World Affairs Board - View Single Post - Let's keep an eye on the up-coming Russian-China military Exercise

**Officer of Engineers** · 07-12-2007, 08:20 AM

I would not read too much in the 31GA. These are showcase exercises. Nothing is allowed to go wrong. And the PLA will want to show what they can do best; not come up embarrassing short when compared to their Russian counterparts and both the 38 and 39GAs do come up short when compared to their Russian Guards Divisions.

Essentially these are infantry shows with a few high tech toys thrown in. Air drops and amphib landings don't need that much high tech and co-ordination. Just be at the right place at the right time. I note the Russian praise of the last exercise. "Iron discipline" does not denote flexibility and the TW scenario will demand flexibility like no other.

07-12-2007, 08:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
Officer of Engineers *Military Professional* Moderator Scotch taster Join Date: 08-06-03 Posts: 16,650 Country:	I would not read too much in the 31GA. These are showcase exercises. Nothing is allowed to go wrong. And the PLA will want to show what they can do best; not come up embarrassing short when compared to their Russian counterparts and both the 38 and 39GAs do come up short when compared to their Russian Guards Divisions. Essentially these are infantry shows with a few high tech toys thrown in. Air drops and amphib landings don't need that much high tech and co-ordination. Just be at the right place at the right time. I note the Russian praise of the last exercise. "Iron discipline" does not denote flexibility and the TW scenario will demand flexibility like no other. __________________ Chimo