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Serve in the Airborne Forces prestigious and honorable, and the desire of the guys to get into these elite troops is manifesting more and more. How to get into the service in the Airborne Forces, what is needed for this, we will analyze in detail.

Airborne Troops

The motto of the Airborne Forces: "No one but us"

March of the paratroopers. Watch the video... Parade on Victory Day 2014. Paratroopers are walking along Red Square, special forces of the Airborne Forces are on their way. Landing of 1,500 people with D-10 parachutes from Il-76 aircraft. Landing technology. The pace at the parade is 120 steps per minute. Look! This is VDV!

Many take their breath away when the paratroopers walk along Red Square. The faces of the guys, in whose eyes every minting step reflects pride in the troops, whose representatives they are walking along Main Square Motherland. They visited the Sky under the domes of parachutes, the exercises were held, many of them participated in military operations, protecting the interests and security of the Motherland. To serve Russia, to serve one's Motherland is worthy of the honor of everyone, because behind this is security and a peaceful Sky above the heads of relatives and friends.

Airborne Troops consist of formations, units and subunits of parachute, tank, artillery ... engineering troops, communications ... squadron ... Everything is in the Airborne Forces. The Airborne Forces are the reserve of the Supreme Commander of the Russian Armed Forces and the basis of the mobile rapid reaction forces. And there are no impossible tasks where there are Airborne Troops.

I want to serve in the Airborne Forces

More and more often heard from the guys: “I want to serve in the Airborne Forces. What is needed for this. How to get into the service in the Airborne Forces. Good wish and good questions.

You need to prepare for service in the Airborne Forces.

Preference is given not only to the strong, but also to the smart.

1. Study, get an education. If you, having received a higher education, are conscripted, then the military registration and enlistment office will offer you either to serve a year on conscription, or two years on a contract. What do you think guys choose? Yes! Basically go to serve under the contract.

2. Sports development. The main thing is running in the morning for 3-5 km. The crossbar is a pull-up with a normal grip, not a reverse one. Snatch pull-ups are all about speed, and power pull-ups are a must and work on the rollover bar. Hang on the bar with a normal grip and work your feet to the bar. Push-ups from the floor on the hands, on the fists and on the fingers. Push-ups on the bars.

Swim, play volleyball, basketball, football. It's all physical development.

3. At all commissions in the military registration and enlistment office, declare your desire. And if you didn’t have time to declare at the medical commissions, go to the military registration and enlistment office in the conscription department and say that you want to serve in the Airborne Forces. Speak and convince until you are marked on the registration card.

If there is an airborne unit in the city, go to the commander, be able to prove to him your desire to serve in the Airborne Forces. Be bold from the start, and if you get your hands on an attitude (this is the basis for a military registration and enlistment office for conscription in a certain unit), it will be just super.

4. If you serve in the Airborne Forces, it is to be ready for landing. Do skydiving. Three independent skydiving is the third sports category, it is assigned to everyone after the third jump.

During the period of service in the Airborne Forces, according to the mandatory program, all paratroopers make 12 parachute jumps. Now parachute systems are in all amphibious formations and subunits.

5. Health. Train your heart by running and swimming. Height 175 - 190 cm, weight 75 - 90 kg ... These are the standards for admission to parachuting. With low weight they do not take to the Airborne Forces.

Service in the Airborne Forces is interesting, and if you have physical training, it will be easier to get involved ... And after serving military service, many guys continue to serve further under the contract. 70% contract workers, 30% conscripts. Under the contract, after training, sergeants are placed in positions that officers previously held. So, guys, study, get an education, try military service, and if you want to stay in the Airborne Forces, then there are two ways - contract service or the Airborne School in Ryazan.

They say that real paratroopers become after

Paratroopers are not born, they become paratroopers.

How to get into the service in the Airborne Forces

There is a desire to serve in the Airborne Forces. And how to get into the service in the Airborne Forces ...?

The very first thing to do is to declare your desire to the Military Commissariat. Now many guys themselves come to the Military Commissariat, to the conscription department, and ask to be drafted into the Airborne Forces. In a personal file, they put a label: the desire to serve in the Airborne Forces.

Throughout Russia there are Regional branches of the Union of Russian Paratroopers. You need to find your branch and appear there, indicating your desires and intentions. In the Union of Paratroopers, work is carried out jointly with the military registration and enlistment offices with pre-conscription youth, and there is an opportunity to get into military sports camps. Hence, too, a direct hit on the service in the Airborne Forces, maybe even in a certain military unit.

I give information on the regional branches of the Union of Russian Paratroopers. I took it from the website of the Union of Paratroopers of Russia.

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Where do they serve in the Airborne Forces

To the question where they serve in the Airborne Forces I will answer briefly.

The Airborne Forces include:

4 divisions - 7th in Novorossiysk, 76th in Pskov, 98th in Ivanovo, 106th in Tula;

31st Air Assault Brigade in Ulyanovsk

The 45th separate special-purpose regiment was formed in February 1994 on the basis of 218 and 901 separate special-purpose battalions. Location Kubinka Moscow region.

By the end of 2015, the 345th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade will be formed in Voronezh. it

The Airborne Training Center is located in Omsk.

7th Guards Air Assault (Mountain) Division- connection of the Airborne Forces Soviet Army and Russian Armed Forces. Formed October 15, 1948.

Divisions:

• 108th Guards Airborne Assault Kuban Cossack Regiment of the Order of the Red Star (Novorossiysk)
• 247th Guards Air Assault Caucasian Cossack Regiment. (Stavropol)
• 1141st Guards Artillery Regiment (Anapa)
• 3rd anti-aircraft missile regiment
• 743rd Separate Guards Communications Battalion
• 629th separate engineer-sapper battalion (Starotitarovskaya station, Krasnodar Territory)
• 1681st separate battalion material support(Novorossiysk)
• 32nd Separate Medical Detachment

76th Guards Chernihiv Red Banner Air Assault Division (76 guards.dshd, until March 1, 1943 157th Rifle Division)- the oldest of the existing units of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Armed Forces.

Formed September 1, 1939. Stationed in the city of Pskov, hence the nickname - "Pskovskaya", one of the airborne assault regiments is located in the suburban village of Cheryokha.

• management (headquarters)
• 104th Guards Air Assault Red Banner Regiment of the Order of Peter the Great
• 234th Guards Airborne Assault Black Sea Order of Kutuzov 3rd Class Alexander Nevsky Regiment
• 237th Guards Airborne Torunsky Red Banner Regiment (disbanded in 2001). The regiment can be deployed after receiving the order, the replenishment of assigned personnel.
• 1140th Guards Artillery twice Red Banner Regiment
• 4th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (former 165th Separate Guards Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion)
• 656th Guards Separate Engineer and Sapper Order of Bohdan Khmelnitsky, 3rd Class Battalion
• 728th Guards separate communications battalion
• 7th Guards Separate Repair and Restoration Battalion
• 3996th military hospital (airmobile). All personnel have parachute training, from 3 jumps.
• 242nd separate military transport aviation squadron (An-2,An-3). Serves for direct landing training of personnel of units without the involvement of the VTA of the Russian Air Force
• 1682nd Guards Separate Logistics Battalion
• 175th Guards Separate Reconnaissance Company
• 968th Guards separate landing support company
• separate company RKhBZ
• commandant's company

98th Guards Svirskaya Red Banner Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class Airborne Division- airborne formation in the composition Armed forces of the USSR and Russia.

Line-up in 2012

• 98th Guards Airborne Division (Ivanovo) 217th Guards Airborne Regiment (Ivanovo)
• 331st Guards Airborne Regiment (Kostroma)
• 1065th Guards Red Banner Artillery Regiment (Kostroma)
• 5th Guards Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (formerly 318th Separate Guards Anti-Aircraft Rocket and Artillery Battalion; Ivanovo)
• 243rd Separate Military Transport Aviation Squadron (Ivanovo)
• 36th separate medical detachment (airmobile) (Ivanovo)
• 674th Separate Guards Signal Battalion (Ivanovo)
• 661st Separate Engineer Battalion (Ivanovo)
• 15th separate repair and restoration battalion (Ivanovo)
• 1683rd Separate Logistics Battalion (Ivanovo)
• 969th separate airborne support company (Ivanovo)
• 215th Separate Guards Reconnaissance Company (Ivanovo)
• 728th courier-postal communication station (Ivanovo)
• educational and training complex (Pesochnoe, Yaroslavl region).

106th Guards Airborne Red Banner Order of Kutuzov Division- connection of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of the USSR, and then the Russian Federation. Parts of the division are deployed in Tula, Ryazan and Naro-Fominsk, the division headquarters is in Tula.

The composition of the division in 2009:

• 51st Guards Airborne Red Banner Order of Suvorov Regiment named after Dmitry Donskoy
• 137th Guards Airborne Order of the Red Star Regiment
• 1182nd Guards Artillery Novgorod Red Banner Orders of Suvorov 3rd Class, Kutuzov 3rd Class, Bogdan Khmelnitsky 2nd Class and Alexander Nevsky Regiment (Naro-Fominsk, Moscow Region)
• 173rd Guards Separate Reconnaissance Company
• 388th Separate Guards Engineer Battalion
• 731st Separate Guards Communications Battalion
• 970th separate airborne support company
• 43rd Guards Separate Repair and Restoration Battalion
• 1060th Separate Logistics Battalion
• 39th separate medical detachment (airmobile)
• 1883rd courier-postal communication station
• 1st Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (formerly 107th Separate Guards Anti-Aircraft Rocket and Artillery Battalion (military unit 71298, Naro-Fominsk, Moscow Region)

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From the history of creation

The history of the Russian Airborne Forces is inextricably linked with the history of the creation and development of the Red Army. Marshal made a great contribution to the theory of the combat use of airborne assault forces. Soviet Union M.N. Tukhachevsky. Back in the second half of the 1920s, he was the first among Soviet military leaders to deeply study the role of airborne assault forces in a future war, and substantiated the prospects of the Airborne Forces.

In the work "New Questions of War" M.N. Tukhachevsky wrote: “If a country is prepared for the widespread production of airborne assault forces capable of capturing and stopping activities railways the enemy in decisive directions, paralyze the deployment and mobilization of his troops, etc., then such a country will be able to reverse the previous methods of operational operations and give the outcome of the war a much more decisive character.

A significant place in this work is given to the role of airborne assault forces in border battles. The author believed that during this period of the battle it would be more profitable to use airborne assault forces to disrupt mobilization, isolate and tie down border garrisons, defeat local enemy troops, capture airfields, landing sites and solve other important tasks.

Much attention was paid to the development of the theory of the use of the Airborne Forces by Ya.I. Alksnis, A.I. Egorov, A.I. Cork, I.P. Uborevich, I.E. Yakir and many other military leaders. They believed that the most trained soldiers should serve in the Airborne Forces, ready to complete any task, while showing determination and stamina. Airborne assault forces must deliver sudden attacks on the enemy where no one is waiting for them.

Theoretical studies led to the fact that the combat activity of the Airborne Forces should be of an offensive nature, bold to the point of insolence and extremely maneuverable in carrying out quick, concentrated strikes. Airborne assault forces, making maximum use of the suddenness of their appearance, must swiftly strike at the most sensitive points, achieve hourly success, thereby increasing panic in the enemy ranks.

