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What was a Deep Operation?

Introduction Deep operation (Russian: Глубокая операция, glubokaya operatsiya), also known as Soviet Deep Battle, was a military theory developed by the Soviet Union for its armed forces during the 1920s and 1930s. It was a tenet that emphasized destroying, suppressing or disorganising enemy forces not only at the line of contact but also throughout the… Read More

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An Overview of the Defence and Security Media Advisory Committee

Introduction The Defence and Security Media Advisory (DSMA) Committee oversees a voluntary code which operates between the government departments which have responsibility for national security and the media. DSMA is an ad-hoc advisory group of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). 1912 Origins In 1912, the Admiralty and the War Office concluded that they needed some… Read More

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An Overview of the US Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

1.0 Introduction This article provides an overview of the US Army’s Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), which replaced the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The ACFT is underpinned by the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) system, the goal of which is to “build physical lethality and mental toughness to win quickly and return home healthy.” (FM… Read More

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Military Background Check: What Does It Mean And How Does It Work?

Introduction Background checks have become a routine part of modern life, especially in the realm of employment. Companies and organisations of all kinds perform such checks to ensure that potential hires are trustworthy and qualified individuals. However, not all background checks are created equal. The military, for example, has an even higher standard for its… Read More

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Why Your Fitness Regime Should Be Fuelled by Additive-Free Foods

Introduction When it comes to improving your athletic performance and supporting your fitness goals, choosing the right foods is essential. One approach that can help is to opt for additive-free foods that are nutrient-dense and beneficial for your health. Benefits of Nutrient-Dense Foods Additive-free foods, which are whole and unprocessed, provide your body with the… Read More

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What is a Clandestine Cell System?

Introduction A clandestine cell system is a method for organising a group of people, such as resistance fighters, sleeper agents, mobsters, or terrorists, to make it harder for the police or military to catch them. In a cell structure, each of the small groups of people in the cell know the identities of the people… Read More

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What was a Japanese Holdout?

Introduction Japanese holdouts (Japanese: 残留日本兵, romanised: Zanryū nipponhei, lit. ’remaining Japanese soldiers’) were soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army and Imperial Japanese Navy during the Pacific Theatre of World War II who continued fighting after the surrender of Japan at the end of the war. Japanese holdouts either doubted the veracity of the formal surrender, were… Read More