Czech Military Review, 2017 (vol. 98), issue 4
Configuration of Capability Requirements - Introductory Phase of the Military Capability Assessment ProcessReviewed - Review
Zdeněk Petráš
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 3-17 
The article describes an approach to development of a national military capability requirements database and its relationship with reference units which will be finally used for assessing capabilities of existing force units. Outcomes from recently completed analyses lead to the conclusion that the single set of capability requirements as specified in the Bi-SC Agreed Capability Codes and Capability Statements, can be taken as a key stone for developing a national database of capability requirements. A due adaptation of this document to the Czech MOD allows getting a complex frame of capabilities which force units shall manage to achieve given operational...
Methodological Framework for Operational Risk AssessmentReviewed - Review
Josef Procházka, Josef Melichar
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 19-33
The article brings a "Condition-If-Then" construct as a proven protocol for writing risk statement and its application into assessing risks related to capability gaps identified during the defense planning processAuthors discuss utility of "Common approach" and "Impact averse approach" to risk rank ordering as a tool for ordering risks according to their importance. Using the discussed tools enables the planners to run risk assessment that sets preconditions for prioritizing the Force Development Options (FDOs) and for minimizing the impact of capability gaps on conduct of future operations. The ORAMF and the application of the given protocol for writing...
Securing the Required Cyber Defence CapabilitiesReviewed - Review
Miroslav Feix, Dalibor Procházka
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 35-53
The paper deals with cyber security, cyber defence and operations in cyber space. It follows earlier performed analysis of cyber defence tasks and proposes distribution of competencies among key players. The required capabilities are derived from tasks determined by legislation, NATO and EU commitments and earlier developed strategic and operational scenarios. Comparing required capabilities and an actual state, a solution harmonizing defence in cyber space with defence of the Czech Republic and ensuring the cyber space defence and integration cyber capabilities into common operations conducting is proposed.
Illegal Use of Child Soldiers - a Neglected Question in the Preparation of Professional SoldiersReviewed - Review
Jana Burešová
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 55-67
Use of child soldiers by rebel armed forces has been growing in recent years. In comparison to preceding conflicts, main reasons for their use have changed significantly - at the present time, children have become highly efficient psychological weapon in battles against the military from developed countries. This may have momentous consequences not only for the given children but also for professional soldiers. Fighting against child soldiers can indisputably affect the soldiers' capability to discharge their duties. Furthermore, they have to cope with many individual moral dilemmas. The article will look into potential moral aspects regarding confrontation...
Defence-Industrial Cooperation of V4 Countries up to 2016Nonreviewed - Other
Erik Jurásek
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 69-78
Article deals with analysis and description of defence-industrial cooperation of V4 countries from the beginning of nineties of the 20th century up to 2016. The goal of this text is presentation of findings relating to achieved degree of cooperation, where besides realized cooperation (its outcomes are real products) and political aspects (as determining mechanism and framework of whole partnership) attention is also paid to the causes as a driving force of past and current state. In conclusion, author assesses the most problematic issues of defenceindustrial cooperation of V4 countries and also obstacles of their deeper EU involvement, which can be...
Practical Questions and Answers to Problems of Conducting Operations in a Contaminated EnvironmentNonreviewed - Other
Radim Zahradníček
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 79-97
When planning and conducting tactical exercises of units and formations, it is often the case that aspects of long-term operations in a chemical, biological or radiological contaminated environments have disappeared from consideration of commanders and staff officers. The reluktance to "complicate the situation" in training may have different causes, but the continuing importance of CBRN defence is indisputable. The article discusses probable commander questions related to the effective management of subordinate units in a contaminated environments. Their answering can help to successfully fulfill defined combat tasks that have been disrupted by the...
Quantum Radar - Principles and PerspectivesNonreviewed - Other
Michal Křelina
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 99-118
This paper provides an introduction to the quantum radars that can cause a revolution in the modern warfare in the near future. The goal of the paper is to present basic principles of quantum radars without deep knowledge of quantum mechanics, where its properties and phenomena important for the quantum radar will be outlined. After the physics introduction, the three basic designs of how the quantum radar could work will be presented as well as their advantages. In more details, the main benefits of quantum radars including higher quantum radar cross section and more difficult jamming and localization will be discussed. Next, the state-of-the-art...
Unmanned Ground Vehicle as a Force Multiplier in Urban OperationsNonreviewed - Other
Jaroslav Matejka
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 119-134
The article discusses advanced aspects in urban operations for presumed military robotics applications. The rise of city population and increasing number of cities stands new treats for warfare. First part of the article reminds steep rise of population and populated urban areas, dangers for today's deployed troops are shortly discussed in the second part, outlining some features there. Results lead to a possible solution of upgrading combat-space awareness, multiplying firepower capacity and combat support. Two examples of Unmanned Ground Vehicles in next part present the possible way of future development and finally conclusion outlines required...
Physical readiness of Czechoslovak soldiers of the First RepublicNonreviewed - Other
Richard Švanda
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 135-138
Válka budoucnosti: Koncepční rámec a praktické závěry, eseje o strategickém myšlení.Nonreviewed - Other
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 139-148
Armáda, její doktrína a organisace.Nonreviewed - Other
Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2017: 149-157