Simultaneously with the development of the theory of the combat use of the Airborne Forces in the Red Army, bold experiments were carried out on the landing of airborne assault forces, an extensive program was conducted to create experimental airborne units, questions of their organization were studied, a system of combat training was developed.

For the first time, an airborne assault was used to perform a combat mission in 1929. On April 13, 1929, the Fuzaili gang made another raid from Afghanistan to the territory of Tajikistan. The plans of the Basmachi included capturing the Garm district and in the future to ensure the invasion of the Alai and Ferghana valleys of larger bands of the Basmachi. Cavalry detachments were sent to the Basmachi invasion area with the task of destroying the gang before it captured the Garm district. However, the information received from the city testified that they would not have time to block the path of the gang, which had already defeated a detachment of Garm volunteers in the oncoming battle and threatened the city. In this critical situation, the commander of the Central Asian military district P.E. Dybenko made a bold decision: to transfer a detachment of fighters through the air and with a sudden blow to destroy the enemy on the outskirts of the city. The detachment consisted of 45 people armed with rifles and four machine guns. On the morning of April 23, two platoon commanders flew to the combat area on the first plane, followed by the commander of the cavalry brigade T.T. Shapkin, brigade commissar A.T. Fedin. The platoon commanders were supposed to capture the landing site and ensure the landing of the main forces of the detachment. The task of the brigade commander was to study the situation on the spot and then, returning back to Dushanbe, report the results to the commander. Commissar Fedin was supposed to take command of the landing force and lead the actions to destroy the gang. An hour and a half after the first plane took off, the main landing forces took off. However, the detachment's plan of action planned earlier was canceled immediately after the plane landed with the commander and commissar. Half of the city was already occupied by the Basmachi, so it was impossible to delay. Having sent a plane with a report, the brigade commander decided to immediately attack the enemy with available forces, without waiting for the landing force to arrive. Having obtained horses in the nearest villages and splitting into two groups, the detachment moved to Garm. Having burst into the city, the detachment unleashed powerful machine-gun and rifle fire on the Basmachi. The bandits were confused. They knew about the size of the city's garrison, but they were armed with rifles, and where did the machine guns come from? The bandits decided that a division of the Red Army had broken into the city, and, unable to withstand the onslaught, retreated from the city, losing about 80 people in the process. The approaching cavalry units completed the defeat of the Fuzaili gang. District Commander P.E. Dybenko, during the analysis, highly appreciated the actions of the detachment.

The second experiment took place on July 26, 1930. On this day, under the leadership of military pilot L. Minov, the first training jumps were made in Voronezh. Leonid Grigoryevich Minov himself later told how the events unfolded: “I did not think that one jump could change a lot in life. I loved flying with all my heart. Like all my comrades, at that time I treated parachutes with distrust. Yes, I didn't even think about them. In 1928, I happened to be at a meeting of the leadership of the Air Force, where I made my report on the results of work on "blind" flights at the Borisoglebsk school of military pilots. After the meeting, Pyotr Ionovich Baranov, the head of the Air Force, called me and asked: “In your report, you said that you must fly blindly with a parachute. Leonid Grigoryevich, what do you think, are parachutes needed in military aviation? What could I say then! Of course, parachutes are needed. The best proof of this was the forced parachute jump of test pilot M. Gromov. Recalling this incident, I answered Pyotr Ionovich in the affirmative. Then he suggested that I go to the USA and get to know how they are doing with the rescue service in aviation. Frankly, I reluctantly agreed. I returned from the United States of America "small": with a "diploma" in my pocket and three jumps. Pyotr Ionovich Baranov put my memorandum in a skinny folder. When he closed it, on the cover I saw the inscription: "Parachuting business." I left Baranov's office two hours later. There was a lot of work to be done on the introduction of parachutes in aviation, on the organization of various studies and experiments aimed at improving flight safety. It was decided to hold classes in Voronezh in order to familiarize the flight crew with parachutes and the organization of jumps. Baranov suggested thinking about the possibility of training 10-15 paratroopers at the Voronezh training camp to perform a group jump. On July 26, 1930, participants in the training camp of the Air Force of the Moscow Military District gathered at the airfield near Voronezh. I had to perform a demonstration jump. Of course, everyone who was on the airfield considered me an ace in this matter. 'Cause I've been here the only person who has already received an air parachute baptism and jumped more than once, not two, but had as many as three jumps! And the prize-winning place I took at the competitions of the strongest skydivers in the USA, apparently, seemed to be something inaccessible to those present. Together with me, the pilot Moshkovsky, who was appointed my assistant at the training camp, was preparing to jump. There were no more applicants. My jump was really successful. I landed lightly, not far from the audience, I even stood on my feet. Met with applause. A girl who came from somewhere handed me a bouquet of field daisies. - “And how is Moshkovsky?” ... The plane enters the course. His figure is clearly visible in the doorway. It's time to jump. It's time! But he is still standing in the doorway, apparently not daring to rush down. Another second, second. Finally! A white plume shot up over the falling man and immediately turned into a tight canopy of a parachute. - "Hurrah-ah-ah! .." - there was a sound around. Many pilots, seeing Moshkovsky and me alive and unharmed, expressed a desire to jump too. On that day, the squadron commander A. Stoilov, his assistant K. Zatonsky, pilots I. Povalyaev and I. Mukhin made jumps. And three days later there were 30 people in the ranks of paratroopers. After listening to my report on the course of the classes by phone, Baranov asked: “Tell me, is it possible to prepare, say, ten or fifteen people for a group jump in two or three days?” Having received a positive answer, Pyotr Ionovich explained his thought: “It would be very good if it were possible during the Voronezh exercise to demonstrate the release of a group of armed paratroopers for sabotage operations on the territory of the “enemy.”

Needless to say, we accepted this original and interesting task with great enthusiasm. It was decided to launch the landing from the Farman-Goliath aircraft. In those days it was the only aircraft we had mastered for jumping. Its advantage over the TB-1 bombers available in the air brigade was that a person did not need to get out onto the wing - the paratroopers jumped directly into the open door. Moreover, all trainees were in the cockpit. The feeling of a comrade's elbow reassured everyone. In addition, the releaser could watch him, cheer him up before the jump. Ten volunteers who had already completed training jumps were selected to participate in the landing. In addition to the landing of fighters, the plan of the landing operation included the dropping of weapons and ammunition (light machine guns, grenades, cartridges) from aircraft on special cargo parachutes. For this purpose, two soft mail bags and four light-heavy boxes designed by K. Blagin were used. The landing group was divided into two detachments, since no more than seven paratroopers fit in the cockpit. After the landing of the first paratroopers, the plane returned to the airfield for the second group. During the break between jumps, it was planned to drop six cargo parachutes with weapons and ammunition from three P-1 aircraft. As a result of this experiment, I wanted to get an answer to a number of questions: to establish the degree of dispersion of a group of six people and the time of separation from the aircraft of all fighters; fix the time it will take to descend the paratroopers to the ground, receive the dropped weapons and bring the landing force into full readiness for combat operations. In order to expand the experience, the drop of the first detachment was planned from a height of 350 meters, the second - from 500 meters, dropping cargo - from 150 meters. Preparations for the landing operation were completed on 31 July. Each fighter knew his place on the plane and his task on the ground. The paratroopers' equipment, consisting of the main and reserve parachutes, was stowed and carefully fitted to the soldier's figure, weapons and ammunition were packed in hanging bags and cargo parachute boxes.

On August 2, 1930, at exactly 9 o'clock, a plane took off from the base airfield. On board is the first detachment of paratroopers. Together with us and the head of the second group Ya. Moshkovsky. He decided to see where the place of separation of our group was, so that later he could accurately parachute his guys. We were followed by three R-1 planes, under the wings of which cargo parachutes were suspended on bomb racks.

Having made a circle, our plane turned to the landing site, located about two kilometers from the airfield. The landing area is a field free from crops measuring 600 by 800 meters. She adjoined a small farm. One of the buildings, located on the outskirts of the farm, was designated as a landmark for collecting paratroopers after landing and as a starting point for the start of military operations of the landing force in the rear of the "enemy". - "Get ready!" - trying to shout over the rumble of engines, I commanded. The guys immediately got up and stood one after another, squeezing in right hand pull ring. Faces are tense, focused. As soon as they crossed the site, I gave the command: “Let's go!” ... - the fighters literally poured out of the plane, I dived last and immediately pulled the ring. I counted - all the domes opened normally. We landed almost in the center of the site, not far from each other. The soldiers quickly gathered their parachutes and ran up to me. In the meantime, the R-1 link passed overhead and dropped six parachutes with weapons on the edge of the farm. We rushed there, unpacked the bags, took out machine guns, cartridges. And now our "Farman" with the second group reappeared in the sky. As planned, Moshkovsky's group left the plane at an altitude of 500 meters. They landed next to us. It took only a few minutes, and 12 paratroopers, armed with two light machine guns, rifles, revolvers and grenades, were in full readiness for combat operations ... "

So the world's first parachute landing was dropped.

In the order of the Revolutionary Military Council of the USSR dated October 24, 1930, People's Commissar K. Voroshilov noted: “Successful experiments in organizing airborne assaults should be noted as achievements. Airborne operations should be comprehensively studied from the technical and tactical side by the Headquarters of the Red Army and they were given appropriate instructions on the spot.

It is this order that is the legal certificate of birth " winged infantry» in the Land of Soviets.

Organizational structure of the airborne troops

• Command of the Airborne Troops
• Airborne and air assault formations:
  • 98th Guards Airborne Svir Red Banner Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class Division
  • 106th Guards Red Banner Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class Airborne Division
  • 7th Guards Air Assault (Mountain) Red Banner Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class Division;
  • 76th Guards Air Assault Chernihiv Red Banner Division;
  • 31st Separate Guards Airborne Assault Order of Kutuzov, 2nd Class Brigade;
• Military unit of special purpose:
  • 45th Separate Guards Order of Kutuzov Order of Alexander Nevsky Special Purpose Regiment;
• Military support units:
  • 38th Separate Communications Regiment of the Airborne Troops;

Airborne Troops- a type of troops intended for combat operations behind enemy lines.

Designed for airborne landings behind enemy lines or for rapid deployment in geographically remote areas, often used as a rapid reaction force.

The main method of delivery of the Airborne Forces is parachute landing, they can also be delivered by helicopter; during World War II, glider delivery was practiced.

The Airborne Forces consist of:
• paratroopers
• tank
• artillery
• self-propelled artillery
• other units and divisions
• from units and subunits of special troops and rear.

The personnel of the Airborne Forces are parachuted along with their personal weapons.

tanks, rocket launchers, artillery pieces, self-propelled units, ammunition and other materiel are dropped from aircraft using airborne equipment (parachutes, parachute and parachute-rocket systems, cargo containers, platforms for installing and dropping weapons and equipment) or delivered by aircraft to the rear of the enemy to captured airfields.

Main combat properties Airborne:
• ability to quickly reach remote areas
• strike suddenly
• successfully conduct combined arms combat.

The Airborne Forces are armed with airborne self-propelled guns ASU-85; self-propelled artillery guns "Octopus-SD"; 122-mm D-30 howitzers; airborne combat vehicles BMD-1/2/3/4; armored personnel carriers BTR-D.

