SOVIET MILITARY READINESS IN THE TRANSCAUCASUS MILITARY DISTRICT, USSR

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Imagery analysis report
Soviet Military Readiness in the
Transcaucasus Military District, USSR (S)
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SOVIET MILITARY READINESS IN THE
TRANSCAUCASUS MILITARY DISTRICT, USSR (S)
1. (S/D) Imagery analysis of the military forces deployed in the Transcaucasus region of the USSR
has revealed a uniformly higher level of readiness than was evident a year ago. This appears to be the
result of positive efforts to improve these forces. An increase in intelligence collection has also resulted in
a better understanding of their current posture. This report is a compilation of the imagery-derived aspects
of Soviet readiness in this region and is supplemented by tables on command, control, and communica-
tions and intelligence (C31), ground forces, and air forces. Five maps and ten photographs are included in
this report.
2. Transcaucasus region forces have been assessed by DIA' as having the capability 25X1
to conduct military operations to secure Iranian Azerbaijan but lacking substantial combat support and
service support. It has been stated that operations from the Transcaucasus would be preceded by addi-
tional, detectable preparations prior to such operations.'
3. (S/D) Imagery analysis of the military forces in this region has revealed an increased readiness
posture over the past year. This increase is attributed to qualitative measures taken by the Soviets to
improve forces. NPIC's increased knowledge is also based on improved collection and recent study.
Information derived from a comparative study of major Soviet mobilizations since 1968 suggests that all
necessary combat, combat support, and service support elements for the initiation of hostilities are pre-
sent. These forces lack only the apparent signatures of ordered full mobilization (e.g. establishment of
mobile communications networks, dispersal of units, field deployment/dispersal of logistics, and infusion
of reservists and civilian vehicles into military units).
Command, Control, and Communications and Intelligence
4. (S/D) Observations of mobile and fixed C31 units and facilities (Figure I) have revealed the presence of
the essential sophisticated communications systems/equipment necessary to create a Front-level communica-
tions network/system. Table I lists the currently known types and locations of advanced mobile electronics
equipment identified in the Transcaucasus Military District (MD) since Q The command levels 25X1
associated with these equipments and the verification dates of presence are also included.
5. (S/D) During the past year, C31 exercise activity (Figures 2 through 5) in this region occurred at all
command levels observed. Significant exercises are listed in Table 2. Photographic coverage of the Tran-
scaucasus has increased since the Iranian hostage crisis and the Afghanistan invasion.
6. (S/D) Command and control facilities have been recently identified. A possible command post and
government control center for the Georgian SSR has been identified approximately 12 nautical miles
north-northwest of Tbilisi at 41-53-15N 044-45-38E. This facility probably performs the same functions as
the site identified for the Armenian SSR at Nor Gekhi The Georgian facility has been 25X1
under construction since 1976 and reflects long-term Soviet concern for continuity of government in the
Transcaucasus and other regions of the USSR. A probable Soviet Air Force command post has been
identified in the same general area (41-50-30N 044-40-50E) and has been established since at least March
1978.
7. (S/D) Transcaucasus MD ground forces units (Figure 6) received additional and new equipment
during the past year. Several organizational changes were also observed. Units at all command levels were
observed in training during this timeframe. Combined-arms field training exercises on a large scale were
not observed, but the profile of units observed in training indicates active training programs in combat (all
levels) units, communications units, air defense troops, diversionary/reconnaissance troops, and non-
divisional artillery (Figures 7 through 9). Table 3 lists observed ground forces training exercises (except
communications, Table 1).
8. (S/D) Significant qualitative improvements in equipment and organization and basing changes
have been observed in frontal, army/corps, and divisional units.
-The MD-subordinate motorized rifle division (MRD) at Tbilisi received BMP armored personnel
carriers (APCs). It is believed that at least a portion of the BTR-60 APCs remained.
-The AAA division moved from Lagodekhi approximately 20 nm south to Tsteli Tskaro between
November 1979 and May 1980.
