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In reply to the discussion: Why are the Russian troops in Crimea without ensignia or otherwise identifying markings? [View all]sarisataka
(18,486 posts)23. It is not an uncommon practice
In modern military to use very little identifiable markings.
For one, it is often unnecessary as the uniform and equipment is enough to tell which side the troops belong to. If both sides use the same or similar vehicles there will be subtle markings so troops on their side can identify them as friendly.
In addition it is to sow confusion among the opponents. Knowing what units you are facing also helps tell how many you are facing. Those are two valuable pieces of intelligence military forces like to keep hidden.
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Why are the Russian troops in Crimea without ensignia or otherwise identifying markings? [View all]
arely staircase
Mar 2014
OP
They are doing everything they can to blunt criticism including throwing this slight doubt into
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#1
LMAO. We were liberators in Iraq too. Didnt you get the Bush memo? Listen to yourself. nt
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#14
LMAO, McCain thinks breathing is essential for life so we should stop because he said it.
stevenleser
Mar 2014
#18
Wait, I'm confused. Are you saying the Kiev protesters should not ask the US for help?
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#41
I read yesterday that they are Russia's private contractors, not active military.
OregonBlue
Mar 2014
#20
but isn't the total lack of national identification that characterizes the Russians in Crimea
arely staircase
Mar 2014
#24