Part of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation may be part of the joint armed forces (for example, the Joint Forces of the CIS) or be under joint command in accordance with the international treaties of the Russian Federation (for example, as part of the UN peacekeeping forces or the CIS collective peacekeeping forces in zones of local military conflicts ).

Source: Website of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

Hierarchy of military formations

(Subdivision, unit, connection, ... What is it?)

In literature, military documents, in mass propaganda, in conversations, in official documents On military issues, terms are constantly encountered - formation, regiment, unit, military unit, company, battalion, army, etc. For military people, everything here is clear, simple and unambiguous. They immediately understand what in question, what number of soldiers these names hide under themselves, what this or that formation can do on the battlefield. For civilians, all these names mean little. Very often they get confused in these terms. Moreover, if in civilian structures "department" often means a large part firm, factory, then in the army "department" is the smallest formation of several people. Conversely, a "brigade" at a factory is only a few dozen people or even a few people, while in the army a brigade is a large military unit numbering several thousand people. This article was written so that civilians could navigate the military hierarchy.

To understand the terms of the general, grouping types of formations - subdivision, part, connection, association, we will first understand the specific names.

Branch. In the Soviet and Russian armies, a branch is the smallest military formation with a full-time commander. The squad is commanded by a junior sergeant or sergeant. Usually in a motorized rifle department there are 9-13 people. In the departments of other branches of the armed forces, the number of personnel of the department is from 3 to 15 people. In some military branches, the branch is called differently. In artillery - crew, in tank troops - crew. In some other armies, a squad is not the smallest formation. For example, in the US Army, the smallest formation is a group, and a squad consists of two groups. But in general, in most armies, a squad is the smallest formation. Typically, a squad is part of a platoon, but may also exist outside of a platoon. For example, the reconnaissance and diving section of the engineering battalion is not included in any of the platoons of the battalion, but is directly subordinate to the battalion chief of staff.

Platoon. Several squads make up a platoon. Usually there are from 2 to 4 squads in a platoon, but it is also possible large quantity. The platoon is led by a commander with an officer's rank. In the Soviet and Russian army, this is a junior lieutenant, lieutenant or senior lieutenant. On average, the number of personnel in a platoon ranges from 9 to 45 people. Usually in all military branches the name is the same - a platoon. Usually a platoon is part of a company, but it can also exist independently.

Company. Several platoons make up a company. In addition, a company may include several independent squads that are not included in any of the platoons. For example, in a motorized rifle company there are three motorized rifle platoons, a machine-gun squad, and an anti-tank squad. Usually a company consists of 2-4 platoons, sometimes more platoons. A company is the smallest formation of tactical value, i.e. formation capable of self-fulfillment small tactical tasks on the battlefield. The company commander is a captain. On average, the size of a company can be from 18 to 200 people. Motorized rifle companies are usually about 130-150 people, tank companies 30-35 people. Usually the company is part of the battalion, but often the existence of companies as independent formations. In artillery, this type of formation is called a battery; in cavalry, a squadron.

Battalion. It consists of several companies (usually 2-4) and several platoons that are not included in any of the companies. The battalion is one of the main tactical formations. A battalion, like a company, platoon, squad, is named according to its type of troops (tank, motorized rifle, engineer-sapper, communications). But the battalion already includes formations of other types of weapons. For example, in a motorized rifle battalion, in addition to motorized rifle companies, there is a mortar battery, a material support platoon, and a communications platoon. Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel. The battalion already has its headquarters. Usually, on average, a battalion, depending on the type of troops, can number from 250 to 950 people. However, there are battles numbering about 100 people. In artillery, this type of formation is called a division.

Note1: Formation name - squad, platoon, company, etc. depends not on the number of personnel, but on the type of troops and those tactical tasks that are assigned to the formation of this type. Hence such a spread in the number of personnel in formations that have the same name.

Regiment. In the Soviet and Russian armies, this is the main (I would say the key) tactical formation and a completely autonomous formation in the economic sense. The regiment is commanded by a colonel. Although the regiments are named according to the types of troops (tank, motorized rifle, communications, pontoon-bridge, etc.), but in fact this is a formation consisting of units of many branches of the military, and the name is given according to the predominant type of troops.

Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

For example, in a motorized rifle regiment there are two or three motorized rifle battalions, one tank battalion, one artillery battalion (read battalion), one anti-aircraft missile battalion, reconnaissance company, engineer company, communications company, anti-tank battery, chemical protection platoon, repair company, material support company, orchestra, medical center. The number of personnel of the regiment is from 900 to 2000 people.

Brigade. As well as the regiment is the main tactical formation. Actually, the brigade occupies an intermediate position between the regiment and the division. The structure of the brigade is most often the same as that of the regiment, however, there are much more battalions and other units in the brigade. So in a motorized rifle brigade there are one and a half to two times more motorized rifle and tank battalions than in a regiment. A brigade may also consist of two regiments, plus auxiliary battalions and companies. On average, there are from 2 to 8 thousand people in a brigade. The brigade commander, as well as in the regiment, is a colonel.

Division. The main operational-tactical formation. As well as the regiment is named after the type of troops prevailing in it. However, the predominance of one or another type of troops is much less than in the regiment. A motorized rifle division and a tank division are identical in structure, with the only difference being that in a motorized rifle division there are two or three motorized rifle regiments and one tank regiment, while in a tank division, on the contrary, there are two or three tank regiments, and one motorized rifle regiment. In addition to these main regiments in the division, one or two artillery regiment, one anti-aircraft missile regiment, jet battalion, missile battalion, helicopter squadron, engineer battalion, communications battalion, automobile battalion, reconnaissance battalion, battalion electronic warfare, logistics battalion. a repair and restoration battalion, a medical battalion, a chemical protection company, and several different support companies and platoons. In the modern Russian Army, there are or may be tank, motorized rifle, artillery, airborne, missile and aviation divisions. In other military branches, as a rule, the highest formation is a regiment or brigade. On average, there are 12-24 thousand people in a division. Division Commander Major General.

Frame. Just as a brigade is an intermediate formation between a regiment and a division, so a corps is an intermediate formation between a division and an army.

The corps is already a combined arms formation, i.e. usually it is deprived of the sign of one type of troops, although tank or artillery corps may also exist, i.e. corps with a complete predominance of tank or artillery divisions in them. The combined arms corps is usually referred to as the "army corps". There is no single corps structure. Each time a corps is formed on the basis of a specific military or military-political situation and may consist of two or three divisions and a different number of formations of other military branches. Usually a corps is created where it is impractical to create an army. In peacetime, there were literally three to five corps in the Soviet Army. During the Great Patriotic War, corps were usually created either for an offensive in a secondary direction, an offensive in a zone where it was impossible to deploy an army, or vice versa, to concentrate forces in the main direction (tank corps). Very often then the corps existed for a few weeks or months and was disbanded upon completion of the task. It is impossible to talk about the structure and size of the corps, because how many corps exist or existed, so many of their structures existed. Corps Commander Lieutenant General.

Army. This word is used in three main meanings: 1. Army - the armed forces of the state as a whole; 2. Army - ground forces of the armed forces of the state (as opposed to the fleet and military aviation); 3. Army - a military formation. Here we are talking about the army as a military formation. The army is a large military formation of operational purpose. The army includes divisions, regiments, battalions of all types of troops. Usually, armies are no longer subdivided according to the types of troops, although there may be tank armies, where tank divisions predominate. An army may also include one or more corps. It is impossible to talk about the structure and size of the army, because how many armies exist or have existed, so many structures existed. The soldier at the head of the army is no longer called "commander", but "army commander". Usually the staff rank of the army commander is Colonel General. In peacetime, armies are rarely organized as military formations. Usually divisions, regiments, battalions are directly part of the district.

Front (district). This is the highest military formation of a strategic type. Larger formations do not exist. The name "front" is used only in wartime for the formation leading fighting. For such formations in peacetime, or those located in the rear, the name "okrug" (military district) is used. The front includes several armies, corps, divisions, regiments, battalions of all types of troops. The composition and strength of the front may be different. Fronts are never subdivided according to the types of troops (that is, there cannot be a tank front, an artillery front, etc.). At the head of the front (district) is the commander of the front (district) with the rank of army general.

Note 2: Above in the text there are the concepts of "tactical formation", "operational-tactical formation", "strategic ..", etc. These terms indicate the range of tasks solved by this formation in the light of military art.

Military art is divided into three levels:
1. Tactics (the art of combat). Squad, platoon, company, battalion, regiment solve tactical tasks, i.e. are fighting.
2. Operational art (the art of conducting battles, battles). The division, corps, army solve operational tasks, i.e. are fighting.
3. Strategy (the art of warfare in general). The front solves both operational and strategic tasks, i.e. leads major battles, as a result of which the strategic situation will change and the outcome of the war may be decided.

There is also such a name as "group of troops". In wartime, this is the name given to military formations that solve operational tasks inherent in the front, but operate in a narrower sector or a secondary direction and, accordingly, are much smaller and weaker than such a formation as the front, but stronger than the army. In peacetime, this was the name in the Soviet Army of formations stationed abroad (Group of Soviet Forces in Germany, Central Group of Forces, Northern Group of Forces, Southern Group of Forces). In Germany, this group of troops included several armies and divisions. In Czechoslovakia, the Central Group of Forces consisted of five divisions, three of which were combined into a corps. In Poland, the group of troops consisted of two divisions, and in Hungary of three divisions.

In the literature, in military documents, there are also such names as "team" and "squad". The term "team" is now out of use. It was used to designate formations of special troops (sappers, signalmen, intelligence officers, etc.) that are part of general military formations. Usually, in terms of numbers and combat missions, something in between a platoon and a company. The term "detachment" was used to designate such formations in terms of tasks and numbers as an average between a company and a battalion. Occasionally, as a designation for a permanently existing formation, it is also used now. For example, a drilling team is an engineering formation designed to drill wells for water production in areas where there are no surface water sources. The term "detachment" is also used to designate, temporarily for the period of a battle, an organized grouping of subunits (forward detachment, outflanking detachment, cover detachment).

Above in the text, I specifically did not use the concepts - subdivision, part, connection, association, replacing these words with the faceless "formation". I did this to avoid confusion. Now that we have dealt with specific names, we can move on to unifying, grouping names.

Subdivision. This word denotes all the military formations that make up the unit. Squad, platoon, company, battalion - they are all united by one word "unit". The word comes from the concept of division, divide. Those. part is divided into divisions.

Part. This is the main unit of the armed forces. The term "unit" most often refers to a regiment and a brigade. The external features of the unit are: the presence of its own office work, military economy, a bank account, a postal and telegraph address, its own stamp seal, the commander’s right to give written orders, open (44 training tank division) and closed (military unit 08728) combined arms numbers. That is, the part has sufficient autonomy. The presence of the Battle Banner for the part is optional. In addition to the regiment and brigade, division headquarters, corps headquarters, army headquarters, district headquarters, as well as other military organizations (military department, army hospital, garrison clinic, district food depot, district song and dance ensemble, garrison house of officers, garrison household complex services, central school of junior specialists, military school, military institute, etc.). In a number of cases, the status of a part, with all its outward signs may have formations, which we have referred to as subdivisions above. Parts can be a battalion, a company, and even occasionally a platoon. Such formations are not part of regiments or brigades, but directly as an independent military unit on the rights of a regiment or brigade can be part of both a division and a corps, an army, a front (district) and even directly report to the General Staff. Such formations also have their open and closed numbers. For example, 650 separate airborne battalion, 1257 separate communications company, 65 separate electronic intelligence platoon. A characteristic feature of such parts is the word "separate" after the numbers before the name. However, the regiment may have the word "separate" in its name.

