US--Soviet Combined Operations: Can We Do It?
Abstract
This study investigates the feasibility of conducting US - Soviet combined operations from a military perspective. The emphasis is on identifying differences and similarities between US and Soviet operational level of war concepts and coalition principles. Also investigated are the historical examples of US and Soviet military cooperation during World War II. Finally, two case studies are included to provide examples of each nation's current application of their combined operations concepts. There are significant differences between US and Soviet approaches to the operational level of war and coalition warfare which have the potential to adversely effect the otcome of military operations. However, US concepts appear to exhibit sufficient flexibility to mitigate the effects of these discrepancies. The study contains the details of these differences, their potential effects on the outcomes of military operations, postulated command and control and liaison structures for the conduct of combined operations between the US and the Soviets, and recommendations for further study.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA240397
Entities
People
- Phyllis Gerben
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College