Logistics Implications of Maneuver Warfare. Volume 3. Soviet Offensive Concepts and Capabilities
Abstract
As part of its FY87 independent research and development program, the Logistics Management Institute (LMI) examined the logistics implications of a new maneuver-oriented operational concept - AirLand Battle - being adopted by the U.S. Army. LMI undertook this study for three reasons. First, even though more than 5 years have passed since AirLand Battle was promulgated as formal Army doctrine, misperceptions and uncertainties about its execution still exist. Second, neither the Army nor the Defense community has yet developed a good understanding of the implications and ramifications of AirLand Battle. Third, and most important, the combat service support requirements, which largely determine the extent to which AirLand Battle doctrine can be executed, are not well defined or understood. The results of this study are presented in six volumes. This volume presents an overview of the conventional threat posed by the Warsaw Pact. It summarizes Soviet principles of military art and describes its military command-and-control structure, operational concepts for an offensive against NATO, and available ground maneuver forces opposite NATO's Central Region. It concludes with an assessment of Soviet capabilities to execute those concepts in a limited war scenario.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA206250
Entities
People
- Frans Nauta
Organizations
- LMI