The first phase of the ongoing military...
to another system that will consist of military districts, tactical commands and brigades.The brigade structure seems to be more flexible and better suited for local conflicts because divisions are too cumbersome and regiments lack the required weaponry and equipment for conducting independent operations. Army brigades are supposed to be used as mobile permanent-readiness units capable of fighting independently with the support of highly mobile task forces or together with other brigades under joint command.
Moreover, each military district will establish rapid-deployment brigades from the airborne force"s units.
The results of the reform are not yet very encouraging. A check of military units conducted by the General Staff shows that 60% of army brigades received C grades, 33% of units got B grades, and not a single brigade was given an A grade.
The inadequate readiness of military units can be explained by the transitional period"s problems, insufficient
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