Czech Military Review, 2015 (vol. 96), issue 2
International Contexts of War in UkraineReviewed - Review
doc. PhDr. Jan Eichler, CSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 5-19 
The article deals with the international context of the latent war in Ukraine. It explains the recent history of the post-Soviet area in the light of Galutng's theory of positive and negative peace. It continues by the annexation of the Crimean peninsula and its international consequences. At the same time, it examines key features of the debate in the USA as well as other NATO countries. It focuses also the debate about the livraison of arms to the Ukrainian government and explains the arguments of proponents as well of the opponents of this controversial project.
Islamic State: Conflict Actors, their Participation, Motives and GoalsReviewed - Review
Mgr. Josef Kraus, Ph.D.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 20-36
This text is focused on current situation in Syria and Iraq and so called Islamic State, the one of the biggest threats of contemporary world. The rise of this quasistate at background of civil war in Syria and still not fully solved conflict in Iraq is the result of involvement of many internal and external actors. The form of their involvement and especially their goals are very different from each other and despite sporadic and declaratory agreements in partial points the main reason the Islamic State still exists in very good shape is disunited attitude of local and external powers against it. The main aim of this text is to explain and to analyze...
Security and Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation in SyriaReviewed - Review
Mgr. Lukáš Tichý
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 37-50
During the Arab Spring Revolution, when the protests against the Syrian government began in 2011, Russia was one of the strongest backers of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, backing its right to use force if necessary to prevent or put down an uprising. Currently, the Russian Federation is the power which has most prominently provided a diplomaticshieldforthe Syrian state and bolstered it witharms supplies, although Moscow talks about the need to "balance" between the warring parties in Syria. The main aim of this paper is to analyze the motives of the foreign and security policy of the Russian Federation in support of Syrian President BasharAssad...
Media Presentation of ISIS: Content Analysis of the Magazine DabiqReviewed - Review
Bc. Jan Hanzelka, prof. JUDr. Miroslav Mareš, PhD.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 51-63
Thisarticledeals withanalysis ofthemagazineDabiq.Thismagazineis published by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and it serves to Jihadist propaganda in English language. The content analysis is used. Thematic fields (with qualitative analysis) and important terms (with term freqency analysis). Authors identified tree main themes of the Dabiq magazine - religion, establishing of the Caliphate and its functions and military operations of the ISIS. The conceptualization of the enemies from the point of view of the ISIS.
Overview of the Foreign Experience of the Influence of Additive Manufacturing on Development and Deployment of Military TechnologyReviewed - Review
Mgr. Jakub Harašta
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 64-71
The paper presents the additive manufacturing method as a possible alternative to the current subtractive manufacturing methods. Based on literature survey, some of the problematic aspects of the discrepancy between the lengthy development cycles and rapidly changing operational demands responsive to current threats are identified. The paper also includes some thoughts on possibilities of solving inadequacies in the development cycles, as well as related logistical apparatus, by additive manufacturing. For the sake of objectivity, the last part is dedicated to deficits of additive manufacturing, being inherent to technology or possibly to be overcome...
CBRN EOD Capability as a Current Challenge for Czech Armed Forces Chemical CorpsReviewed - Review
nadporučík Ing. Radim Zahradníček plukovník doc. Ing. Zdeněk Skaličan, CSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 72-82
The article describes CBRN EOD capability, which is one of the developed areas within the scope of the Czech Armed Forces Chemical Corps. It depicts CBRN EOD in the context of operational use of chemical troops, introduces an option of appropriate task force and mentions basic operational requirements to ensure safe proceeding at the incident site. It highlights the importance of common training and interoperability amongst participating units. The article derives from NATO written sources, national operational procedures and expert views of interested persons.
Sharing of Intelligence Information in Terms of Process "Need to Share"Reviewed - Review
Ing. Martin HAVLÍK, MBA, MSc.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 83-92
The main goal of this article is to depict the issue of intelligence information sharing within the so called principle "need to share" and highlight the differences of this current trend, which was to replace the "need to know" principle. The first chapter in reference to current global threats depicts the extent of the present national and international interrest in the intelligence field which is followed by the issue of "need to share" principle. The aim of the following chapter is briefly analyse the sfaring of intelligence information within NATO and the EU. This chapter also includes the possible sharing of SIGINT information obtained by national...
The Use of Military Police in Combat OperationsReviewed - Research
plukovník gšt. PhDr. Roman Bis, MBA Ing. Jan Spišák, Ph.D.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 93-110
The article deals with the use of military police in combat operations during dominance phase.Itdescribes the place androleofmilitarypoliceas combat support units, analyzes experience from previous and ongoing operations and specifies the possible activities of military police during this phase. In conclusion it gives recommendations for the development of capabilities in terms of the activities performed and possible changes in organizational structures. The content of the article is based on thesis prepared by the participant of the 27th General Staff Course at the University of Defence.
Military Police Needs its own ConceptNonreviewed - Other
major Ing. Lukáš Stejskal
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 111-116
The article is related to the building process of Capabilities Development Concept of Military Police (MP) in Ministry of Defence environment. With regards to the specific status of MP within Ministry of defence and with regards to diversity of assigned tasks Capabilities Development Concept of MP is finally hybrid document, containing elements of concept, strategy and long-term development intent. This is positive fact based on unique status of this branch of arms. The author who is actively influencing the proces of concept building is describing his recommendations and observations which might be convenient also for those readers who are not Military...
Host Nation Support (HNS) in the Context of International Air Forces Exercises in the Czech RepublicNonreviewed - Other
nadporučík Ing. Martin Škvařil
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 117-130
The article analyses the Host Nation Support (HNS) planning process in five separate phases according to the NATO procedures. The author emphasizes the importance, purpose and result of every planning stage. The main objective of the article is to apply general rules to the concrete examples of international air forces exercises. The author further identifies his comprehension of HNS formed in the specific conditions of the 22th Helicopter Base. The logistic planning process analysis is based on the experience from exercises Ramstein Rover and Ample Strike held in the period of 2012-2014. The paper is focused on exercises preparatory stages that create...
Slovak Armed Forces and Military Operation ISAFNonreviewed - Other
Mgr. Lenka Tomášeková
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 131-137
The main goal of the article is to present the activities of members of the Slovak Armed Forces in the military operation ISAF and familiarize the reader with the main facts involving the Slovak Republic as a member of the Alliance in this operation. The text outlines the genesis of the ISAF and structure of the components of the Slovak contingent. SAF members during their tenure at ISAF gain valuable experiences that make up their professional competence and achieve greater compatibility with other members of the Alliance. In conclusion, the most important awards are presented by the coalition partners for professional use, so competence and commitment...
Recenze - Jan Eichler: Válka a mír ve 20. stoletíNonreviewed - Other
doc. PhDr. Marek Loužek, Ph.D.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 138-141
Generál Bohuslav Všetička a jeho plán tyfového útoku v době okupaceNonreviewed - Other
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2015: 142-144