Soviet Military Training Manual | USSR 1972 | Initial Military Preparation

Soviet Military Training Manual | USSR Textbook 1972 | Initial Military Preparation | Russian Army Book

Description:
Original 1972 USSR military training manual titled Учебное пособие по начальной военной подготовке (Training Manual for Basic Military Preparation), published by DOSAAF, Moscow. Issued under the Ministry of Defense of the USSR, this rare historical book was used for pre-conscription military education in Soviet schools and organizations.

This manual includes illustrations, diagrams, and tactical instructions covering basic field skills, engineering obstacles, weapon handling, and civil defense — reflecting Cold War-era Soviet doctrine and training methods.

Please note: The first 6 pages and the last 7 pages are missing, but the remaining content is complete, readable, and well-preserved for its age.

Details:

• Publisher: DOSAAF, Moscow

• Year: 1972

• Language: Russian

• Binding: Hardcover

• Condition: Acceptable vintage condition — cover shows wear and stains; inside pages aged but legible; partial page loss at beginning and end (see photos).

• Illustrations: Includes technical diagrams, defensive constructions, and field training images.

Highlights:

• Authentic Cold War-era military manual from the USSR.

• Rare collectible item for historians, collectors, and militaria enthusiasts.

• Published by the state defense organization DOSAAF (Volunteer Society for Cooperation with the Army, Aviation, and Fleet).