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'''FIGURE 7. Surface-to-air missile (SA-2) on launcher (U/OU)''' (picture)

German-manned firing sites, provide adequate air defense cover of East Germany. In addition to the SA-2 forces, the Soviets have deployed 20 SA-3 units to provide low-altitude air defense of airfields occupied by Soviet aircraft. Eight brigades of the highly mobile medium altitude SA-4 system are presently deployed with the GSFG and at least two more brigades are expected to be deployed by 1974. Two to three regiments of the low-altitude SA-6 system are also present. The FAN SONG "F" has been assigned, in limited numbers, to the East German SAM forces. With this modification, the East German SA-2 system has acquired a considerable low-altitude capability in clear weather.

The East Germans have two radar regiments, with a total of about 200 ACW radar sets. The GSFG has 365 ACW radar sets.

3. Training

Pre-operational and operational training programs for the air forces are improving. Soviet advisors maintain strict control over training policies and curriculums. Pre-military air training is provided by the Society for Sport and Technology, which offers members 2 or 3 years of glider training followed by a year of powered-flight training. Training in the Society is a prerequisite for potential pilots. Instructors are mainly air reservists.

Pre-operational training in service consists of a 5-month course in the theoretical aviation subjects, followed by a 7-month course on piston-engine trainers, political indoctrination, and further theoretical training. Approximately 60% of those who complete their training are assigned as fighter pilots, and the remainder become transport pilots. Officer and noncommissioned ground technical support receive training at the air technical school at Kamenz Airfield. Primary field training is given at both Bautzen and Kamenz Airfields. Prior to being assigned to fighter regiments for operational training, student pilots are commissioned as junior lieutenants. They then receive their transitional and combat training at Rothenburg airfield. Indications are that operational combat training includes ground-controlled interception, air-to-air missile training, night and bad weather flying, and some training in support of ground troops; additional training includes participation in air defens exercises with the other services and Warsaw Pact countries. Senior air officers attend the Armed Forces Command and Staff School at Dresden. Especially qualified officers may be sent to the Zhukovskiy Academy in Moscow for 6 years of technical training; upon graduation they are awarded a graduate engineer diploma.

Surface-to-air missile training is based on Soviet doctrine and training methods. There are two SAM training schools in East Germany; one at Kamenz and the other at Pinnow. Selected personnel attend Soviet technical schools for advance training, and East German SAM units travel to the USSR on a scheduled basis for live firing exercises. SAM units maintain proficiency through missile training and participation in joint air defense exercises.

4. Logistics

The East German depend on the Soviet Union for sophisticated aircraft. East German industry does provide, however, some of the specialized air forces equipment and most of the general supply items needed by the air forces.

Material requirements are coordinated by the Chief of the Rear Services of the East German Air Force, who is responsible for the procurement, storage, and issuance of supplies. The Rear Services maintain depots for POL, ammunition, aircraft spare parts, and

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