Tuesday, March 13, 2018

U.S. Special Forces Practice Guerillar War Against Russia In The Baltics

A member Lithuania's KASP carrying an AT4 anti-tank weapon among other equipment at the JMRC in Germany. US Army

The Warzone/The Drive: U.S. Special Ops and Lithuanian Reservists Practiced Waging Guerrilla War Against Russia

During a routine NATO exercise, but amid Russian threats, the two groups trained to harass enemy troops and shoot down low-flying aircraft.

After years of fighting limited conflicts, the U.S. military is reorienting itself to be better prepared for a potential traditional high-end conflict against a nation state adversary with renewed investments in heavy equipment, including armored vehicles and artillery. At the same time, a recent training exercise highlights the fact that any such future fight in Europe, where the most likely opponent would be an increasingly aggressive Russia, will still require a broad mix of capabilities, including special operations forces working together with local forces to harass enemy troops and prevent hostile commandos from infiltrating into friendly areas.

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WNU Editor: I do not know if this type of warfare will be effective. The Baltics have large Russian populations and they live mostly in the countryside. These U.S. forcs will be quickly spotted and targetted.

1 comment:

Stephen Davenport said...

You are assuming these "Russian Speakers" would support the Russian invaders. Some will, most probably will not, because they are citizens of the Baltic countries not Russia. I made the same argument about "Russian Speakers" in the Donbas and Crimea. Everyone assumes the "Russian Speakers" support the Russians instead of their home country. IMO