VKontakte has a lot of information: interesting facts, news, articles. One day I came across a post about military ranks of the Russian Federation and quickly memorized them.
Now I decided to write a short article on how anyone can quickly learn them. I myself remembered it differently, but here I will describe it in accessible language for everyone.
DO IT STRICTLY IN STEPS and by the end of reading the post you will remember all the ranks (military) and the corresponding shoulder straps!
It will take you no more than 5 minutes!
1. Private
2. Corporal
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3. Junior Sergeant
4. Sergeant
5. Senior Sergeant
6. Sergeant Major
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7. Ensign
8. Senior warrant officer
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9. Junior Lieutenant
10. Lieutenant
11. Senior Lieutenant
12. Captain
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13. Major
14. Lieutenant Colonel
15. Colonel
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16. Major General
17. Lieutenant General
18. Colonel General
19. Army General (not in the picture above)
20. Marshal of the Russian Federation (not in the picture above)
Military ranks
1. Let’s encode some titles with associatively vivid visual images.
Private - carrot bed
Corporal - flute
Sergeant - earring
Major - mayonnaise
Lieutenant - watering can
Colonel - ladle
Lieutenant Colonel - bent ladle
Ensign - Borschik
Foreman - grandfather with a beard
General - crocodile Gena
2. We read and imagine the images, then look at the pictures.
Tomato: there is a row of carrots on the stems (Private), a flute pierces a tomato (Corporal).
Orange: on the leaf there is a small earring (Junior Sergeant), on the stem of medium size (Sergeant), on the peel there is a large earring (Senior Sergeant), in the pulp there is a grandfather with a beard (Sergeant Major).
Lemon: at one end there is a plate of borscht (Ensign), in the middle there is a pan of borscht (Senior Ensign), at the end there are 2 stars.
Grass: one behind the other is a small watering can (Junior Lieutenant), a medium watering can (Lieutenant), a large watering can (Senior Lieutenant), the Captain stands next to him, followed by a fairy wand.
Cloud: at one end there is mayonnaise (Major), in the middle there is a bent ladle (Lieutenant Colonel), a ladle (Colonel), a pregnancy tester with a star.
Marker: On the cap there is a crocodile Gena with mayonnaise (Major General), on the stem Gena with a watering can (Lieutenant General), in the middle Gena with a ladle (Colonel General).
Each item has a specific appearance with shoulder straps.
Tomato And Orange- only stripes (easy to remember)
Lemon— the stars begin (that’s why there are 2 stars hanging on the lemon)
Grass- a stripe and a star appear (fairy wand on the grass)
Cloud— a second stripe and a star appear (pregnancy tester on the cloud)
Marker- zigzag pattern (zipper on marker)
The sequential appearance of stars on ranks is not difficult to remember visually.
The last ones are the General of the Army and the Marshal of the Russian Federation; they are also easy to remember at the end.
Private, Corporal
Jr. Sergeant, Sergeant, St. Sergeant, Foreman
Ensign, St. Ensign
Jr. Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Senior Lieutenant, Captain
Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel
G.Major, G.Lieutenant, G.Colonel
3. Now let’s remember the colors of the rainbow.
Each (red - tomato)
Hunter (orange - orange)
Wishes (yellow - lemon)
Noble (green - grass)
Where (blue - sky)
Sitting (blue - marker)
Pheasant (we don’t need it 🙂)
This way we remember the order of all objects.
Repeat several times from memory.
Congratulations!
Now you know all the ranks in order, and you can name the rank by shoulder straps and remember which ranks correspond to which shoulder straps.
At first you will name it slowly, but with each repetition the speed of recall will increase.
This is how you can quickly learn the ranks and shoulder straps of Russian military personnel.
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Insignia of soldiers and sergeants. Shoulder straps
From left to right: 1- Petty Officer (ceremonial uniform or greatcoat of the ground forces). 2-Senior sergeant (ceremonial uniform or overcoat of the Airborne Forces or aviation). 3- Sergeant (ceremonial uniform or overcoat of the ground forces). 4-Junior Sergeant (white blouse of a female soldier). 5- Corporal (beige dress of a female soldier). 6th Private (green shirt).
Emblems for the branches of the military are worn only on shirt shoulder straps, shoulder straps on raincoats (demi-season and summer), woolen jackets, and on shoulder straps on blouses and dresses of female military personnel. On other types of uniforms, the emblems are worn on the collar in its lower corners.
Cadets' rank insignia. Shoulder straps
Cadets of military schools in full dress uniform, overcoats and types of uniforms similar to officers wear green (in the Air Force blue) soldier-type shoulder straps with galloon along the side edges of the shoulder strap. The emblems of the branches of the military are worn only on shirt shoulder straps. Cadets with sergeant ranks wear golden squares on their shoulder straps. On field and casual uniforms (in "Afghanka" type uniforms), cadets wear camouflage-colored muffs with the plastic letter "K" and golden squares on regular shoulder straps.
From left to right: 1-Cadet with the rank of sergeant major. 2-Cadet with the rank of senior sergeant. 3- Air Force College cadet with the rank of sergeant. 4-Cadet with the rank of junior sergeant. 5-Cadet at the Air Force School with the rank of corporal. 6-Cadet. 7- Muff for the shoulder strap of a cadet with the rank of sergeant major.
Insignia of lieutenants. Shoulder straps
Ensigns on their dress and everyday uniforms received soldier-style shoulder straps, green with scarlet stripes along the edges for the ground forces and with blue stripes for the Airborne Forces. Aviation ensigns received the same shoulder straps, but blue with blue side stripes. The green shirt (blue in the Air Force) has the same shoulder straps, but without the side stripes. On white shirt shoulder straps are white.
Emblems for the branches of the military are only on shirt shoulder straps. The stars are golden. On the field uniform there are gray stars on the shoulder straps
From left to right: 1- Senior warrant officer of the ground forces. 2nd Warrant Officer of the Air Force. 3-Ensign of the airborne or military space forces. 4-Epaulette for a green warrant officer's shirt with the emblem of the military space forces. 5- Shoulder strap for the white shirt of a senior warrant officer with the emblem of motorized rifle troops.
Officers' rank insignia The Russian Army were introduced by Russian Presidential Decree No. 1010 of May 23, 1994, simultaneously with the introduction of the Russian Army uniform. There was no significant change in the officers' rank insignia. Only the size of the shoulder straps and shape have decreased, the colors of the shoulder straps have changed. The emblems of the military branches have changed. Now the shoulder strap does not reach the collar of the jacket, has a pentagonal shape and a button at the top. Shoulder strap width 5 cm, length 13.14 or 15 cm.
Shoulder strap colors:
*epaulettes on a white shirt white with colored gaps, golden-colored emblems for the types of troops and golden stars;
*on a green shirt, green shoulder straps with colored gaps, emblems for the branches of the military in golden color and golden stars;
*for an everyday jacket, a woolen jacket, an overcoat, a summer raincoat, a demi-season jacket, green shoulder straps with colored gaps, emblems for the branches of the military in golden color (where appropriate) and golden stars;
*on the ceremonial tunic, golden-colored shoulder straps with colored gaps and edging, golden stars;
*on a blue Air Force shirt, the shoulder straps are blue with blue highlights, golden Air Force emblems and golden stars;
*for a casual tunic, a woolen jacket, an overcoat, a summer raincoat, a demi-season jacket, the Air Force shoulder straps are blue with blue gaps, golden Air Force emblems (where required) and golden stars.
* on the field uniform, shoulder straps are the color of the uniform with stars of a dull gray color.
The number of gaps and stars has not changed. Also, as before, the stars of senior officers are larger than those of warrant officers and junior officers.
Junior officers - one star and one star:
1st Junior Lieutenant.
2nd Lieutenant.
3-Senior Lieutenant.
4-Captain.
