Czech Military Review, 2014 (vol. 95), issue 4
Critical Analysis of Interconnection between Planning by Objectives and Capability PlanningReviewed - Research
Plukovník gšt. Ing. Zdeněk Petráš
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 3-24 
The article brings outcomes from the critical analysis of interaction between planning by objectives and capability planning. The analysis is based on the assumption that the strategic decision-making process should be assisted by a systemic tool, enabling a financial assessment of capabilities, identified as a prerequisite for accomplishing politico-military ambitions. Taking into account the current planning system, as implemented within the Ministry of Defence, the planning by objectives might become this tool. However, for providing an efficient planning by objectives, it is necessary to derive relevant findings from the capability planning, which...
European Naval Strategy: Analysis of Selected Issues in EU Member StatesReviewed - Review
Mgr. Tereza Šafářová
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 25-39
Europe is a maritime continent whose economic concerns and security could be backed only by the power of navy forces. The Czech Republic is not a maritime state, but it is a member country of both NATO and the EU, it participates in the formation of common security policy. Czech soldiers could take part in combined joint military operations, where one of forces is also a Navy. Dozens of Czech citizens are employed in common international institutes and staffs; they all need a broader view, including the knowledge of Integrated European Naval Strategy. Their activities promote the status of the Czech Republic at international level.This contribution...
Why to Afghanistan? Skills, Money or Ideals?Reviewed - Research
Mgr. Jitka Laštovková, Ph.D., plk. PhDr. Kateřina Bernardová
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 40-50
The motivation and professional values of soldiers involved in Other People's Wars is one of the most important knowledge necessary for effective command and control. Those were main reasons for an extensive questionnaire survey among soldiers, deployed in PRT ISAF in 2010-2011. One of the key topics was motivation to leave for Afghanistan, professional expectations and evaluations of external and internal environment of the mission. The purpose of this paper is to present the basic outlines of values of today's Czech soldiers, their professional motives and expectations. The results are interpreted in the context of Moskos' theory of the contradiction...
Information Operations on the Background of Contemporary Armed ConflictsReviewed - Review
Major Ing. Tomáš Novák
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 51-62
The article presents the theory of information operations on the background of contemporary armed conflicts in Ukraine, Iraq and Syria. In the introduction, information is presented as a phenomenon and the accelerator of social development. It outlines basic information channels that deliver security information to their recipients. Furthermore, the article discusses security and operational environment and also vulnerabilities being caused by increasing dependence on information. The core of the article are information operations presented in theory with the author's commentary on real application in military practice and in terms of the Czech Armed...
Education in Security System of the Czech RepublicReviewed - Review
Ing. Vladimír Karaffa, CSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 63-74
Attributes and quality of the security system of the Czech Republic depend on the quality of human potential, which is part of institutions to guarantee security in the broadest sense of the word. The preparation of the staff of each part of the security system, as defined in the Security Strategy of the Czech Republic (2011), is performed in universities, colleges, and middle schools, training facilities, scientific research facilities and by employers. The capacity of educational institutions, in effect exceeds requirements of practice. The coordination of their activities and the content of education are managed by twelve-year-old conceptual document...
Some Pitfalls of the Czech Armed Forces ProfessionalizationReviewed - Other
Profesor Ing. Jaroslav Komárek, CSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 75-87
The Czech Armed Forces' professionalization is an underlying qualitative change and its realization is not without risks. This paper outlines the political origin of this phenomenon, characterises the coherence with the transformation of the Alliance and illustrates overseas experience with some recruitment problems, namely the NCOs, the limits of women in the armed forces, the role of voluntary reserve force, and the substantiations for compulsory military service generally. The purpose of this essay is to draw attention to less known pitfalls of this process, with wide connexions, going beyond regular professionalization frames, defined as a task...
Destruction of Syrian Chemical Weapons: The Next Step to the Global Chemical DisarmamentReviewed - Other
Ing. Ladislav Středa, CSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 88-101
This paper is above all a quick piece of information on current problem which could have provoked a large war in the Middle East. And also about a unique operation to resolve it. Syrian chemical weapons used to be a serious threat to the entire Middle East, mainly in the context of the ongoing civil war. This was confirmed by repeated use of nerve agent sarin during the conflict. The destruction of Syrian chemical weapons eliminated the threat of escalation of the conflict and its extension to other countries.
Unfulfilled Ambitions of Scottish Defence PolicyReviewed - Other
Mgr. Bc. Ondřej Svoboda
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 102-108
In the September Scottish referendum of its separation from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the majority of Scottish voters decided against these efforts. But in case of success, Scottish nationalists originally projected considerable military forces. A five-million nation should have had defence budget of 2.5 billion pounds a year, which is in fact roughly a double of the Czech defence budget! During subsequent ten years after independence, the new Scottish Government planned armed forces of 15,000 regular and another five thousand reserve personnel. The article focuses on this rather unknown dimension of Scottish independence...
The Terminology of Peace Support Operations and Their Definition in Doctrinal Documents of the Czech Armed ForcesNonreviewed - Review
brigádní generál Ing. Jaromír Zůna, MSc., Ph.D.,
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 109-123
The aim of this article is to clarify the terminology of Peace Support Operations. This article briefly explains the evolution and history of peacekeeping operations, as well as the basic concepts and operations division of NATO Peace Support Operations. An important part of this article is the definition of Peacekeeping Operations in the doctrinal documents of the Czech Armed Forces.Peace Support Operations are dynamic and challenging activities. The intensity and complexity of Peace Support Operations has been increasing. That is why their political and military ambitions have been increasing too. There is a reason why authors explain this issue...
The Big Data Phenomenon as a Trend Influencing Technical Intelligence DisciplinesReviewed - Other
Major Ing. Martin Havlík, MBA, MSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 124-132
This specialised article deals with Big Data and the exploitation of this current day phenomenon in the field of intelligence disciplines, based on technical methods of data gathering and its relevant assessments. The introduction deals with the issue of development of the security environment and gives general overview on the current trends in the field of technical branches. The following chapter analyses the main trends, especially the digitalisation of the battlefield, rise in data volume and the development of new technologies. The next chapter is focused on the basic terminology description of the Big Data issue, which leads into final assessment...
Theory of Peace as a Contradiction to War ScienceReviewed - Other
Doc. PhDr. Felix Černoch, CSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 133-141
The peace is a state of affairs among states, nations and mankind, characterized by a friendly coexistence, solving matters in dispute by means of negotiations and accords, without use of armed and physical forces or psychological coercion. For preserving peace it is important to respect state sovereignty, independence, the right of nations to define their own courses. The theory of peace, dealing with those items, being introduced by the following article, is called paxology.
Strategy and Strategy Culture in the Early 21st CenturyNonreviewed - Other
Doc. PhDr. Jan Eichler, CSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 142-151
Strategy and strategic culture influence everyday lives of soldier and military units, as well as the system of their preparation for combats. In case of wars, they have a decisive impact on the destiny of civilian population. The strategic culture of every state has its national, international and historic dimensions. The article explains the criteria of militarism, because those phenomena were typical for a history of some states. First and foremost, backed by the analysis of a dramatic development of the strategic culture of the US during the first decade of the 21st century, the article concludes and explains its core and importance for our contemporary...
Sedm válečných křížů - plukovník in memoriam Arnošt SteinerNonreviewed - Other
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2014: 152-158