This is the case if the regiment is not part of the division, but is directly part of the army (corps, district, front). For example, 120 separate regiment of guards mortars.

Note 3: Please note that the terms military unit and Military Unit do not mean exactly the same thing. The term "military unit" is used as a general designation, without specifics. If we are talking about a specific regiment, brigade, etc., then the term "military unit" is used. Usually, its number is also mentioned next: "military unit 74292" (but you can not use "military unit 74292") or in short - military unit 74292.

Compound. By default, only a division is suitable for this term. The very word "connection" means - to connect the parts. The division headquarters has the status of a unit. Other units (regiments) are subordinate to this unit (headquarters). That's all together and there is a division. However, in some cases, the brigade can also have the status of a connection. This happens if the brigade includes separate battalions and companies, each of which in itself has the status of a unit. The brigade headquarters in this case, like the division headquarters, has the status of a unit, and battalions and companies, as independent units, are subordinate to the brigade headquarters. By the way, at the same time, battalions and companies can exist as part of the headquarters of a brigade (division). So at the same time there can be battalions and companies as subdivisions, and battalions and companies as units in the formation.

An association. This term combines a corps, an army, an army group and a front (district). The headquarters of the association is also a part to which various formations and units are subordinate.

There are no other specific and grouping concepts in the military hierarchy. At least in the Ground Forces. In this article, we did not touch on the hierarchy of military formations of aviation and navy. However, an attentive reader can now quite simply and with minor errors imagine the naval and aviation hierarchy. As far as the author knows: in aviation - a flight, squadron, regiment, division, corps, air army. In the fleet - a ship (crew), division, brigade, division, flotilla, fleet. However, this is all inaccurate, experts in aviation and the navy will correct me.

Literature.

1. Combat Charter of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of the USSR (Division - brigade - regiment). Military publishing house of the USSR Ministry of Defense. Moscow. 1985
2. Regulations on the passage of military service by officers of the Soviet Army and Navy. Order of the USSR Ministry of Defense No. 200-67.
3. Reference book of an officer of the Soviet Army and Navy. Moscow. Military publishing house 1970
4. Reference book of an officer of the Soviet army and Navy on legislation. Moscow. Military publishing house 1976
5. Order of the USSR Ministry of Defense No. 105-77 "Regulations on the military economy of the Armed Forces of the USSR".
6. Charter of the Internal Service of the USSR Armed Forces. Moscow. Military publishing house 1965
7. Textbook. Operational art. Military publishing house of the USSR Ministry of Defense. Moscow. 1965
8. I.M. Andrusenko, R.G. Dunov, Yu.R. Fomin. Motorized rifle (tank) platoon in battle. Moscow. Military publishing house 1989

Airborne troops - the elite of the Russian army

Mukhametov Rinat Ramilevich: other works.

A big myth about the belonging of the reconnaissance units of the ground forces to the units of the Airborne Forces.

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A big myth about the belonging of the reconnaissance units of the ground forces to parts of the Airborne Forces. (VDV) This is not the first time that this issue has been raised by all Associations of Veterans of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation.

The structure of the Russian Airborne Forces

At first glance, it seems that there is nothing special here, but if you think about it more deeply, it becomes clear that in the ranks of the veterans of the Airborne Forces there are real 'mummers' (dressed up). ‘Closed paratroopers’ are mainly attributed to units and subunits of the ground forces to the regiments and divisions of the Airborne Forces. This, in turn, causes a huge controversy in our circle. Taking into account the fact that airborne reconnaissance companies (RDR), separate reconnaissance battalions (ORB) are part of motorized rifle divisions and brigades, they have nothing to do with the Airborne Forces. Today, the Airborne Forces are an independent branch of the armed forces (Reserve of the Supreme High Command) and are not subordinate to the command of the ground forces. Therefore, various units of the ground forces were not and cannot be part of the Airborne Forces. A striking example is that those who served (demobilized) in the 907th separate reconnaissance battalion, vehemently attribute themselves to the winged guards and scream at the top that they served in the Airborne Forces. This cannot be! The 907th separate reconnaissance battalion (ORB city of Totsk) is part of the 27th motorized rifle division (MSD) and is primarily a motorized rifle reconnaissance formation. I emphasize - motorized rifle! Since when have motorized rifles been related to the Airborne Forces? If the program of their training includes skydiving, then this does not say anything. And the marines make jumps from military transport aviation (VTA), but they do not consider themselves to be airborne. And it is not surprising that on the second of August the 'masked paratroopers' distort the moral character of the Airborne Forces.

The composition of the airborne troops of the Russian Armed Forces includes three main components: airborne assault; airborne; Air Assault Mountain Division 7th Guards Air Assault (Mountain) Division (until January 2006 - airborne) (Novorossiysk) 76th Guards Air Assault Division (until January 2006 - airborne) (Pskov) 98- I Guards Airborne Division (Ivanovo) 106th Guards Airborne Division (Tula) Brigades 31st Guards Separate Airborne Assault Brigade (Ulyanovsk) (until May 1, 1998 - 328th and 337th Guards Parachute -airborne regiments of the 104th Guards Airborne Division) Also exist air assault brigades district subordination, which were not part of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces, but since the fall of 2013 they have been included in the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation. Russian Federation 11th separate airborne, 56th separate airborne assault, 83rd separate airborne, 100th guards separate airborne brigade, they are the equivalent motorized rifle troops, which are part of the ground forces, which have nothing to do with the Airborne Forces, however, the command of the Airborne Forces resolves issues of personnel and material support. There are also reconnaissance companies and battalions of tank units and motorized rifle troops (907 ORB, the city of Totsk), these units have airborne training in the training program, but they are also not part of the Airborne Forces. Reconnaissance and landing companies of the Marine Corps, tank and motorized rifle troops are not an integral part of the Airborne Forces. Regiments 38th separate communications regiment (Monino) 45th separate guards regiment special purpose (Kubinka) Educational institutions Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School (Ryazan) 242nd Training Center of the Airborne Forces (Omsk) Ulyanovsk Guards Suvorov Military School (Ulyanovsk) Commander of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Vladimir Anatolyevich Shamanov The material was compiled by veteran of the Airborne Forces Karimov Ildus Akhmetkhanovich city ​​of Sibay. Contact the site programmer.

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On July 22, 1941, the Gorky Military School of Radio Specialists was formed. The school trained qualified radio operators, telegraph operators and radio mechanics for the active army.

In March 1942, the Gorky military school was reorganized into an advanced type school for the training of radio specialists not lower than the 2nd grade.

On August 6, 1944, the Red Banner was awarded to the school on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.

During the years of the Great Patriotic War, the Gorky School of Radio Specialists provided the front with 13,500 military communications specialists.

In August 1945, the school was reorganized into the Gorky School for the training of foremen-radio specialists.

On March 12, 1948, the school was transformed into the Gorky Military School of Communications Technicians with a training period of 3 years.

In September 1960, the school was relocated to the city of Ryazan and renamed the Ryazan Military School of Communications.

In 1969, the school was transformed into the Ryazan Higher Military Command School of Communications. Since the same year, it has been the only communications school that trains specialists for the Airborne Forces.

Since 1994, the school has switched to a 5-year training program.

In August 1998, the school was renamed into the Ryazan branch of the Military Communications University.

In 2004, the Ryazan Higher Military Command School of Communications named after Marshal of the Soviet Union M.V.

Always the first: how the Russian Airborne Forces have developed over the past 25 years

Zakharov (military institute).

In 2009, in connection with the disbandment of the Ryazan Higher Military command school communications, the communications faculty was formed, which since December 2009 became part of the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School named after General of the Army V.F. Margelov.

The company trains graduates in the specialties of higher education - “Infocommunication technologies and special communication systems.

The company is located on the territory of military camp No. 2 (street of military motorists, 12)

The existing educational and material base provides:

• training in the organization of combat use of communication (control) and automation systems of the Airborne Troops in peacetime and wartime;
• implementation of the program for the preparation and performance of parachute jumps from all types of military aircraft (An-2, Mi-8, Il-76) from airfields to landing sites (splashdown).

Mastering the skills of deploying (folding) and working at control rooms and stations as part of the elements of a field communications center occurs during field practice in the use of communications units, conducted on the basis of the RVVDKU training center (military camp No. 3). On the ground, issues of moving field communication centers and the operation of control rooms and stations during the use of weapons of mass destruction by the enemy are being worked out.

In the course of fire training classes at the firing complex of the school and in shooting ranges, graduates master the skills in firing from the standard weapons of the Airborne Forces communications units.

For the period of training, cadets are placed in the barracks in the manner prescribed by the Charter of the Internal Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

This formation is led by a full-time commander with the rank of junior sergeant or sergeant. Among the military, the term "dresser" is used, which means "squad leader" for short. Depending on the type of troops, units are called differently. For artillery, the term "crew" is used, and for tank troops, "crew". The composition of the unit As part of this formation, the service is from 5 to 10 people. However, a motorized rifle squad consists of 10-13 soldiers. Unlike the Russian army, in the United States, a group is considered the smallest army formation. The unit itself in the US consists of two groups. Platoon In the Russian Armed Forces, a platoon consists of three to four squads. It is possible that there are more of them. The number of personnel is 45 people. The leadership of this military formation is carried out by a junior lieutenant, lieutenant or senior lieutenant.

Division

General principles for the formation of the number of units We studied the number of divisions, regiments, companies, battalions, divisions and smaller structural units of various branches of the military, with an emphasis on artillery. As you can see, the number of servicemen in similar units in different troops can vary significantly.
This is due to the direct purpose of the various branches of the armed forces. The most optimal number of servicemen to perform specific tasks is taken as a basis.

Company, division, battalion: strength

However, an attentive reader can now quite simply and with minor errors imagine the naval and aviation hierarchy. Now it will be easier for us to conduct a dialogue, friends! After all, every day we are getting closer to starting to speak the same language.

You will learn more and more military terms and meanings, and I am getting closer to civil life!)) I wish everyone to find in this article what they were looking for, the author of the Army blog: an inside look.
By default, only a division is suitable for this term. The very word "connection" means - to connect the parts. The division headquarters has the status of a unit. Other units (regiments) are subordinate to this unit (headquarters).

An association. This term combines a corps, an army, an army group and a front (district). The headquarters of the association is also a part to which various formations and units are subordinate.

Outcome There are no other specific and grouping concepts in the military hierarchy. In any case, in the Ground Forces. In this article, we did not touch on the hierarchy of military formations of aviation and navy.

The number of military units in the Russian Federation

Attention

But they are additional only conditionally, since, for example, the medical company performs functions that are much more important, if I may say so, than other units. After all, the lives of other soldiers depend on the soldiers of this structural unit.

Approximately such a structure has a typical regiment. You can see photos of the fighters of this formation above. Composition of a battalion As a rule, two to four battalions form a regiment.

We will now consider the number of military personnel in the battalion. The battalion is considered the main tactical unit of the ground forces.

If we consider artillery, then combat unit, which corresponds to a battalion, is called a division. As a rule, a battalion is commanded by a soldier with the rank of major.

How many people are in a company, battalion, platoon and so on

The airborne troops are a separate branch of the military, designed to operate behind enemy lines, destroy nuclear attack weapons, command posts, capture and hold important areas and facilities, disrupt the enemy’s command and control system and work behind enemy lines, assist the Ground Forces in developing an offensive and forcing water barriers . They are equipped with air transportable self-propelled artillery, rocket, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, armored personnel carriers, combat vehicles, automatic small arms, communications and control equipment. The available parachute landing equipment makes it possible to drop troops and cargo in any weather and terrain conditions, day and night from various heights. Organizationally, the airborne troops consist of (Fig.
1) airborne formations, airborne brigade, military units of special forces. Rice. one.

Airborne Troops

If you still do not understand which of the ranks is senior lieutenant or major above, then I advise you to first read this article. Platoon.

Special forces of the Airborne Forces: history, structure, main differences

A platoon includes from 3 to 6 squads, that is, it can reach from 15 to 60 people.

The platoon leader is in command. This is an officer position. It is occupied by a minimum of a lieutenant, a maximum of a captain. Company. The company includes from 3 to 6 platoons, that is, it can consist of 45 to 360 people. The company commander is in command. This is a major. In fact, a senior lieutenant or captain is in command (in the army, a company commander is or is affectionately called and abbreviated as a company commander). Battalion. This is either 3 or 4 companies + headquarters and individual specialists (gunsmith, signalman, snipers, etc.), a mortar platoon (not always), sometimes air defense and tank destroyers (hereinafter referred to as PTB). The battalion includes from 145 to 500 people. Commanded by the battalion commander (abbreviated as battalion commander).

How many people are in a battalion, division, company, squad?

One of the main structural divisions armed forces is the regiment. The number of its composition depends on the type of troops, and its full complement of personnel is one of the factors in ensuring the combat capability of the army.

The regiment consists of smaller structural units. Let's find out what a company, regiment, battalion is, the number of these units according to the main branches of the military. We will pay special attention to the configuration of the artillery regiment.

What is a regiment? First of all, let's find out what a regiment is. We will find out the number of personnel in various branches of the military in this unit later. A regiment is a combat unit often commanded by an officer with the rank of colonel, although there are exceptions. In the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the regiment is the main tactical unit, on the basis of which a military unit is formed.

The strength of the division of the Russian army

In this case, the company is not part of the battalion, but acts as a separate and autonomous formation.

In some branches of the military, the term "company" is not used, but replaced by similar military formations.

For example, the cavalry is equipped with squadrons of a hundred people each, artillery with batteries, border troops with outposts, aviation with units. Battalion The number of this military unit depends on the type of troops.

Often the number of servicemen in this case ranges from 250 to a thousand soldiers. There are battalions of up to a hundred soldiers. Such a formation is completed with 2-4 companies or platoons acting independently. Due to their significant numbers, battalions are used as the main tactical formations. It is commanded by an officer with the rank not lower than lieutenant colonel. The commander is also called "battalion commander".

The strength of the Russian division

This will be my first blog post. Not at all a full-fledged article in terms of the number of words and information, but a very important note, which is read in one breath and is almost more useful than many of my articles. So, what is a squad, platoon, company and other concepts known to us from books and films from the screen? And how many people do they contain? What is a platoon, company, battalion and so on Contents

• 1 What is a platoon, company, battalion and so on
• 2 How many people do they include?
• 3 What other similar tactical terms exist?
• 4 Outcome

• branch
• Platoon
• Battalion
• brigade
• Division
• Frame
• Army
• Front (district)

These are all tactical units in the branches and types of troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

For three minutes you are an eagle, and then you plow like a horse - why do all conscripts strive to get into the paratroopers, despite the fact that in the Airborne Forces - exorbitant physical exertion? This is written by the Author of "Stars" Viktor Sokirko, who himself served in the Airborne Forces.

The eyes are full of stripes - a few days ago they celebrated their professional holiday sailors in black and white vests, today the most popular color in Russia is blue and white. On August 2, the landing troops, especially revered in the country, celebrate their day. Landing. Blue berets. In the military registration and enlistment offices, not even the strongest recruit first of all declares his desire to serve in the landing force. The best are selected - the status of the troops obliges, especially since the features of service here are somewhat overestimated in comparison with other branches and branches of the Armed Forces. And a holiday is just a beautiful sign for ceremonial days, behind which a harsh and intense service is hidden.

The history of the Airborne Forces is inferior in terms of temporary dates of formation to sailors, artillerymen, border guards, tankers, sappers, and certainly infantry. The starting point was the exercises of the Moscow Military District near Voronezh, when on August 2, 1930, the first airborne assault was dropped. But this - glorious history, which, starting from the Great Patriotic War, was replenished with the exploits and courage of the troops, which became a symbol of courage, readiness to perform any assigned tasks. It is no coincidence that the motto of the paratroopers is: "No one but us!" and "No task is impossible."

But the peak of the popularity of the Airborne Forces came at the time of the command of the troops of the legendary General of the Army Vasily Filippovich Margelov, who was in this position from 1954 to 1979 (with some interruption in demotion to the level of deputy). Margelov "gave" the paratroopers not only blue berets and vests, which are now the symbol of the Airborne Forces. Under his command, new D-6 parachutes, BMD and BTRD armored vehicles, adapted for parachute landing, appeared in service. The foundation was laid for the development of the landing troops as special forces. Even modern paratroopers, who did not find Commander Margelov in their service, continue to believe that among other abbreviations of the Airborne Forces - Airborne Troops, there is one such as Uncle Vasya's Troops, which was named after Vasily Filippovich.

By the way, the decoding of the abbreviation of the Airborne Forces, in addition to the official one, is very wide. Here are just a few options. "Two Hundred Options Possible", hinting that the paratroopers have to operate in different situations, including without the use of landing, and for constantly changing combat missions.

“A paratrooper will survive everything” is an axiom that is instilled in a paratrooper from the first days of service, when an exorbitant degree of physical exertion can break even a very prepared young man. There is an unwritten law in the troops - those who were not ready for such tests are transferred to other units without any compromising comments. And they accept into their ranks the guys who fell into other troops, but wrote a report with a request to transfer them to the Airborne Forces.

“In my memory there were dozens, if not hundreds, of cases when requests came about the desire to serve in the airborne troops from soldiers assigned to other troops,” recalls the ex-commander of the Airborne Forces (1996-2003), Colonel General Georgy Shpak. - I always put a resolution: "I agree." If a young man is so persistent in his desire to serve in the Airborne Forces, already realizing that the landing service will be unsweetened, then why not give him a chance? Many of these guys subsequently entered the paratrooper school and became professional soldiers. I also had to deal with such situations when applicants who did not pass the sufficiently high competitive exams to the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School did not go home, but remained to live in an almost illegal position near the training center. They dug dugouts, it was not clear how they ate, they themselves organized the daily routine and were engaged in physical training. With the hope that they will still be accepted into the school. And some of them achieved their goal - when places were vacated at the expense of those cadets who could not stand the tests of the landing service and wrote a report for dismissal. Service in the landing force must not only be loved for the sake of the beauty of the form and the enthusiastic looks of the girls, she must be devoted to the marrow of her bones. It is these men who receive the right to bear the title of paratrooper.

The Airborne Forces have more than once been the reserve of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Now they are also in this status, but not only because of their professional characteristics. In recent years, the "winged troops" have been transformed into a force that is capable of solving tasks of a high degree of responsibility. Now, strike units have appeared in the troops - these are the landing formations, which, in addition to being equipped with modern weapons and equipment, show excellent results in combat training. The title of "shock" is given not by involvement, but precisely for merit. This is the incentive that every formation or military unit of the Airborne Forces strives for. The first to receive this title were the paratroopers of the 104th airborne assault regiment of the Pskov 76th Airborne Division, as well as three airborne battalions and two airborne companies. Among the candidates are almost the entire composition of compounds and airborne units.

Right now in combat strength There are four airborne divisions - airborne assault in Novorossiysk and Pskov, airborne in Ivanovo and Tula. Separate brigades are deployed in Ulyanovsk, Ulan-Ude, Kamyshin and Ussuriysk. The special-purpose brigade, in addition to its deployment near Moscow in Kubinka and Solnechnogorsk, is also located in other regions of Russia. Total population The Airborne Forces are estimated at 45 thousand people, most of whom are professional military personnel.

Just one list of equipment airborne weapons could take several pages, starting from the BMD-4M, BTR-MDM "Rakushka", ending with shooting knives (their performance characteristics can be found on the website of the TC "Zvezda"). But still, the main "trick" of the landing troops is precisely parachute jumps. And there are plenty of special landing systems here too. The main parachute for airborne units is the D-10, which is currently being upgraded for landing both from military transport aircraft, and from helicopters and other light vehicles. The Arbalet and Lesnik parachute systems, which have received positive reviews and are already actively used by the troops, are considered the best in the world and, in addition to Russian special forces, are also used in regular units of the Airborne Forces.

“The first parachute jump is the first step for initiation into the great airborne brotherhood,” says the first deputy chairman of the Federation Council Defense and Security Committee Franz Klintsevich, who served in the airborne troops. - The feeling is incomparable when you soar above the ground and even control the dome above your head. But, as they say in the Airborne Forces, you are an eagle in the sky for three minutes, and then you plow like a horse. And our paratroopers gained fame precisely on the ground, because a parachute is only a means of delivery to the earth's firmament. The sky is romance, daisies in the sky, and then the main combat work. I want to note to you that our landing troops deserve their glory and pride precisely for their unity and willpower. This is a special caste, where even a young fighter is instilled with a sense of elbow, collectivism, responsibility for his comrades and an indispensable rule - to complete the task. For me personally, service in the airborne troops has become the core of life that dictates - not a step back, only forward.

Well, in order to dispel the myths about the reasons for bathing the landing force in fountains on Airborne Forces Day, which are tied to the patron saint of paratroopers, Ilya the Prophet, revered on August 2, you can see that everything depends only on the weather. Now, it seems, Hydromet gives the go-ahead for water procedures, at least in the Central region of Russia. For the airborne forces!

Almost every army has special forces or special forces. The Russian special forces of the Airborne Forces are special regiment Airborne Forces, designed to perform various specific operations, which is part of the airborne troops of Russia. The 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces in 2015 was renamed the 45th Separate Brigade of the Special Forces of the Airborne Forces.

The history of the appearance of the special forces of the Airborne Forces

In the days of the USSR, there were not only special forces, but also no specialized detachments. The first Russian special forces detachment appeared only in 1994. Although about special forces in Soviet time there were many legends, in fact, dangerous missions were carried out by airborne troops, and secret missions were mainly scouts and secret agents.

The 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces was formed in February 1994, specifically for the elimination of gangs in Chechnya. In 1995, when the entire regiment was withdrawn from Chechnya, he had already managed to show his effectiveness in battles.

