The Soviet's Use of Airpower in a Counterinsurgency Campaign

Abstract

In December, 1979 the U.S.S.R. invaded Afghanistan and has been involved in a counterinsurgency ever since. This study looks at one aspect of that conflict, Soviet airpower. Using the case study format it examines some doctrinal tenets that drive the Soviet's use of airpower and specifically how they are employing their assets in Afghanistan. By viewing their tactics and choices of weapons, Western observers can learn a great deal about the Soviet military's capabilities. The study concludes with some of the lessons that have emerged from this conflict.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA180349

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Sutley

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Personnel Mines
  • Case Studies
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Geography
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Reconnaissance
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Sociology

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies