Russia
Russia is a country in Europe that has existed and been inhabited since Paleolithic times. Russian Federation or Modern Russian has grown into the largest country in the world. Several major events have built Russia into what we know today. The early history during the ninth century C.E. Kievan Russia developed the first political party that reigned from the 10th-12th century (The World Fact Book, 2016). Since then there have been a plethora of leaders and developments. They have been involved in a number of wars such as Mongolian War, Cold War, and World War (Index of Major Wars, n.d.). They have more recently become a threat to the United States again. Russians’ political, military, economic, social, infrastructure and physical environment are things that are needed to understand its’ structure. Russia’s culture is important to know in the military in the case of future engagements.
Political
The political aspect of any country is instrumental in understanding them as a whole. Modern day Russia has the …show more content…
The total amount of active frontline soldiers in Russia is 766,055 (Russia Military Strength, n.d). There is an obligation for all males to register for the draft at 17 years of age; 18-27-year-old males have a 1-year service obligation in the Russian forces. They, however, will not go to combat until they have been trained for approximately six months (The World Fact Book, 2016). Their forces have several groups including ground troops, air force, airborne troops, navy, air power and missile troops. Their combat arms troops include motorized-rifle, tanks, missiles, and artillery. The Russian military has been tested in multiple wars including both World War I and World War II, Cold War, and Korean War (Index of Major Wars, n.d.). Clearly, the Russian military has experience, size, and capabilities of the national
Russia is a country in Europe that has existed and been inhabited since Paleolithic times. Russian Federation or Modern Russian has grown into the largest country in the world. Several major events have built Russia into what we know today. The early history during the ninth century C.E. Kievan Russia developed the first political party that reigned from the 10th-12th century (The World Fact Book, 2016). Since then there have been a plethora of leaders and developments. They have been involved in a number of wars such as Mongolian War, Cold War, and World War (Index of Major Wars, n.d.). They have more recently become a threat to the United States again. Russians’ political, military, economic, social, infrastructure and physical environment are things that are needed to understand its’ structure. Russia’s culture is important to know in the military in the case of future engagements.
Political
The political aspect of any country is instrumental in understanding them as a whole. Modern day Russia has the …show more content…
The total amount of active frontline soldiers in Russia is 766,055 (Russia Military Strength, n.d). There is an obligation for all males to register for the draft at 17 years of age; 18-27-year-old males have a 1-year service obligation in the Russian forces. They, however, will not go to combat until they have been trained for approximately six months (The World Fact Book, 2016). Their forces have several groups including ground troops, air force, airborne troops, navy, air power and missile troops. Their combat arms troops include motorized-rifle, tanks, missiles, and artillery. The Russian military has been tested in multiple wars including both World War I and World War II, Cold War, and Korean War (Index of Major Wars, n.d.). Clearly, the Russian military has experience, size, and capabilities of the national