In 1997, the 45th Special Forces Regiment received Active participation in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, for which he received the Battle Banner and a letter of the Order of Kutuzov. With the resumption of hostilities in Chechnya from 1999 to 2006, the regiment's detachments actively participated in many military operations against terrorists and bandits.

Although the history of the special forces regiment of the Airborne Forces begins in 1994, he has already managed to cover himself with glory, since many of his fighters and officers are Heroes of the Russian Federation.

Weapons and equipment of the special forces of the Airborne Forces

Since the special forces of the Airborne Forces solve very specific and complex tasks, their weapons and equipment are of higher quality and more diverse than the standard weapons of the Airborne Forces units (which are already one of the best in the Russian army). Such weapons require huge funding. Soldiers of the special forces of the Airborne Forces often use such types of weapons that are practically inaccessible to other types of rifle troops.

Weapons that are most often used by special forces soldiers of the Airborne Forces:

• SVD is a famous sniper rifle. Although this weapon is not something outstanding, many veterans of the special forces of the Airborne Forces are accustomed to using this particular model of a sniper rifle. From this rifle, some skilled snipers even managed to shoot down planes, hitting their pilot;
• Currently, the SVD rifle is being replaced by the Vintorez, which is a silent model of a sniper rifle. A powerful "sniper" not only allows you to hit targets that are at considerable distances from the shooter, but is also capable of penetrating a modern steel helmet at a distance of up to 400 meters. The first combat use of the Vintorez sniper rifle was recorded in the first Chechen campaign. This weapon is in service only with units of the special forces of the Airborne Forces, other types of troops do not have access to this weapon;
• The Steyr automatic rifle is also used by the special forces of the Airborne Forces. Although this weapon has a high price, its scope is quite wide. The Steyr rifle has the ability to install and use an underbarrel grenade launcher, which is often a necessity when performing special tasks. The use of such a combined weapon makes it possible to do without a regular grenade launcher, which can significantly reduce the mobility of a special forces group of the Airborne Forces performing a special task. Although the Steyr rifle has only recently appeared among the standard weapons of the special forces of the Airborne Forces, the fighters rightfully appreciated its reliability and versatility;
• Silent automatic machine AS "Val" entered service in the days of the USSR. In the late 80s, they were recommended for use by special forces when performing various sabotage missions that require noiselessness and secrecy. AS "Val" is equipped with a sniper and night sight, and its transportation is most often carried out in a compact case. Assembly time and preparation of AS "Val" for firing takes no more than 1 minute;
• The main assault rifle of the Russian army, the AK, is also used by special forces units of the Airborne Forces. True, these are not ordinary modifications that are used in the Russian army, but export models of the hundredth series. Most often, the special forces of the Airborne Forces use the AK-103, which, in addition to being of a better assembly, uses a caliber of 7.62 × 39 mm;
• For sudden operations, for which it is impossible to take overall models of weapons, most often they take AK-74M, which have a folding butt, the ability to use a sight and an underbarrel grenade launcher. In some cases, special forces soldiers use a shortened model from the Kalashnikov line of small arms - AKS-74. At short distances, this model is practically not inferior in performance to standard Kalashnikov assault rifles;
• Naturally, the most popular machine gun, both for the entire Russian army and for the special forces of the Airborne Forces, is the Kalashnikov machine gun. Developed back in the 60s of the 20th century, it still has not lost popularity. There are many variants of the PC, which are used both for infantry and for installation on combat vehicles. The special forces of the Airborne Forces use the latest modification of the Kalashnikov machine gun - PKM, which is distinguished by its lower weight and ease of use. There is also a "night" version of the modernized Kalashnikov machine gun, which is called PKMN;
• A more modern model of a machine gun, which is in service with the special forces of the Airborne Forces, is the Pecheneg machine gun. This model is not just a modification of the PKM, but really new model, the basis for the creation of which was the PCM. This machine gun is suitable not only for firing at enemy manpower, but also for destroying transport and even air targets. The Pecheneg machine gun is exported to the countries of the CIS and the East;
• For hostage rescue operations, the AN-95 Abdukan assault rifle is used, which outwardly resembles a Kalashnikov assault rifle. Its main difference from the "Kalash" is the incredible accuracy and accuracy of shots. At a distance of 100 meters, an experienced sniper is able to hit the same point with two shots. In hostage rescue operations, people's lives often depend on the accuracy of the fighters involved in their rescue. The AN-95 "Abdukan" submachine gun is able to significantly reduce the death rate of hostages in such operations, since a few accurate shots can quickly eliminate terrorists;
• In addition to small arms, the special forces of the Airborne Forces often use grenades. The most common is the RPG-26. This type of rocket-propelled grenades, which were developed back in the mid-80s, still has not lost its relevance and is effective tool to destroy enemy equipment and fortifications. Since the range of application of these grenades is very wide, they are used different types troops of the Russian Federation.

In addition to the above models of weapons, the special forces of the Airborne Forces also receive the latest models of equipment, which are developed taking into account the specifics of the combat missions of the special forces.

The specifics of special forces

Since the fulfillment of the special tasks that are assigned to the special forces of the Airborne Forces requires specialized weapons, equipment and equipment, the funding that is allocated for the needs of the special forces differs significantly in a big way. The training of personnel is particularly thorough, and specialists are trained only in the best training centers under the guidance of veteran instructors. In addition, joint international exercises are being carried out, in which the special forces of different countries exchange combat experience.

Service in the special forces of the Airborne Forces is carried out, as a rule, under a contract, which is concluded for at least 3 years. This is due to the fact that almost every special forces fighter is a highly qualified specialist in some field, and a huge amount is invested in him during training, and the departure of such a fighter can disrupt the entire well-established structure in the detachment, where each fighter clearly performs exactly his tasks. For example, having lost a mining specialist, the squad will spend much more time penetrating the militants' hideout, which can cost the life of the entire squad, as it will give the bandits the opportunity to prepare for the attack.

Tasks that the special forces of the Airborne Forces should solve

The main task of the special forces is the complete demoralization of the enemy. Suddenly appearing behind enemy lines, experienced fighters who have excellent training are able to cause significant damage to the enemy in a matter of minutes. Seeing how a small detachment easily copes with many times superior forces, the enemy loses faith in victory and easily turns into a panic. The task of the regular troops at this moment is to support the special forces and occupy the captured positions.

In addition, the special forces of the Airborne Forces are capable of conducting sabotage activities behind enemy lines, organizing resistance units and "poaching" the civilian population to their side. To this end, special forces units of the Airborne Forces not only undergo special psychological training, but also have mobile television stations capable of broadcasting within a radius of about 10 kilometers.

In peacetime, there is also a lot of work for the special forces of the Airborne Forces. In addition, Russian special forces annually take part in competitions that are held among the special forces of the leading countries of the world. Russian special forces constantly take first place, bypassing both the famous Green Berets and British special forces.

The training of the special forces of the Airborne Forces is still at its best, but every year it becomes more and more difficult to recruit recruits. There are enough applicants, but among them it is quite difficult to choose worthy ones. If earlier each applicant had a sports category (often even in several sports), now such recruits are quite rare.

How to get into the special forces of the Airborne Forces

Those applicants who want to get into the special forces of the Airborne Forces must already have served their military service and have high health indicators that are required for future special forces. After passing the medical examination, applicants are subjected to a variety of tests that must determine mental health and readiness to serve in special forces.

The most calm and balanced applicants are taken as snipers or sappers, the rest are distributed according to military professions according to temperament and psychological stability. Those applicants who have not passed the tests are offered service in other parts of the Russian army.

After the selection, exercises begin, which are passed by no more than 40 percent of applicants. If too few people remain after the exercise, vacancies are filled with the best fighters of the Airborne Forces, who have shown themselves excellently during their military service. Such a tough selection leads to the fact that after a year of training, the fighters are already experts in the use of various types of weapons and special devices. The best fighters of the special forces of the Airborne Forces are real universal soldiers, although almost every one of them knows any military profession better than others.

In the short time that the special forces of the Airborne Forces exist, its officers and fighters managed to take part in all the military conflicts in which Russia was drawn. Until now, the special forces of the Airborne Forces are the most elite soldiers of the army of the Russian Federation. Numerous medals and orders, which were awarded to the soldiers and officers of the special forces of the Airborne Forces, serve as a clear proof of this.

45th Special Regiment appointment of the Airborne Forces

Special forces units are such separate units of the troops that are designed to perform special tasks and operations. They can be either part of the fleet, ground and air forces, or part of the police and internal organs. use special tactics and means to carry out operations.

One of the types of special forces is the special forces of the Airborne Forces. This is a special forces unit that is part of the airborne troops. The special forces of the Airborne Forces were formed in Russia in 1994. On the basis of two special-purpose battalions - the 901st OBSpN and the 218th OBSpN, a single 45th special forces regiment of the Airborne Forces was formed. By July 1994 it was fully staffed. Already in December, the 45th regiment of the special forces of the Airborne Forces was sent to war in Chechnya to destroy armed gangs.

Separate units of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces took part in the hostilities until February 1995, and from March to June of the same year, a free detachment of the regiment continued to operate in Chechnya. The 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is considered one of the most legendary in the military history of Russia - many of its soldiers and officers were awarded medals and orders, including the titles of Heroes of the Russian Federation.

Armament of the special forces of the Airborne Forces

The special forces of the Airborne Forces are equipped with better equipment, equipment, weapons than the rest of the troops, and this requires a lot of funding. The special forces of the Airborne Forces use weapons that are rarely available to ordinary troops. For example, the SVD rifle is often used, which is very powerful and reliable. There is a known case when SVD rifles a good shooter shot down a jet attack aircraft, hitting the pilot.

Very often the so-called "Vintorez" is used - a silent sniper rifle. With its help, a well-trained sniper can hit a target at great distances. The Vintorez rifle is so powerful that it can penetrate a steel helmet at a distance of up to 400 meters. The first use of "Vintorez" falls on the First Chechen War. "Vintorez" is available only to special forces, ordinary troops do not have access to this weapon.

Many countries use the Steyr AUG universal rifle to equip special forces. This weapon is designed for combat in urban environments and for performing lightning-fast combat missions. The rifle magazine is made of translucent material, which allows you to even visually control the number of remaining cartridges in the magazine.

The Steyr rifle is automatic - it is also possible to install a grenade launcher, which makes it truly universal and indispensable for performing tasks by special units. It was not for nothing that at the end of the 19th century, Austria-Hungary adopted the very first sniper rifle of this company, the Steyr Mannlicher, into service with the troops. This already at that time indicated that the weapon was distinguished by reliability and efficiency. Since then, the rating of Steyr's weapons has not decreased. The Steyr rifles entered service with the special forces of the Airborne Forces quite recently, but they have already managed to earn the respect of the fighters for their fighting qualities.

One of the types of weapons that the soldiers of the special forces of the Airborne Forces are supplied with is AS "Val". This machine is a silent weapon, which is why it is used by a special forces detachment in sabotage operations. AS "Val" has the ability to attach to it a night and sniper scopes, which allows you to identify targets at a distance of up to 300 meters. AS "Val" is usually transported in a special case, its assembly takes from 30 to 60 seconds, depending on how prepared the shooter is.

