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FIGURE 6. SCUD (A) in launch position (U/OU)

attention is focused on deep reconnaissance and target acquisition, using mockups of NATO rockets and missiles for target recognition. Engineer combat support, especially during river-crossing exercises, is in evidence in most large-scale training activities. Tactical communications and staff procedures are tested periodically by command-post exercises. The comprehensive and repetitive nature of the training, especially with crew-served weapons (Figures 7 and 8), permits the units and their leadership cadres to develop familiarity and skill in tactical employment under various conditions and in varying combat situations.

The military school system is based largely on that of the U.S.S.R. Translated Soviet instructional material is used and Soviet methods of instruction are applied. The school system includes training facilities for all arms and services, and instruction is given at all levels—academic, enlisted specialist, noncommissioned officer, officer candidate, branch specialty, and command and staff. Combat units of regimental and larger size also maintain unit noncommissioned officer schools where promising recruits are trained as NCO's, technicians, and specialists. Politically reliable and promising field-grade officers may be sent to the U.S.S.R. for additional training in Soviet higher military schools and academies.

4. Logistics

Organization of the ground forces logistic system is similar to that of other elements in the armed forces with the Main Directorate for Rear Services having primary authority in logistic matters. The Chief of the Main Directorate for Rear Services is represented by rear service officers at all levels of command down through regiment. The rear service system maintains supply depots throughout the country to facilitate the issue of rations, fuel, clothing, medical and veterinary supplies, and other general-issue items. Requisitions are usually initiated by the lower units and are then routed through regiment to the division rear service officer who places the requirement on the depot. Procurement of specialized equipment peculiar to any one branch of service is handled by technical and supply elements within the branch. Branch technical representatives are assigned down through division level to assist the unit rear service officers. Branch

FIGURE 7. Training on a 122-mm M1938 howitzer (U/OU)

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