Development of Tactics in Modern Conditions

Abstract

The paper discusses the development of modern tactics, taking into account the latest technologies, the introduction of weapons and the experience of wars and armed conflicts of the last decade. The art of war originated in ancient times alongside armed combat and has continuously evolved and improved over the centuries. Along with the historical development, the theory and practice of military art has changed. Military strategy, as the highest branch of military art, is closely related to state policy, operational art and tactics, it plays a leading role. At the same time, it relies on operational art and tactics, considers and uses their capabilities to solve strategic tasks. The components of martial arts are interdependent. The analysis of the experience of military conflicts of the last decades showed that the success in the battle of combined arms largely depends on the means used by the higher authorities. Combat actions of tactical formations united by a single concept make it possible to successfully perform operational and even strategic tasks. Under the influence of military strategy and operational art, progressive tactics have a significant impact on the development of military art as a whole. Operational success is ultimately achieved through a combination of specific positive tactical outcomes. A decisive influence on the development of tactics is undoubtedly the improvement of weapons, military and special equipment, as well as the improvement of the quality of combat training of personnel. The conducted research made it possible to identify the main directions of the development of tactics, which reveals its influence on operational art and strategy. The paper discusses: the expansion of the spatial scope of the battle at the tactical level, the increasingly active use of surface flight of the airspace, the increase of the fire impact on the frontline and the maneuvering of troops directly on the battlefield, the decisive constant growth of the objectives of the battle. Studying the experience of combat operations in modern conflicts is of great importance for the development of tactics and military art in general. However, it is not always advisable to make any changes to the battle manual related to this experience every time, especially if it concerns the specifics of military operations in a particular region. The statutes should contain the basic and fundamental requirements for the preparation and conduct of military operations and they should be unwavering, while the details and consideration of modern features should be reflected in appropriate separate documents: instructions, directives, etc. The work presents only the most important current trends in the development of tactics, through which its influence on other components of military art is revealed. The tactician faces a number of tasks related to military strategy and operational art, both in the development of the theory of military art and in the implementation of recommendations and best practices in the training of units of the defense forces. The discovery of new directions for the development of tactics makes it possible to react in time not only to the changes in the relationship between the constituent parts of military art and their consideration in educational and scientific activities, but also to actively introduce them into guidance documents and reflect them in various innovations.