Soviet Operational Maneuver in a Period of Reform

Abstract

This article is concerned with the impact of military reform on Soviet concepts for conducting operational maneuver. Recent Soviet announcements call our attention to changes that will result in a recognizable defensive orientation in its armed forces. Actual structural changes have already begun. The author observes that it is as yet too early to determine if these moves will fulfill their intended purpose. He notes that political, economic and military factors will all influence the new structure as it evolves. He advises Western analysts and planners to keep close watch on the 'heavy' versus 'light' mix of these restructured organizations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA232929

Entities

People

  • David M. Glantz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control
  • Army
  • Civil War
  • Command And Control
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Doctrine
  • Force Structure
  • Fortifications
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Mobilization
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • War
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Science
  • Theoretical Analysis.