Soviet Use of Spetznaz Forces

Abstract

Introductory remarks encompass the historical precedents leading up to the creation of the Soviet Spetznaz forces from WW II experience using partisans. A description of todays current Spetznaz units follows to include: mission, organization, manning, training, weapons, and tactics. The role of special forces and Spetznaz units in modern Soviet doctrine is discussed, as well as, Spetznaz use in conjunction with the Soviet operational Maneuver Group. Finally Spetznaz vulnerabilities are discussed, as well as, potential ways to counteract the use of Spetznaz.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177911

Entities

People

  • David A. Burtt Ii

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Explosives
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Military Training
  • Sabotage
  • Second World War
  • Special Forces
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Students
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States
  • Universities
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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