The Fundamentals of Soviet 'Razvedka' (Intelligence/Reconnaissance)

Abstract

Intelligence, simply defined as knowledge of the enemy and his intentions, is seldom a decisive factor in war. It does not alter the strength of contending armies and the overall war aims of contending states, and its may have little effect on the planning and conduct of operations. A force which lacks good intelligence may still succeed because of its strength, sound planning, and military efficiency. The converse is also true. Sound intelligence, however, can affect a nation's decision to go to war in the first place; and, once that nation is at war, it can reveal enemy intentions and dispositions. While providing a foundation for sound planning, it also forms a basis for conducting and verifying the effects of deception. Consequently, intelligence provides leverage with which to accentuate the positive effects of military actions, be they offensive or defensive. Keywords: Military intelligence, Reconnaissance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216369

Entities

People

  • David M. Glantz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Photography
  • Air Force
  • Artillery Units
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Direction Finding
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Reconnaissance Vehicles
  • Surveillance
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.