CIA Manual of the Soviet Army (1953)

A 177-page, 1953 manual covering the Soviet Army produced by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The purpose of this manual was to give a survey of the leadership, organization, and combat strength of the Soviet Army.

Sections cover: State Structure and Military Organization; Military Organization and Capacity; Economic Sources of Power of the Soviet Army; Organization of Combat Units; Armament and Equipment; Promotion, Pay, Rations, Leave; Uniforms and Rank Insignia; Survey of Soviet Army Units; Training of the Soviet Army; The Most Important Military Leaders of the Soviet Army.