Russian ОАРАД Acronym

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Dann Falk
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Russian ОАРАД Acronym

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Post by Dann Falk » 06 Jan 2023, 00:16

I cannot find the meaning of this Russian Military Acronym from 1943 - ОАРАД. It had something to do with the 8th Guards Army, maybe the HQ.

Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

Dann

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Re: Russian ОАРАД Acronym

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Post by GregSingh » 06 Jan 2023, 11:40

Most likely Отдельный армейский разведывательный артиллерийский дивизион.
Not sure what would be the best translation to English.
Google comes up with: Independent army reconnaissance/intelligence artillery battalion, but it does not sound right?
Perhaps Army's independent reconnaissance/intelligence artillery battalion is a better option?


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Re: Russian ОАРАД Acronym

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Post by Dann Falk » 06 Jan 2023, 18:19

GregSingh wrote:
06 Jan 2023, 11:40
Most likely Отдельный армейский разведывательный артиллерийский дивизион.
Not sure what would be the best translation to English.
Google comes up with: Independent army reconnaissance/intelligence artillery battalion, but it does not sound right?
Perhaps Army's independent reconnaissance/intelligence artillery battalion is a better option?
My Google Translate gives - Separate army reconnaissance artillery battalion.

I need to check and see if any of these fit or make sense.

Much thanks

Dann

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Re: Russian ОАРАД Acronym

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Post by Dann Falk » 06 Jan 2023, 21:15

An update...

It appears the "Separate army reconnaissance artillery battalion" (ОАРАД), from the 8th Guards Army, was traveling on train #25351 along with the 141 Mortar Regiment.

So, it makes sense that an artillery recon unit would be traveling with a Mortar Regiment.

Once again, thanks for the help GregSingh

Dann

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