Narrow shoulder straps. What are the military ranks and shoulder straps?

Article updated 01/08/2019.
Do you want to know what types of police uniforms there are? In fact, this is important to imagine who you are dealing with on the road or in the city, but rank can only be determined by shoulder straps. Police representatives will not always state their rank and first and last name, although this is mandatory.

Why understand militia (police) ranks?

Imagine you are driving along the road in a car and an inspector stops you. How to contact him if he hasn’t introduced himself? You can simply say “comrade policeman,” but it’s much better, of course, by rank. The same applies to situations on the street if you are walking. In general, knowing your ranks and shoulder straps is a must. Moreover, they changed a little in appearance after the police were renamed the police.

Picture with shoulder straps

To make it easier to understand, look at the picture below:

Here I divided the shoulder straps into two rows for clarity, so let’s follow.
In the first row (top), from left to right, we have the following titles:

• Police Private;
• Lance Sergeant;
• Sergeant;
• Staff Sergeant;
• Police Sergeant;
• Police ensign;
• Senior Warrant Officer;

All of this was junior command, with the exception of the “private”, of course. The second row is much more interesting, since the ranks of the middle and senior squads are represented here. Also from left to right, bottom row:

• Junior police lieutenant;
• Lieutenant;
• Senior Lieutenant;
• Police Captain;
• Police Major;
• Lieutenant colonel;
• Police Colonel.

The last three belong to the senior command staff, the rest to the middle. Now you will be aware if an employee suddenly stops you and demands something from you. You can determine his rank by his shoulder straps.

Senior management. Generals' shoulder straps

Many people asked in the comments to supplement the article and add general's shoulder straps. Fair point. Although, of course, the general will not stop you on the street, but for general development you need to know what his shoulder straps look like:

As you can see, they differ from ordinary shoulder straps in their unusual shape. Let's list what titles are presented here (from left to right):

• Major General of Police;
• Lieutenant General of Police;
• Colonel General of Police;
• General of Police Russian Federation;

Now you know everything about the ranks of modern police. Share the link to this article with your friends, it will be useful to them.

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 whole point is that the burgundy shoulder straps of the BB (a person with an art education would even say that it’s more like a “kraplak”) differed only slightly in color from the red SA ones, but in a country where most of the population had the opportunity to come into contact with the prison order, the fierce hatred of bearers of the letters BB on red shoulder straps significantly outpaced the speed of reading letters, if it came to that at all...

I can’t say that it was like this absolutely everywhere, but in most parts it was like that. Maybe somewhere in major cities in crowded places and during daylight hours, 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 I completely share the author’s point of view on this issue. 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 - from 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 cars. That’s why almost everyone went home, dressed in civilian clothes, but about their 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 a train with 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.

Every detail of a military uniform is endowed with a practical meaning and did not appear on it by chance, but as a result of certain events. We can say that elements of military uniforms have both historical symbolism and utilitarian purpose.

The appearance and development of shoulder straps in the Russian Empire

The opinion that shoulder straps come from a part of knight's armor, designed to protect the shoulders from blows, is one of the most common misconceptions. A simple study of armor and army uniforms of the past, from the second half of the 12th century to the end of the 17th century, allows us to conclude that nothing like this existed in any army in the world. In Rus', even the strictly regulated uniform of the archers did not have anything similar to protect the shoulders.

Shoulder straps of the Russian army were first introduced by Emperor Peter I in the period between 1683-1698 and had a purely utilitarian meaning. Soldiers of the grenadier regiments and fusiliers used them as an additional mount for backpacks or cartridge bags. Naturally, shoulder straps were worn exclusively by soldiers, and only on the left shoulder.

However, after 30 years, as the branches of troops increase, this element spreads throughout the troops, serving in one or another regiment. In 1762, this function was officially assigned to shoulder straps, beginning to decorate officers’ uniforms with them. At that time, it was impossible to find a universal model of shoulder straps in the army of the Russian Empire. The commander of each regiment could independently determine its type of weaving, length and width. Often wealthy officers from prominent aristocratic families wore the regimental insignia in a more luxurious version - with gold and precious stones. Nowadays, shoulder straps of the Russian army (pictures below) are a coveted item for collectors of military uniforms.

During the reign of Emperor Alexander I, shoulder straps took on the appearance of a fabric flap with clear regulation of color, fastenings and decor, depending on the number of the regiment in the division. Officers' shoulder straps differ from soldiers' shoulder straps only by being trimmed with gold cord (galloon) along the edge. When the knapsack was introduced in 1803, there were two of them - one on each shoulder.

