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2004-07-20 Russia

Putin's military shakeup a prelude to modernization

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Posted by someone 2004-07-20 1:33:18 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I guess Putin is a Rummy fan.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-07-20 1:52:38 PM|| 2004-07-20 1:52:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 they're both martial arts fans...

Posted by Frank G 2004-07-20 2:08:50 PM|| 2004-07-20 2:08:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 The Russian Army is long in need of reform. A lot has been done since 1991, the Russian Army went fron almost 200 divisional flags to about 40, from 16 military districts to eight, changing over from regiments to brigades for independant and cadre units, but the quality has suffered for all branches except for the elites. (naval infantry and airborne troops )

One possible suggestion about ten years ago is that the Russian Army start converting some of its motorized rifle formations into light infantry units to lessen the logistical load required to move such troops. Of course making such a move means the quality of things such as logistics and command/staff would have to improve a bunch before they can do that to make light infantry an effective fighting element.

Posted by badanov 2004-07-20 3:30:25 PM|| [http://www.rkka.org] 2004-07-20 3:30:25 PM|| Front Page Top

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