Examples of officer's shoulder straps:
1st ceremonial shoulder strap of a captain of the ground forces. 2nd shoulder strap of a major in the Air Force, Aerospace Forces, Airborne Forces. 3rd parade shoulder strap of a colonel of the ground forces. 4-Everyday shoulder strap of a colonel of the ground forces. 5-Everyday shoulder strap of an Air Force major. 6-Everyday shoulder strap of a senior lieutenant of the Airborne Forces, VKS. 7-Lieutenant's shoulder straps to a white shirt with a combined arms emblem. 8-field shoulder strap of a lieutenant colonel. 9-Field shoulder strap of a lieutenant. 10-field shoulder strap of captain. 11-Lieutenant's shoulder straps to a green shirt with a combined arms emblem.
Highest ranks officers with the creation of the Armed Forces of Russia (Decree of the President of Russia No. 466 of May 7, 1992) underwent significant changes. First of all, the ranks of marshals and chief marshals of the military branches were abolished, the title “Marshal of the Soviet Union” was abolished as meaningless. General ranks have lost the addition of the “general-……..artillery” type. This supplement was left only to the generals of the medical, veterinary and justice services. A new title "Marshal of the Russian Federation" was introduced
In connection with this, as well as in connection with the change in uniform (Decree of the President of Russia No. 1010 of May 23, 1994), in 1994 the shape, size of generals' shoulder straps and other insignia changed.
The color of the shoulder straps for the dress uniform for all is golden, the edging of the shoulder straps and sewn stars (diameter 22mm) is red for generals of the ground forces and blue for generals of aviation, airborne troops and military space forces.
The color of everyday shoulder straps for generals of the ground forces is green with red edging on the shoulder straps. For generals of the Airborne Forces and Aerospace Forces, the edging of the shoulder straps is blue with a green field.
The color of everyday shoulder straps of aviation generals is blue with blue edging
Green field shoulder straps of generals with green stars
Generals' shoulder straps for white shirts are white with golden embroidered stars. Green shirts have green shoulder straps with golden embroidered stars. Blue aviation shirts have blue shoulder straps with gold embroidered stars. Only generals of the medical, veterinary and justice services wear emblems on their shirt shoulder straps.
It should be noted that if earlier generals differed by branch of the military (for example, major general of the signal troops, lieutenant general of artillery, etc.), now the general ranks, as well as officer ranks, have become the same for all branches of the military and among themselves There is no difference in colors or emblems. All that remains is the color difference between the generals of the Airborne Forces and the Aerospace Forces, and in aviation, with the transition to the blue color of the uniform, the shoulder straps became blue.
Insignia of generals (sewn stars with a diameter of 22 m, arranged in one vertical row):
1 star - major general
2 stars - Lieutenant General
3 stars - Colonel General
1 big star and higher general arms emblem- army general
1 large star or higher double headed eagle
-marshal Russian Federation
1st shoulder strap of Marshal of the Russian Federation. 2nd shoulder strap of an army general. 3rd Parade shoulder strap of Colonel General of Aviation, Airborne Forces, Aerospace Forces. 4-parade shoulder strap of a lieutenant general of the ground forces. 5-Everyday shoulder strap of a Marshal of the Russian Federation. 6-Everyday shoulder strap of an army general. 7-Everyday shoulder strap of a Colonel General. 8-Everyday shoulder strap of an aviation major general.9-Epaulette for the green shirt of a lieutenant general of the medical service. 10-Epaulette for the white shirt of the Lieutenant General of Justice. 11-Field shoulder strap of an army general. 12-Field shoulder strap of Lieutenant General.
By Decree of the President of Russia No. 48 of January 27, 1997. For army generals, shoulder straps with one large star and a general arms emblem were abolished, and ordinary general shoulder straps with four stars in one vertical row were introduced.
Each branch and type of troops has its own attributes. In addition to the battle flag and chevrons, the concept of distinctive signs includes shoulder straps. It is by this accessory that one can determine not only the rank of a serviceman, but also his affiliation with one or another army. However, it is very difficult for an unprepared person to do this. Today we will try to understand the colors and letter designations on the shoulder straps of military personnel and cadets of the Russian army, as well as law enforcement agencies.
Shoulder straps USSR (1973-1991)
Since the species of modern shoulder strap quite a lot, first let’s dive a little into history, namely, in the seventies of the last century, where in the ranks of the armed forces of the USSR in part shoulder strap everything was simple and clear - accessories on the shoulders of non-officer military personnel were of a monolithic color with the corresponding letter designations. For clarity, we list some types shoulder strap :
Manufactured for border guard servicemen shoulder straps olive, white and golden colors with green spaces and edging.
- black;
- white;
- blue;
- gray-blue (everyday, as well as cadet).
As for military educational institutions, cadets of the Suvorov School traditionally wear red shoulder straps with the letters SVU, and representatives of the cadet corps attach to shoulder straps(color depends on the case) letters KK.
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Patch of the 2nd Aerospace Defense Brigade of the Russian Air Force Patch of the 2nd Aerospace Defense Brigade of the Russian Air Force 2nd Aerospace Defense Brigade of the 1st Air Force and Air Defense Command Voronezh Russian Air Force, military unit 10953, Leningrad region, village . Coniferous
Patch of the 11th Aerospace Defense Brigade of the Russian Air Force Patch of the 11th Aerospace Defense Brigade of the Russian Air Force Patch of the 11th Red Banner Aerospace Defense Brigade 3rd Air Force and Air Defense Command. In h 54912, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Khabarovsk Territory, Russia.
Marine unit 199th Mobile missile battalion of the Coast defense of the Pacific Fleet 879th Air assault bn of the 336th Marine brigade of the Baltic Fleet Naval infantry department of St. Petersburg High Command Military school Separate air assault battalion of marines of Pacific Fleet Air assault company of 1st separate marine battalion of 61st Marine bde of the Northern Fleet Marine unit Marine unit Patch of the 155th Marine Brigade
The sleeve insignia of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Armed Forces The sleeve insignia of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Armed Forces The sleeve insignia of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is a fabric patch on a cloth base in the shape of a blue circle with a red edging. In the center of the sign is the image of the middle emblem of the Strategic Missile Forces. Medium emblem of the Strategic Missile Forces
Patch of the nuclear submarine Wolf of the Russian Northern Fleet K-461 Wolf nuclear submarine of project 971, based at Gadzhievo. The Gadzhievo base is located in Saida Guba, ZATO Skalisty, Murmansk region. Nuclear submarines of the Northern Fleet are based in Gadzhiev. The base includes berths in the city of Gadzhievo Yagelnaya Guba and in the village of Olenya Guba Olenya Guba. Patch of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy
Patch of the director of the Federal Border Service of Russia Patch of the director of the Federal Border Service of Russia Description of the sleeve patch of the director of the Federal Border Service of Russia Shield with a border in the form of a gold cord. The field of the shield is made up of a straight emerald cross widened towards the ends and the corners between the ends of the cross in the colors of the State Flag of the Russian Federation. In the center of the cross is a crowned golden double-headed eagle with a Moscow shield on the chest, the emblem of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia. Eagle superimposed on
Chevron of the Russian Airborne Forces Command for a jacket. Airborne Troops Airborne Force Airborne force for collectors Airborne Troops Airborne Troops Airborne Troops Airborne Troops Airborne Troops Patch of the Commander of the Airborne Forces of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Armed Forces Patch of the Commander of the Airborne Troops of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Armed Forces Patch
The overall sign of the FSB of the Russian Federation since 2003 for field form is a sleeve sign of the FSB of the Russian Federation since 2003 the oversal sign of the PS of the Russian Federation from 1994 to 2003, the border aviation, the overall sign of the PS of the Russian Federation from 1994 to 2003-Border Service Sigice Sign of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation Sleep badge of the Federal Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation from 1994 to 2003 Patch of the Federal Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation sleeve badge of the Federal Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation General sleeve badge of the Border Troops of the Russian Federation Chevron
Special purpose unit of the FSB of the Russian Federation Special purpose unit of the FSB of the Russian Federation Special forces of the FSB of the Russian Federation West, Kaliningrad Special purpose unit of the FSB of the Russian Federation West, Kaliningrad city. Special forces of the FSB of the Russian Federation West, Kaliningrad Special forces unit of the FSB of the Russian Federation West, Kaliningrad. Patch of the ALPHA group anti-terrorism ALPHA Group
Summer admiral's or general's cap of the Russian Navy. The top of the cap is made of firewood, the piping is made of white cloth. Ceremonial cap of the Navy of the Russian Federation Keak - headdress of the dress uniform of the presidential regiment of the FSO of Russia Keak - headdress of the dress uniform of the presidential regiment of the FSO of Russia Soldier's ceremonial cap of the Commandant's Regiment of the Armed Forces
Casual summer uniform of a cadet of the Russian Navy Casual summer uniform of a cadet of the Russian Navy Image source http recrut.mil.ru Casual summer uniform of a cadet of the Russian Navy Casual summer uniform of a cadet of the Russian Navy Image source http recrut.mil.ru Casual uniform of a sailor, cadet of the Russian Navy Casual uniform of a sailor , cadet of the Russian Navy
Officer's cap of the FSB of the Russian Federation Officer's cap of the FSB of the Russian Federation Officer's cap of the Air Force of the Russian Federation Officer's cap with embroidery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Officer's cap with a metal emblem on the crown of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Officer's cap with a metal emblem on the crown of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Officer's cap of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Federation
Shoulder strap of a private of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a private of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a corporal of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a corporal of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a sergeant of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a sergeant of the Air Force forces of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder straps of a senior sergeant of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder straps of a senior sergeant of the Air Force
A private's shoulder strap for a field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces A private's shoulder strap for a field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces A corporal's shoulder strap for a field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces A corporal's shoulder strap for a field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces A junior sergeant's shoulder strap for a field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces A junior sergeant's shoulder strap for field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces Sergeant's shoulder straps for field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces
Senior sergeant's shoulder straps for the digital field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces Senior sergeant's shoulder straps for the digital field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces Sergeant's shoulder straps for the digital field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces Sergeant's shoulder straps for the digital field uniform of the Russian Armed Forces Corporal's shoulder straps for the digital field uniform of the Armed Forces Russian forces Corporal shoulder straps for digital field uniforms of the Russian Armed Forces Foreman's shoulder straps
Shoulder strap of a private of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a private of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a corporal of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a corporal of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a junior sergeant of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a junior sergeant of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a sergeant of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a sergeant of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a senior sergeant of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder strap of a senior Sergeant of the Armed Forces of Russia Shoulder straps of the foreman of the Armed Forces
Digital camouflage suit Fabric name KMF Lego or Digit Winter combined arms field uniform Digital camouflage of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Winter combined arms field uniform Digital camouflage of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Field digital camouflage uniform of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Field digital camouflage uniform of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Image source
Camouflage cap Flora of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Camouflage field cap of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Camouflage field cap of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Fabric name KMF Lego or Figure Summer field camouflage cap with ears of the Russian Armed Forces Summer cap, digital camouflage of the Russian Armed Forces Summer cap, digital camouflage of the Russian Armed Forces
Summer casual uniform for generals of the Russian Armed Forces Summer casual uniform for generals of the Russian Armed Forces Sources kp.ru, delfi.ua Summer casual uniform for female officers Ground Forces Russian Armed Forces Summer casual uniform for female officers of the Russian Ground Forces Casual summer uniform for female military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces Casual summer uniform for female military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces
Universal Tactical Vest 6SH-112 Russian Armed Forces Unloading vest PS-ZhR Border Service of the Federal Security Service of Russia Set of field equipment SMERSH SSO Russia Universal transport vest 6Sh-92-2 Russian Armed Forces Universal transport vest 6Sh-92-2 Russian Armed Forces Unloading vest explosives equipment FSB RF Unloading vest
Airborne backpack RD-54 Flora of the Russian Armed Forces Airborne backpack RD-54 Flora of the Russian Armed Forces The paratrooper's backpack RD-54 is designed to accommodate and carry combat equipment that a paratrooper takes with him when landing behind enemy lines. The backpack is conveniently placed on the parachutist both during the jump and in combat conditions after landing. ORDER OF PACKING FOOD RATION, B P, BB, SV, OTHER MATERIALS IN RD-54 BACKPACK AND CARE
Bowler-flask, combined set of Airborne Forces Bowler-flask, combined set of Airborne Forces This set was developed in the USSR and was used in the airborne forces, as well as by Soviet troops in Afghanistan. Very successful constructive solution set. The set is maximally functional and easy to use. All components of the pot-flask are made of a special aluminum alloy in accordance with the specifications of the Ministry of Defense. The aluminum alloy used has passed all
Patch of the Syzran Military Aviation Institute VVAUL VI Flight School in the city of Syzran, Samara Region. Since the mid-20th century it has been the leading domestic educational institution in the field of training pilots for military aviation helicopters. Sleeve insignia of the Military Engineering and Technical University of the Russian Ministry of Defense
Protective helmet P7 6B7 of the Russian Armed Forces 1 Protective helmet P7 6B7 of the Russian Armed Forces 1 Protective helmet P7 6B7 of the Russian Armed Forces 2 Protective fabric-polymer helmet P7 6B7 of the Russian Armed Forces Combined arms helmet, first generation. It is made of a composite based on a combination of aramid fabrics and a film polymer binder. The helmet is the first production example made from an alternative
Eagle on the crown of the cap of the Russian Armed Forces Eagle on the crown of the cap of the Russian Armed Forces. Plastic. Plastic twist Parameters Width 67mm. Height 42mm. Eagle on the crown of the cap of the Russian Armed Forces Eagle on the crown of the cap of the Russian Armed Forces. Light metal. Antennae on two fastenings. Eagle Coat of arms on the crown of the cap of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Eagle on the crown of the cap of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Heavy metal. Spin
Barmitsa is a basic set of Russian combat equipment of the first generation, created for motorized rifle and airborne troops, as well as special forces units. Developed by the team of the Klimov enterprise TsNIITochMash in the period from 1999 to 2005 as part of the Fighter-XXI program of the General Staff. In addition to TsNIITochMash, more than 20 enterprises took part in the development of Barmits equipment, including the Sozvezdie and Izhmash concerns, OJSC Cyclone, etc. The set consists of a field uniform, equipment
The Permyachk combat protective kit, developed by Kirasa CJSC and chief designer Sergei Pletnev, is an integral part of a serviceman’s individual combat equipment. It includes means for placing and transporting weapons and ammunition, camouflage means and a number of other special elements that allow the fighter to efficiently perform assigned tasks. The general customer of the Permyachk BZK is the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the GRAU of the Ministry of Defense
In modern combat conditions, a soldier is exposed to various risks, due to which he may lose the opportunity to continue combat work, be injured or die. As a result, a fighter needs protective equipment that can reduce or completely eliminate existing risks. Over the decades, various protective equipment have been created to improve the safety of soldiers. In recent years, proposals have also appeared to create full-fledged protective systems. In our country this is the direction
For military service at all times, there was a certain set of laws aimed at increasing efficiency in combat operations, guard duty, as well as order in interpersonal relationships. This set of laws is combined into a charter, which is the main legislative document for a soldier. But since all issues of military service cannot be concentrated in a common document, there is a division of regulations by type. In particular, in the modern army there are two of them:
The word camouflage translated from French means camouflage is a spotted or pixelated camouflage color used to reduce the visibility in environmental conditions of clothing of people, equipment, weapons and other objects by blurring and breaking the silhouette of an object or person. Camouflage is designed and used to make it difficult for the enemy to recognize the outlines of a person or equipment on the ground using visual, photo, or optoelectronic
The All-Season Set of Basic Uniforms VKBO or as it is now correctly called the All-Season Set of Field Uniforms VKPO is a new-style uniform for military personnel consisting of 8 layers of clothing. Modern materials and advanced technologies operate in a wide temperature range under different weather conditions. The main feature of the new military field uniform is that it is multi-layered. This approach was first used in Russia for field uniforms
The history of the military uniform of the Russian Air Force goes back to Tsarist Russia. Over the century of its existence, the form has changed many times beyond recognition. The main historical milestones in the formation of modern Air Force uniforms are as follows: 1910, formation of the Air Force of the Russian Empire, 1918, creation of the Air Force of the USSR, 1939-1945. Great Patriotic War 1980s Cold War
Uniforms of cadets, soldiers, sailors Let's start our review with the military uniform for cadets, as well as ordinary personnel of the Army, Air Force and Navy. This uniform is comfortable and practical, just what the 21st century army needs. Let's see what it looks like, learn more about it So, military uniform photo Casual uniform of cadets, soldiers and sailors Summer casual uniform includes a camouflage suit, a camouflage T-shirt, a field
In this article you will see the new military uniform of the Russian Federation. All pictures and descriptions correspond to Order 300 of June 22, 2015 On the approval of the Rules for wearing military uniforms, insignia, departmental insignia and other heraldic symbols in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Procedure for mixing items of existing and new military uniforms in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation . Uniforms of the SV, Air Force and Airborne Forces The new uniform is convenient and practical,
Military uniform, military uniform, uniform of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, specific items of uniform and equipment of military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as well as the rules for wearing them since the early 90s. XX century to the present time, established by the highest government bodies for the personnel of the RF Armed Forces. Traditionally, it is divided into ceremonial, everyday and field, and each of them, in addition, into summer and winter.
