Unlike natos flexible response doctrine of the 1960sthe nearest parallel to current russian thinkingthere is a dangerous assumption that the use of few nuclear weapons will end a conflict with a russian victory. Posts about russian doctrine written by michael kofman. The level of military doctrine covered in this publication is, for the most part. Just in the last week, it has begun an exercise with the chinese navy in the baltic sea and sent its largest warship, the peter the great nuclear cruiser, and the worlds largest submarine, the dmitry donskoi, from the northern fleet to the baltic to. Russias new military doctrine is characterised by its close linkage of foreign and domestic threat perceptions. The military doctrine, the following basic concepts. It contains no hint as to how russia will supply its military with new weapons and how it might deal with what may become the greatest military challenge. Weaponization of information key part of russian military doctrine. Numerous successive revisions of military doctrine have been promulgated since 1990. This approach is supplemented by indirect and asymmetrical forms of deployment, in the sense of the use of special forces, armed irregulars and private military companies. Weaponization of information key part of russian military. Doctrine calls the integrated use of military force and of political, informational, and other nonmilitary measures. Russias new and unrealistic naval doctrine russian.
The military doctrine takes account of the fundamental provisions of the 2000 military doctrine of the russian federation, the concept for the longterm socioeconomic development of the russian federation for the period through 2020, the russian federation national security strategy through 2020, and also the relevant provisions of the 2008. The military doctrine, based on the analysis of military threats and military threats to the interests of the russian federation and its allies formulated the basic provisions of the military policy and military economic support for defence of the state. It is the only work in english or russian that follows the development of this intellectual tradition within the institutional context of the russian imperial general staff and its growing professional responsibilities in the late 19th and early 20th century. The president approved new edition of military doctrine. The kremlin on friday branded the expansion of nato as a fundamental threat to russia in a revised military doctrine that dramatically reflects deteriorating relations with the west. Pdf the military doctrine of the russian federation.
In common with a range of other russian expressions of strategic intent, the military doctrine had last been updated in the year 2000. The military doctrine, based on the analysis of military threats and military threats to the interests of the russian federation and its allies. The general staff of the armed forces of the russian federation announced the absence of prerequisites for starting a largescale war in the period until 2050. Doctrine is supposed to represent an official view or views about the character of. Russian military strategy and doctrine research papers. The whole sphere of the national security theoretical foundations is in the process of the constant revision the main foundations of the military doctrine of the russian federation. Even janes defence weekly, a highly credible source. Russian military doctrine allows for the first use of nuclear weapons in situations that go beyond the declared. Comparison of the russian military doctrine 1993, 2000. Although there was lively discussion about the contents of the new doctrine earlier this year, its text was not then public. Visit our website for other free publication downloads. I all the time emailed this webpage post page to all my friends because if like to read it next my friends will too. Russias new military doctrine does not bring any significant changes to its defence policy. New russian military doctrine, naming nato as the nations number one threat, comes amid tensions over ukraine, and what the kremlin sees as usled efforts to isolate and weaken russia.
Sep 05, 2016 on 20 july 2016 belaruss new military doctrine came into force. Putin approves new russian military doctrine by clara weiss 31 december 2014 on december 26, russian president vladimir putin signed a new. Reports about the new doctrine highlight russias broader conception of. To avoid stealing the books thunder further, i simply recommend that any and all who are interested in the russian military, russian military doctrine, or russian military security in general, carefully read this book and include a copy in their library. Unless the armed forces are guided by appropriate doctrines, greater numbers and superior weapons are no guarantee of victory. The military doctrine of the russian federation 2010. Dec 27, 2014 new russian military doctrine, naming nato as the nations number one threat, comes amid tensions over ukraine, and what the kremlin sees as usled efforts to isolate and weaken russia. Russian forces in ukraine rusi royal united services. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. One of the most anticipated documents of 2014, russias new military doctrine, was signed into law on december 26th. C, when sun tzu advanced the fifth factor of war, the laws and regulations, which was subsequently translated. Polina sinovets is an associate professor at the odessa national i. The use of military doctrine as a basis for preparing armies for war is evident throughout military history. The military doctrine reflects the commitment of the russian federation to taking military measures for the protection of its national interests and the interests of its allies only after political, diplomatic, legal, economic, informational and other nonviolent instruments have been exhausted.