-Front artillery assets were observed training in the Rustavi Training Area; 240mm self-propelled
mortars were involved in this training. These weapons may indicate either the existence of a
currently unlocated heavy/high-powered artillery brigade in the MD or the training of a reinforc-
ing unit from the interior MDs/RVGK assets. (Continued p. 10)
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Table 1. Advanced Mobile Communications and Electronics Equipment
Identified in Transcaucasus MD Since
Ihi, table m its entirety o rlacsified .St. CRL71 B".Vl%7LL
COMMAND COMSAT' KH-I TWIN R-406 R-412 TWIN R-410 R-410M R-136
LEVEL PAN EAR
(Front/Higher Level)
~ At 2
'kit
FIX TALL LGE DO R-934 GER-EL.-01
24 RODS DO EL-05 P RADAR
EL-01
RuM&vi AL 4
3 a
AL.
t x
Tit
w~;w4 ct .trr~ e7i~~ T Pry fi" da ~~
4', J1 Y'
Thilisi Ord/Mun z ... z
(Jun 80 (Jul 8O)
Thilis Al-13 x x
(Mar 80) (Aug 79)
Stepanakert Al-I x x
(Jun 79) (Jun 79)
Baku x x x x
Add/Bnk/Hd (Aug 80) (Aug 80) (Aug 80) (Aug 80)
Sumgait AW
I ac""'
i F w Xf s k %
Btu At,
.~ ?
per{ y k
Baku,Biag y, ) r tr
Nakhichevatl
7 ArTM Areal x
Yerevan Si L-6 (Mar 80)
Art what
(Jul 80)
11 ( orp. Area
Kutaist A1-8
Kulaisi AL-7
Kirovak;ul M Bks
'Seen in exercises since 1977
v'KIl-I nun have moved to Tbilisi Tng Area 4 from Tbilisi AL-10
'""Sumgait .AW Radar lac is within the PVO Strant network
x
(Jul 80)
Table 2.
Number of Observed Exercises
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Gen Staff Front Army Corps Div Unsubord
Aug 80 1
Jul80 3 1 2
Jun 1 3
May 3 3
Apr 80 1 1
Mar 80 1 1 1
Feb 80 1
Jan 80
Dec 79
Nov 79 1
period Oct 79
prior to Sep 79
increased Aug 79
coverage Jul 79
1
Jun 79
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SOVIET COMMAND, CONTROL & CEMMUN]CA11ONS AN]) LNTELLIGENCE, TRANSCAUCASUS MO
i ARMY SIGNAL REGT
EW RADAR BN
RADIO/RADAR INCPT CO
SIGNAL BN
NON IDF SIG LND,STG
S LI MS OF I RONT SKI ODE/FOSS NOB UPS
SIGNAL REGT
ES, RADAR REGT
SIG SN
TAC NR SIGNAL BLOT
TAC AIR SIGNAL REGT
TAC AIR SIGNAL REOT
ARSON 510 REGT LW RADAR SN SIG SN
RADIO ELECT CBT SCHOOL
COMM RI LAY SN
NON-DIV 510 STOR AGE
PRDS LLECT STORAGE AREA
NDN-DI\ SIGNAL UNIT
NON-DIN SIGNAL UNIT
4 RADIO RADAR INTCI'T CD
RADIO RADAR INEPT CO
2 CORPS SIGNAL REGT
SIGNAL BN
ES RDR AIR MOBILE SIGN AL UNIT
IS (0241ST REOT
II ESSLADARSIS
12 ELMS. SIGNAl SDE
13 SIGNS] SN
(4 RADIO INTLR(PT UNIT
(All) NON DIV1 SIGNAL UNIT
IS (DM240 RELAY SN
12 SIGNAL SN
IS COSIJAM AND RADAR JAMMING SN
INTERCFVL OUTSTATION
19 SIGNAL SN (ASIS SIGNAL AT
211 SIGN AL SN
RADIO & RADAR IATCPTCO
YEI1ES AN ARMY BRS ICANARER AL-6
YEREYAN ARMY BBS AL-IS
YEREYAN SW RDR FAC NW
YEREYAN ARMY ASS S AL-3
YESES AN AS AL-S/HQ MRD
TBII.IS] ARMY BRS CENTRAL AL-IS
TBILIS]TNO AREAS
TSILISI ARMY BRS LAST AlA9
TBILISI A'S RADAR C AC
SANG ARMY BBS SW AL-4
BAlED ADD BAR/FIG
ALHALBALABI MIL BBS SE AL-3
RUSTAVI ARMY BBS SE AL-4
LENIN SEAN ARMY BBS SAL-S
ARTASHAT MIL INSTL SSW
NAKHICIBEVAN ARMY BBS SW AL-3
LENKORAN GE ]AC
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DIVISION SIGNAL BN
O RADAR INTERCEPT CO
RADIQ
0 RADIO INTERCEPT UNIT
A COMPLEX OF COMMAND,
CONTROL & COMMUNICATIONS
UNITS, EW UNITS, JAMMING
UNITS, INTERCEPT UNITS
El UNIDSIGUNIT
EW UNITS
? COMINT REGT
^ CORPS SIG REGT
? COMMO RELAY BN
9 ELMS SIGNAL BDE
* COMJAM AND RADAR
JAMMINGS BN
INTERCEPT OUTSTATION
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Table 3.