After 1854, not only uniforms, but also cloaks and overcoats began to be decorated. Thus, the role of “determiner of ranks” is forever assigned to the shoulder straps. By the end of the 19th century, soldiers began to use a duffel bag instead of a backpack, and additional shoulder straps were no longer required. Shoulder straps are removed from the fastenings in the form of buttons and are tightly sewn into the fabric.

After the collapse of the Russian Empire, and with it the tsarist army, shoulder straps and epaulettes disappeared from military uniforms for several decades, recognized as a symbol of “inequality of workers and exploiters.”

Shoulder straps in the Red Army from 1919 to 1943

The USSR sought to get rid of the “remnants of imperialism,” which also included the ranks and shoulder straps of the Russian (tsarist) army. On December 16, 1917, by the decrees of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee and the Council of People's Commissars "On the elective principle and organization of power in the army" and "On the equalization of rights of all military personnel", all previously existing army ranks and insignia were abolished. And on January 15, 1918, the country's leadership adopted a decree on the creation of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (RKKA).

For some time, a strange mixture of military symbols was in effect in the army of the new country. For example, insignia are known in the form of armbands of red (revolutionary) color with the inscription of the position, stripes of a similar tone on the sleeves of a tunic or overcoat, metal or cloth stars of different sizes on the headdress or chest.

Since 1924, in the Red Army it was proposed to recognize the ranks of military personnel by the buttonholes on the collar of the tunic. The color of the field and border was determined by the type of troops, and the gradation was extensive. For example, infantry wore crimson buttonholes with a black frame, cavalry wore blue and black, signalmen wore black and yellow, etc.

The buttonholes of the highest commanders of the Red Army (generals) had the color of the field according to the branch of service and were trimmed along the edge with a narrow golden cord.

In the field of the buttonholes there were copper figures covered with red enamel various shapes, allowing you to determine the rank of commander of the Red Army:

• Privates and junior command staff are triangles with a side of 1 cm. They appeared only in 1941. And before that, military personnel of these ranks wore “empty” buttonholes.
• The average command structure is squares measuring 1 x 1 cm. In everyday use, they were more often called “cubes” or “cubes”.
• Senior command staff - rectangles with sides 1.6 x 0.7 cm, called "sleepers".
• Higher command staff - rhombuses 1.7 cm high and 0.8 cm wide. Additional insignia for commanders of these ranks were chevrons made of gold braid on the sleeves of uniforms. The political composition added to them large stars made of red cloth.
• Marshals of the Soviet Union - 1 large gold star in the buttonholes and on the sleeves.

The number of characters varied from 1 to 4 - the more, the higher the rank of the commander.

The system of designating ranks in the Red Army was often subject to changes, which greatly confused the situation. Often, due to supply shortages, military personnel wore outdated or even homemade badges for months. However, the buttonhole system left its mark on the history of military uniforms. In particular, shoulder straps in the Soviet army retained the colors according to the types of troops.

Thanks to the Decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of January 6, 1943 and the Order of the People's Commissar of Defense No. 25 of January 15, 1943, shoulder straps and ranks returned to the lives of military personnel. These insignia will last until the collapse of the USSR. The colors of the field and edging, the shape and location of the stripes will change, but in general the system will remain unchanged, and subsequently shoulder straps of the Russian army will be created according to similar principles.

Military personnel received 2 types of such elements - everyday and field, having standard width 6 cm and length 14-16 cm depending on the type of clothing. The shoulder straps of non-combat units (justice, military veterinarians and doctors) were deliberately narrowed to 4.5 cm.

The type of troops was determined by the color of the edging and gaps, as well as a stylized symbol on the lower or middle (for privates and junior personnel) part of the shoulder strap. Their palette is less varied than before 1943, but the basic colors have been preserved.

1. Edging (cord):

• Combined arms (military registration and enlistment offices, military institutions), infantry units, motorized rifles, quartermaster services - crimson.
• Artillery, tank troops, military medics - scarlet.
• Cavalry - blue.
• Aviation - blue.
• Other technical troops - black.

2. Clearances.

• The command (officer) composition is Bordeaux.
• Quartermasters, justice, technical, medical and veterinary services - brown.

They were designated by stars of different diameters - for junior officers 13 mm, for senior officers - 20 mm. Marshals of the Soviet Union received 1 large star.

