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THE SOVIET PORT-CLEARING OPERATION IN BANGLADASH, MARCH 1972-DECEMBER 1973
June 1, 1974
This paper describes the Soviet port-clearing operation following Bangladesh's war for independence; analyzes the political objectives sought by the Soviets in undertaking the operation; and assesses the political impact and significance of the operation.
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The Soviet Navy in the Indian Ocean
June 1, 1974
This paper discusses Soviet naval missions, illustrates them with examples of actions, and examines Soviet requirements and activities in the Indian Ocean.
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Superpower Naval Diplomacy in the Indo-Pakistani Crisis
June 1, 1974
This paper discusses the objectives and implications of both the U.S. and Soviet naval presence during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani Crisis.
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WARFARE AT SEA: THREAT OF THE SEVENTIES
June 1, 1974
This paper discusses the special qualities of the international scene at the beginning of the eighth decade that made sea warfare more probable, and examines the emerging new strategic environment.
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AN ASSESSMENT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN THE USSR
June 1, 1974
This paper discusses the historical development and political background of operations research, examines some of the open literature on military science and technology which has appeared in the Soviet Union, and examines the books which the Soviets have produced on military operations during the time period 1960-1973.
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The Soviet Naval Presence During the Iraq-Kuwaiti Border Dispute: March-April 1973
June 1, 1974
This paper analyzes the objectives and implications of the Soviet naval visit to Iraq during the 1973 Iraq-Kuwaiti border dispute. Events which occurred prior to the arrival of the Soviets are also reviewed. Supersedes 05 740233.20
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SOME FACTORS AFFECTING THE FEASIBILITY OF VERY LONG RANGE BOMBING FROM NORTH AMERICAN BASES
September 1, 1949
The relative capabilities for the delivery of bombs to USSR target areas circa 1950 are estimated for typical medium and heavy bombers - the B-36, B-50, and B-47. The effects of navigation errors, bombing accuracy, diversionary raids, and hours of darkness are discussed. These measures are combined to compare the relative suitability of aircraft types and flight plans, and to provide rough estimates of force requirements for conventional or atom bombing campaigns. Measures of the economic cost, and the cost in strategically critical aviation fuel, per ton of bombs delivered, are compared for the various aircraft, flight plans, and refueling plans.
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