Training Exercises Observed in Transcaucasus MD (Jul 79-Jul 80)
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Front/Higher Army Corps
CBT CBT SPT SPEC CBT CBT SPT SPEC CBT CBT SPT
May-Jul 80 X X X X X X X
Feb-Apr 80 X X X X X
Nov 79-Jan 80 X
Jul-Oct 79 X X X X X
l I
(same exercise)
Notes*
Front/higher units
Combat includes: Front-level SCUD, SCALEBOARD, and SA-4 brigades; high-powered artillery bri-
gade; and airmobile brigade
Combat Support includes: Mobilization of military and civil motor transport (associated with harvest
mobilization)
Special includes: Diversionary/reconnaissance brigade; chemical brigade
Army/corps units
Combat includes: Non-divisional artillery
Combat Support includes: Combat support and service support associated with combat; special units
Special includes: Chemical battalion
Division units
Combat includes: Transcaucasus MD-subordinate division and all (army subordinate) other divisions;
air defense
Combat support includes: Divisional and regimental assets observed with maneuver unit training
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1 SCALEBOARD EDE
2 SCUD BDE
3 CHEM BDE
4 SA-4 BDE
5 RR CONSTR BDE/BN
6 ABN DIV HQ
PARA REGT (BMD)/ASSLT
GN BN/RL BN
PARA REGT (BMD)
ENG BN, ABN DIV
7 DIVERSIONARY BDE
8 DIV HQ/MRR
MRR
MRR
TKR
9 ARMY SCUD BDE
10 ARMY ARTY REGT/BDE
I1 AAA DIV. SA-2
12 LENKORAN MRD
ASTARA AB
BANK ARMY BKS ALI
PRISHIB ARMY BKS
BKS WSW AL2
LENKORAN ARMY BKS AL-2
PORT
SALYANY ARMY BKS NW ALI
LENKORAN AB NNW AL-5
13 NAKHICHEVAN MRD
NAKHICHEVAN AB AL-5
KYVRAKH ARMY BKS ALI
DZHULFA ARMY BKS N AL-I
NAKHICHEVAN AB ALA
NAKHICHEVAN AB SW AL-3
14 KIROVABAD MRD
15 BAKU MRD BAKU ARMY BKS
BAKU ARMY BKS
BAKU ARMY BKS AL-16
BAKU TRAINING AREA WNW 2
TBILISI ARMY BKS GOMBORI AL-12
SHAUMYANI TAC SSM BKS AL-I
RUSTAVI ARMY BKS KECHVELLI AL-5
TBILISI TACTICAL SSM BKS KODA AL-4/SA-4
BAKU RAILROAD CONSTR ENGR TSKS
KIROVABAD ARMY BKS CENTRAL
KIROVABAD ARMY BKS EAST AL-I
KIROVABAD ARMY BKS NW AL-3
KIROVABAD ARMY BKS LENINGRAD E AL-5
LAGODEKHI ARMY BKS E AL-I
TBILISI ARMY BKS AL-3/HQ MRD
TBILISI AB SOUTHEAST AL-21
DUSHETI ARMY BKS SE AL-I
GOBI ARMY BKS NE AL-I
KIROVABAD TAC SSM BKS AL-6
BAKU ARMY BKS KOBI AL-II
TISITELI TSKARO SAM SPT FAC
LENKORAN ARMY BKS AL-I
GELEKERAN ALI
16 ARMY SCUD BDE STEPANAVAN TAC SSM BKS SEAL-I
17 ENGR REGT/PNT BR REGT/ASSLT CRS BN LENINAKAN ARMY BKS S AL2
18 CHEM DEF BN KIROVAKAN ARMY BKS AL-314Q MRD
19 YEREVAN MRD YEREVAN ARMY BKS WEST CENTRAL AL2
YEREVAN ARMY BKS KANAKER AL-6
YEREVAN ARMY BKS SOVETASHAN
ALA