Military rank in the modern army is a complex hierarchical relationship between military personnel, enshrined in law and military regulations. A certain rank must be assigned to absolutely any military serviceman, regardless of his education, type of activity or length of service. Even a young man who was drafted into the ranks of the RF Armed Forces is listed as a private. This gradation makes it possible to distribute the rights and responsibilities of the entire contingent to ensure controllability in the case of real
As in any structure, there is a certain hierarchy in the Russian army. In this case, the pyramid represents military positions and their corresponding army ranks. At the same time, shoulder straps are provided as distinctive signs on the uniform of military personnel. Today we’ll talk about what military ranks are present in the Russian army, what are their main differences, how the stars are located on the shoulder straps and how many years to serve before becoming a colonel. Types, classification of ranks
Sailor Senior Sailor Petty Officer 2 articles Petty Officer 1 article Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer Junior Lieutenant Lieutenant Senior Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Captain 3rd rank Captain 2nd rank Captain 1st rank Rear Admiral Vice Admiral
In the Russian Federation, there are two types of military ranks for military personnel: military and naval. Ship military ranks are assigned to sailors of the surface and submarine forces of the Navy, the coast guard of the Border Service of the FSB of Russia. Military ranks are assigned to other military personnel serving in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the FSB of Russia, the SVR of Russia, the FSO
Combat equipment for military personnel Ratnik is one of the largest modernization projects of the Russian army. As applied to this program, the concept of equipment is so broad and extensive that all its elements are almost impossible to describe in one article or depict in one photograph. The commander's personal computer is protected from shock, dust and water. It is equipped with a resistive screen that is insensitive to moisture and a blued steel stylus. The commander can track
VKBO absolutely new look uniforms, created on the principle of multi-layering. All elements, in accordance with heat-protective properties, are divided into a multi-level system for use at temperatures from -40 C to 15 C and a summer suit temperature regime from 15 C to 40 C. The multilayer system includes 8 layers of clothing that can be combined depending on the intensity physical activity military personnel and weather conditions. Summer suit consists
Coats of arms and emblems of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and rules for the design of sleeve insignia Small Medium Large Date of approval of the emblem Formation 01/27/1997 Armed forces Russian Federation 07/21/2003 Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation 03/19/2005 Office of the Ministry of Defense
Many conscripts want to go through the school of life, realizing that this is simply necessary. Recently, the popularity of military craft has increased significantly. Reforms in the army have significantly affected the comfort of serving. Despite this, almost all parts honor the customs and traditions inherited from older generations. This is especially true when completing a service. The end of any school is associated with certain experiences, and the end of the school of life is the moment to which a guy
Oleg Volkov, senior reserve lieutenant, former commander of the T-55 tank, gunner of the 1st class gun. We have been waiting for her for so long. Three many years. They waited from the very minute they exchanged their civilian clothes for soldier's uniforms. All this time she came to us in our dreams, during breaks between exercises, shooting at ranges, studying materiel, outfits, drill training and other numerous army duties. We are Russians, Tatars, Bashkirs, Uzbeks, Moldovans, Ukrainians,
To achieve maximum efficiency in the military activities of the army, it is necessary to develop a set of rules that would cover all areas, allowing each soldier to determine his rights and powers in each specific situation. This understanding was reached even under Peter I; it is not for nothing that he is considered the founder of the introduction of military regulations. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that the history of military regulations in tsarist Russia goes back to the 16th century, when, by order of Ivan the Terrible, the Boyar verdict was adopted
Camouflage ZDU EMR. ZDU camouflage Full protection Also EMP Uniform Masking Color Also Russian number - camouflage used in the army of the Russian Federation since 2002. Sample of a new uniform kit. Summer set Seasonal options Color 2979-8, Dark winter on the left, light summer Both produced by Tchaikovsky textiles, i.e. difference
Since May 23, 1994, in connection with the decree of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation, wearing insignia left over from the Soviet army was considered illegal. From that moment on, Russia began to form its own system of national symbols in relation to insignia in the RF Armed Forces. History of the appearance of insignia Starting from the 16th-17th centuries, in the Streltsy troops, the commander differed from the ordinary in the cut of his uniform, a different type of weapon and a cane along which
Insignia in the Russian Armed Forces are divided into lapel and sleeve insignia by formation. Lapel insignia A buttonhole with the emblem of the Air Force of the USSR Armed Forces on an overcoat, sewn in 1958. A lapel insignia is an emblem, incorrect buttonholes or buttonholes are paired emblems located in the upper part of the buttonholes. Military personnel wear lapel insignia of the emblem according to the branch of service to which the specialty of the given serviceman belongs, in contrast to the buttonhole,
Ensigns, sergeants, cadets and soldiers Legally, the Russian Armed Forces have existed since May 7, 1992, Russian Presidential Decree 466. Also legally Soviet Army ceased to exist on December 25, 1991 when the Belovezhskaya Agreement on the liquidation of the USSR came into force. In fact, the Soviet Army began to disintegrate in the fall of 1989, when the former Soviet republics of the USSR, one after another, began to declare their state sovereignty and that all military property
As in Soviet era So now there are curved stripes and stars on shoulder straps, but the meanings remain the same. So let's start with the lowest ranks. Clean shoulder straps - private. One stripe - corporal. Two stripes - junior sergeant. Three stripes Sgt. Three stripes together Staff Sgt. One wide strip along the shoulder strap of a petty officer, and for sailors a midshipman
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCTS All-season set of basic uniform VKBO 1. Introduction Carefully read these instructions before putting VKBO into operation. 2. List of products 2.1. Headwear 2.1.1. Summer azhka 2.1.2. Insulated hat with earflaps 2.1.3. Balaclava mask hat 2.2. Linen 2.2.1. Moisture-wicking lightweight underwear, short T-shirt and briefs
Continuity and innovation in modern military heraldry The first official military heraldic sign is the emblem of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation established on January 27, 1997 by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation in the form of a golden double-headed eagle with outstretched wings holding a sword in its paws, as the most common symbol of the armed defense of the Fatherland, and a wreath is a symbol of the special importance, significance and honor of military labor. This emblem was established to indicate ownership
In Russian literature, there is a deeply erroneous opinion that shoulder straps as an element of a military uniform supposedly originate from mythical metal shoulder pads that protected a warrior’s shoulders from saber strikes. However, this is just a beautiful legend that does not have any serious basis. Shoulder straps, and one appeared on Russian military clothing only with the creation of a regular army by Tsar Peter I between 1683 and 1699 as a purely practical element of clothing.
