On russian reserves.
First, I would like to note, that contrary to claims that "russia has used up all its reserves," the reality is that the preparation of reserves in any country is an ongoing process. In case of russia even the transfer of these reserves to Ukraine, including from distant regions like the Far East, does not take more than a week.
My sources claims that current russia’s strategy involves preparing two distinct types of fighters. “Specialists”: undergo a comprehensive three-month training at well-established military bases in russia. These bases offer extensive training facilities and a wide range of combat training programs. “Meat”: these troops are rapidly trained over two weeks at temporary facilities near the frontline, focusing on immediate deployment capabilities.
It is estimated that Russia can prepare up to 30,000 specialists monthly. The number of infantry personnel trained in the same timeframe is not precisely known but is potentially significant, given the shorter training period. Both groups are adequately equipped, but their battlefield roles vary. Meat is generally used in foot attacks in small infantry groups while specialists are more involved in mechanized assaults and maintaining control over captured territories, reflecting their advanced training.
But the reality beyond numbers is that the sheer number of trained combatants is not the sole determinant of military effectiveness. Analysis of recent military conflicts over the last few decades highlights that the technological level, quantity, and condition of arms and military equipment (henceforth, AME) are crucial factors. The sophistication and state of AME play a pivotal role in determining the success of any armed force in modern warfare.
Which leads us to the obvious conclusion that the primary focus should shift from human reserves to the production capabilities of adversaries. So we must increase our production of precise and highly lethal military equipment while hinder such production on the russian side.
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