Combatintman

I wonder if all of the German WW2 tanks in perfect running order in tunnels under the parade squares of those camps survived 😉.  For those not in the know - this was a common myth bandied around about practically every single sizable barracks that was inherited by the UK from the ... ahem ... former German regime.

Well according to Feskov - a source cited at your link - 207 (Guards or otherwise) Motor Rifle Division was not in GSFG in 1979 although I grant that it is a difficult work to pick through and other reporting suggests it was in GSFG. 

From 1964 to 1983 (and CMCW only covers 1979-1982) 3 Combined Arms/Shock Army comprised three divisions - It got its fourth division, 7 Guards Tank Division, in 1983 - a year after the period covered by CMCW.
Otherwise whether you claim special knowledge or not of BAOR - if you're not going to claim special knowledge then it might be helpful if you caveat sweeping statements on the subject like "would it comfort him to know that the [sic] BAOR was the old NATO ground unit that truly concerned Red Army [sic] planners?" with a qualifier to the effect, I haven't a clue why I'm saying this.  

Well according to Feskov - a source cited at your link - 207 (Guards or otherwise) Motor Rifle Division was not in GSFG in 1979 although I grant that it is a difficult work to pick through and other reporting suggests it was in GSFG. 

From 1964 to 1983 (and CMCW only covers 1979-1982) 3 Combined Arms/Shock Army comprised three divisions - It got its fourth division, 7 Guards Tank Division, in 1983 - a year after the period covered by CMCW.
Otherwise whether you claim special knowledge or not of BAOR - if you're not going to claim special knowledge then it might be helpful if you caveat sweeping statements on the subject like "would it comfort him to know that the [sic] BAOR was the old NATO ground unit that truly concerned Red Army [sic] planners?" with a qualifier to the effect, I haven't a clue why I'm saying this.  

The Soviets did not rate 1 (BR) Corps at all before the Falklands War, in fact 1 (BR) Corps was deemed weak by the Soviets up until then.  In the early to mid 1970s it only had three Armoured Divisions (1, 2 and 4) with only two brigades each.  In 1978 a third division (3) came across to Germany and each of the brigades were renamed Task Forces (1 Armoured Division as an example Task Force A and B - 2 Armoured Division Task Force C and D etc).  In the whole 1 (BR) Corps AO, which incidentally did not include Hannover, there were eight so-called armoured/mechanised task forces and one non-mechanised infantry task force (5 Field Force).  In 1982, the 2nd Armoured Division was moved back to the UK and became an Infantry Division with one regular and two reserve brigades with a 1 (BR) Corps rear area security role.  The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Armoured Divisions remained in Germany and by now the title brigade vice task force was back in favour.  The 7th Armoured Division, for what its worth, ceased to exist in 1958 so it missed most of the Cold War.
Don't start me on the 'mighty' 3 Shock Army because it wasn't.  It only had three divisions for most of its existence which is nothing compared to the tasks that were envisaged for it.
Apart from that, you're absolutely right.

The Soviets did not rate 1 (BR) Corps at all before the Falklands War, in fact 1 (BR) Corps was deemed weak by the Soviets up until then.  In the early to mid 1970s it only had three Armoured Divisions (1, 2 and 4) with only two brigades each.  In 1978 a third division (3) came across to Germany and each of the brigades were renamed Task Forces (1 Armoured Division as an example Task Force A and B - 2 Armoured Division Task Force C and D etc).  In the whole 1 (BR) Corps AO, which incidentally did not include Hannover, there were eight so-called armoured/mechanised task forces and one non-mechanised infantry task force (5 Field Force).  In 1982, the 2nd Armoured Division was moved back to the UK and became an Infantry Division with one regular and two reserve brigades with a 1 (BR) Corps rear area security role.  The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Armoured Divisions remained in Germany and by now the title brigade vice task force was back in favour.  The 7th Armoured Division, for what its worth, ceased to exist in 1958 so it missed most of the Cold War.
Don't start me on the 'mighty' 3 Shock Army because it wasn't.  It only had three divisions for most of its existence which is nothing compared to the tasks that were envisaged for it.
Apart from that, you're absolutely right.

The Soviets did not rate 1 (BR) Corps at all before the Falklands War, in fact 1 (BR) Corps was deemed weak by the Soviets up until then.  In the early to mid 1970s it only had three Armoured Divisions (1, 2 and 4) with only two brigades each.  In 1978 a third division (3) came across to Germany and each of the brigades were renamed Task Forces (1 Armoured Division as an example Task Force A and B - 2 Armoured Division Task Force C and D etc).  In the whole 1 (BR) Corps AO, which incidentally did not include Hannover, there were eight so-called armoured/mechanised task forces and one non-mechanised infantry task force (5 Field Force).  In 1982, the 2nd Armoured Division was moved back to the UK and became an Infantry Division with one regular and two reserve brigades with a 1 (BR) Corps rear area security role.  The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Armoured Divisions remained in Germany and by now the title brigade vice task force was back in favour.  The 7th Armoured Division, for what its worth, ceased to exist in 1958 so it missed most of the Cold War.
Don't start me on the 'mighty' 3 Shock Army because it wasn't.  It only had three divisions for most of its existence which is nothing compared to the tasks that were envisaged for it.
Apart from that, you're absolutely right.

