The reliability of East European military forces

For Western military analysts one of the continuing problems involved in estimating Warsaw Pact capability has been the uncertain behavior of non-Soviet forces under wartime conditions. More specifically, questions have been raised as to whether East European military establishments are of a sufficiently reliable nature as to enhance the Soviet ability to conduct offensive operations in the vital European theatre. In order to estimate such behavior, a three component framework for analysis is adopted based upon (1) useable military resources; (2) Soviet/party control mechanisms; and (3) the value socialization process. An evaluation based upon these components reveals that substantial variation exists among non-Soviet forces in terms of their ability to operate alongside Soviet units. The presence of these discrepencies raises serious doubts concerning the actual role of East European forces in Soviet military planning; doubts which enhance the prospects for creation of a credible NATO conventional deterrent in the region.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Political Science

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Gitz, Bradley Roy

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kanet, Roger E.

• Political Science, International Law and Relations

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1989 Gitz, Bradley Roy

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI8916250
(UMI)AAI8916250

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/21026