Airborne - airborne troops- These are one of the most prestigious troops of the Russian Federation. Hearing that a soldier is serving in the airborne troops, this person immediately, automatically, grows great respect. After all, if you delve into the very essence of the profession, then you can safely say that these people are the real defenders and patriots of their state.

It is the paratroopers who are the first to be sent by air to fight the enemy in his rear. Moreover, Airborne can form the basis of the mobile forces of the rapid reaction troops. Suffice it to recall that the Airborne Forces were born during the Great Patriotic War, made an unbearable contribution to the victory, and it will immediately become clear why they are so prestigious and respected.

If a young man decides to connect his life with the army, then the choice is in favor of landing troops deserves great respect. To date, the most famous and well-known educational institution for the training of excellent paratroopers is the world-famous Ryazan Institute of Airborne Troops. This higher institution, which produces real officers.

Also, there is a "242 training center", which is currently located in the city of Omsk and Ishim. He also specializes in training quality specialists in his field.

Airborne is a complex science

What is taught in these military institutions of future officers? Of course, we will not list all the disciplines, but we will focus on the most important skills that young people acquire. Some of the key subjects are: tactics and strategy of combat, shooting, military landing equipment.

Cadets are taught not only theory, but also practice. Mandatory learning process are trips to the exercises. Of course, cadets learn to jump from a parachute, learn to survive in difficult conditions, fight in rural and urban areas, master the skills of combat with cold weapons, learn the basics of management military air equipment. In addition to fighting, they are trained to repair military equipment so that in any situation the military could prepare and put into action any combat unit, from a tank to a fighter. Great attention is paid to the physical training of cadets. No wonder the fighters from airborne troops associated with civilians with mighty and strong people, they are what they are.

One American general in the second half of the 20th century said: "Give me a mouth Russian paratroopers and we'll take over the world!"

It's not just strength that counts here.

In addition to military disciplines, great attention is paid to standard humanitarian and mathematical disciplines, foreign languages and computer lessons. Cadets are even taught ballroom dancing, etiquette, demeanor. So the officers come out comprehensively developed people and are well versed not only in military tactics and military equipment, but are also cultured and well-read people.

Based on this, we can safely say that the officers Airborne- these are really people who should inspire awe and respect from everyone.

Blue berets only on the front line

The "winged infantry" has its own day in the calendar - this is August 2, the day when colleagues and classmates meet, remember their service and training. And there is something to remember, because how many bright and unforgettable pages were made landing troops in our glorious history and how many more of these pages will be inscribed by them!

The Blue Berets are always at the forefront, ahead of the rest. They are where the greatest danger is, where strength and courage are required. These are people who inspire respect, both among pensioners and veterans, and among young people.

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

Because special forces of the Airborne Forces solves very specific and challenging tasks, then his weapons and equipment are of higher quality and more diverse than standard weapons parts of the Airborne Forces(which is already one of the best in 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. 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. First combat applications sniper rifle "Vintorez" were recorded in the first Chechen company. 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, they most often 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 line small arms Kalashnikov - 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;
  • More modern model 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 a really new model, the basis for the creation of which was the PKM. This machine gun suitable not only for firing at enemy manpower, but also for hitting vehicles and even air objects. 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 capable of significantly reducing 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 special forces different countries exchanged 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 soldier is a highly qualified specialist in some field, and a huge amount is invested in him during training, and the departure of such a soldier can disrupt the entire established structure in the detachment, where each soldier 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 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" civilians to your side. To do this, special forces units of the Airborne Forces not only undergo a special psychological preparation, but also have mobile television stations capable of broadcasting within a radius of about 10 kilometers.

V Peaceful time 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, free places are filled with the best fighters of the Airborne Forces, who have shown themselves excellently over time military service. Such a tough selection leads to the fact that after a year of training, fighters are already experts in the application various types weapons and special equipment. The best fighters special forces of the Airborne Forces are real universal soldiers, although almost every one of them owns some 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.