Considering all stages of the creation of the Russian armed forces, it is necessary to dive deeply into history, and although in the times of the principalities we are not talking about Russian Empire and even more so about the regular army, the emergence of such a concept as defense capability begins precisely from this era. In the 13th century, Rus' was represented by separate principalities. Although their military squads were armed with swords, axes, spears, sabers and bows, they could not serve as reliable protection against outside attacks. United Army
A serviceman's shoulder straps are his unique business card, that is, one look at the shoulder insignia is enough to understand what rank a soldier has. The stars on the shoulder straps provide enough information about which officer corps the serviceman belongs to. However, the shoulder straps and stars did not immediately acquire their modern look. In pre-revolutionary times, they were interspersed with additional stripes called stripes. Only later did the stars on shoulder straps become
Shoulder straps are external shoulder insignia in various law enforcement agencies; they can be used to determine membership in a particular department, as well as the type and branch of the military. A serviceman's rank is determined by the size, number and location of stars on his shoulder straps. It is very important to know how to properly attach stars to shoulder straps because, according to the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, all parameters for the location of stars for military personnel of the Russian Army and the Order of the Minister of Internal Affairs
There are several ways to attach shoulder straps to a shirt. Simple methods There are several such options for a match, for a pin, for an edging, for a paper clip. Attaching with a paperclip. In order to understand how to attach shoulder straps to a shirt using this method, you need to follow these steps step by step. First of all, the insignia itself and the shirt must be carefully ironed. This action is performed so that they lie better on the shirt. At
Shoulder straps are special shoulder insignia that are necessary to distinguish military ranks and positions. They are used by the Armed Forces, Police and other paramilitary forces. That is why many are interested in this question: How to sew an epaulette on a jacket It would seem that this is very simple to do, but in fact this is not entirely true. History of shoulder straps For the first time, shoulder straps were introduced by Peter I around 1683-1699. They used to help
People who have never faced the question of how to sew shoulder straps onto a police jacket find it quite difficult to bring their uniform into proper appearance. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the features and possible methods of attaching shoulder straps to outerwear. What tools do we need? To work, we need patience, perseverance and good lighting, as well as the following tools: a needle, scissors, a thimble, if necessary
Recruits who are about to serve in the army and navy receive sets of new-style military uniforms. The photo shows the everyday uniform for the ground forces, navy and aerospace forces of the joint air forces and aerospace defense, as well as the airborne forces. The Ministry of Defense has determined a new procedure for issuing military uniforms to conscripts before being sent to military units. 1. Instead of VKPO, an all-season set of field uniforms
Armocom company, specializing in the creation composite materials protective in nature, presents modern protection kits for helicopter crews. The name of these kits is Vulcan-VKS. The kits are capable of protecting the helicopter crew not only from open flames and other types of thermal effects, but also from the effects of so-called secondary fragments. The kit helps prevent pilots’ knee and elbow joints from mechanical injuries. Vulcan-VKS equipment
The military uniform of the armed forces of the Russian Federation has always been distinguished by certain features. They are divided according to color scheme and according to purpose. Military uniforms can be intended for daily use, for field activities and for festive occasions. All these types of clothing are also divided into summer and winter options. The Ministry of Defense has carefully studied this issue, detailing orders on this aspect of the life of military personnel. The matter concerned
In the course of their activities, military personnel have the opportunity to demonstrate heroism, professional knowledge, valor, and courage. The experience and skills of those who have given a huge part of their lives to military service are especially valued. As a sign of gratitude and respect, various medals are established by the Ministry of Defense or public organizations. On Defender of the Fatherland Day, upon the recommendation of the unit command, a current or former serviceman may receive a medal as a veteran of the Russian Armed Forces as a reward.
In 2002, the Union of Paratroopers association was born in Russia. It unites not only military personnel of the Airborne Forces, it is, most likely, the camaraderie and brotherhood of those who valiantly defended the interests of the Motherland on its territory and abroad. We can say that veterans of the elite airborne forces, marines, and special forces form the backbone of the presented organization. They consider the purpose of their activities to be assistance in protecting the rights of military personnel, especially those who were wounded during
Sleeve insignia of the formations of the Russian Armed Forces, sometimes incorrectly referred to as chevrons, sleeve insignia are worn on the right sleeve of the uniform of military personnel and are intended to distinguish services, departments, organizations, institutions, associations, and formations by belonging to the formations of the armed forces. Sleeve insignia by formation, used in the RF Armed Forces from 2005 to 2010. Individual officials, military authorities and organizations of the Ministry of Defense
The patches on the uniform of the RF Armed Forces are called sleeve or breastplates and are subject to a number of rules. Let's talk about the difference between chevrons and stripes. Chevron patch indicating rank. More specifically about what a chevron is is written here. New patches in the Russian army appeared towards the end of 2013, it was then that the emblems that are found on all modern patches were selected. Then 13 options were considered, many of them were worked on by the best
IN Russian legislation a number of documents establish the need to provide military personnel. In general, this concept is quite flexible, since it is necessary to take into account all the rights of a citizen serving in military service in order to list all the components of allowance. Therefore, provision is divided into several categories: monetary allowance, clothing provision, medical care, food housing provision. For each category
Each element of a military uniform has a specific purpose and does not appear on it by chance, but under the influence of certain conditions, including historical ones. We can say that each element of the form carries both a historical load and a utilitarian purpose. There is a widespread misconception that shoulder straps as an element of a military uniform come from knightly armor, or rather metal shoulder plates that protected a warrior’s shoulders from saber strikes. This is a misconception from year to year,
The time of multimillion-strong mass armies is coming to an end. Nowadays, the outcome of the battle is decided by relatively few professionals, and the level of training of the fighter and his equipment comes first. Despite the widespread use of electronics on the battlefield, its outcome, as before, is decided by people. The time when a fighter had an AK-47 at his disposal and was protected only by a bulletproof vest best quality and does not always gradually become history. Almost all advanced armies
The unloading vest, of course, is far from the only type of combat equipment, but today the situation has developed that a fighter, when purchasing equipment, chooses either a combat breastplate or a unloading vest. Apart from Russia, where the RZh unloading vest is part of the standard equipment of an infantryman, vests are used in many armies around the world. Turkish mountain riflemen, gendarmerie and rangers are working against the Kurds to unload the load. Having a large selection of different
Increasingly, in news reports from hot spots, you can hear the word special forces, which means special forces units as part of certain security or law enforcement agencies. This indicates the increased role of special operations forces of the FSB and GRU units in resolving power conflicts. To effectively achieve your goals, you need an appropriate form of clothing, which, in addition to convenience, should protect the fighter from
Almost all modern armies are supplied with uniforms intended for use directly on the battlefield, field uniforms. Most armies in the world have this uniform in camouflage coloring. This material provides an overview of the main camouflage colors currently used in various armies of the world. It should also be noted that this material does not cover the topics of uniform cut, quality characteristics of fabric, and the like.
There can be no regimes in matters of state security. Sovereignty and integrity must remain top level every minute all year round. To ensure reliable protection, the state is obliged to maintain a powerful army, ready at any moment to repel an attack from an external enemy. Military activity is a complex process that does not stop day or night. Even when the personnel seem to be resting, there are duty officers, guards, patrol officers,
Relationships in the army must be strictly regulated. This requirement arises from at least two considerations. The first is that the personnel is a quasi-group, organized according to some common characteristics. Psychologists say that if such a group is left to its own devices, conflicts in relationships will soon arise. The second statement is more significant. The army must not only be numerous, but also functional and controllable.
