US media "revealed" Russia's plan to confront NATO
In 2006, the Asymmetric Warfare Group, whose task was to study American and foreign strategies, appeared in the US Army. In 2017, the group released the report “Russian New Generation Warfare Handbook”, compiled from an analysis of Russian actions in the course of Ukrainian and Syrian operations.
The report paints a frightening picture: the Russian army has all the necessary means of warfare. However, this does not make her an invincible force. Compared to the Soviet army, Russia's armed forces are smaller and weaker, which is why they have to abandon old strategies. They are being replaced by the concept of a new fourth generation of war.
The modern strategy of the Russian army is implemented in several main ways, - the US media "revealed" Russia's plans to counter NATO.
Reducing units and formations. The main formation of the army becomes a battalion tactical group. By changing the composition, it can be adapted to solve various problems. At the operational-tactical level, Russia as a whole abandoned divisions in favor of smaller units, but they can be restored to optimize management.
The main combat work is performed by local "proxies". Irregular formations and private military companies operating with the participation of Russian military experts are increasingly being used in Ukraine and Syria. The Russians spied on this approach from the United States, who applied it from Vietnam to Afghanistan.
"Proxies" allow you to free a real army to work in the right directions. They also give the operation a form of political legitimacy. The participation of irregular units allows us to deny the participation of a real army.
Moscow uses cyber warfare and organizes offensive information operations. Russia has created an unprecedented information apparatus for manipulating public opinion and hacking infrastructure in third countries. It is difficult for Western countries with an open political structure to respond. At the same time, the Russian authoritarian regime can promote an official point of view and suppress independent media that can interfere with its information campaigns.
The Russian army still relies on artillery. The guns remain the main means of destroying the enemy, while stripping is assigned to maneuver units. Self-propelled guns are able to accompany troops on the offensive, due to which they can defend advanced units. The Russian army, as before, appreciates massive strikes using barreled and rocket artillery.
The effectiveness of strikes is increased by the use of drones- scouts. At the same time, the speed of artillery may be low. This is facilitated by the preservation of an outdated centralized control system.
Russia is preparing snipers. In recent years, Moscow has invested in training snipers and in creating a new weapons for them. Entire sniper units are deployed in the war zone. Their fighters can do damage on their own or perform the functions of artillery gunners. Fighting snipers is extremely difficult.
A2 / AD tools are being developed. Foreign troops rely on air support and transport Aviation. The Russian army in response to this creates new anti-aircraft weapons. Complexes of various types are combined into layered air defense, the breakthrough of which is extremely difficult. The effectiveness of Russian air defense was shown in Ukraine. After the massive loss of equipment, the Ukrainian Air Force stopped combat sorties. A more advanced adversary will also face serious difficulties.
Russia is developing operational tactical missile systems. This means that enemy rear targets are subject to deadly threats - even if they have air superiority.
EW tools are developing. Western armies depend on developed electronic infrastructure. Russian electronic warfare systems are capable of suppressing communications, control, detection, and even navigation of the enemy. Electronic reconnaissance can detect enemy targets and strike them. Under such conditions, radio addiction can be fatal. Foreign armies will have to adapt to new threats.
The report from Asymmetric Warfare Group reminds that the enemy should not be underestimated - although you should not overestimate it either. It shows how the methods of warfare are changing, and how Russia responds to current challenges. The Russian army is trying by various methods to compensate for its own weaknesses, as well as to find and use the problems of the enemy. Knowing the abilities of the enemy can be the key to victory. Or an excuse not to confront him.
The report paints a frightening picture: the Russian army has all the necessary means of warfare. However, this does not make her an invincible force. Compared to the Soviet army, Russia's armed forces are smaller and weaker, which is why they have to abandon old strategies. They are being replaced by the concept of a new fourth generation of war.
The modern strategy of the Russian army is implemented in several main ways, - the US media "revealed" Russia's plans to counter NATO.
Reducing units and formations. The main formation of the army becomes a battalion tactical group. By changing the composition, it can be adapted to solve various problems. At the operational-tactical level, Russia as a whole abandoned divisions in favor of smaller units, but they can be restored to optimize management.
The main combat work is performed by local "proxies". Irregular formations and private military companies operating with the participation of Russian military experts are increasingly being used in Ukraine and Syria. The Russians spied on this approach from the United States, who applied it from Vietnam to Afghanistan.
"Proxies" allow you to free a real army to work in the right directions. They also give the operation a form of political legitimacy. The participation of irregular units allows us to deny the participation of a real army.
Moscow uses cyber warfare and organizes offensive information operations. Russia has created an unprecedented information apparatus for manipulating public opinion and hacking infrastructure in third countries. It is difficult for Western countries with an open political structure to respond. At the same time, the Russian authoritarian regime can promote an official point of view and suppress independent media that can interfere with its information campaigns.
The Russian army still relies on artillery. The guns remain the main means of destroying the enemy, while stripping is assigned to maneuver units. Self-propelled guns are able to accompany troops on the offensive, due to which they can defend advanced units. The Russian army, as before, appreciates massive strikes using barreled and rocket artillery.
The effectiveness of strikes is increased by the use of drones- scouts. At the same time, the speed of artillery may be low. This is facilitated by the preservation of an outdated centralized control system.
Russia is preparing snipers. In recent years, Moscow has invested in training snipers and in creating a new weapons for them. Entire sniper units are deployed in the war zone. Their fighters can do damage on their own or perform the functions of artillery gunners. Fighting snipers is extremely difficult.
A2 / AD tools are being developed. Foreign troops rely on air support and transport Aviation. The Russian army in response to this creates new anti-aircraft weapons. Complexes of various types are combined into layered air defense, the breakthrough of which is extremely difficult. The effectiveness of Russian air defense was shown in Ukraine. After the massive loss of equipment, the Ukrainian Air Force stopped combat sorties. A more advanced adversary will also face serious difficulties.
Russia is developing operational tactical missile systems. This means that enemy rear targets are subject to deadly threats - even if they have air superiority.
EW tools are developing. Western armies depend on developed electronic infrastructure. Russian electronic warfare systems are capable of suppressing communications, control, detection, and even navigation of the enemy. Electronic reconnaissance can detect enemy targets and strike them. Under such conditions, radio addiction can be fatal. Foreign armies will have to adapt to new threats.
The report from Asymmetric Warfare Group reminds that the enemy should not be underestimated - although you should not overestimate it either. It shows how the methods of warfare are changing, and how Russia responds to current challenges. The Russian army is trying by various methods to compensate for its own weaknesses, as well as to find and use the problems of the enemy. Knowing the abilities of the enemy can be the key to victory. Or an excuse not to confront him.
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