Many countries buy into service Russian export, so-called "hundredth" versions of the Kalashnikov assault rifle. This list also includes the AK-103 assault rifle. This weapon is much more effective than the usual "Kalash", and therefore is used by the armies of many countries. Moreover, AK-103 is also used by some special forces units.

Another interesting version of the modernization of the Kalashnikov assault rifle is the AK-74M. AK-74M has the ability to mount an optical and night sight, a stock that can be folded to the side. It is possible to use an attached grenade launcher, which is very important and convenient for special units. That is why the AK-74M is used by many special types of troops.

Also, the AKS-74 model, a shortened Kalashnikov assault rifle, stands out from the modifications. Moreover, the mobility and compactness of the machine does not make it worse in terms of characteristics in comparison with versions with a long barrel. AKS-74 is complete in every sense, and is capable of hitting a target at a distance of more than 400 meters.

But of all the versions of the Kalashnikov weapon, the machine gun remains the most powerful, of course. Moreover, there are so many variations of the Kalashnikov Machine Gun that it is used from arming vehicles to infantrymen. The Kalashnikov machine gun was developed back in the 60s of the last century, but its popularity and the popularity of modified versions have not faded to this day. Many countries use the Kalashnikov machine gun, including for arming special units.

If the conventional troops are armed with the well-known Kalashnikov assault rifle, then the special forces use the PKM - a modernized Kalashnikov machine gun. The power of the PKM is much more than a conventional machine gun and therefore the machine gun is used in special forces for assault operations.

Another popular weapon among all the weapons of the special forces of the Airborne Forces is the "Pecheneg" machine gun. The Pecheneg machine gun was developed on the basis of the PKM and is suitable both for destroying enemy manpower and for destroying firing and transport positions, air targets. Widely used in many countries, Russia is actively exporting the "Pecheneg" machine gun.

In addition to the Kalashnikov assault rifle, a very outwardly similar weapon, the AN-94 Abakan, is widely used. This machine was created according to the classical scheme, with a clip in front, like the Kalash. AN-94 Abakan is distinguished by its special accuracy and accuracy of shots. For example, from a distance of one hundred meters, a good shooter can hit two shots at the same point on the target. This makes the AN-94 Abakan suitable for combat missions. special operations where the lives of many people depend on the accuracy of the shot.

In addition to all those used by special troops and airborne troops rifles, machine guns and machine guns, RPG-26 grenades are widely used. These grenades were developed back in the 80s of the last century and since that time have been in constant service with the army. This once again confirms the effectiveness of RPG-26 grenades both against manpower and against equipment and various fortifications and positions. RPG-26 grenades generally play a big role in the conduct of any hostilities, which is why they are used so widely in any wars.

Features of special forces units

The special forces of the Airborne Forces have a special status due to their specific activities. Each task of special forces requires special weapons, equipment, equipment. Consequently, the financing of special forces units is much greater than the financing of the rest of the troops. The preparatory level of soldiers has a reinforced training base and special training centers. The strongest centers are preparing special forces for the Airborne Forces.

Usually, in the special forces of the Airborne Forces they serve under a contract. The contract is explained by the high cost of training and preparatory tests. The contract in the Airborne Forces is, as a rule, not less than three years. In the special forces of the Airborne Forces high level moral, physical, ideological and psychological preparation, which is due to the need for future special forces soldiers to work in special conditions.

The special forces of the Airborne Forces require special weapons and equipment, as mentioned earlier. This is due to the specific working conditions of the units. Therefore, the equipment and weapons of the troops are of a very narrow profile. Reconnaissance companies, battalions and other special forces perform tasks autonomously and in extreme conditions. This type of unit is also engaged in reconnaissance. Usually, special forces are thrown behind enemy lines, where the most important strategic points and centers are located.

The special forces of the Airborne Forces (Russian landing) travel very long distances on foot and wear all the equipment and equipment, which requires special training under the contract in the Airborne Forces. In our military store, a wide range of symbols of paratroopers is presented, which can be purchased at the best prices. Photo of a fighter of the 45th OPSPN:

A Brief History of the Special Forces of the Airborne Forces

There was no official special forces of the USSR Airborne Forces. Similar units in Russia originate from the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces in 1994. After the withdrawal of these troops from Chechnya in 1995, a monument was opened in Sokolniki in honor of those killed during military operations. In May of the same year, the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces was awarded a diploma of the President of the Russian Federation, and the regiment took part in the parade on Poklonnaya Hill in honor of the victory over the Nazis 50 years ago.

From winter to spring of 1997, a detachment of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces took part in peacekeeping operations in Gudauta, the zone of separation of the forces of Abkhazia and Georgia. In the summer of the same year, 45 Guards. The OPSPN were awarded the Battle Banner and the Order of Kutuzov, 3rd class. From the autumn of 1999 to the spring of 2006, a detachment of the regiment participated in operations against terrorists in the North Caucasus. In the summer of 2001, a memorial was opened in Kubinka in honor of the fallen soldiers of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces. Every year within the regiment there are Days of Remembrance for the fallen soldiers. The glory of the Airborne Forces comes precisely from such heroes, in whose honor the monument was erected.

In February 2008, it was renamed the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces of the Order of Alexander Nevsky. In the summer of the same year, separate units participated in operations to persuade Georgia to peace. Officer Anatoly Lebed was awarded the Order of St. George IV degree. In the spring of 2010, a group of soldiers of the regiment carried out tasks for the security of Russian citizens on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In 2012, the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces participated in joint exercises with the Green Berets in America, at Fort Carson.

Creativity associated with the special forces of the Airborne Forces

Many films have been made about the heroic deeds and operations of the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces and many songs have been written. Many materials are presented in the information tape "Voenpro". Read about it in our many articles. Watch movies and listen to music - Voenpro has it all. The special forces of the Airborne Forces in Chechnya went through a lot, and greatly influenced the course of the war. Therefore, war veterans deserve eternal memory and respect. Many documentaries tell about how it was in Chechnya for the soldiers. They talk about the horrors they have seen and what they have gone through.

A huge number of songs are still composed about veterans of the Chechen war and about those who died on it. Fighting comrades sing songs in honor and memory of their fallen friends, in honor of those with whom they were in conditions of life and death. Also on the Internet there are many amateur filming, both military operations and other special operations. The special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces are very popular among young people and many want to serve in it too.

Funds mass media made a certain cult of the special forces of the airborne forces, which is why it is so popular today. Young people are simply “blowing their heads” from the thought that they can freely use weapons and kill people. Computer games and television are filled with murder and violence, and people turn into beasts, ready to tear the enemy to pieces.

So, many films related to the actions of the special forces of the Airborne Forces in Chechnya can be found here. A video of the special forces of the Airborne Forces can be found, for example, such a landing video:

An interesting clip was shot about the special forces of the Airborne Forces "Leshy" - Vyacheslav Korneev. This clip can be viewed at the following link:

45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces - soldiers of the future

Oddly enough, in Chechnya, the special forces are well remembered and know about him. Only the information that the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces would soon approach forced the militants to leave their positions and leave their place of residence. When there was the first Chechen war, the leadership of the Chechen fighters promised a huge bonus to anyone who could bring at least one soldier of the 45th regiment into captivity. But no one received such an award, because during those hostilities not a single commando of the Russian Airborne Forces got to the Chechens, either dead or alive.

The 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is, one might say, the youngest part of the Russian army. The regiment was created from two battalions in order to be ready to wage the Cold War. The units were supposed to conduct active reconnaissance, sabotage operations, mainly behind enemy lines. They also had to prepare a place for the landing of landing troops. Considering that the special forces of the Airborne Forces were created after " cold war”, he is still able to solve such problems and prevent such situations.

Ever since the time when Afghanistan was introduced Soviet troops, the Russian Armed Forces are constantly involved in resolving various conflicts. Therefore, when the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces was formed, there was already enough experience to make the soldiers universal and truly prepared for war. In addition, many foreign developments and technologies were introduced, which affected the quality of the created special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces only in a positive way. Therefore, the main goal and purpose of the soldiers of the special forces of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation is to resolve any military conflicts and problems of a local nature.

Consequently, the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is a unique combat unit in Russia, which has all the necessary weapons, equipment, and devices to solve its tasks. In addition to, directly, the battalions in the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces, it also has a detachment of aircraft that do not need pilots, a special-purpose detachment for solving super-important tasks, and a detachment for performing psychological operations.

The main task of the psychological detachment of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is the demoralization and disorientation of the enemy troops - that is, the destruction of his faith in victory, in the meaning of resistance. Moreover, the detachment can set up "for" the civilian population of a neutral nature, which has not yet decided which side to defend. And this is especially important in our information age. Therefore, the psychological detachment of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces, among other things, also has a compact television station, which makes it possible to broadcast programs within a radius of ten kilometers. That is, the impact on the civilian population is thus increasing.

The capabilities of the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces are enormous. The core of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces are special units. These units did not appear, of course, without reason - under the feet of the battalions consolidated into one regiment, there was already accumulated experience. Battalion fighters fought during the Transnistrian conflict, and already regimental fighters participated in operations during the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. Basically, during the Georgian-Abkhaz war, the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces ensured the safety of civilians and refugees.

But not only in the war, the fighters showed themselves. For several years, during the international competitions of special units that take place in Bulgaria, the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces takes first place, bypassing the Green Berets and British special forces.

But the goal to achieve the status of a universal soldier of the special forces of the Airborne Forces is not so close. If earlier ordinary conscripts entered the school, now there are few of them. Consequently, there is no one to choose soldiers from. Previously, almost all applicants had sports categories in several categories, but now there are only a few such recruits.

Basically, they enter the service under a contract in the Airborne Forces, and from these recruits it is practically impossible to choose anyone sensible. Few have only a higher or specialized education, while the majority have a regular completed secondary education. And that is joy - if finished. But even from such applicants they make a real special forces of Russia. First of all, the applicant passes many tests in psychology and physical fitness to determine his readiness and ability to serve in these troops.

After personal characteristics are determined, they say which military specialty you are going to. For example, people of a very calm and balanced nature, like no one else, are suitable for working as a sniper or a sapper of the special forces of the Airborne Forces. The rest of the recruits, who have not been assigned anywhere, are transferred to support units, or to other military units.

After this type of selection, there is a quarantine, an oath, then, of course, they move on to the exercises. To say that it is very difficult to serve in the special forces of the Airborne Forces, for example, in military unit 33842, is the same as keeping silent. Constant training is replaced by forced marches and night shooting, facade climbing is replaced by tactical exercises or the training of sappers. And so constantly in a circle.

Naturally, not all potential soldiers of the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces can withstand such loads and rates. Therefore, after about six months, of those newcomers who entered, only forty percent of the strength remains. Moreover, the number decreases for various reasons. Someone gets health problems from such loads, someone can not stand it physically, someone is expelled by commanders because of poor progress. Those places that remain from the departed special forces of the Airborne Forces are filled at the expense of the best paratroopers. As a result, after the first year of the exercises, real fighters of the Airborne Forces elite, who are fluent in weapons and various devices, turn out from nobody.

