Trends in Soviet military policy
By: Benjamin S. Lambeth.
Contributors: Rand Corporation.
Series: The Rand paper series ;; P-6819; P (Rand Corporation) ;; P-6819.
Publisher: Rand Corp.
Published: 1982
Place of publication: Santa Monica, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 33
Subjects: Soviet Union -- Military policy.; Soviet Union -- Armed Forces.
Description: The paper reviews the major doctrinal inputs into Soviet military policy, indicates important distinctions between Soviet and American approaches where appropriate, and surveys the changing nature of Soviet military capabilities so as to underscore their growing congruence with long-standing Soviet strategy. The paper discusses the doctrinal basis of Soviet defense policy, the impact of doctrine on force posture, the character and goals of the Soviet military buildup, and the developments in combat missions and forces.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Cover title.
"October 1982."