Content Analysis of the Russian Tactics in Terms of the Use of Reconnaissance and Strike Complexes in Large-Scale Combat Operations
Abstract
Purpose. Publication of the results of research into the Russian Tactics in terms of the use of reconnaissance and strike complexes in large-scale combat operations.
Method. The main methods of research are the method of content analysis and synthesis.
Findings. Content analysis of Russian Federation military publication showed that the main trend in the Russian Tactics in large-scale combat operations is the widespread use of temporary and organic reconnaissance and strike complexes from the field artillery brigade (regiment). Maximizing the effectiveness of their use will be achieved through continuous artillery reconnaissance and discrete fire support during reconnaissance and strike operations. It has been established that in order to achieve a synergistic effect from the use of artillery reconnaissance unit and fire support units, the Russian commanding will conduct reconnaissance and strike operations in clearly defined areas of responsibility for reconnaissance and fire support. Scientific results obtained by content analysis may be applied in Corps staff during the planning of fire support and field artillery operations in large-scale combat operations.
Theoretical implications. The main results of research on the topic of this article are the identification of trends in maximizing the effectiveness of the use of reconnaissance and strike complexes in large-scale combat operations from the field artillery brigade (regiment) of the Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Army. The scientific results of the applied theoretical research were obtained using the content analysis method, which by its nature allows identifying causal relationships and patterns inherent in the processes studied in the theory of military art and military management, identify their priority and mutual influence in order to justify a set of basic methods of conducting large-scale combat operations or methods of fire support and field artillery operations during applied theoretical research on military management of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Paper type. Scientific and theoretical article.
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