As long as the soldier has not retired to the reserve and remains on the list of unit personnel, he is guided by the general military regulations. Certain standards have also been developed for a serviceman in the event of his temporary stay outside the unit. But, as we know, the lack of control necessarily leads to violation of all rules, and the volume of these violations grows like an avalanche. Therefore, in any garrison, as a mandatory event, the organization of patrols is provided, which is carried out in places
As you know, every element of the uniform of the military and security forces either has a practical purpose or exists as a kind of symbol, and shoulder straps are no exception. Shoulder straps, like all other elements of a military uniform, contain a rich history. However, there is a very popular misconception that shoulder straps as an element of a military uniform are descendants of knightly armor, namely special shoulder plates made of metal that protect the shoulders
Shoulder straps are insignia of one or another professional and similar corporation on uniform corporate clothing to designate a wide variety of corporate characteristics and differences in ranks of personal military ranks and special class ranks, positions of belonging to a specific ministry, department, organization or service, including clan troops, branches of the armed forces, special forces, and the like.
We will have to start the story about the introduction of insignia in the Soviet army with some general questions. In addition, a short excursion into the history of the Russian state will be useful so as not to formulate empty references to the past. The shoulder straps themselves represent a kind of product that is worn on the shoulders to indicate a position or rank, as well as the type of military service and service affiliation. This is done in several ways: attaching strips, sprockets, making gaps, chevrons.
The shoulder straps of the Tsarist army of 1914 are rarely mentioned in feature films and history books. Meanwhile, this is an interesting object of study in the imperial age, during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, uniforms were an object of art. Before the outbreak of the First World War, the distinctive insignia of the Russian Army was significantly different from those used now. They were brighter and contained more information, but at the same time they did not have functionality and were easily noticeable as in the field
Shoulder straps and ranks in the Russian army were created in order to clearly delineate responsibilities between military personnel. The higher the status, the more responsibility is assigned to the soldier to whom the rank is assigned. Shoulder straps play an identifying role, that is, they create a visual image of a military man, namely what position he holds, as well as his military rank. Shoulder straps and ranks in the army play a very important role, and for different troops they have different external
Shoulder straps are part of a serviceman's clothing, and the arrangement of stars on the shoulder straps is considered to be a sign of rank distinction between colleagues. However, it is very important to know at what distance the stars should be on this part of the uniform, since punctuality, discipline and strict adherence to instructions play a huge role in the army. Appearance a soldier must always be impeccable. The placement of stars on shoulder straps according to certain regulations also contributes to
Ratnik is Russian military equipment for a soldier, also called the kit of the soldier of the future. Ratnik is part of a general project to improve the quality of an individual soldier on the battlefield through the use of the latest scientific achievements in the field of navigation, night vision systems, tracking the psychophysiological state of a soldier, and the use of advanced materials in the manufacture of armor and clothing fabrics. The system is a complex modern means protection,
Russian combat equipment for military personnel Ratnik was developed by FSUE TsNIITOCHMASH. Basic principles for creating a basic complex of special clothing items: Combination of optimal weight, volume, functional and protective features, incl. hygienic and physical-mechanical properties for operation in particularly intensive conditions and in isolation from the main forces when performing tasks. The versatility of the complex. Camouflage properties developed the most universal color and
Russia has completed the development of the new Ratnik combat equipment, which is a complex of weapons, personal protective equipment, reconnaissance and communications. The first serial sets of equipment have already been delivered to the troops. Several units of the Russian Ground Forces marched in them across Red Square on May 9, 2015. According to the Ministry of Defense, the purchase of Ratnik is already included in the state defense order for the current year, however, exactly how many sets of equipment will be supplied to the troops is still unknown.
On June 1, 1998, by order of the Commander of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation 171, the Veteran of the Railway Troops badge was established. This sign became the first official symbol that marked the beginning of the development of a strict departmental heraldic system in the Federal Service railway troops Russian Federation. A year earlier, in preparation for the 150th anniversary of military railway workers coming in 2001, the FSGV command decided to begin a comprehensive
Military clothing is the key to the high combat effectiveness of military forces. In Russia, the military uniform meets all the necessary requirements; it is comfortable, reliable and performs its main functions. A new military uniform in our country was released in 2015. Now every soldier of the military forces is equipped with it. Along with the new clothes, new rules for wearing them were issued, which must be followed by a soldier of any rank. Military uniforms are divided into three main types. Dress uniforms are used.
The modern Russian army has a complex hierarchical structure based on the subordination of lower levels to higher ones. Unconditional submission within the limits of the military regulations is defined by law, and violation of the order is punishable by a military court. In order to effectively carry out management activities, the hierarchical system is implemented by assigning each military personnel a certain military rank. Already at the very beginning of his conscription service, the young man receives the rank of private. Highest rank other than Supreme
Many articles, even from legally savvy specialists, are devoted to in various ways avoid military service. It is gratifying that the proportion of conscripts who are ready to cross the line of the law is quite small. Most guys not only realize the need to fulfill their civic duty, but also consider it their duty to spend a year in the army as a real soldier, who would be an excellent student in combat training, selflessly serve the Motherland, be in good standing with the officers and become the pride of his
Many people ignorant of military affairs may wonder what kind of troops the Russian army has. The answer here is very simple: Russian units include elite troops, ground units, navy, and aviation. Each part performs its own function. For large units, navy, air force, ground forces, there are support departments such as air defense, artillery. Many parts are intertwined. The regiments began to develop into their modern form after the collapse of the Russian Empire.
The army, to one degree or another, affects every citizen, so, willy-nilly, people are aware of it. But the army is too general and abstract a concept, including tanks and foot wraps, nuclear weapons and stars on shoulder straps, and much more. In order to organize troops by type, establish a certain hierarchy and divide the territory of the state into controlled areas, there is a special term - the organizational structure of the armed forces of the Russian Federation. With his help we are today
For any state, the armed forces are the guarantor of its security and inviolability of territorial borders. In Russia, the army organizes its activities on the basis of certain regulatory documents, these are Federal laws, Government Decrees, Presidential Decrees, as well as local decrees of authorities executive branch in the regions. Thanks to a unified legal system, it is possible to effectively manage a contingent of thousands, distributing common tasks and quickly resolving security issues.
