Know Your Enemy: A Comparison of a Soviet Motorized Rifle Regiment and the Opposing Forces (OPFOR) Motorized Rifle Regiment.

Abstract

This study attempts to identify the major organizational and equipment differences between a Soviet Motorized Rifle Regiment and the OPFOR Motorized Rifle Regiment. Analysis also includes basic tactical doctrine at the regimental level. Research indicates there are significant differences between the two organizations in regard to organizational structure and equipment appearance and capabilities. Analysis of tactical doctrine and employment does not reveal any significant differences.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172815

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Jordan Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Army Personnel
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Combat Support
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Employment
  • Indirect Fire
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Two Dimensional
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.