But it should be noted that, despite the complexity of the exercise and the workload, there are no fewer people who want to serve in the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces. All this because the service is very interesting and useful for guys. There is no hazing here, and service in 45 OPSPN is an excellent start for work and service in other structures of the internal organs of the state. After the end of the service, you will be happy to be taken to any type of security, security and protection, secret units. The 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is an excellent military and career prospect for a young man who is able to endure difficult service and workloads.

The result of your studies can be, at your request, participation in hostilities. Although the experience that has been accumulated by previous generations is little used according to custom in our country, the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces solves many issues on its own. The soldiers have manuals that are printed by some officers of the regiment, which leads to the correspondence of what is written with reality. In our time, when the main operations in Chechnya have ended, the role of the special forces of the Airborne Forces, which can be very useful in carrying out reconnaissance, search and all sorts of raid missions, is significantly increasing. Therefore, the complete withdrawal of the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces from Chechnya is not yet planned in the near future.

At present, the special forces of the Airborne Forces in Chechnya operate as a free detachment near the village of Khatuni. The importance of this place is very great for the state, and therefore the special forces have huge tasks and responsibilities on their shoulders. The consolidated detachment also includes units of the FSB, special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and others. Everyone has their own tasks within the framework of a common goal. Particularly important is fire training fighters on this operation, so the exercises train the fighters as needed. The loads are huge, because of this, the fighters lose five or even eight kilograms in a couple of months, even taking into account the fact that the food here is enhanced.

Moreover, the special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB sometimes have to perform tasks that are not in their competence. Therefore, they work together with the special forces of the Airborne Forces in Chechnya, which has a specialization in precisely this type of combat operations. All these parts of the detachment are friends with each other and actively help and support each other in difficult situations in order to achieve a common goal. No one pays attention to the subordination of departments in this situation.

Some of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is stationed in Sokolniki. There they are in the barracks of the Preobrazhensky Regiment. And this part is very actively fighting to be part of the Preobrazhensky Regiment according to all official papers. And there are several reasons for this.

Historically, the Preobrazhensky Regiment is the first regular armament regiment in Russia. And the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces can be said to be the first regiment of the new Russian army, the regiment of the future. And the attitude towards the fighters is completely new, compared to the old views. Now every soldier of the special forces of the Airborne Forces is a value in which a lot of finance and other resources have been invested. Previously, the fighters were cannon fodder without special specific training, which no one appreciated and did not consider in the war.

Now the fighters are highly professional and qualified. Now the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is a place where experienced and skilled personnel of special forces are trained. Many of those who went through this school serve in internal organs, Alpha, Omega and many other promising places. But it is worth noting that after many years of service in the regiment, most officers do not want to be transferred to other places for a service that is more promising. This is because for many years the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces has become for them really a family and home, which you cannot and do not want to leave.

In the regiment itself, special psychological and moral principles have developed that make its officers friendly and fraternal. This can be seen from the fact that those officers who retired and settled down regularly sponsor those fighting in Chechnya. It is interesting to note that veterans of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces help not only with material resources.

It was such that when it was necessary to replace fighters in the Caucasus in 1999, a suitable replacement was not found. Then the reserve officers decided to come to the aid of the regiment. They abandoned their profitable official and career positions, and formed their own detachment of veterans, who went to the Caucasus. Their very first business was to occupy an important height and ensure there was a four-hour reflection of enemy attacks. At this time, the regiment was able to prepare new special forces soldiers of the Russian Airborne Forces to send them to the Caucasus.

For all the years of existence of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces, its officers do not stop fighting. All conflicts that happened in Chechnya, Bosnia, Dagestan, Kosovo were resolved with the help of special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces. During this period, there were awards by the minister, and the awarding of five soldiers of the regiment with Heroes of Russia. And, oddly enough, various accusations were also present in the history of the regiment. But be that as it may, the special forces of the Airborne Forces are still the real elite of the Russian army.

His warriors have shown themselves excellently during the times of all conflicts and wars. A bunch of enemy weapons depots, drug depots were found, many lives of civilians were saved, many troubles were prevented. As a result, the officers deserved their proud existence with a strong and enduring body, and the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces is, indeed, the regiment of the future.

News related to the special forces of the Airborne Forces

There is news that the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces have recently adopted a foreign Steyr Mannlicher rifle. Their total number, which the soldiers received, amounted to more than thirty units. Alexander Kucherenko, representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense for airborne troops, spoke about this news. He says these are the first Mannlicher rifles foreign origin who entered the regiment. In general, the purchase of Austrian weapons began in 2010.

Moreover, they say that the supply of Austrian sniper rifles will not end there, and the regiment will be provided with them regularly. The fighters have already completed all the necessary training courses on the use of this weapon in the centers of the Ministry of Defense and are ready to use it. What exactly the model of the Mannlicher rifle was adopted is not specified. Prior to this, the special forces of the Airborne Forces used the SVD sniper rifle.

They also say that the replenishment also touched on equipment. Significantly increased the number of aircraft that do not need a pilot. Again, it is not said which devices were received. The special forces of the Airborne Forces also received about two dozen reconnaissance radar stations, more than three dozen other reconnaissance devices and several ground surveillance stations.

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It was recently reported that a special forces detachment of the Airborne Forces destroyed a monument to the fallen soldiers of the SS detachment in Lithuania. The state is trying by all possible methods to prove that no such order was officially issued from the headquarters. What is the matter, they are still trying to figure it out.

According to the first information, it turns out that the commander of the special forces detachment of the Airborne Forces took all the blame. It seems that he, having drunk, gave the order to his detachment, which at that moment was on exercises in the Pskov region, to cross the border with Lithuania and destroy the SS monument there. The state confirms this version, motivating it by the fact that there was no communication with the headquarters during the exercises, and therefore he could not give such an order for objective reasons. The commander of the special forces of the Airborne Forces himself is under guard, and cannot comment on this.

The fact is that no one would have known, probably, that it was the special forces of the Airborne Forces who destroyed the monument, but the surveillance cameras filmed the crime. But the detachment worked so quietly that not a single civilian and not a single policeman saw the action itself. In addition, microphones were installed on the cameras.

And the Lithuanian government heard everything that the Russian special forces of the Airborne Forces said about those who allowed the installation of the SS monument. In general, at first the Lithuanian government was at a loss, because not every day a detachment of special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces destroys a monument in the center of a Lithuanian city. It could not even believe it, if not for the video. The Russian government did not comment at first, but was forced to do so under the influence of photo evidence provided to it. Now all the details of the circumstances are being clarified.

One day of teaching

The detachment of the special forces of the Airborne Forces moved very secretly and quietly through the dense forest. From all sides, the muzzle of a weapon protruded from the detachment, ready to fire at any necessary moment. The soldiers walked, covering each other, constantly observing and analyzing the situation around. It was necessary to constantly listen and sniff everything around.

It was already the third day of training, and the scouts of the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces were actively preparing for the previous competitions. The main part of the detachment are soldiers under contract in the Airborne Forces and young conscripts. The instructor said that in order to fully prepare a full-fledged soldier of the special forces of the Airborne Forces, at least three years are needed. It turns out that there was no sense from the conscripts, and they do not reinforce the group with anything. Although, the commander of the detachment said that the conscripts showed themselves very well in recent days and they are not a burden.

In addition to the commanders of the detachment, the group also included snipers, demolition workers and signalmen. Of course, everyone has their own kind of activity, task and specialization, but in the case of a missing link, each of the fighters is able to replace the other in a full-fledged way. The special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces are, indeed, universal soldiers capable of performing a variety of tasks.

The armament of the detachment was the most diverse. Some fighters had SVD sniper rifles in their hands, others received Vintorez with their weapons. Some of the soldiers were armed with Kalashnikov machine guns. Of course, all fighters are trained in an excellent way to use edged weapons, so everyone must have a blade. In addition, all have pistols, and in some cases - with a silencer.

On this day of the exercises, the tasks were the most diverse and diverse. First, the special forces of the Airborne Forces had to carefully move through the forest, well disguised and preparing for a possible attack. After that, it was supposed to imitate the injury of one of the fighters and provide him with first aid. After that, it was necessary to capture the car, taking the enemy prisoner from it, and at the end it was required to overcome the water barrier.

The members of the detachment had the most diverse clothing and equipment, but mostly of high quality. In general, the soldiers of the special forces of the Airborne Forces wore what was not a pity and what was cheaper and better. This was due primarily to the fact that the soldiers dressed completely at their own expense. But, since the 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces are universal soldiers, they are used to working in a wide variety of and specific conditions.

The shoes got a lot of attention. It was, oddly enough, non-standard, but, apparently, comfortable, high-quality and expensive. It also aroused interest in what soldiers of the special forces of the Airborne Forces use - socks or footcloths. It turned out that there is no special law, you can wear both the first and the other. The only difference is that it is more convenient for someone to use. Shoes are very important for the special forces of the Airborne Forces, because they have to bear the weight on themselves, sometimes reaching forty or fifty kilograms, but in this case they told me that the weight was about twenty to thirty kilograms.

After the detachment left the forest, the fighters crossed the road and successfully played a clash with an unexpected enemy, as a result of which one of the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces was seriously injured. The wound was in the lower limb, and another bullet hit the eye. Everything was complicated by the fact that there was active bleeding that needed to be stopped.

The injured soldier of the special forces of the Airborne Forces was tied with a tourniquet on his leg, and his head was bandaged heavily with a bandage. After that, it was required to inject the drug into a vein. The injection was done for real, only instead of cardiac stimulants, ordinary harmless glucose was injected.

Before capturing the enemy, the special forces detachment of the Airborne Forces split up on different sides of the road. At the time when the truck drove up to the right distance, packages of paint flew into the windshield.

Under present conditions, bullets would have flown, but since there were exercises, paint packages flew. After that, the detachment performed a successful capture of a prisoner. This took about thirty seconds. The 45th Special Forces Regiment of the Airborne Forces, as always, worked promptly and professionally. It aroused interest in what they do with the prisoner, because the same one can be silent, as we often see in films. But I was informed that such situations, when the prisoner is silent, almost never happen in history.

If the prisoner refuses to speak, such psychological and physical methods are applied to him by the special forces of the Airborne Forces that his will breaks down and he gives out everything that is needed. After interrogation, the fate of the captured person can be decided in two ways. The first is that he will be left alive if the command of the special forces of the Russian Airborne Forces still needs him. Then his will is limited, but he remains alive. If there is no longer any need for a prisoner, he can be destroyed.

When the time came for the execution of the last task, that is, for the crossing of the river, the soldiers were visibly delighted. The special forces of the Airborne Forces took off everything except their hats and T-shirts. In combat conditions, black flippers are used for swimming, but in exercises they are yellow, so that if they are lost, they can be found. After the complete collection of things and their packaging in special waterproof bags, the special forces of the Airborne Forces tied weapons to them. Next, a cable from plastic bottles is tied.

Two swimmers swim across to the other side, and the rest prepare for swimming and defend themselves. When two members of the Russian Airborne Special Forces have crossed over, the next two swim, using a rope made of bottles to facilitate movement. And so the swimming continues. After all the soldiers of the detachment moved to the other side, everyone was very tired and hungry. The commander said that the detachment had four or five hours to rest, and after that they could move on. If, of course, it is required.