Will it serve as the framework for russias adversarial relationship with the west, or a carefully crafted revision that offers opportunities for rapprochement. Dec 09, 2016 photo by purpleslog russian president vladimir putin has signed off on a new information security doctrine pdf for russia. The military doctrine, based on the analysis of military threats and military threats to the interests of the. Contrary to expectations, the new military doctrine appears to reduce, at least somewhat, the role of nuclear weapons in russias national security policy. It is illustrative that the 102nd military base is the russian beachhead in armenia, which has.
Todays military innovators are the modernday scientists and engineers who assist in the creation of contemporary and new concept weaponry. The military doctrine takes account of the fundamental provisions of the. Nov 24, 2015 this article originally featured on cimsec on sep. Reutersmaxim shemetov russia signed its new military doctrine into practice on dec. This work examines the evolution of militaryscientific research and theory as it was taught to studentofficers at the nicholas academy. Earlier, several officials involved in the creation of russias new military doctrine said it would provide more liberties in terms of the use of nuclear weapons. The military doctrine was amended in 2014, when new threats emerged, specifically natos expansion in the direction of russias borders and its plans to develop a global missile defense system and deploy strategic weapons in outer space. The doctrine lists among major foreign military threats the creation and deployment of global strategic antiballistic missile systems that undermines the established global stability and balance of power in nuclear missile capabilities, the implementation of the prompt strike concept, intent to deploy weapons in space and deployment of. The doctrine covers a broad range of measures for military deception, from camouflage to denial and deception. Since coming to power in 2000, vladimir putin has added an overarching goal to russian foreign policy.
Doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, and jp 30, joint operations. Ultimately, this translation of the 2015 maritime doctrine of the russian federation is intended to. One thought on new military doctrine of ukraine where russia is an enemy lorena mesa november 22, 2019 at 17. Military doctrines of soviet, russian federation military doctrine 1993 and rf military doctrine 2000 doctrinal draft military draft military military drat military military themes doctrine of the doctrine of the doctrine of rf doctrine of doctrine of ussr, 1990 rf 1992 1993 the rf 1999 the rf 2000. It helps standardize operations, facilitating readiness by establishing common ways of accomplishing military tasks. In the tsarist, soviet, and russian military tradition, doctrine plays a particularly important role. Russia still depends on the remnants of a bluewater navy inherited from the soviet union, but a new force is slowly rising to. Adoption of the new military doctrine was long overdue.
The basic provisions of the military doctrine of the russian federation are an integral part of the security concept of the russian federation and constitute a document of the transitional period the period of establishing russian statehood, implementing democratic reforms, and shaping a new system of international relations. The amendments were approved by the security council on december 19, 2014. The whole sphere of the national security theoretical foundations is in the process of the constant revision. A clarification has been introduced in the russian federation military doctrine to comply with the resolution of the security council of russia of july 5, 20. Military doctrine of the russian federation hereinafter military doctrine is a system of officially adopted state views on the preparation for armed defence and. New russian military doctrine labels nato as main threat. While the former relate to nato and the united states, the kremlins concerns over the latter revolve around the spectre of a russian maidan. Those views are provided in this volume to stimulate debate and further understanding of chinas growing military capability and how it might be employed. New russian military doctrine blog russian strategic. Army doctrine is shaping national security strategy. Md 1993 is based on political, military, military technological and economical foundation. But this is the doctrine of a state that sees a lot to defend against, even as its interests expand globally. The new russian naval doctrine center for international. It is a guide to action, rather than hard and fast rules.
Russian forces in ukraine 6 rsrg army mobilised all but one of its manoeuvre units, which is stationed abroad without direct access to russian territory namely, the 102nd military base in armenia. The military doctrine reflects the russian federations adherence to the utilization of political, diplomatic, legal, economic, environmental, informational, military, and other instruments for the protection of the national interests of the russian federation and the interests of. Jan 15, 2015 russia maintains it will use military force only defensively, when other options have failed. Russias new military doctrine approved rt usa news. This past month, russia published a new military doctrine. Text of newlyapproved russian military doctrine text of. Blasko, joint forces quarterly autumnwinter 199798 540 kb pdf many reported deals are never consummated. The military doctrine of the russian federation is a strategic planning document of the russian federation and represents a system of officially state adopted views of preparation for the armed protection of russia. Jun 21, 2014 below is my quick translation of an article by the chief of the russian general staff, valery gerasimov, from early 20. Mfmd, adopted in november 1993 are considered to be inadequate to the present geopolitical situation. Military doctrine of ukraine states russia is an enemy. Mark schneider congressman curt weldon vice chairman, house. Putin approves new russian military doctrine world.