Serve in the Airborne Forces prestigious and honorable, and the desire of the guys to get into these elite troops showing up 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. Airborne Troops are a reserve Supreme Commander Armed Forces of Russia and the basis of 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 wishes 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 received higher education, go on conscription, 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 the city has paratrooper unit, 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 in all landing 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 available physical training, it will be easier to get involved ... And after serving military service, many guys remain 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. From here too direct hit to serve in the Airborne Forces, maybe even in a certain military unit.

I give information on regional offices Union of Paratroopers of Russia. 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

45 separate regiment special purpose 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. This

The Airborne Training Center is located in Omsk.

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

Divisions:

  • 108th Guards Air 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 Logistics Battalion (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 parachute 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-compound Airborne 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)

Information on airborne divisions - Wikipedia source

Each element has a number of special functions that, in general, guarantee a full-fledged defense capability. But, as in most other structures, there are privileged, elite units where every fighter wants to go.

The army performs its duties not only in wartime, but also in peacetime, because it must be in good shape all the time.

The classic version of this rather big industry is divided into:

  • naval;
  • air force;
  • land.

Especially the developed countries, such as the Russian Federation, also have space forces.

Special elite troops do not belong to the vowel division. Getting there is considered prestigious, not only due to the mass of benefits for employees, but the very status of such a soldier will say a lot about him, even to a civilian.

What does "elite" mean when it comes to troops

This stable concept is not fully understood by everyone. The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name "Russian Elite Troops" is something incredibly intimidating and powerful. A sort of the most experienced masters of their craft, professional warriors. But not everything is so simple.

Being a completely journalistic name, it has no legislative basis and is not fixed in any way at all. A common expression that has taken on transcendental proportions at the national level and no more.

Therefore, it is impossible to call it elite, having singled out some single structure of the armed forces. There is no single evaluation criterion by which it would be worthwhile to determine the status of specific troops.

In fact, based on the fact that the expression was invented by the people, the rating of warriors who are supposedly considered elite is chosen by the same population of the state.

Polls of this kind are conducted mainly to identify the most combat-ready unit. Additionally, elite status is granted to troops that show heroic deeds or highly professional skills during various tasks from the state.

In this article, we will look at the generally accepted list of elite troops, and how likely it is to get there.

FSO

The department, which appeared thanks to the internal traditions of the country, has existed since the foundation of the notorious 9th department of the State Security of the USSR.

Nowadays, conscript soldiers are being recruited there. The most prestigious division of this industry is the Presidential Regiment, which annually includes 240 recruits according to a very strict selection principle. It is not enough to have excellent physical fitness and the appearance of an average Slav, but if you are less than 180 cm tall, the path there is already closed to you.

Among novice military men who plan to devote their lives to serving the security of the Motherland, getting into the Presidential Regiment means opening up a “green path” to the RF SOP, and this is no less than the protection of the most significant person in the country - its guarantor.

space troops

The possibility of non-contact armed confrontation has become almost a necessity in the 21st century. The space army is the crown of evolution on this moment and evolving with each passing hour. Key role this industry is to protect the territory of the state entrusted to the unit from a space attack using nuclear warheads or other innovative weapons.

Serving in the Space Forces is not just prestigious - it is a big step into the future, which will surely be as endless as space. But how safe it is depends directly on the specialists who serve there. Why not warriors? Because there is no in Russia educational institution, which prepares for service in the Space Forces. Personnel from the most prestigious technical universities of the Federation are recruited there.

Marines

The troops mentioned earlier are not as wildly popular as marines, among conscripts and specialists of the military industry. Naval Forces The Russian Federation is the most combat-ready and deadly unit of the entire structure. On the given time it consists of five fleets:

  • Northern;
  • Pacific;
  • Caspian;
  • Black Sea;
  • Baltic.

To get into their ranks, you must successfully pass two stages of verification on a competitive basis:

  1. During the distribution in the military registration and enlistment office, to withstand a special selection into the ranks of recruits for the naval forces.
  2. Prove yourself while serving in the Navy with the best side as a strong-willed, resolute and strong person with excellent physical health and a developed body, be ready to make morally difficult decisions.

It is at the second stage that the majority of recruits are eliminated, because not everyone can handle the enormous physical and psychological stress.

In the elite branches of the military and special forces, the requirements for recruits - both physical and otherwise - are at the very high level. To get into the special forces, you must have a certain set of qualities that it would be nice to cultivate in yourself even before the draft age or the opportunity to join the army comes.

