Russian commanders expect multiple gap crossings during offensive operations.
Most Russian equipment can swim or at least snorkel, but specialized engineer systems like ferries, and folding or floating bridges are essential.
Crossing capabilities are mostly in a Brigade’s Engineer Battalion – in its Bridging Company and some in the Route Clearance Company
The crossing starts by destroying any defenders on the near-side.
Forward elements then conduct an amphibious assault to seize the far-side and eliminate any defenders.
The remainder of the Main Body may then cross via ferries or floating bridges.
Remember that Russian forces are well-prepared to ensure their assault doesn’t stall at a crossing on the near or far side.
LINKS --------------------
TRADOC G2 OEE Page: https://oe.tradoc.army.mil/
TRADOC G2 Russia Landing Zone: https://oe.tradoc.army.mil/how-russia-fights/
Interactive “How They Fight – Russia” https://oe.tradoc.army.mil/resources/HTF-RUS/
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CONTENT AND NARRATION SOURCES:
-ATP 7-100.1 “Russian Tactics” October 2023
-TC 7-100.2, “OPFOR Tactics” December 2011
-ATP 3-90.4 Combined Arms Mobility, 2022
-“Russian deliberate river crossings: Choreographing a water ballet” –Les Grau 2019
-“A Russian Approach to a Battalion Hasty River- Crossing Assault” - Charles K. Bartles, 2018
SYSTEMS REFERENCED:
PTS-2 Ferry: https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/WEG/Asset/9a1c6e01a049e71449a2c4cddf2d11a3
TMM-3 Folding Bridge: https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/WEG/Asset/979cfbe38de5c9e8a8a4bb56bbb719f8
PMP Floating Bridge: https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/WEG/Asset/7232042f07fc3792b10b510d5da71c3c
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