The army is perhaps the largest institution that is considered to be regularly functioning. If we add to the contingent currently in service all those liable for military service, including those in the reserves, then more than half of all Russian citizens will be covered. Naturally, the armed forces will reach such a size only as a last resort, when military aggression from another state is inevitable, but even the existing military personnel, of whom there are hundreds of thousands, must be centralized
False shoulder straps, a derivative of false shoulder straps, are analogous to the shoulder straps on which stars are sewn. They differ from standard ones in that they are used in the field, since during military exercises or in a real combat situation it is necessary to act quickly and swiftly, and during such actions the stars may simply fall off the shoulder straps. Despite the fact that every military man has spare stars, no one needs extra losses. Besides
Since the founding of this type of troops, the uniform of the Airborne Forces has been no different from the clothing of the Red Army Air Force or special purpose air battalions. The set of clothing of a USSR intelligence soldier included a leather or blue-gray canvas helmet. Moleskin overalls could be either leather or blue-gray canvas. The collar of the overalls was equipped with blue buttonholes, where insignia were sewn. Already in the forties, military uniforms
The uniform of the Russian Navy has a rather long history. Over the decades, it has undergone and is undergoing many changes and the emergence of new and different versions of it. In the article we will look at a short history shapes, its various options and principles of wearing. History of naval dress The history of the Navy uniform dates back to the time of Peter the Great. By order of the powerful manager-emperor in 1696, the Boyar Duma adopted
In 2015, the Russian army will change its clothes. Some military personnel already have a new military uniform. According to the plan of the Russian Ministry of Defense, new uniforms were required to be provided to all military personnel by the end of 2014. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia Dmitry Bulgakov. The need to redress the ranks of the Russian army has existed for a long time. Along with the new set of clothes, new rules for wearing military uniforms will be introduced. In 2014, new clothing was received
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Military uniforms - field, everyday and ceremonial uniforms - are always regulated by the relevant decrees of the Ministry of Defense. However, there are special forces formations in the law enforcement agencies of ministries and departments not related to the Russian Armed Forces, which perform specific tasks, for which they use a very wide range of military and universal uniforms. Special forces uniforms Classification of special forces units Existing units
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The infantry chevron indicates belonging to the ground forces. Ground forces patches are available on sleeves and chest, everyday, ceremonial and field. For special units of the Navy ground forces there is a special Marine Corps chevron. Chevron of the Ground Forces of the new model In accordance with Order 300, the new sleeve insignia of the Ground Forces is made in the shape of a rectangle. Sleeve insignia of the North of Russia. Sword
The protective kit for crews of armored vehicles 6B48 Ratnik-ZK was put into service in 2014. The manufacturer of this kit is the Moscow Center for High-Strength Materials Armocom. This kit is designed to protect crew members of combat vehicles from exposure to open flames, thermal effects, secondary fragments formed in the habitable compartment, as well as to protect elbow and knee joints from various types of mechanical damage. Produce high quality products
In June 2017, the media received information about the replacement of the old red star emblem of the Russian Armed Forces with a new red-blue-white star. The news alarmed many public figures, prompting them to react violently to it. The new symbol was released by a subordinate design bureau, which named it the Russian Army. According to the creators, the new star will enhance the image of the Russian army and give it more masculinity. The origins of the symbol of the Russian army
Shoulder badges of the Federal Bailiff Service (on a white shirt) for employees with the following class ranks: State Counselor of Justice of the Russian Federation 3rd class, State Counselor of the Russian Federation 3rd class; State Counselor of Justice of the Russian Federation, 2nd class, State Counselor of the Russian Federation, 2nd class; State Counselor of Justice of the Russian Federation, 1st class, State Counselor of the Russian Federation, 1st class; Shoulder badges of the Federal Bailiff Service (on a jacket, tunic and olive shirt) for employees with the following class ranks: Secretary of the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 3rd class; Secretary of the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 2nd class; Secretary of the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 1st class; Lawyer 3rd class, assistant of the state civil service of the Russian Federation 3rd class; Lawyer 2nd class, assistant of the state civil service of the Russian Federation 2nd class; Lawyer 1st class, assistant of the state civil service of the Russian Federation 1st class; Advisor to Justice 3rd class, Advisor to the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation 3rd class; Adviser of Justice, 2nd class, adviser to the state civil service of the Russian Federation, 2nd class; Advisor to Justice, 1st class, Advisor to the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 1st class; Shoulder badges of the Federal Bailiff Service (on a white shirt) for employees with the following class ranks: Secretary of the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 3rd class; Secretary of the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 2nd class; Secretary of the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 1st class; Lawyer 3rd class, assistant of the state civil service of the Russian Federation 3rd class; Lawyer 2nd class, assistant of the state civil service of the Russian Federation 2nd class; Lawyer 1st class, assistant of the state civil service of the Russian Federation 1st class; Advisor to Justice 3rd class, Advisor to the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation 3rd class; Adviser of Justice, 2nd class, adviser to the state civil service of the Russian Federation, 2nd class; Advisor to Justice, 1st class, Advisor to the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, 1st class; Shoulder straps for police officers and internal service officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation who have a special rank of middle management - iaior. Length -14 cm. Equipped with a strap. According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated July 26, 2013 No. 575, shoulder straps are fastened to clothing with buttons with a diameter of 14 mm without a rim. The stars are embroidered with 3% gold. Shoulder straps for police officers and internal service officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with special ranks of senior command personnel - major, lieutenant colonel, colonel. Length -14 cm. Equipped with a strap. According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated July 26, 2013 No. 575, large corrugated stars are strengthened on this type of shoulder straps. Shoulder straps are fastened to clothing with buttons with a diameter of 14 mm without a rim. Designed to be worn on a gray jacket. Emblem on shoulder straps Prosecutor's Office gold metal small. For installation on shoulder straps intended to be worn with light blue and white uniform shirts. Additional discounts do not apply to products with a red price Shoulder straps for police officers and internal service officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with special ranks of middle command - junior lieutenant, lieutenant, senior lieutenant, captain. Length -14 cm. Equipped with a strap. According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated July 26, 2013 No. 575, small corrugated stars are strengthened on this type of shoulder straps. Shoulder straps are fastened to clothing with buttons with a diameter of 14 mm without a rim. In addition, if the shoulder straps are fastened with a strap, they are reinforced with police lapel emblems or internal service lapel emblems. Golden-colored shoulder badges (for employees of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation who have a higher special rank) Removable shoulder badges are made in the shape of a rectangle with a trapezoidal upper edge, a field of specially woven braid and red edging on all sides except the bottom. Shoulder badges of employees with the highest special ranks are made from galun of a special weave of golden color from copper wire 5% gilding without gaps. Shoulder badges have a belt loop. At the top of the shoulder insignia there is a golden button with the image of the State Emblem of the Russian Federation without a heraldic shield. The distance from the upper edge of the shoulder badge to the center of the button is 10 mm, the diameter of the hole for attaching the button is 6 mm. Button diameter -14 mm. On shoulder badges for employees with the highest special ranks, the height of the small emblem is 22 mm, the width is 16 mm. The distance from the center of the button to the edge of the small emblem is 10 mm towards the lower edge of the shoulder straps. The small emblem is embroidered with golden thread, 5% gilding, and edged with red thread. On the shoulder badges there are embroidered stars made of gold-colored gimp, 5% gilding, with a diameter of 22 mm. The stars are edged with red thread. The width of the braid is 45 mm, the width of the edging is 2.5 mm, the length is 14 cm. Permissible deviations in width and length are no more than 2 mm. Shoulder signs consist of top parts, a lining and two liners (made of electrical insulating cardboard and a hard PVC liner).
Nowadays, few people remember that shoulder straps in the Soviet Army were of different colors: red armored ones were for motorized riflemen (infantry), burgundy for the explosives (internal troops), black for tankers, artillery, etc., green for border guards, blue - for the Airborne Forces and Aviation, etc.
Have you ever wondered why you almost never saw discharges with red shoulder straps in civilian life? Only the airborne forces, border guards and sailors differed and were distinguished by a different form. All the others had black shoulder straps, and only the badges on the buttonholes were different?
And this was explained very simply. Almost all demobilizers from combined arms units, which spent their entire service wearing red SA shoulder straps, went to demobilization with black ones. Neither commanders nor political workers prevented them from doing this, and even, on the contrary, they made sure that everyone quit “in the dark.”
In another case, the demobilizer’s chances of getting home safely were rapidly decreasing. Our country is large, and most often a soldier had to travel several days to get home, during which, if he had red shoulder straps on his shoulders, he could almost be guaranteed to get a knife in the side in some dirty vestibule or in the back streets of a station for toilet. The thing is that the burgundy shoulder straps of the BB (a person with an art education would even say that it was more like a “kraplak”) differed only slightly in color from the red ones of the SA, and in a country where the majority of the population had the opportunity to come into contact with the prison system, there was a fierce hatred of the wearers the letters BB on red epaulets were significantly faster than the speed of reading letters, if it even came to that...
I can’t say that it was like this absolutely everywhere, but in most parts it was like that. Maybe somewhere in large cities in crowded places and in daylight hours and it was possible to appear “in red” without taking much risk, but the majority of the population of the USSR does not live “in the center”, but where God is high, power is far away, and the bear is the boss in the forest...