Even if they were based on non-Soviet publications those so-called "Western assertions" were solidly based.  I know from experience that both the US and UK had some pretty swept up Soviet studies branches staffed by Russian speakers and specialists in the discipline and no doubt other NATO nations had similar capabilities.  On top of that the intelligence operations with which I am very familiar, having worked on one of them, were enduring, comprehensive and multi-disciplined.  The doctrinal pamphlets therefore benefited from the results of the massive collection effort.  The Soviet Army was largely a conscript army which in time of war prioritised getting to places quickly, en masse supported by massive amounts of firepower.  To achieve all of this, it needed forces that were well-armed, reasonably well-protected and mobile that could deploy quickly and with the minimum of coordination.  For this it employed a series of simple but highly effective drills in offensive operations.  Those drills were practiced on exercises which were overtly publicised and often attended by Western military attaches.  Fine if you want to go with the 'yes but they will only show what they want people to see' argument but other exercises were tracked by NATO intelligence and in Germany these were covertly tracked by the three Allied Military Missions (BRIXMS, MMFL and the USMLM).  Skepticism is fine in limited doses but it is not so in this case.

If your comment is aimed at me then I repeat what I said in my last post - that is not what I said.  All of the evidence points to Massoud being a nobody and never will be.  Unless you've forgotten, I've been there more frequently than you have and I have studied it more closely than you have.  Stop putting words into my mouth and either accept facts as they are presented or don't.  If you choose the latter approach then fine but be prepared for rebuttals.

I know this might seem like a dumb question but have you saved it in the Quick Battle Maps folder in your Game Files directory?

Pretty much - yes.  Some H2H maps have forces already picked and placed in deployment zones with orders, associated orders graphics and objectives.  You just need to be clear what you're offering.  If it is a map with deployment zones and nothing else, just say so - it's all about managing expectations and avoiding some comedian starting a thread titled 'Recce in Force is nerfed - no units' or similar.
From the images posted on Sgt S's screenshots it looks like a decent map.  Nice to see someone using Flavour Objects properly, rather than just littering them randomly.  Having just spent the equivalent of about eight hours doing the same on a 2x2km map with over 800 buildings on it (and no its not an urban map) I can appreciate the effort that went into this.

Pretty much - yes.  Some H2H maps have forces already picked and placed in deployment zones with orders, associated orders graphics and objectives.  You just need to be clear what you're offering.  If it is a map with deployment zones and nothing else, just say so - it's all about managing expectations and avoiding some comedian starting a thread titled 'Recce in Force is nerfed - no units' or similar.
From the images posted on Sgt S's screenshots it looks like a decent map.  Nice to see someone using Flavour Objects properly, rather than just littering them randomly.  Having just spent the equivalent of about eight hours doing the same on a 2x2km map with over 800 buildings on it (and no its not an urban map) I can appreciate the effort that went into this.

Your guess would appear to be correct, which is a good thing all round.

Your guess would appear to be correct, which is a good thing all round.

Thanks all who have PM'd me on this as well.  Fight Club has messaged me as well and I will respond as I supported the initiative initially because it was something that was much needed.  If I ever have the time in between Battlefront projects I will properly reengage with Fight Club as I think the group could use somebody who knows their way around the editor.

Thanks all who have PM'd me on this as well.  Fight Club has messaged me as well and I will respond as I supported the initiative initially because it was something that was much needed.  If I ever have the time in between Battlefront projects I will properly reengage with Fight Club as I think the group could use somebody who knows their way around the editor.

Thanks all who have PM'd me on this as well.  Fight Club has messaged me as well and I will respond as I supported the initiative initially because it was something that was much needed.  If I ever have the time in between Battlefront projects I will properly reengage with Fight Club as I think the group could use somebody who knows their way around the editor.

Thanks all who have PM'd me on this as well.  Fight Club has messaged me as well and I will respond as I supported the initiative initially because it was something that was much needed.  If I ever have the time in between Battlefront projects I will properly reengage with Fight Club as I think the group could use somebody who knows their way around the editor.

Never had the decency to say publicly 'thanks Combatintman for the realistic map of Imber Village and scenario based on the map that you kindly made for us' though.

Never had the decency to say publicly 'thanks Combatintman for the realistic map of Imber Village and scenario based on the map that you kindly made for us' though.

Never had the decency to say publicly 'thanks Combatintman for the realistic map of Imber Village and scenario based on the map that you kindly made for us' though.

These babies ...
The Soviet Army: Operations and Tactics (fas.org)
FM 100-2-2 The Soviet Army Specialized Warfare and rear Area Support (fas.org)
FM 100-2-3 The Soviet Army Troops, Organization and Equipment (fas.org)

Of course if it was a Chieftain they would be used to it going CLUNK CLUNK STOP at some point between the tank shed and the main gate of camp on a crash out.

