Czech Military Review, 2017 (vol. 98), issue 1
Analysis of NATO and EU Approaches to Capability Planning ProcessReviewed - Review
Ing. Zdeněk Petráš, Ph.D.
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 3-21 
The aim of the article is to bring out results of the comparative analysis of NATO and EU defence planning processes. The comparative analysis was focused on identification of those findings which are identical for both NATO and the EU and which might be also beneficial for optimising the national defence planning process within the Czech Ministry of Defence. From this perspective, the key analysis outcome is identification of similar phases which were found out while comparing respective NATO´s and EU´s planning tools, i.e. J-DARTS and SAEP Process. Even if NATO and the EU are using a different terminology and different approaches to achieve expected...
Outplacement in the Defence Sector EnvironmentReviewed - Review
Kristýna Binková, Zdeněk Bednář
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 22-39
The article deals with ways to help soldiers with the integration into the labour market after leaving the military service. Its aim is to describe the current state of knowledge in conditions of the Czech defence department and methods of so called outplacement in selected European countries. Within the description of the current situation in the Czech Republic, the article focuses on the training of a professional soldier, retraining courses and other measures that are implemented. While processing the text, literature search, analysis of legislative and statistical documents and direct interviews with experts from the Ministry of Defence and other...
Military Social Work - Possibilities and Challenges in the Czech ContextReviewed - Review
Jitka Laštovková, Peter Brnula
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 40-51
The paper focuses on the topic of social work in the Czech Armed Forces, its possibilities and specific implementation. Based on the broad definition of the objectives of social work in an international context reflects the current status of social work with military personnel in an Armed Forces in the past 25 years. On the basis of two different surveys among professional soldiers, realized by different methods and at different stages of development of a professional army support the idea, that soldiers feel the lack of social work in the long term, and in the specific areas of their lives, which are inevitably professionally determined.
Diplomatic Support of Arms Trade: An Agenda of Military Diplomacy and Military Diplomats?Reviewed - Review
Erik Pajtinka
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 52-63
The article deals with the justification for the incorporation of the management of the arms trade and trade in military material into military diplomacy. This is defined as a set of diplomatic activities executed by the representatives of a defence department, primarily focused on implementing the military and security interests of the state. The analysis results in the statement that arms trade management is applicable to the scope of military diplomacy, especially as military and security interests are typically pursued by the state in this type of diplomatic activity. The study also uncovers the relevance of the engagement of military diplomats...
Russian Involvement in the Conflict in Eastern Ukraine Over the Period April 2014 - February 2015 (part 2)Reviewed - Review
Tomáš HALAČKA
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 64-74
In the first part of the article was described terminology, main features and phases of Russian engagement in the conflict. It was pronounced that Russian engagement in the conflict is possible to designate it as military operation. The second article deals with other aspects of the conflict focused on indication of the Russian forces in operation, its unmasking signs and available operational experiences. The ending of the article deals with future possibilities of Russian engagement in region of the post-soviet states and political-military aspects of Russian foreign policy in extensive connection.
From Bombing to Targeted Killings: Transformations of the US Fighting Against Global TerrorismReviewed - Review
Jan Eichler, Kristýna Stejskalová
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 75-88
The aim of the article is to compare foreign policy of G. W. Bush jr. and Barack Obama in terms of use of military force. Transition from ground operations to targeted killings is demonstrated on three military operations - Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. The shift from bombers to drones had several reasons, mainly changing features of the threat. Authors are asking questions why and how did change the US fight against global terrorism with respect to military technologies and how is this change reflected in US fight against the threat of Islamic state.
Economic Aspects of Passenger Vehicles Operation in Defence SectorNonreviewed - Other
Jiří CAMFRLA, Blanka ADÁMKOVÁ
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 89-108
The article deals with economical aspects of operation of the military vehicles designated for the transport of persons in the competence of the defence department. In the beginning of the article basic concepts are defined, types of vehicles, and current structure of fleet of the sector. In addition, all passenger vehicles and buses exceeds the national average age in 2015. A more detailed analysis showed that the MoD makes the procurement of new vehicles in cost-effective way, and the structure of these purchases began to predominate significantly cars with diesel engines in the last ten years. However, the lack of monitoring of the total costs of...
The Possibilities of Antitank Mine-Laying with Mine Delivered SystemsNonreviewed - Other
Tibor PALASIEWICZ, Pavel SKALICKÝ
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 109-117
The paper focuses on issues related to possibilities of use of mine delivery systems within the Czech Armed Forces. Its content is aimed on technical and tactical capabilities of the mine launcher MV-3 during the placement of anti-tank minefields according to the desired effect on the enemy. On the basis of indicative calculations this paper presents limited possibilities and abilities of the Czech Armed Forces Corps of Engineers within the area of remotely placement mine fields and the use of the mine launcher MV-3, which is currently the only special established means for fulfilling this task. This fact has a significant impact on tactical deployment...
Jan Ludvík: Nuclear Asymetry and Deterrence. Theory, Policy and History.Nonreviewed - Other
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2017: 118-120
Review:Jan Ludvík: Nuclear Asymetry and Deterrence. Theory, policy and history. Routledge, 2016.ISBN: 978-1-138-69619-8(hbk). ISSN: 978-1-315-52517-4 (ebk).