ECHMIADZIN ARMY BKS SW AL-3
ECHMIADZIN ARMY BKS CENTRAL
AL-5
YEREVAN ARMY BKS AL-9/HQ MRD
20 LENINAKAN MRD LENINAKAN ARMY BKS NORTH AL-S
LENINAKAN ARMY BKS SOUTH WEST
AL-S
LENINAKAN ARMY BKS NORTHEAST
ALA
LENINAKAN ARMY BKS S AL-2
LENINAKAN ARMY BKS WEST AL-I
LENINAKAN ARMY BKS KAPULI N
AL-7
21 AKHALKALAKI MRD AKHALKALAKI ARMY BKS AL-I/HQ MRD
AKHALKALAKI MILITARY BKS AL-2
AKHALKALAKI MILITARY BKS SE AL-3
22 AKHALTSIIKH VMRD^ AKHALTSIKHE ARMY BKS AL-2/HQ MRD
23 BATUMI MRD
BATUMI ARMY BKS GOGOL UL AL-6
KUTAISI ARMY BKS SE AL-2
BATUMI ARMY BKS SAL-3
KUTAISI AB NOVYY MOST AL-I
BATUMI AB AL-I I
BATUMI MILITARY INSTL
24 KIROVAKAN MRD
KIROVAKAN ARMY BKS SOUTH AL-3
DILIZHAN AB AL-I
25 (ARMY) SA4 BDE
SAM SPT FAC
26 (ARMY)ARTY REGT/BDE
27 (ARMY) SA-4 BDE
28 (CORPS) ARTY REGT/BDE
29 (CORPS) AMBL BDE
(MAYBE FRONT TROOPS/RESERVE)
30 (CORPS) ENGR REGT
PROB DISPERSAL AREAS ASSOC
WITH KEY DIVISIONS
13 KYVRAKH TNG AREA I
NAKHICHEVAN ARMY TNG AREA NW I
DZHULFA TNG AREA NW
12 BANK TNG AREA SE I
PRISHIB TNG AREA W I
PORT ILICH TNG AREA W I
ASTARA TNG AREA NW I
ASTARA POT TROOP
CONCENTRATION AREA
6 KIROVABADAFLD
15 SUMGAIT FLAT-TRAJECTORY RANGE TA I
NASOSNYY TNG AREA WSW
BAKU TNG AREA WNW 2
LENINAKAN A6 AL-6
ARTIK AB AL-I/SAM SPT
KUTAISI AB SOUTH RIONI R AL-5
KUTAISI AB SE AL-2
? FRONT CBT UNITS*
?FRONT [C,BTSPT*
C SPT
^ARMY/CORPS CBT UNITS
OARMY/ rCBT SPT
CORPS SVC SPT
ADIV UNITS
OTRAINING, POSS
DISPERSAL AREAS,
DEPARTURE AIRFIELDS
*MAYBE RVGK ASSETS
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Army-Level
-The 4th Army was confirmed as having a chemical defense battalion (Agdam Army Barracks, BE
Division-level
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-BTR-70 APCs replaced BTR-152 APCs in the Dzulfa Motorized Rifle Regiment (MRR) of the
Nakhichevan Division (4th Army). One MRR (Nakhichevan) of this division was still equipped
with BTR-152 APCs as were the other divisions in the Transcaucasus MD.
-A BTR-60-equipped MRR in the Baku MRD (4th Army) was converted to a BMP-equipped
MRR. The Leninakan. MRD retained its BMP-equipped MRR.
-The Leninakan MRD (7th Army) SA-6 regiment was upgraded with the SA-II missile. The
Akhaltsikhe MRD has also received the SA-l I missile.
-The Akhaltsikhe MRD (31st Corps) was issued BTR-70 APCs (Akhaltsikhe Army Barracks AL-
2/Headquarters MRD; 25X1
Air Forces (Figures 10 and 11)
9. (S/D) No significant changes were observed at 18 PVO or long-range aviation (LRA) bases in this
region. Changes were observed in Frontal Aviation Forces (Table 4).