So to add a bit more flavour - these are the orders for the Ap Bac scenario which is called 'A miserable damn performance' ...
SITUATION
The development of the ARVN is progressing well, and 7 Division has had a number of recent successes against the VC.  Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) has provided the location of a VC transmitter which offers an opportunity to locate and destroy enemy forces in Ap Bac.  Operation DUC THANG 1 (Operation VICTORY 1) is the 7 Division plan to destroy identified VC elements in the vicinity of Ap Bac, 40km southwest of Saigon.  The time is now 0630hrs on 02 January 1963.  Weather conditions are generally favorable in the area of operations with warm temperatures, hazy skies and a gentle west to east wind.  Early morning fog is affecting airfields meaning heliborne and parachute elements are subject to delays, but this should burn off soon.
MISSION
The 7th Infantry Division attacks at 020630 January 1963 to seize or destroy a VC radio and a VC company in the vicinity of Ap Tan Thoi.
Tasks:
Secure Ap Bac (Occupy 50 VPs)
Secure Ap Tan Thoi (Occupy 50 VPs)
Defeat VC within boundaries (Destroy 515 VPs)
Protect sites of worship (Preserve 96 VPs)
FRIENDLY FORCES
TF Alpha/17 Civil Guard Battalion (174, 842 & 892 Civil Guard Companies)
TF Bravo/17 Civil Guard Battalion (171, 172 & 839 Civil Guard Companies)
2/11 Infantry Regiment in three coy lifts
4 Mechanized Squadron/2 Armored Cavalry Regiment
1/8 Airborne Battalion on DZ ZULU
7 Infantry Division Heavy Mortars (6 x 120mm mortars)
A Battery/7 Infantry Division Artillery (4 x 122mm howitzers)
2 x Skyraider attack aircraft
ENEMY FORCES
SIGINT has identified a radio transmitter associated with 514 Battalion.  This transmitter is assessed to belong to a company-sized unit of this battalion.  Local force units from Ap Bac, Ap Tan Thoi and Ap Tan Hiep, each numbering no more than 30 guerrillas each are also likely to be encountered.  In previous engagements, the VC has adopted standard guerrilla tactics by seeking battle in terrain of choice and initiating ambushes prior to withdrawing once initial surprise has been lost and friendly fire superiority begins to take effect.  It is likely that the enemy will adopt a similar course of action and initiate contact in the vicinity of Ap Bac and Ap Tan Thoi before withdrawing to the east. 
PLAN
TF Alpha and TF Bravo attack from the south. 174 Company/TF Alpha is already in position and has just come under fire from the north.  842 Company/TF Alpha will arrive at 0640hrs and 892 Company/TF Alpha will arrive at 0650hrs.  171 Company/TF Bravo will arrive at 0650hrs, 172 Company/TF Bravo will arrive at 0700hrs and 839 Company/TF Bravo will arrive at 0710hrs.
2/11 Infantry air assaults and attacks from the north.  1 Company will arrive at 0640hrs, due to fog 2 and 3 Companies are delayed.  ETA for 2 Company is 0710hrs and 3 Company is 0745hrs.
4 Mechanized Squadron/2 Armored Cavalry Regiment should be in position to attack from the southwest at 0730hrs.
1st Company/8 Airborne Battalion is scheduled to drop on DZ ZULU west of Ap Bac at 0800hrs.
Air and artillery support will be on call from 0640hrs.
Resupply trucks will arrive from the south at 0745hrs.
Objectives are to be secured no later than 0900hrs.
NOTES
While you have a large force, they are of variable quality and arrive in dribs and drabs.  The area of operations is also large, and the large expanses of paddy fields will combine to quickly tire your troops.  Remember that the VC is a dangerous foe and where possible you should try to bring overwhelming firepower to bear as this tactic has previously forced them to break contact and withdraw.  Once the enemy is on the run, you should be able to finish them off with firepower.  You have four TRPs to assist with the coordination of indirect fires and air support, do not forget to place them appropriately at the start.  Remember Saigon does not reward commanders who take casualties.
Orders end ...
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So 10 years after the Cold War ended vs a shorter period of time to the CMSF-2 timeframe with more kit in common ... not going to happen under the CMCW banner mate, I'll wager both pensions on it.  There is already a ton of competition for nations and a time frame spanning, depending on how you frame the start potentially from from 1947-1989.  We all know what a sh1tfight R2V was for nations and their TO&Es ... playing extra pretend outside the Cold War time frame ... no ...  There's a European Mod somewhere I'm sure for SF - go knock yourself out with that ... after you've finished your other stuff of course 😏

So 10 years after the Cold War ended vs a shorter period of time to the CMSF-2 timeframe with more kit in common ... not going to happen under the CMCW banner mate, I'll wager both pensions on it.  There is already a ton of competition for nations and a time frame spanning, depending on how you frame the start potentially from from 1947-1989.  We all know what a sh1tfight R2V was for nations and their TO&Es ... playing extra pretend outside the Cold War time frame ... no ...  There's a European Mod somewhere I'm sure for SF - go knock yourself out with that ... after you've finished your other stuff of course 😏