保障实战化训练掠影 ■吴章会尹震摄影报道对接输油管路。紧急抢修。官兵肩扛油管，快速开展油料补给训练。多艇同时接受油料补给。化验员对油料进行复核。海风嘶鸣，浪涛拍岸。数艘“野马”气垫艇轰鸣而至，驻泊在东部战区海军某大队海岛码头，一场多艇油料补给训练随即展开。码头上，接到训练指令的官兵快速奔向艇侧。输油管路与受油口对接时，某艇上的操作员突然报告：“加油软管垫片不匹配。”面对紧急情况，保障人员沉着应对，迅速更换相匹配的垫片。咔嗒！一声清脆的金属咬合声响起，输油管路精准对接。与此同时，油料化验室完成取样筛查。“数据合格，启泵！”一声令下，燃油顺着管路奔涌流淌，汩汩注入气垫艇油舱。正当补给作业紧张进行之际，对讲机中突然传来指挥员急促指令：“油罐室渗漏，紧急抢修！”抢修组官兵闻令而动，携带专业工具火速赶往油罐室。他们现场经过细心排查，很快锁定渗漏点。关阀、泄压、紧固……随着压力表指针匀速攀升，供油系统恢复正常。 “三号罐呼吸阀故障，气压异常！”导调组临机导调新的特情。抢修官兵分工明确，密切配合，拆阀、更换阀芯、校准压力……动作迅捷精准，毫无冗余。故障排除，管路油流恢复正常流速。油料输出稳定，各艇油舱液位稳步上升。 “补给完毕，撤收！”油料兵快速收拢装具，盘卷回收管线。气垫艇再度轰鸣，依次退离泊位，驶向训练海域。