Russia reshaping its military...

 via AP

Some Russian military experts have argued that such smaller units intended for use in local conflicts were undermanned and underequipped for massive fighting like the action in Ukraine.

Shoigu declared that the existing infantry, airborne and marine brigades will be reshaped into divisions, the bigger units that Russia had in the past and that the U.S. and some NATO allies still have. He also announced that several new divisions will be formed.

I would like more details on this part.  Is the failure one of lack of command and control?  Independent Brigades lack connectivity while conducting large scale attacks?

As part of a planned reform, some air force units will be made subordinate to groups of land forces in an apparent bid to increase coordination between them that many observers said proved insufficient during the fighting in Ukraine.

The USMC cracked that code long ago.  Its being tossed away in a bid to engage in the sea battle but oh well.  I don't recognize half the shit the Marines are doing these days.  Good to see someone else recognizing this...if only the US Army could get the USAF to bend the knee and finally get joint.

 He specifically underlined the importance of enhancing communications and improving artillery tactics. Some Russian military bloggers lamented that coordination between units has often been poor, and it has taken commanders too long to designate and clear targets for artillery and rocket strikes.

Putin also emphasized the need to widen the use of drones, noting that they have played a big role in the conflict.

Commonly accepted but I wonder if drones (air) have reached their height of power and will simply become just another part of the force instead of being the highlight.

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