At the bottom of the hierarchy is what RUSI terms "disposable infantry."
According to the RUSI report, the term "human wave attacks" has been misleadingly applied to the way Russia has employed these infantry forces.
The assault troops attack in larger company-size formations, backed by tanks and artillery as they attempt to outflank Ukrainian defenses.
Once their mission is complete, assault forces are replaced by line and disposable infantry, who begin preparing for the next attack.
Disposable troops are fed into the meat-grinder and killed or wounded before they can gain enough experience to survive.
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