Russian imperial military doctrine and education, 1832. Although it is long, i think it is worth reading for the light it casts on russian military thinking, russian strategies and tactics in ukraine and other countries, russian views of world events, and the selfassessment it contains about the state of russian military science. The 2014 military doctrine was the first official document to highlight the military threat posed to russia by externally organized regime change. Li traces the evolution of the plas operational doctrine. The doctrine is not a dogma, it can be amended if necessary, and such amendments will be required in the future. The military doctrine of the russian federation hereinafter the military doctrine is one of the fundamental strategic planning documents in the russian federation and constitutes a system of the views officially adopted in the state on preparations for armed defence and on the armed protection of the russian federation. Reposting this article from oxfords changing character of war programme latest russia issue brief, just released this week. The main foundations of the military doctrine of the russian federation mfmd, adopted in november 1993 are considered to be inadequate to the present geopolitical situation. In short, this slender volume is the soundest, most objective. New russian military doctrine on february 5, 2010 president of russia formally approved the new military doctrine, whose text is now available, and a document called basic principles of states policy in the area of nuclear deterrence through 2020, which appears to be classified. To inaugurate the russian navys new doctrine, president vladimir putin met with deputy prime minister dimitrij rozogin, defense minister sergej sojgu, commander of the navy viktor cirkov, and commander of the western military district.
Doctrine provides a common frame of reference across the military. Russian military doctrine names nato top threat cbs news. Russias military spending makes up a greater percentage of its gdp than either of the other two nations. Reduces redundancies and improves continuity between jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, and jp 50, joint operation planning. The russian navy is keen on showy demonstrations of strength. Therefore, to gain a good insight into russian security policy, a thorough analysis of the development of. Russia has a new military doctrine business insider. What are the implications for the european union, which seems to be occupying a less prominent role than. I encourage taking a look at the article compliation in these briefings, because ccws work typically includes some of the best analysis on russian defense, strategy, economic or energy issues. During the 20th century moscows naval doctrine oscilated between a focus on coastal defense, with a very large fleet of rather small vessels a mosquito fleet, and a.
In recent years, this has been repeatedly mentioned as the most serious threat facing the russian government, but it had not previously been portrayed as a military threat. Military doctrine of the russian federation hereinafter military doctrine is a system of officially adopted state views on the preparation for armed defence and armed protection of the russian federation. Military doctrine of the russian federation hereinafter military. The most recent revision of the military doctrine was approved in 2014. Dec 28, 2014 the kremlin on friday branded the expansion of nato as a fundamental threat to russia in a revised military doctrine that dramatically reflects deteriorating relations with the west. It is the task of military science in an age of peace to prevent the doctrine being too badly wrong. The second chapter offers a history of military doctrine from its emergence in the early 17th century to the end of the 20th. On december 26, 2014, the russian president endorsed the updated military doctrine. Russian military doctrine article by general valery gerasimov. Russias new military doctrine lists nato, us as major. It had promised a new text in september 2014, in the wake of natos wales summit declaration condemning moscows actions in ukraine. Comparison of the russian military doctrine 1993, 2000, 2010. Jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states. The new doctrine, which comes amid russiawest tensions over ukraine, maintains the provisions of the previous, 2010 edition of the military doctrine.
The danger is moscows view of threats everywhere may prove selffulfilling. Military doctrine is the expression of how military forces contribute to campaigns, major operations, battles, and engagements it is a guide to action, rather than hard and fast rules. View russian military strategy and doctrine research papers on academia. Below is my quick translation of an article by the chief of the russian general staff, valery gerasimov, from early 20. Early speculation focused on officials references to new threats including hybrid warfare. Russian military doctrine article by general valery. Military doctrine forms a part of the national security policy and is a reflection of past and possibly future politicalmilitary policy. New article originally appearing in the national interest on russias navy. Bettina renz is an associate professor at the university of nottingham, uk. Same as the old doctrine, mostly, the washington post monkey cage blog, 15. Md 2000 defines the militarypolitical, military strategical and militaryeconomical base. Russian military deception, sometimes known as maskirovka russian. Edited by mikhail barabanov foreword by david glantz.
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