Operational Art/Operational Maneuver Groups in Space: Conceptualizing a Potential Russian Approach

Abstract

This article considers Russias potential use of operational art in space for three reasons. First, Russian Defense Minister Shoygu has called aerospace the new center of gravity for future conflicts. Second, Russias military is testing how to maneuver satellites to conduct space operations, since destroying the enemys group of satellites and depriving him of communications, navigation, and reconnaissance capabilities determines victory today in the militarys opinion. Finally, Russian analysts expect the emergence of new forms of military operations in near space to defeat orbital alignments of forces, suppress radio communication systems in space, and block orbital alignments of forces and means in specific areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1157068

Entities

People

  • Timothy L. Thomas

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Satellite Missiles
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Systems
  • Military Art
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Space Objects
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites