Soviet Military Weaknesses and Vulnerabilities: A Critique of the Short War Advocates.

摘要

This memorandum considers what the author perceives as the exploitable weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the Warsaw Pact. In light of these weaknesses, he examines the assumptions of the short war advocates, who suggest that NATO and United States must make radical changes in force structuring, positioning of troops, planning and programing for future European military requirements if NATO is to continue to deter the Warsaw Pact. He points out that the short war advocates do not seem to recognize these weaknesses and concludes that government and academic analysts should begin a comprehensive study of Soviet vulnerabilities and weaknesses before the United States make any changes in posture, doctrine, or objectives based upon the short war advocates' recommendations. (Author)