Shoulder straps for everyday wear had a gold or silver field with embossing, rigidly attached to a hard cloth base. They were also used on dress uniforms, which military personnel wore for special occasions.

Field shoulder straps for all officers were made of silk or khaki linen with edging, gaps and insignia corresponding to the rank. At the same time, their pattern (texture) repeated the pattern on everyday shoulder straps.

From 1943 until the collapse of the USSR, military insignia and uniforms were subject to repeated changes, among which the following are particularly worth noting:

1. As a result of the 1958 reform, officers’ everyday shoulder straps began to be made of dark green cloth. For the insignia of cadets and enlisted personnel, only 3 colors were left: scarlet (combined arms, motorized rifle), blue (aviation, airborne forces), black (all other branches of the military). The gaps of officer's shoulder straps could only be blue or scarlet.

2. Since January 1973, the letters “SA” (Soviet Army) appeared on all types of shoulder straps of soldiers and sergeants. Somewhat later, the sailors and foremen of the fleet received the designations “Northern Fleet”, “TF”, “BF” and “Black Sea Fleet” - Northern Fleet, Pacific Fleet, Baltic and Black Sea Fleet, respectively. At the end of the same year, the letter “K” appears among cadets of military educational institutions.

3. The new field uniform, called the “Afghan”, came into use in 1985 and became widespread among military personnel of all branches of the military. Its peculiarity was the shoulder straps, which were an element of the jacket and had the same color as it. Those who wore the "Afghan" sewed stripes and stars onto them, and only generals were given special removable shoulder straps.

Shoulder straps of the Russian army. Main features of the reforms

The USSR ceased to exist in the fall of 1991, and along with it, shoulder straps and ranks disappeared. The creation of the Russian Armed Forces began with Presidential Decree No. 466 of May 7, 1992. However, this act did not in any way describe the shoulder straps of the Russian army. Until 1996, military personnel wore SA insignia. Moreover, confusion and mixing of symbols occurred until the year 2000.

The military uniform of the Russian Federation was almost entirely developed on the basis of the Soviet legacy. However, the reforms of 1994-2000 brought several changes to it:

1. On the shoulder straps of non-commissioned officers (foremen and sailors of the fleet), instead of transverse stripes of braid, metal squares appeared, located with the sharp side up. In addition, naval personnel received a large letter "F" at the bottom of them.

2. Ensigns and midshipmen had shoulder straps similar to those of soldiers, trimmed with colored braid, but without gaps. The long-term struggle of this category of military personnel for the right to officer insignia was devalued in one day.

3. There were almost no changes among the officers - the new shoulder straps developed for them in the Russian army almost completely repeated the Soviet ones. However, their sizes decreased: the width became 5 cm, and the length - 13-15 cm, depending on the type of clothing.

Currently, the ranks and shoulder straps of the Russian army occupy a fairly stable position. The main reforms and unification of insignia have been completed, and in the coming decades the Russian Army does not expect any significant changes in this area.

Shoulder straps for cadets

Students of military (naval) educational institutions are required to wear everyday and field shoulder straps on all types of their uniform. Depending on the clothing (tunics, winter coats and overcoats), they can be sewn on or removable (jackets, demi-season coats and shirts).

Cadet shoulder straps are strips of thick colored cloth, edged with golden braid. On field camouflage of army and aviation schools, the letter “K” must be sewn 15 mm from the bottom edge. yellow color 20 mm high. For other types of educational institutions, the designations are as follows:

• ICC- Naval Cadet Corps.
• QC- Cadet Corps.
• N- Nakhimov School.
• Anchor symbol- Navy cadet.
• SVU- Suvorov School.

On the field of students' shoulder straps there are also metal or sewn squares facing upward at an acute angle. Their thickness and brightness depend on the rank. A sample of shoulder straps with a diagram of the location of insignia, presented below, belongs to a military university cadet with the rank of sergeant.

In addition to shoulder straps, affiliation with military educational institutions and the position of a cadet can be determined by sleeve emblems with a coat of arms symbol, as well as by “course” - coal stripes on the sleeve, the number of which depends on the time of training (one year, two, etc.).

Shoulder straps for privates and sergeants

Privates in the Russian land army are the lowest. In the Navy, it corresponds to the rank of sailor. A soldier who conscientiously serves can become a corporal, and on a ship - a senior sailor. Further, these military personnel are able to advance to the rank of sergeant for ground forces or petty officer for the Navy.