Therefore, now that the press has begun a campaign to protect Russian National Guard soldiers and police officers and members of their families, who are allegedly receiving death threats through social networks for being harsh against citizens who are detained at public events, this is hardly a surprise for our country...
First, they created a structure, subordinated it to virtually the same former Internal Troops, as a result of which many military officers refused to serve in it, because for them the very idea of being subordinate to the “guards” and using force against their own citizens turned out to be wild. Then they showed how “guardsmen”, eight to ten people per person, loaded girls, students and random passers-by into paddy wagons. Then they began to imprison for significant periods those who “touched the body armor with their hands and caused pain and suffering to the guardsmen.” Now they are surprised that the guards, to put it mildly, do not attract the love of the population.
Caught between orders from their superiors (often “oral” and not always legal) and people who do not always break the law, “law enforcement officers” are increasingly “jumping off the handle” for minor reasons, as in two cases yesterday...
Where are we going and what are we doing? Maybe, before it’s too late, not knowing what to do, we will begin to act according to the LAW, which will be the same for everyone?
P.S. This article unexpectedly received a lot of responses on social networks and online media. Thanks to EVERYONE who did not remain indifferent and contributed their part to this story.
I collected the most interesting comments here:
Vit Adams And so it was. “Black shoulder straps mean a clear conscience.”
Dmitry Shevtsov Good article. She is 99% correct about history... about explosives and the dislike of troops among ordinary people.
Bryansk Lukhari resort
I confirm the author. In 1982, my brother was demobilized from the Urals from the VV, and came home wearing a demobilization parade, but with black shoulder straps of the SA and combined arms chevrons. He said that many from afar did not make it safely, they were caught at train stations and on trains and beaten half to death, their uniforms were torn, and their money and documents were taken away.
Galley foreman
A good article, informative, with an excursion into history for comparison with the present. I fully support the premise, and the author’s point of view in this issue I completely agree. Law enforcement officers must act strictly within the law when carrying out their work, especially when we are not talking about criminals, but about ordinary citizens, whose civil rights they have no right to suppress. Even with the permission of their superiors, otherwise they themselves turn into criminals. The protection of a certain group of persons (the untouchable) should not be carried out to the detriment of everyone else. That is why there is a law, and as the author correctly noted, everyone should be equal before it. Otherwise, law enforcement officers, by not observing the law themselves, encourage others to disobey it. And this is the great responsibility of the authorities.
current
He served in the 80s, in the navy. I remember these stories about VVshnikov, it happened, they changed clothes, but not everything is so terrible! It was more likely that such horror stories influenced 20-year-old soldiers than that in reality everything was so sad. But this is my private, subjective opinion.
AlexV
In the early 80s, former soldiers who served in the Far East and Siberia went to demobilization mainly by trains along the Trans-Siberian Railway. (At that time there was no asphalt on the Moscow-Vladivostok road at all and this railway, built under the Tsar, transported a huge amount cargojd/.Lying on the second shelf of the carriage, sometimes it rocked and tossed so that some drunks, and some sober ones, flew down to the floor. It was in such carriages that the “red shoulder straps” rode home. They were distinguished by their shoulder straps and even without them - judging by the well-fed face and well-groomed hands. It was not entirely pleasant. He also said that here and there, near the railway embankment, bodies were discovered that had “fallen” from the carriages. That’s why almost everyone went home, dressed in civilian clothes, but about their own clothes. They didn’t remember the “red-shouldered” service for guarding prisoners and camps. Unless they were drunk, as a result of which there was a chance of getting a thorn in the side. The author of these lines at that time was also a soldier and wore black shoulder straps. Sometimes the train with the equipment walked separately, and we. We were traveling to a new place on the Trans-Siberian Express. Our hands were covered in sores and abscesses (climate, diesel fuel, lack of TB) and we were carrying backpacks, overcoats and machine guns with us. The people on the train treated us well, many even offered us a drink and a snack, and we felt that the country around us was ours, common to everyone. And then one day it all ended, because we were sent to fulfill our “international duty.”
Alexander L
They were called Vovans.
Description
Typical shoulder straps are more or less rectangular-shaped items worn on the shoulders with the rank, position, or official affiliation of the owner of the shoulder straps indicated on them in one way or another (straps, gaps, stars and chevrons). As a rule, rigid galloon-embroidered shoulder straps with bright stars and badges are worn with the dress uniform, while more modest fabric shoulder straps without sewing, often in camouflage colors, are used with the field uniform.
The initial applied meaning of shoulder straps was that they kept the sword belt, the sling (belt) of the cartridge bag, the straps of the backpack from slipping, and protected the uniform from abrasions from the gun in the “shoulder” position. In this case, there could only be one shoulder strap - on the left (the cartridge bag was worn on the right side, the gun - on the left shoulder). The sailors did not carry a cartridge bag, and it is for this reason that in most of the world's navies shoulder straps are not used, and position or rank is indicated by stripes on the sleeve.
1973. The codes SA (Soviet Army), VV (Internal Troops), PV (Border Troops), GB (KGB Troops) are introduced on the shoulder straps of soldiers and K on the shoulder straps of cadets.
Badges are placed on the shoulder straps of military personnel and police officers, cadets of military and paramilitary institutions, employees of Russian Railways, the metro, etc.
They were introduced in Russia in 1843 to determine the ranks of non-commissioned officers. One stripe was worn by a corporal, 2 by a junior non-commissioned officer, 3 by a senior non-commissioned officer, 1 wide by a sergeant major, and a wide longitudinal by a lieutenant.
Since 1943, the USSR Armed Forces have used braids (“straps”) to designate the ranks of military personnel of junior command and control personnel. The galloons were red (for the field) and golden or silver (for everyday and dress uniforms according to the types of troops) colors. Subsequently, silver braids were abolished, but yellow ones were introduced for everyday uniforms. For field uniforms, khaloons of a protective color were provided, since golden or silver laces were clearly visible from a distance and thereby unmasked the serviceman.
The rank of corporal (senior sailor) corresponded to one narrow braid, located across the shoulder strap, the ranks of junior sergeant and sergeant (foremen of the 2nd and 1st articles) - two and three narrow braids, respectively, senior sergeants (chief petty officers) wore one wide braid across shoulder strap, and foremen (until the 1970s in the Navy - midshipmen, then - chief ship foremen) - one galloon, located along the shoulder strap along its axis (in 1943-63, foremen wore the so-called "petty officer's hammer" - wide a transverse “strap” at the top of the shoulder strap, and a longitudinal narrow galloon rested against it from the bottom of the shoulder strap). The cadets also had braid along the side and top edges of the shoulder straps, which were attached to a button, and since 1970, after the abolition of shoulder straps attached to a button, only along the outer edge of the shoulder straps. Only junior commanders of the Suvorovites had galloons on their shoulder straps: the vice sergeant - along the side and upper edges of the shoulder strap, and the senior vice sergeant had another braid of the same width added, located along the axis of the shoulder strap.
Among Soviet police officers, sergeant ranks were designated by gold-plated aluminum strips that replaced braid. For police sergeants, special woven shoulder straps were made, where the longitudinal braid (“strap”) was embroidered along with the field of the shoulder strap. From 1994 to 2010, the RF Armed Forces used for these purposes squares made of golden-colored metal or gray-green metal (plastic) (for field uniforms). For a corporal - 1 narrow square, for a junior sergeant and sergeant (foreman of the 2nd and 1st articles) - 2 and 3 narrow squares, a senior sergeant (chief foreman) wears 1 wide square, and a petty officer (chief ship's foreman) - a combination 1 narrow and 1 wide angle. Since 2010, troops switched to traditional braided stripes.
Shoulder straps, introduced into the Red Army on January 6, 1943, were originally developed as insignia only for guards units. There was even a project to introduce epaulets for officers.
