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Russian-Soviet Tactical Troop Recon
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battalion and company commanders util-ize subordinate elements to conduct localreconnaissance and security missions.The important aspect of troop reconnais-sance is its responsiveness to the needs ofthe commander.
3. Regimental reconnaissance isprovided by a reconnaissance company(see figure 1) with two rèiõffiñceplg!99!q,_Thesepffilyb""ggq4]Lgr!, and are tasked to performreconnaissance across the regimentalfront (see figure 2). The reconnaissancecompany will normally operate 25 to30
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-Lal main body, but may operate out to amaximum distance of 50 kms. Thesepatrols, normally consisting of L to 3vehicles, are the eyes and ears of the com-mander. Their purpose is to provide in-formation about the enemy location, com-position, and formations. These patrolsstress reconnaissance, and will avoiddetection and engagement by the enemyif possible. Patrols can fight, however.Personal and vehicular armament providesufficient firepower for these recon ele-ments to protect and disengage themsel-ves when necessary.
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Tactieal Troop Reconnaissanceby Mr. Michael J. Dueweke
1. The cornerstone of Soviet military ac-tions is an aggressive, fast-moving, andhard-hitting offense. In order to attainthese types of actions, Soviet militaryoperations are carefully planned and or-chestrated at all levels. Reconnaissanceis essential to the planning and conduct ofsuccessful operations. Reconnaissancetroops are the initial elements US andNATO forces would encounter from aSoviet main force in the event of hos-tilities in the European theater.
2. At the tactical level (division andbelow), reconnaissance is conducted bymany organizations with a variety ofequipment and techniques. The mostprobable type to be encountered bySoviet opponents is troop reconnaissance,which provides commanders with bat-tlefield iniormation about the enemy thatcan be used to influence the outcome ofthe battle. Troop reconnaissance (voys-
kovaya ranedka) is reconnaissance con-ducted by troops of dedicated reconnais-sance forces as well as by maneuver unitforces. Since there are no dedicatedrecomaissance elements below regiment,
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4. Division reconnaissance assets providea broad spectrum of coverage. Theseunits are organized to provide the com-mander ground, air defense, chemical, en-
gineer, electronic, and signal reconnais-sance, as well as target acquisition. Theseassets are located throughout the division,especially in artillery and rocket units.For troop reconnaissance, the divisionhas an organic reconnaissance battalion(see fi -
laissance companie!, u. AgggñãÑiõ_@),andothertech-nical reconnaissance assets.
5. The two division reconnaissance com-panies will normally provide coverage
across the division front, operating be-tween the regimental reconnaissance com-pany and the RAC. These companiestvoicallv oerform close reconnaissance
missions for the division commanderwith a primary mission of reconnaissance
rather than combat. These companieswill, ideally, locate high priority targets,
such as headquarters and command, con-trol, and communications facilities, as
well as unit deployments and movements.These units will normally operate as smallpatrols of.¡vo to thlee vehicles withtroops mounted. Troops will dismount toperform foot patrols or ambushes togather information. However, theirvehicles will not be far away.
6. The Reconnaissance Assault Company(also called the Airborne Reconnaissance
Company or the I-ong-Range Reconnais-
sance Company) performs division long-range reconnaissance and provides thedivision commander with a deep-lookcapability out to 100 kms. Small teams offive to six men from this company can beinserted by a variety of means (such as
parachute, helicopter, vehicle, or foot) tocollect informationwithin the enemy reararea. These teams will move primarily byfoot, avoiding engagements with enemyforces, and locate high priority targets inthe enemy division rear and corps for-ward areas. While the primary mission ofthese troops is reconnaissance, they mayalso have secondary missions to conductdisruptive operations in the enemy rear,
such as ambushes, prisoner snatches, traf-fic diversions, disruption of LOCs, andlimited attacks against important targetsof opportunity. When not operating inthe enemy real area, this company iscapable of providing additional reconnais-sance patrols mounted in their organicvehicles within the division area.
7. While all Soviet commanders areresponsible for conducting reconnais-
have i..- 52tasked to plan and coordinate reconnais-sance efforts. The COR is the staff intel-ligence officer who works directly for theChief of Staff. Working from thecommander's guidance, the COR tasks
subordinate and organic assets to collectspecific information. The COR will also
receive tasking from higher commands,which he will likely include in his tasking
sance, _regiment and division commanders
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to his subordinate elements. Additional-ly, the COR will request information and
coordinate attached technical reconnais-sance assets from higher commands to as-
sist in coverage of his area of interest.This is important because dedicated troopreconnaissance forces cannot provide ade-quate coverage in width and depth ofzone aI" the same time. This weakness is
offset, however, by technical reconnais-sance assets available at division level andabove which can provide depth ofcoverage across the division front.
8. Troop reconnaissance plays a sig-nificant part in the overall intelligencegathering system. It can provide confir-mation of other collection means. Itoften provides initial information that canbe confirmed by other means such as
electronic or signal reconnaissance.
Troop reconnaissance is responsive to thecommander's needs and can provide himtimely information on which to base com-mand decisions. The division and regi-ment reconnaissance efforts are carefully
planned, coordinated, and supervised bythe COR, while battalion and lower com-manders must accomplish this task them-selves.
9. Current reconnaissance organizationslack the distinctive vehicle signature ofprevious elements; however, reconnais-sance patrols from the division reconnais-
sance companies and the regiment recon-naissance company can be distinguishedby their small size and determination toavoid decisive engagements. Historicaland current writings indicate the extremeimportance reconnaissance forces play intactics, and are most likely the first forcesthat would be encountered by US and
NATO forces on a European battlefield.
M¡. Michael J. Dueweke, a-@gjJ!@!gae!!çg, is an
Intelligence Research Specialist for the United States ArmyIntelligence and Threat Anaþis Center, Washington, DC. Hisareas of research include reconnaissance and tactics undersoecial conditions fo¡ Soffi
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REFERENCES
Donnelly, C. N. "Operations in the Enemy Rear: Soviet Doct¡ine and Tactics."
Sverdlov, Col. Fedor Davydovich.
l-ondon: International Defense Review, January 1980.
Moscow: Yoyçnizdal, 17 November 1982.
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