What is the Russia
Landing Zone?
Explore the intricacies of Russia's military strategies and capabilities in the ongoing conflict. From evolving assault groups to cyber intelligence, this page provides insights into how Russia fights. Delve into sections covering various aspects, including equipment signatures, air defense, and the use of smartphones in warfare.
Explore Russia's Latest
Military Tactics
Discover the forefront of Russia's military evolution with our dynamic slider. From the evolution of assault groups in Ukraine to insights on cyber intelligence and nuclear messaging, stay informed on the cutting-edge developments shaping Russia's military strategies. Engage with concise updates that provide valuable perspectives on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and its global implications.
What's New
FMSO: Russia OE Watch Articles from 2024 Issue #3
FMSO: Russia OE Watch Articles from 2024 Issue #2
Russia Struggling To Integrate Its Most Effective Unmanned System
ThreatMinutes-Russia on YouTube
Red Diamond: Russia’s “Elastic Defense” Technique Slowed Ukraine’s Advance
FMSO: Russia OE Watch Articles from 2024 Issue #1
GCKN: SOCIOCULTURAL RUNNING ESTIMATE – Belarus: New Strategy, New Threats, More Suppression
TRADOC: ATP 7-100.1 Russian Tactics
Signature of Equipment Series: Russia
Russia Addressing Missing Links in Kill Chain
dive into Russian
military doctrine
Understand Russia through their own words on internal dynamics, approach to conflict, and common tactics.
Russia/Ukraine Conflict
Running Estimates
Explore detailed analysis providing running estimates of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Stay informed about the evolving statistics and dynamic factors influencing the ongoing military engagement.
ATP 7-100.1
Russian Tactics
Unveil the strategic mindset and operational tactics of Russian ground forces through this pivotal document from the ATP 7-100 series, illuminating their military doctrine and approach to tactical engagements.
Domestic Russian Perceptions
of the War In Ukraine
Delve into the document shedding light on domestic Russian perceptions of the war in Ukraine. Understand the internal perspectives that shape Russia's stance on the conflict.
Interactive Learning and Engagement
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive learning experience offered by TRADOC through video insights, community engagement, interactive training material, and critical challenge videos. Gain exclusive insights into why Russia stands as the U.S. Acute Challenge and how the Russian Army prepares for future warfare through a video requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Connect with the TRADOC How They Fight Community of Interest to actively participate in discussions and stay informed about military strategies. Utilize interactive training materials to delve into Russian army activities across various domains. Explore TRADOC-G2 videos, CAC-enabled for secure access, to understand and prepare for critical challenges shaping the future of military operations. Engage, learn, and stay ahead with TRADOC's dynamic offerings.
Interact
Use this interactive training material to learn about Russian army activities during Offense, Defense, Reconnaissance, Fires, and Logistics.
Engage
Engage with the TRADOC Community of Practice on MS Teams. Where TRADOC G-2 experts welcome questions and feedback from the Force.
How They Fight
This short video depicts why Russia exists as the U.S. Acute Challenge and how the Russian Army is preparing for future warfare. (CAC Required)
Watch
Start here to see important TRADOC G-2 videos with challenges the U.S. Army must prepare for. (CAC Required)
BITE SIZE RUSSIA
Explore documents and infographics describing characteristics and tactics of the Russian Army.
Podcasts & Audio Books
Unveiling Russia's Military Tactics
Explore Russia's military landscape through the lens of media, providing a unique perspective on their strategies. Immerse yourself in these media-based insights to grasp the multifaceted dimensions of Russia's military tactics and strategic thinking.
Tune in to the audio presentation, "How Russia Fights 2.0" (pb_04), offering an auditory exploration of Russia's military strategies. Gain a nuanced understanding of the tactics employed in the ongoing conflict.
Engage with "Way Of War," a comprehensive document providing a holistic view of Russia's approach to warfare. Uncover the strategic doctrines and methodologies that define Russia's way of war.
RUSSIA ARMY Warfighting Functions
Discover the intricacies of how the Russian Army fights through insightful resources. Gain comprehensive knowledge of Russian Army Warfighting Functions exploring specific areas such as Offense, Defense, Reconnaissance, Fires, Logistics, Air Defense, and Electronic Warfare. Uncover the Russian military's organizational structure and equipment, providing a holistic view of Russia's military capabilities in the European theater.
RUSSIA: How They Fight
This infographic describes how the Russian Army fights.
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
RECON
FIRES
LOGISTICS
AIR DEFENSE
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
Replicating the European Theater
Deepen your insights by replicating the European Theater using the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE). Immerse yourself in the intricacies of Russian strategies and activities, gaining a unique perspective on potential scenarios and challenges. Whether you're a military enthusiast or a strategic analyst, the Russia Landing Zone offers a comprehensive understanding of Russia's military landscape in the European theater. Along with DATE, explore Army, Joint and Allied Partner exercises utilizing DATE-Europe scenarios in ESA.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Explore a comprehensive array of resources including in-depth analyses of Russia's military doctrine, efficient management of personnel and equipment data through the United States Army Central Army Registry, and a wealth of knowledge within the OE Enterprise contributed by entities like Mad Scientist and FMSO. Stay updated with real-time insights through publications like OE Watch and Red Diamond from the G-2, while accessing authoritative studies such as the 2017 Russia Military Power Report. Additionally, leverage tools like ODIN and ION offered by TRADOC G-2 for enhanced analysis and decision-making, and learn valuable lessons from the analysis of the Russian invasion into Ukraine provided by RUSI's Preliminary Lessons in Conventional Warfighting.
Russia Military Doctrine
In-depth analysis comparing Russia’s military actions with existing military doctrines.
Products & Order of battle
The United States Army Central Army Registry is a database that efficiently manages up-to-date information on personnel and equipment for enhanced operational readiness.
Russian Signature of Equipment Series
Tables and Infographics on Russian Air Defense, Counter-Battery, Early Warning & Ground Surveillance Radar Systems.
Publications
Get real-time updates and insights through the G-2’s publications OE Watch and Red Diamond.
DIA’s Russia Military Power Study
2017 Russia Military Power Report (defense.gov)
World fact book
The CIA World Factbook offers concise, current information on countries' geography, demographics, government, and economy.
OE TOOLS & APPlications
TRADOC G-2 offers a wealth of tools including ODIN, ESA, VOA, and ION.
Preliminary Lessons in conventional Warfighting
Analysis of the lessons learned from the Russian invasion into Ukraine from the RUSI.
Policy & Research Institutes
