SOVIET MILITARY ORDER OF BATTLE FAR EAST MD

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CIA-RDP78T04759A001500010086-7
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December 28, 2016
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November 6, 2001
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86
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August 1, 1965
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REPORT
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1,50001M' -7 ViTAL RCRIIS CP1 SOVIET MILITARY ORDER OF BATTLE Declass Review by GROUP I EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWNGRADING AND DECLASSIFICATION Approved For TwIsfewty 02: CIA-RDP78TO4759AO01 Approved For Release 2002/01/02 : CIA-RDP78T04759A001500010086-7 This document contains Information affecting the national security of the United States within the meaning of the espionage laws U. S. Code Title 18, Sections 793 and 794. The law prohibits its transmission or the revelation of its contents in any manner to an unauthorized person, as well as its use in any manner prejudicial to the safety or interest of the United States or for the benefit of any foreign government to the detriment of the United States. It is to be seen only by personnel especially indoctrinated and authorized to receive Information in the designated control channels. Its security must be maintained in accordance with regulations pertaining toTALENT?KEYHOLE Control System. Approved For Release 2002/01/02 : CIA-RDP78T04759A001500010086-7 Handle Via TOP SECRET RUFF TCS-80953/65 To got-KEYHOLE Approved For RelaasE y2O0?YA1/02 CIA-RDP78TO4759AO01500010086-7 FIGURE 2. MILITARY INSTALLATION, SMOLYANINOVO, USSR, -3- TOP SECRET RUFF 25X1 D Handle Via Talest-KEYHOLE Control System Only Approved For Release 2002/01/02 : CIA-RDP78TO4759AO01500010086-7 Handle Via Talent-KEYHOLEApproved F or~Release Control System Only UE (fi EII 8T04759A001500010T0 - 953/65 A military installation is located adjacent to the northeastern edge of Smolyaninovo (Fig- ure 1 . It includes Smolyaninovo Army Barracks at 43-18N 132-27E, and Smolyaninovo HQ 40th Motorized Rifle Division 43-17N 132-27E. suspect tank/assault-gun firing range in an early stage of construction, and 2 unidentified facilities (Figures 2 and 3). Comparative analysis reveals that all the buildings were constructed prior to - The driver-training course was constructed between - and the suspect tank/assault-gun firing range was first observed in Dri- ver-training circuit M2 was active during a period of snow cover in The overall level of activity at the installation in- creased from light in-to medium by The installation covers approximately 1,350 acres and contains 8 administration buildings, 18 barracks, 155 quarters-type housing units, 34 storage buildings, 4 probable explosives stor- age buildings, 3 bunkers, 4 vehicle sheds, 3 motor parks, and 96 support buildings. Train- ing facilities include 1 wheeled-vehicle driver- training course, 2 tracked- vehicle driver-train- ing circuits, 1 tank/assault-gun firing range, 1 Railroad Service A possible off-loading area is located on a rail spur 0.5 kilometers (km) west of the installation. Secondary, probably all-weather roads con- nect the installation with Smolyaninovo. A tank trail connects the installation with tank/ assault-gun firing range N2. Administration and Troop Housing Areas Area Dl contains 1 administration building, 2 barracks, 2 storage buildings, 1 vehicle shed, and 17 support buildings. Area D2 contains 1 administration build- ing and approximately 95 quarters-type housing units. Area D3 contains 2 administration buildings and 10 support buildings. Area D4 contains 4 administration buildings, 16 barracks, and 14 support buildings. Area D5 contains 60 quarters-type housing units. General Storage Areas Area El contains 4 storage buildings and 3 support buildings. Area E2 contains 8 storage buildings and 8 support buildings. Area E3, probably secured by a fence, con- tains 4 storage buildings and 1 support build- ing. Area E4 contains 7 storage buildings and 9 support buildings. Ammunition Storage Areas Area F I, probably fenced, contains 3 bunk- ers, 9 storage buildings, and 1 support building. Area F2, probably fenced, contains 4 prob- able explosives storage buildings. Other Buildings Thirty support buildings are dispersed throughout the installation. Equipment Storage/Maintenance Areas Area J1 contains a motor park/open stor- age area, approximately 580 by 140 feet. 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D Handle Via Approved roved For Release f?$ R 4MFF8T04759A00150001Lp9#0layt-KEYHOLE -TT 'nU ystem Only Handle Via TOP SECRET RUFF Talent-KEYHOLE Approved For Releaseo 2%o11102 : CIA-RDP78TO4759AO01500010086-7 x SMOLYANINOVOy TANK/ASSAULT GUN FIRING RANGE IO KM Railroad, single track Road --e-- Probable fence w- Wall -------Area outline Bunker 100 0 TOP SECRET RUFF Approved For Release 2002/01/02 : CIA-RDP78TO4759AO01500010086-7 25X1 D Handle Via Talent-KEYHOLE Control System Only Handle Via npc ~^ Tale nt?KEYHOLEApproved For ReleaseT2002i kB I~u A B~78TO4759AO01500016&668 -Y953/65 Control System Only Area J2 contains 1 vehicle shed, approx- imately 350 by 50 feet, 1 motor park, approx- imately 470 by 250 feet, and 3 support buildings. Area J3 contains 2 vehicle sheds, each approximately 230 by 30 feet, and 1 motor park, approximately 230 by 175 feet. Athletic Fields Area K1 contains an athletic track. Area K2 contains a soccer field. Driver-Training Areas Area Ml contains a wheeled-vehicle dri- ver-training course with 2 loop circuits and a fi ure-8. The course was constructed between 25X1 D Track activity has 25X1 D 25X1 D 25X1 D remained light. Area M2 contains a tracked-vehicle driver- training circuit constructed prior to Winter training was observed during a period of snow cover in Area M3 contains a tracked-vehicle driver- training circuit constructed prior to - Activity at M2 and M3 increased from light in 25X1 D Tank/Assault-Gun Firing Ranges Area N1 contains a suspect tank/assault- gun firing range site and was first observed on - coverage. The area appears to 25X1 D be in an early stage of construction. Area N2 contains a 3,750-foot tank/assault- gun firing range with one 2,300-foot lane and 3 moving tar et runs. The range (first observed on coverage and not shownonsketch) is 10 km southeast of the installation. Activity 25X1 D increased from light in to medium 25X1 D Unidentified Facilities or Tracking Activity Area Ti contains an unidentified facility constructed prior to Area T2 contains a facility which appeared 25X1 D 25X1 D to be a subcaliber range on?overage. 25X1 D However, it cannot be identified as a subcaliber range on later coverage. - ? - REFERENCES 25X1 D MAPS OR CHARTS US Air Target Chart, Series 200, Sheet 0291-1A, 1st ed, Jun 58 (SECRET) DOCUMENTS Army. PIB TK-121-62, Military Installation, Snaotyaninovo, Sep 62 (TOP SECRET RUFF) REQUIREMENT C-RR4-81,615 (partial answer) NPIC PROJECT 11909/64 Handle Via Approved For Relea Og 1 T COWP78TO4759AOO1500011D&86KTYHOLE Control System Only Approved For Release 20(T20/c@ECRIFTDP78T04759A001500010086-7 Approved For Release 2002/01/02 : CIA-RDP78T04759A001500010086-7 TOP SECRET