Representatives of the lower military personnel of the army and navy wear shoulder straps of a similar type, the description of which is as follows:

• The upper part of the insignia has the shape of a trapezoid, within which a button is located.
• The field color of the shoulder straps of the RF Armed Forces is dark green for everyday uniforms and camouflage for field uniforms. Sailors wear black cloth.
• The color of the edging indicates the type of troops: blue for the Airborne Forces and Aviation, and red for all others. The Navy frames its shoulder straps with white cord.
• At the bottom of the everyday shoulder straps, 15 mm from the edge, are the letters “VS” (Armed Forces) or “F” (navy) in golden color. The field workers do without such “excesses”.
• Depending on the rank within the private and sergeant corps, sharp-angled stripes are attached to shoulder straps. The higher the position of the serviceman, the greater their number and thickness. On the shoulder straps of the sergeant major (the highest rank of non-commissioned officers) there is also a troop emblem.

Separately, it is worth mentioning warrant officers and midshipmen, whose precarious position between privates and officers is fully reflected in their insignia. For them, the shoulder straps of the new Russian army seem to consist of 2 parts:

1. Soldier's "field" without gaps, trimmed with colored braid.

2. Officer stars along the central axis: 2 for a regular warrant officer, 3 for a senior warrant officer. A similar number of badges is provided to simply midshipmen and senior midshipmen.

Shoulder straps for junior officers

The lower officer ranks begin with a junior lieutenant and are completed by a captain. The stars on the shoulder straps, their number, size and location are identical for the ground forces and the Navy.

Junior officers are distinguished by one gap and from 1 to 4 stars of 13 mm each along the central axis. In accordance with Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1010 of May 23, 1994, shoulder straps can have the following colors:

• For a white shirt - shoulder straps with a field white, emblems and golden stars.
• For a green shirt, everyday tunic, jacket and overcoat - green insignia with gaps according to the type of troops, emblems and gold-colored stars.
• For the Air Force (aviation) and everyday outerwear - blue shoulder straps with blue clearance, an emblem and golden stars.
• For the ceremonial jacket of any branch of the military, the insignia is silver with colored gaps, braid and gold stars.
• For field uniforms (aircraft only) - camouflage shoulder straps without gaps, with gray stars.

Thus, for junior officers there are 3 types of shoulder straps - field, everyday and dress, which they use depending on the type of uniform worn. Naval officers only have casual and dress uniforms.

Shoulder straps for middle officers

The group of ranks of the Armed Forces begins with major and ends with colonel, and in the Navy - from captain 3rd rank to, respectively. Despite the differences in the names of the ranks, the principles of construction and the location of insignia remain almost identical.

Shoulder straps of the Russian army and navy for medium personnel have the following distinctive features:

• In everyday and formal versions, the texture (embossing) is more pronounced, almost aggressive.
• There are 2 gaps along the shoulder straps, spaced 15 mm from the edges and 20 mm from each other. They are absent in the field.
• The size of the stars is 20 mm, and their number varies from 1 to 3 depending on the rank. On field uniform shoulder straps, their color is muted from golden to silver.

Middle-ranking officers of the Armed Forces also have 3 types of shoulder straps - field, everyday and dress. Moreover, the latter have a rich golden color and are sewn only on the jacket. To be worn on a white shirt (summer version of the uniform), white shoulder straps with standard insignia are provided.

According to surveys, the major, whose uniform stars are single (and it is very difficult to make a mistake in determining the rank), is the most recognizable serviceman among that part of the population that is in no way connected with the military sphere.

Shoulder straps of senior officers of the Armed Forces

The ranks in the ground forces underwent significant changes during the creation of the army of the Russian Federation. Presidential Decree No. 466 of May 7, 1992 not only abolished the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union, but also stopped the division of generals by branch of the military. Following this, the uniform and shoulder straps (shape, size and insignia) underwent adjustments.

Currently, senior officers wear the following types shoulder strap:

1. Ceremonial - a golden-colored field on which sewn stars are located in the number corresponding to the rank. Army generals and marshals of the Russian Federation have the coats of arms of the army and the country in the upper third of their shoulder straps. Color of the edging and stars: red - for the ground forces, blue - for aviation, airborne forces and military space forces, cornflower blue - for the FSB.

2. Everyday - the color of the field is blue for senior officers of aviation, airborne forces and aerospace forces, for others - green. There is a cord edge, only the General of the Army and the Marshal of the Russian Federation also have a star outline.