Logistics (Figures 12 through 14)
10. (S/D) The Transcaucasus logistics infrastructure is well developed and, if adequately stocked, is
capable of providing critical logistics (nuclear, fuels, and ammunition) in its present status and configura-
tion. All critical logistics facilities are echeloned in depth along two axes (a major axis, Tbilisi-Yerevan-
Nakichevan, and a secondary axis, Baku-Lenkoran) and on three lateral, supplementary internal routes
(Batumi-Kutaisi-Akhaltsikhe-Leninakan; Batumi-Tbilisi-Kirovabad-Baku; and Baku-Nakhichevan). These
routes are well developed in spite of difficult terrain compartmentation. The logistics installations are positioned
on and dependent on this internal network for effectiveness.
(Continued p, 15)
Table 4.
Changes Observed in Frontal Aviation Forces
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Unit and Aircraft Changes
Location
Tbilisi-Vaziani Airfield
Tbilisi-Vaziani Airfield
Zemo-Kedi Airfield
Sital-Chay Airfield
Tsulukidze Heliport
Support Facility Changes
Tbilisi-Vaziani Airfield
Activity
FITTER H reconnaissance squadron (Apr 79) was
observed in FISH BED reconnaissance regiment area 25X1
FLOGGER deployed as probable replacement for
FISHBED, Apr 80 25X1
FITTER squadron deployed/added to a mixed
FITTER regiment, Jun 79 25X1
Variable-geometry-wing FITTER regiment replaced
FITTER A regiment, Apr 80 25X1
FLOGGER G unit present Jun 80
An approximate 40% reduction in observed aircraft
since Dec 79; airmobile training was conducted 25X1
in Aug 79 at Tskhinvali South AfldO 25X1
with airmobile bde (Kutaisi); airmobile bde was ob-
served conducting a rail movement in Mar 80
Fueling apron enlarged on southeast end of runway;
followed FITTER & FLOGGER deployments May 25X1
80
Zemo-Kedi Airfield Type E tactical air launch missile (TALM) building
ucon Apr 80
Samtredia East Airfield Bunkers converted toTALM facility Jun 79
Kirovabad Airfield Extensive improvements, Mar-Nov 79, in-
cluded runway extension, new asphalt overruns, and a 25X1
run-up pad; from Mar 79-Mar 80 auxiliary
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I FLOGGER COUNTER-AIR RLGT
2 FLOGGER COUNTER-AIR REGT
3 FENCER FIGHTLR.BOMBER REGT
4 FITTER FISHSED RECON REGT
FLOGGER COUNTER-AIR REGT
5 LRA BEAR REGT
6 FITTER GROUND-ATTACK REGT
7 FORBAT & BREWER RECON REGT
8 VTAREGT
9 FLOGGER & FITTER UNITS
AIR SCHOOL
10 RELIC COMBAT ASSET REGT
I I HELICOPTER TRANSPORT REGT
12 HELICOPTER TRANSPORT REGT
13 HELICOPTER UNIT
PROS STAGING AIRFIELD
13 PRO" STAGING AIRFIELD
15 PROS STAGING. AIRFIELD
16 PROS STAGING AIRFIELD
17 POSS STAGING.. AIRFIELD/MANEUVER
AIRFIELD
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fi7AKAHARADZE AFLD
SAMTREDIA AIRFIELD EAST
TBILISIIS'AZIANI AFLD
TBILISI/VAZIANI AFLD
MOZDOIC AIRFIELD
ZEMO KEDI AFLD
DALLYAR AFLD
KIROVABAD AFLD
SISAL CHAP AFLD
TSKHINVALI HELIPORT
TRLAVI HELIPORT
TSULUKIDZE AFLD
KYZYLAGADZH AFLD
NAKHICHEVAN AFLD
YEREVAN AFLD
LENINAKAN AAFLD
SALYANY AIRFIELD
LEGEND
? SIGNIFICANT AIRFIELD
(STAGING AIRFIELD)
u UiHtK AIRFIELD
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PORT
PORT
PORT
PORT
SOCHI PORT FACILITIES
