@IvoZelinka has posted a useful and informative thread from a military professional's perspective looking at the comparative differences between the Russian (๐ท๐บ) and Ukrainian (๐บ๐ฆ) armed forces. Here's an English translation, linking to a Czech fundraising drive at the end. โฌ๏ธ /1
Which is better - the ๐ท๐บ Russian or ๐บ๐ฆ Ukrainian army?
Is it even possible to determine? If so, in what and how is it assessed?
Fortunately, military science knows the answer in the form of six so-called "Warfighting Functions" - the capabilities of combat organizations. /2
Is it even possible to determine? If so, in what and how is it assessed?
Fortunately, military science knows the answer in the form of six so-called "Warfighting Functions" - the capabilities of combat organizations. /2
You may be surprised. Let's go over it together.
The six so-called "Warfighting Functions" include:
1. Command and Control System
2. Maneuver
3. Newsroom
4. Firing
5. Logistics
6. Protection
And the influence of command culture and the information environment. /3
The six so-called "Warfighting Functions" include:
1. Command and Control System
2. Maneuver
3. Newsroom
4. Firing
5. Logistics
6. Protection
And the influence of command culture and the information environment. /3
With everything, it's a matter of comparing ๐ท๐บ with ๐บ๐ฆ โ so let's determine who has the โ and โ and why. /4
Command and Control System
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Class difference.
The ๐ท๐บ invasion force failed to adhere to the principle of unity of command and, thanks to the Soviet system, cannot delegate authority. /5
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Class difference.
The ๐ท๐บ invasion force failed to adhere to the principle of unity of command and, thanks to the Soviet system, cannot delegate authority. /5
In contrast, ๐บ๐ฆ had a clear chain of command from the beginning. It is also generationally younger and trained to western standards. /6
Maneuver
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Class difference.
The ๐ท๐บ invasion force achieved initial success only on the southern operational direction, the northern operational direction near Kiev was a spectacular defeat. /7
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Class difference.
The ๐ท๐บ invasion force achieved initial success only on the southern operational direction, the northern operational direction near Kiev was a spectacular defeat. /7
In contrast the ๐บ๐ฆ army can appropriately mix tactics of "corrosive approach" and well-thought-out counterattacks. /8
Intelligence
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
A tangible advantage.
The ๐ท๐บ army has not mastered the initial intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) and is not taking advantage of paper superiority in technical reconnaissance. /9
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
A tangible advantage.
The ๐ท๐บ army has not mastered the initial intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) and is not taking advantage of paper superiority in technical reconnaissance. /9
Every ๐บ๐ฆ citizen is also a sensor (see link) + western help in intelligence. /10
Fires
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Perceived disadvantage.
The ๐ท๐บ military has a noticeable advantage in virtually all categories of weapon systems along with larger ammunition supplies. /11
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Perceived disadvantage.
The ๐ท๐บ military has a noticeable advantage in virtually all categories of weapon systems along with larger ammunition supplies. /11
From a ๐บ๐ฆ perspective, there is a gradual erosion of the disadvantage by the supply of Western weapons and degradation of the enemy's capabilities. /12
Logistics
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
A tangible advantage.
The ๐ท๐บ army's logistics stands and falls on two things - the railway and human arms. Add to that the inappropriate structure of battalion groups (lots of artillery but not enough logistics). /13
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
A tangible advantage.
The ๐ท๐บ army's logistics stands and falls on two things - the railway and human arms. Add to that the inappropriate structure of battalion groups (lots of artillery but not enough logistics). /13
๐บ๐ฆ benefits from short supply lines and Western aid. /14
Force protection
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Partial disadvantage.
The ๐ท๐บ army is currently on the operational defensive, which makes force protection easier. It also takes advantage of the higher stock of armored vehicles. /15
๐ท๐บ โ
๐บ๐ฆ โ
Partial disadvantage.
The ๐ท๐บ army is currently on the operational defensive, which makes force protection easier. It also takes advantage of the higher stock of armored vehicles. /15
๐บ๐ฆ lacks armoured equipment, but is adapting to new threats (e.g., ability to jam ๐ฎ๐ท suicide drones). /16
Does it follow that ๐บ๐ฆ has a win in its pocket?
No, but we know where it needs help - in increasing firepower and protecting the troops. How do we do that? /17
No, but we know where it needs help - in increasing firepower and protecting the troops. How do we do that? /17
Figuratively speaking - we need to send Tomรกลก [a Czech T-72 Avanger tank that's currently the focus of crowdsourcing, see link below] to the front as soon as possible, with a wagon load of ammunition behind him. There's only a short distance to go โคต๏ธ
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(Original thread in Czech is linked below.)
https://twitter.com/IvoZelinka/status/1575542220538933249
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