discipline in the Russian Army abroad. Looting and drunkenness are prevalent and are symptoms of a war-weary army in Contact with higher material standards than obtain at home. Air Force 11. The Russian Air Force has a first line strength of some 16,500 aircraft, possesses adequate reserves and is backed by a monthly production of at least 3,000 aircraft. This production, however, has depended in part upon Allied Supplies of aluminium. The Russian Air Force is predominantly organised as an integral branch of the Russian Army, is equipped with modern types of aircraft and is trained to give close range tactical support to ground operations.