: The manual is often described as "ruthless" and "brutal," reflecting the uncompromising nature of Soviet special forces training. Availability The manual is available from several major retailers:
: The manual is a professional English translation of once-classified 1980s Soviet field documents used to train the "Alpha Group," the USSR's premier counter-terror and political warfare unit.
: It covers diverse topics beyond standard combat, including:
: Methods for silent kills, neutralizing sentries, and building infiltration.
: Known as rukopashnyi boi , focusing on strikes, chokes, and defense against firearms or cold weapons.
: Unique sections on steam-bath (banya) protocols, vitamin regimens, and field injury triage rarely found in Western manuals.