ADLER PORT FACILITIES
MOZDOKA,MMO DPO DA I
MOZDOK PETROLEUM S1OR
MOZDOK AMMO DPO DA I
KOMSOMOLETS AMMO DEPOT DA I
PROKISLADNYY AMMO DPO
BLYNAKSK PET PROD STOR MIL
MAI`5HACHKALA PET PROD STOR NORTH
BUYNAKSK AMMO STOR AREA
M.AKHACHKALA PORT COMPLEX CASPIAN SEA
MAK}IACHKAI_A PORT FACILITIES KASPI3-'St
SL KHL 511. PORT FACILITIES
POTI PORT COMPLEX
FRONT/CENT FUEL DPO
FRONT/CENT FUEL GPO
AMMO
FUELDPO
FIELD PIPELINE SITE
PIPELINE RN
FUEL DPO
I RONT,ICENT FUEL DPO
SCUD ;'SCALLBOARD RTBjPRTB
FUEL DPO
UEL DPO
RONTjCENTFUI
RUNT RTBPRTB
10
. DPO
L DI
LDI
RALYD
RAILYD
RAILYD
1 STOR DPO
ISNYY AMMO DPO
KUTAISIPETRODEUM PROD STORAGE SOUTH UG
AKHAITSHUHE PET PROD STOR
AKHALTSIKHE PROD AMMO STOR AREA
KHASLRI PET PROD STOR RR
TBILISI TAC PIPE SITE MTSKHETA
TBILISI ARMY BKS UDZHARMA AL-14
TBILISI PET PROD STOR YAZIANI
TBILISI PET PROD STOR ORKHEVI GO
VAZLANI TACTICAL SSM SUPPORT FAC
TSITELI TSKARO POL STOR SE
TSITELI TSKARO POE STAR NW
ZEMO K12DI A1111IELD
AKSTAIA PET PROD 5TOR
KIROVABAD PET PROD STOR NO
YEVLAKH PET PROD STOR WEST
IOLYAZI TAC SSM/SAM SPT FAC
SUMGAIT PET PROD STOR UG
BALADZHARY
YASHMA S? DA I
BAKU PET PROD STOR MI
AT PRISTAN PET PROD STOR
1K TRAINING. AREA
ARAN AMMO DPO DA I
ARAN POL STORAGE
RAN POE STORAGE DEPOT -
3VAN TAC SSM SUPPORT FAC
N PET PROD STOR ARMY
YEREVAN PET PROD STOR NO2
NAKNICHEVAN REGIONAL PET STOR FAC
NARHIC11EVAN PET PROD STOR SW
D161U11 A PET PROD STOR ARMS BKS NO
LENKORAN PORT FACILITY
KUTAISI PETROLEUM PRO STORAGE SOUTH UG
BUYNAKSK AMMO STORAGE. AREA
ORDZHONIKIDZE RR YARD
DZIIULFA RR YARD
ASTARA RAILROAD YARD
LEGEND
FIELD FUELSITE/DEPOT
W FUEL DEPOT (STATE RESERVE, UNID MILITARY)
AMMO DEPOT
PORT FACILITY
RAILYARD
ORDNANCE/SUPPLY
RAIL
-STATE FUEL PIPELINE
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I PORT
2 PORT
3 FRONT RFB,PRTB
4 FOELDPO
5 AMMO
6 AMMO
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12. (S/D) The fuels
support system for the Transcaucasus MD is also reported on for the first time in
with the state's permanent or stationary pipeline connecting the large refinery
this report. It is coordinated
and a Front/central fuels depot
vicinity of Tbilisi, a pipeline construction battalion
cal support equipment to connect with the state
and Yerevan 1 -1 on
Front/central depot in Tbilisi) is at Nakhichevan
secondary axis at Baku
front central depots are at Kutaisi
and
contain prepositioned tactical pipeline and techni-
system. Front/central fuel depots are at Leninakan (BE
the major axis. A class-II depot (subordinate to the
A Front/central depot is also on the
class-II depot is at Sumgait Other
Akhaltsikhe
which are positioned on lateral routes. These depots can be interconnected with tactical/field
pipeline and can store and distribute missile propellants, aviation, and conventional fuels. Field fuel
depots can be generated from these depots using collapsible storage containers in dispersed areas along
internal routes or axes. Eight other depots of military significance (state reserves and/or military depots)
are in the MD at Dzhulfa, Nakhichevan, Leninakan, Khashuri, Tsiteli-Tskaro, Kirovabad, Kazakh, and
Alyat Pristan.