The Airborne Troops of the Russian Federation is one of those military branches where traditions, morality and physical strength are best known. Vasily Filippovich Margelov - the legendary founder of the airborne troops, "BATYA" - as the paratroopers themselves call him - at the dawn of the winged infantry laid down the basic principles and standards for those who aspired to serve in an army capable of crossing Europe in a week.

In addition to the general physical “strength”, a potential “marine” must have: height from 175 cm, weight up to 80 kg, not be registered in a psychiatric, narcological and other dispensaries both at the place of registration and at the place of residence, and it is also desirable to have one from sports classes. The rule of sporting achievements also works in the Airborne Forces, however, according to the established tradition, it is in marines recruits-athletes are given increased attention and entrusted with the most responsible tasks.

“The essence of this tactic is that a conscript athlete does not need to inspire and instill a sense of responsibility and discipline. Athletes who have serious achievements, as a rule, are already disciplined people and they do not need additional motivation in this regard, ”Viktor Kalanchin, deputy head of the draft commission of one of the capital's military registration and enlistment offices, said in an interview with Zvezda.

Also, it is in the Marine Corps that special attention is paid to conscripts with certain technical knowledge: radio engineering, electronics, and computing devices. Such qualities help to prepare for a military specialty right during military service and in the future will give serious help when entering the service under a contract.

Concerning physical requirements necessary for service in the Russian Marine Corps, then everything is simple - excellent health in category A, the ability to pull up at least 10-12 times and the absence of chronic diseases. The rest, according to the military, will be consistently and diligently brought up in the conscript.




Special Forces

Special tasks and requirements are imposed on people who perform special tasks. It should be remembered, however, that special forces, whatever it may be, are not combined arms training, but heavy and daily labor which not everyone can handle. However, it is precisely with the offer to serve in special forces that recruits are “suited” precisely after, and even during their service in airborne troops or the marines.

In any case, according to the military commissars, the percentage of conscripts from these military branches in the special forces is the highest. The rules of standard training (both physical and psychological) do not work in special forces. Here, every fighter is made universal soldier capable of doing everything and doing it well.

Running, pull-ups, grueling forced marches at a distance three times greater than the usual army - all this is present in abundance in the preparation of special forces. However, special forces are different for special forces and each special forces unit has its own specifics.

Spetsnaz of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff and special forces of the FSB among special units stand apart: 20, or even all 30 pull-ups, 30 push-ups on the uneven bars, running a distance of a thousand meters in three minutes - this is far from full list of what needs to be done in order to begin to be considered as a candidate for service in the best Russian special forces units.

Andrey Vasiliev, an instructor in one of the Moscow rapid reaction units, in an interview with Zvezda said that physical exercise- this is the most insignificant thing that people who aspire to serve in special forces will have to face:

“In intelligence, in addition to endurance and physical form the mind is also important. Therefore, analytical thinking, the ability to quickly make certain decisions that will effectively complete the task, is no less important than, for example, physical strength. The main attention in such things is given to people who, before serving in the army, received higher education in some technical specialty. I know for sure that they have shown and are showing increased attention to such people.




One of the most serious tests for those who want to test their physical and psychological abilities can be an exam for the right to wear a "maroon" beret. It is this insignia of the special forces of the internal troops that is the best proof of the "professional suitability" of a fighter. The exhausting test, which includes an almost marathon forced march, an obstacle course, hand-to-hand combat with an instructor, not everyone passes.

According to statistics, only 20-30% of the examinees pass the test. Contrary to popular belief, the exam for the right to wear a maroon beret does not end with physical activity.



The basics of shooting skills against the background of severe fatigue, the basics of storming a building using special equipment, high-speed shooting - all this is included in the mandatory list of tests for those who want to devote their lives to special forces. The set of rules, both for army units and for special forces, says one thing - service for the good of the Fatherland is not a vacation.

It's hard, hard and for real men's work, requiring an absolute physical health and serious mental ability. It is the combination of these qualities that allows yesterday's ordinary guys to get into the elite troops, and those who have served or are serving improve their professional skills and move up the ladder of military service.



Dmitry Yurov