Author: Zhu Changsheng (Dean of Womin High-tech Ward Research Institute)
Putin ’s sentence “pay attention to the voice of the people” is very memorable!
Before the meeting, Putin, accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of General Staff of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Gerasimov, visited an advanced weapons and equipment exhibition. Prior to that (December 16), Putin also went to the Joint Staff of the various arms of the Ukrainian Special Military Operations for investigation. He stayed for a full day to understand the battle situation on the spot and listen to reports, opinions and suggestions. After doing enough homework, Putin delivered an impromptu important speech to the participants as usual.
After expressing his most sincere gratitude to the officers and soldiers participating in the war and training who risked their lives, spared no effort to protect their compatriots, and performed their combat duties with dignity, and led the participants to collectively pay a minute's silence to the comrades who sacrificed their lives to defend the motherland, Putin emphasized that the current task is to implement all measures required for the quality update and improvement of the military. For this reason, we must pay special attention to:
First, study your opponents and strengthen yourself (know your opponent and strengthen yourself).
is familiar with all the information about NATO troops, the means (equipment) actively used in special military operations and in dealing with the Russian army, and conducts detailed analysis in order to build and enhance the combat effectiveness of the Russian army and its special departments. Putin asked the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff to carefully analyze the rich combat experience gained by the troops in this special operation, systematize it as soon as possible, and incorporate it into the outlines and plans for personnel training, troop training, and the supply of necessary equipment to the troops. In addition, the experience of special military operations, like the practical experience gained by the Russian army in Syria, should become the basis for seriously improving combat training, including the preparation and organization of exercises and exercises at all levels. Officers and non-commissioned officers who have performed outstandingly in special military operations must be promoted to new command positions first and become the first batch of reserve backbone personnel to enter military academies including the General Staff Military Academy .
The second is to call on the leaders of the government, the Ministry of National Defense, and other competent departments to pay attention to the close contact with each other within the framework of a specially formed coordination committee, including close contact with regional heads and representatives of military industry enterprises.
hopes that designers and engineers will continue to practice the practice of walking on the front line. They often walk on the front line and make necessary adjustments to equipment work. Putin hopes that this practice can continue in order to test the tactical and technical performance of weapons and equipment in actual combat environments and improve them. We need to work pragmatically with relevant ministries and agencies. The Military Industrial Committee should become the headquarters for coordination between the defense industry, science and technology (departments) and the armed forces to solve the most urgent tasks, including first and foremost the material and technical support of the troops.
The third is to continue to maintain and improve the combat readiness of core trinity .
This is the main guarantee for safeguarding Russia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, strategic equality and the overall balance of world power. This year, the modern weapons level of the strategic nuclear forces has exceeded 91%. Strategic Rocket Force continues to update the "Pioneer" modern missile system carrying hypersonic warheads. The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile will be deployed for combat duty for the first time recently. The "Yars" missile system continues to be installed in the troops. We will continue to develop hypersonic missile systems that are unique in the world.
In early January next year, the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov Soviet Navy" will carry the world's unique "Zircon" new sea-based hypersonic missile system for combat duty. Continue to equip strategic forces with the latest weapons. All plans will be completed.
The fourth is to enhance the combat capabilities of the aerospace force, including fighters and bombers , when operating in the area of action of the modern air defense system. The current task of
is to improve the drone including strategy and surveillance, and how to use it. Experience from special military operations shows that the use of drones is ubiquitous. This weapon should be issued to combat squads, platoons, companies and battalions. Targets should be detected as quickly as possible and strike information transmitted in real time. The drones must be connected to each other, integrated into a unified intelligence network, and have secure communication channels with the staff and commanders. In the near future, every warfighter should be able to receive information from drones. This must be done and worked hard.
Technically, this can be implemented very quickly, and in fact it is already (being done) now. Putin requested that special attention be paid to this when improving the personnel's complete equipment and tactical equipment. There is no small matter on the battlefield. Putin has repeatedly emphasized that medical kits, supplies, dry food, uniforms, shoes, helmets, body armor - everything must be of the latest and highest level. The troops must be equipped with night vision equipment, high-quality sights and a new generation sniper rifle . Everything the warrior needs should be modern, comfortable and reliable, and the supply should come from actual needs. If regulations in a sector are outdated, they must be changed quickly.
Putin told the military that the international and government will provide everything the military needs, and there will be no restrictions on funding. It is hoped that the military can make due repayments and achieve corresponding results.
Fifth, the command and communication system must be improved to ensure that the troops can be commanded stably and flexibly under any conditions.
To this end, artificial intelligence technology must be actively used in decision-making at all levels. Experience, including in recent months, shows that weapons systems that can operate quickly and autonomously are the most effective.
Putin also asked the Ministry of Defense to pay attention to various public voices, including criticism, and respond to them correctly and promptly. It is necessary to understand the reaction of people who see problems. In such a heavy and complex work, some problems will inevitably arise, and it is possible that this reaction will be emotional. But we must listen unconditionally to those who do not remain silent about existing problems but strive to make their own contribution to solving them.
The Russian army learned war during the war and transformed actual combat experience into combat effectiveness in a timely manner, which is worth learning. In particular, Putin's "pay attention to private criticism" reflects the pattern of his mind, which is really impressive. Stones from other mountains can be used to attack jade. The experience of the Russian army, that is, the Russian army, first of all, can be transformed and digested into one's own for those who are willing.
