Soviet Motorized Infantry Platoon in Free Assault (1968)
1968 · Short film · 32 min
Synopsis
This Soviet film, "Motorized Infantry Platoon in Free Assault" (or literally "on the fly assault") is a Red Army training movie, filmed in 1968. The film provides a rare look at mechanized infantry tactics and training during the Cold War. According to the title cards, it was created by the order of the Head of the Military Training Institutions of the Army, and filmed at the Omsk training grounds and with the participation of the officers at the Omsk City Military Academy. Scenario and direction Lt. Col. Konyaev. Head consultant Maj. Gen. Belov G.A. 0:58 Part 1 - Preparation of an on-the-fly assault. 1:24 BMP-1 armored personnel carrier APC rolling in, a company commander talking to the platoon commanders for the organization of an attack on-the-fly from deep behind the front line. 1:31 Company commander dispatching the platoon commanders to positions, platoons moving out. 1:48-2:00 Platoon commander changing his helmet from the normal infantry helmet to the noise/spallation protection helmet used inside the APC, and gives a sign to advance. 2:25 Platoon commander, briefing the squad leaders on the landmarks for land navigation 3:21 Describing positions of the enemy. 3:36-4:31 Platoon commander dispatches squad leaders, queries them about ammo supplies, condition, and briefs them on the use of NBC protection, if expected. 4:40 Company commander with the platoon commanders observing the situation at the advanced observation spot. The company commander briefs on the tactical…
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- Running time
- 32 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
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- Soviet Motorized Infantry Platoon
- 1968
- Red Army
- Stock Footage