13. (S/D) Between
approximately 23 stacks of tactical pipeline
sections were removed from the pipeline battalion at Tbilisi-Udzharma Elements of the
unit continued to occupy the installation; however, on a field deployment of a pipeline
construction company and 29 stacks of tactical pipeline were observed near Tbilisi-Mtskheta at 41-54-24N
044-44-32E (Figure 14). This area is traversed by the Batumi-Tbilisi-Baku state pipeline and may represent
a positioning of pipeline and operating assets at a logical connecting point to establish the primary leg of a
field trunk pipeline which would connect the state pipeline and refineries with Tbilisi-Orkhevi, Leninakan,
Yerevan, and Nakhichevan at a minimum.
14. (S/D) A probable independent medical detachment (OMO) has been identified at Baku
This unit is in apparent reserve status.
15. (S/D) During the period from May through July 1980, extensive motor transport and civil
transport were observed throughout the region. This activity was observed in ten primary areas and was
connected with harvest mobilization support. Vehicle and bivouac sites were positioned along the internal
lines of communications. Some harvest-related activity was observed. This mobilization has occurred
annually and represents a capability to mobilize and concentrate needed motor transport for the Transcau-
casus region in wartime.
Airborne-Airlift Activity
16. (S/D) Several significant aspects of airborne forces and airlift (VTA) activity were observed
during the past year. The parachute regiment at Baku departed from garrison in the late summer/early fall
of 1979, and the permanent training facilities were removed. Additionally, the remaining two regiments
were confirmed as being fully equipped with BMD APCs and a PVD-20 airborne ponton bridging unit was
identified as subordinate to the 104th Guards Airborne Division (GAD). Training activity in this division
was more extensive than in 1979; however, this may be due to increased coverage.
17. (S D) The departure airfields which will likely be used by this division are Kirovabad Airfield (BE
and the training/staging bases at Tanrykulular and at Dallyar F
r air bases in the Kirovabad area are being studied as potential departure airfields as well.
18. (S/D) The primary initial support for the 104th GAD in airlift would probably be provided by the
VTA base at Kirovabad Airfield. With the exception of the period (from December 1979 through January
1980) when VTA was sustaining a maximum effort in support of the Afghanistan invasion, a constant
number of at least 26 CUB aircraft was maintained at that base through mid-May 1980. Over 33 CUB
were observed at this base on 39 of 40 coverages through substantially reduced
CUB counts have been observed (with the exception of when 36 were present). This appears to
be related to runway widening at Kirovabad and, since the 104th GAD continued to be observed in
garrison, does not appear to be related to operations in the Transcaucasus region.
Strategic Rocket Forces
19. (S/D) Since August 1979, there has been no change in the number of active launchers in the
Ordzhonikidze MRBM/IRBM Division. Evidence suggests, however, that additional refire missiles may
be present at Maykop MRBM Launch Site I This is based on the presence of six
additional SS-4/-5 missile erectors and additional SS-5/-7 propellant transporters at that site. This activity
is consistent with the consolidation of MRBM/IRBM forces throughout the Soviet Union.
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20. (S/D) The military forces (Figure 15) and support in the Transcaucasus region are positioned on
two strategic axes extending into Turkey and Iran (Tbilisi-Leninakan-Yerevan-Nakhichevan) and into
Iran (Salyany-Lenkoran-Astara). A frontal rear area is in the Tbilisi-Mskheta-Vaziani complex and a front
and army reserve area is in the Kirovabad-Mingechaur-Stepanakert-Lagodekhi area. A second army and
frontal reserve area is in the Baku area. A corps sector with some frontal units is positioned between Sochi
and Batumi on the Black Sea approaches to the Transcaucasus. All necessary combat, combat support,
and service support to initiate hostilities are present and positioned to support frontal operations. Airfi-
elds and potential dispersal areas are available to facilitate staging and increased readiness. Strategic
resupply can be effected on the rail and road internal communications routes assisted by well developed
Black Sea and Caspian Sea ports.
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(S) Comments and queries regarding this report are welcome. It was prepared by the Warsaw Pact Forces Division,
Imagery Exploitation Group, NPIC. The following individuals participated in writing specific portions of the report and are
the principal points of contact on questions and queries.
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