3. Field - khaki field, not camouflage, like other categories of officers. The stars and coats of arms are green, several tones darker than the background. There is no colored edging.

It’s worth mentioning the stars that adorn the shoulder straps of the generals. For country marshals and army generals, their size is 40 mm. Moreover, the latter symbol has a backing made of silver. The stars of all other officers are smaller - 22 mm.

The rank of a serviceman, according to the general rule, is determined by the number of characters. In particular, 1 star adorns the lieutenant general - 2, and the colonel general - 3. Moreover, the first of those listed is the lowest in position in the category. The reason for this is one of the traditions of the Soviet era: in the USSR army, lieutenant generals were deputy generals of troops and took on part of their functions.

Shoulder straps of senior officers of the Navy

The leadership of the Russian Navy is represented by such ranks as rear admiral, vice admiral, admiral and fleet admiral. Since there is no field uniform in the Navy, these ranks wear only everyday or ceremonial shoulder straps, which have the following features:

1. The color of the field of the ceremonial version is gold with zigzag embossing. The shoulder strap is framed by a black edging. In everyday uniforms the colors change places - black field and a gold cord around the edge.

2. Senior officers of the Navy may wear shoulder straps on white or cream shirts. The field of the shoulder strap corresponds to the color of the clothing, and there is no piping.

3. The number of sewn stars on shoulder straps depends on the rank of the serviceman and increases depending on his promotion. Their main difference from similar signs in the ground forces is the backing of silver rays. Traditionally, the largest star (40 mm) belongs to the fleet admiral.

When dividing troops into the Navy and the Armed Forces, it is assumed that some swim, while others move on land or in as a last resort by air. But in fact, the naval forces are heterogeneous and, in addition to ship commands, include coastal troops and naval aviation. This division could not but affect the shoulder straps, and if the former are classified as ground forces and have the corresponding insignia, then with naval pilots everything is much more complicated.

Senior officers of naval aviation, on the one hand, bear ranks similar to generals of the Armed Forces. On the other hand, their shoulder straps correspond to the uniform established for the Navy. They are distinguished only by the blue color of the edging and the star without a radial backing with the corresponding design. For example, the ceremonial shoulder straps of a major general of naval carrier aviation have a gold field with an azure border around the edge and a star outline.

In addition to shoulder straps and the uniform itself, military personnel are distinguished by many other insignia, including sleeve insignia and chevrons, cockades on headdresses, symbols of the military branches in buttonholes and breastplates (badges). Together, they can provide an informed person with basic information about a military man - type of military service, rank, duration and place of service, expected scope of authority.

Unfortunately, most people fall into the “ignorant” category, so they pay attention to the most noticeable detail of the form. The shoulder straps of the Russian army are quite rewarding material in this matter. They are not overloaded with unnecessary symbolism and are of the same type for different types of troops.

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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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 cadet corps attached to shoulder straps(color depends on the case) letters KK.

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810 Separate Marine Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation Corner on the beret of the Navy of the Russian Federation. Plastizoid Corner on the beret of the Navy of the Russian Federation. Plastizoid. Black background. St. Andrew's flag. Corner on the beret of the Navy of the Russian Federation. Plastizoid Corner on the beret of the Navy of the Russian Federation. Plastizoid. Without an eagle with a tricolor and an anchor. Corner on the beret of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation from St. George's

Combined arms body armor 6B-12-1 of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Manufacturer CJSC ARMAKOM Body armor vest 6B33 of the Russian Armed Forces Body armor 6B33 of the Russian Armed Forces Combined arms body armor vest 6B11-3 of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Combined arms body armor vest 6B11-3 of the Russian Armed Forces Combined arms body armor vest 6B-3 TM of the Armed Forces Russian Federation Combined arms body armor

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Russian NAVAL SCOUTING Military Metal Badge MOTHERLAND HONOR COURAGE GLORY Russian Navy Metal badge Sea Captain navigator Russian Navy Russian Navy Fleet metal badge with sextant Sea Captain Parameters Width 35mm. Height 45mm. Breastplate for commanders of surface ships Commander of a ship of the Russian Navy Breastplate for commanders of surface ships Commander of a ship of the Russian Navy Breastplate

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Combat divers detachment Patch of the 70th separate security platoon of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Patch of the security company of the headquarters of the Black Sea Navy of Russia Patch of the Naval Aviation of the Black Sea Navy of Russia Patch of the Special Communications Service of the Black Sea Navy of the Russian Federation Patch of the Special Service communications of the Red Banner Black Sea Navy 8th Main Directorate of the General Staff

