The Structure of Discipline in the Soviet Army.
Abstract
Throughout the development of the Red Army, Soviet political leaders understood military discipline as having both a military function and a political role. Apart from classical military requirements, discipline serves to strengthen political reliability and an effective system has been established to meet these perceived needs. Although these controls achieve their political goal, they also enhance military discipline. The author presents the view that the political side of discipline tends to obscure the traditional military powers available to the Soviet military command. A review of these powers clearly indicate that a comprehensive disciplinary system is in effect. The author concludes that the combination of military authority and political control, coupled with significant support of a societal nature, provide Soviet military command the capability to minimize disciplinary problems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA067803
Entities
People
- Allan A. Myer