The BMP-Equipped Motorized Rifle Battalion in the Offense

Abstract

This paper examines the BMP-equipped motorized rifle battalion in the offense, as it is discussed in the Soviet military press. Major emphasis of the paper is on maneuver elements and their interaction in that type of operation which the Soviets classify as the offense. Topics include capabilities of the BMP, battalion capabilities, mission and combat formations, methods of launching and conducting the attack, continuation of the attack, the pursuit, and repulsion of enemy counterattacks. The final portion of the paper deals with the impact of the BMP on motorized rifle tactics and on combined arms cooperation in the attack.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047784

Entities

People

  • Richard S. Kosevich

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Guns
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Operations
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Rifles
  • Small Arms
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.