The Soviet Framework for Operations: The Terminology of War

Abstract

Soviet operational art, by definition, encompasses the planning, preparation, and conduct of operations within distinct geographical limits for the purpose of achieving military aims and objectives commensurate with the political goals of the nation. National political goals dictate the strategic nature and form of an operation and, hence, establish the context for operational and tactical measures necessary to achieve the strategic goals. To define the relationship between distinct levels of war, the Soviets have developed an elaborate set of terms related to war aims, the geographical arena of operations, and the size and nature of engaged forces. These terms provide a framework essential for understanding the nature of past, contemporary, and future operations. Keywords: Military doctrine, Military strategy, Military tactics, Operational art.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA216429

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  • David M. Glantz

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Airborne
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Army Operations
  • Availability
  • Battles
  • Central Europe
  • Classification
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Europe
  • Geography
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Operations
  • Security
  • War Games
  • Warfare

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