Russian Army - new TO&E?

artjomh · 11-06-2009, 08:47 PM

As some of you might know, the Russian Army is currently undergoing a restructuring, the aim of which is create brigade-centric, instead of division-centric, Ground Forces. In this regard, this reform is similar to the transformation undertaken by the U.S. Army with its Brigade Combat Teams.

I know that this reform is already underway and is supposed to be completed by the end of the year. Can someone please advise me regard the new Table of Organisation and Equipment of the Russian Ground Forces?

Most current Russian combat divisions consist of regiments and "separate brigades". Can someone advise as to how the new brigades are being formed? Are regiments simply being renamed into brigades, or are they being disbanded and completely new brigades organised? A new TO&E for all russian military districts would be much appreciated, even an incomplete one, given that the reform is ongoing.

For example, North Caucasus Military District consists of:

- 19th MR Division
- 20th Guards MR Division
- 33rd MR Division
- 42nd MR Division
- A whole lot of separate MR/tank brigades and regiments.

Each of those divisions is usually subdivided into MR regiments (as far as the combat part is concerned, at least). What happens to them now? Do divisions get disbanded and regiments turn into brigades, or what?

Additional question... what happens to the Guards status and the old divisional and regimental Colours? Do they get transferred to new brigades or thrown out completely (which would a damned shame, but not unexpected).

Hildemel · 11-07-2009, 04:08 PM

Exactly what could Obama do to stop them? Or what can any government do?

My name · 11-07-2009, 04:21 PM

texasrightwing , if you didnt notice . Medvedev and Putin are laughing at you

On topic : As far as i know the guards status will still be there.

void · 11-07-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasrightwing

leave it to obama to let the russians sell weapons to our enemies.

This guy posted exactly the same post in another thread:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...=168418&page=2

Are you purposefully trolling or what?

void · 11-07-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hildemel

Exactly what could Obama do to stop them? Or what can any government do?

Run for the hills, Russia sold light arms to a sovereign nation! Additionally, to its credit, Russia revised its policy on the issue when it was presented with evidence that the arms it sold to Syria ended up in Hizbollah hands. So at least it learned from that mistake. Everything else like Venezuela, Iran, etc, are just stupid to whinge about.

Sashko · 11-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Actually, a a very good question and an interesting topic. I'd love some info myself.

Report the neo-nazi propaganda bot.

11-06-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
artjomh Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 34	Russian Army - new TO&E? As some of you might know, the Russian Army is currently undergoing a restructuring, the aim of which is create brigade-centric, instead of division-centric, Ground Forces. In this regard, this reform is similar to the transformation undertaken by the U.S. Army with its Brigade Combat Teams. I know that this reform is already underway and is supposed to be completed by the end of the year. Can someone please advise me regard the new Table of Organisation and Equipment of the Russian Ground Forces? Most current Russian combat divisions consist of regiments and "separate brigades". Can someone advise as to how the new brigades are being formed? Are regiments simply being renamed into brigades, or are they being disbanded and completely new brigades organised? A new TO&E for all russian military districts would be much appreciated, even an incomplete one, given that the reform is ongoing. For example, North Caucasus Military District consists of: - 19th MR Division - 20th Guards MR Division - 33rd MR Division - 42nd MR Division - A whole lot of separate MR/tank brigades and regiments. Each of those divisions is usually subdivided into MR regiments (as far as the combat part is concerned, at least). What happens to them now? Do divisions get disbanded and regiments turn into brigades, or what? Additional question... what happens to the Guards status and the old divisional and regimental Colours? Do they get transferred to new brigades or thrown out completely (which would a damned shame, but not unexpected).

11-07-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
Hildemel Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Age: 23 Posts: 86	Exactly what could Obama do to stop them? Or what can any government do?

11-07-2009, 04:21 PM	#3
My name Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 311	texasrightwing , if you didnt notice . Medvedev and Putin are laughing at you On topic : As far as i know the guards status will still be there.

11-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#6
Sashko Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 549	Actually, a a very good question and an interesting topic. I'd love some info myself. Report the neo-nazi propaganda bot.