Analysis of Soviet Doctrine Using the Principles of War.

摘要

The principles of war as enumerated in Army Field Manual 100-5 are used to analyze current Soviet military doctrine. Strengths and weaknesses are examined in each area. The assessment covers the doctrinal treatment of what the Soviets claim to intend to achieve, the organization and structure designed to execute that doctrine, and the methods precepts. While the Soviets do not acknowledge per se the validity of the principles as set forth in FM 100-5, their military doctrine and practices largely conform to them. The strengths and weaknesses revealed with regard to individual principles of war fall into a pattern. This pattern is the challenge and the opportunity faced by the United States and NATO. (KR)