Maskirovka: The Soviet System of Camouflage

Abstract

In this paper, the author discusses the Soviet system of camouflage measures. While the Russian word maskirovka, which is usually translated as camouflage, is used by the Soviets to describe these measures, much more is encompassed in what the author calls 'the Soviet system of camouflage' than those measures normally associated with the term camouflage. Included are such things as skillful use of terrain, deception operations, smoke operations, and anti-radar camouflage. The author discusses these measures and also examines the technical means of camouflage, i.e. standard camouflage equipment, available to Soviet units. Finally, the author draws some conclusions as to the implications for the West of Soviet camouflage employment techniques.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA112903

Entities

People

  • Kenneth C. Keating

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Camouflage
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Guided Missiles
  • Materials
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Night Vision
  • Radar Camouflage
  • Reconnaissance
  • Second World War
  • Simulations
  • Smoke Screens
  • Standards
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.