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Cockade of foremen, sergeants, soldiers and cadets of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia 2 Cockade of foremen, sergeants, soldiers and cadets of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia 2 Manufacturing material metal. Officer's badge of the Federal Border Service of the Federal Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation Officer's badge of the Federal Border Service of the Federal Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation The badge is made of plastic and is attached to the headdress with a plastic screw. Manufacturer Enterprise Victor

Cockade for a field uniform, embroidered by the Russian Armed Forces. Combined arms cockade, embroidered by the Russian Armed Forces. The combined arms cockade is presented in the form of an ellipse measuring 22 mm x 30 mm, framed by a 5 mm wide edging, consisting of 32 pointed rays. Normative act Order of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation 1500 dated 09/03/11, which made some adjustments regarding symbols and insignia, now sewn on headdresses of military personnel are provided

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Cockade framed by a wreath of gimp Admirals of the Russian Navy Cockade nut on the cap of officers and enlisted personnel of the Russian Navy Cockade nut on the cap of officer and enlisted personnel of the Russian Navy field Cockade of admirals framed by embroidery of gimp of the Russian Navy Cockade of admirals framed by embroidery of gimp Russian Navy

Summer field uniform of officers for regions with a hot climate of the Russian Armed Forces Summer field uniform of officers for regions with a hot climate of the Russian Armed Forces Summer field uniform of enlisted personnel for regions with a hot climate of the Russian Armed Forces Summer field uniform of enlisted personnel for regions with a hot climate of the Russian Armed Forces The development of this form was carried out long ago as part of the re-equipment and modernization reform Russian army. This version of the form was delivered in 2011.

Badge for 100 trips to guard the border. Badge, awarded after 100 trips to protect the border. The counting is carried out by the secretary on the basis of the exit record sheet. The sheet, most often, is located right at the outpost and is filled out by military personnel independently. In addition to the sign for 100 exits to guard the border, there are similar awards for 300 and 500 exits. The sign is on open sale, specialized online stores chelznak.ru, knagrade.ru, etc. allow you to order

Sleeve insignia of the 3rd brigade of border patrol ships. Kaliningrad group of troops of the Federal Guard Service of Russia. Baltiysk Sleeve insignia of the 3rd brigade of border patrol ships. Kaliningrad group of troops of the Federal Guard Service of Russia. Baltiysk Gold Admiralty anchor is covered with a scarlet cut-out shield with a silver-lined lowered double azure belt, topped with a silver sturgeon with a gold crown on the head and accompanied below by a silver five-pointed star. Floating in a scarlet shield on an azure

Badge of military divers of the Russian Navy Badge of military divers of the Russian Navy Badge of the 269th battalion of combat swimmers of the Russian Navy Badge of the 269th battalion of combat swimmers of the Russian Navy Badge Duty diver of the Russian Navy Badge Duty diver of the Russian Navy Badge of the 269th battalion Navy combat swimmers

Sign of the 574th MPAP Sign of the 574th MPAP Parameters Width 45mm. Height 35mm. Weight 40g. Badge of the 182nd Sevastopol-Berlin Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment Badge of the 182nd Sevastopol-Berlin Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment Parameters Width 50mm. Height 59mm. Weight 50g. Badge of the Oryol Regiment of Air Tankers Badge of the Oryol Regiment of Air Tankers Parameters Width 45mm. Height 45mm. Weight 40g.

Sign 50 exits for border protection of the Russian Border Service Sign 50 exits for border protection of the Russian Border Service Sign 100 exits for border protection of the Russian Border Service Sign 100 exits for border protection of the Russian Border Service Sign 200 exits for border protection of the Federal Border Service of Russia Sign 200 exits for border protection of the Federal Border Service of Russia Sign 300 exits to border protection

Badge of the PSKR Vladivostok detachment of naval units of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia Badge of the PSKR Vladivostok naval unit detachment of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia Badge of the border control detachment OTRK Baikal FPS of Russia Badge of the border control detachment OTRK Baikal FPS of Russia Badge of the Border Guard Boat Division of the FPS of Russia Badge of the Border Control Boat Division of the FPS of Russia

Badge of the Submarine Fleet of the Russian Navy Badge of the Submarine Fleet of the Russian Navy Badge of 45 years of the submarine PL 182 of the Russian Navy Badge of 45 years of the submarine PL 182 of the Russian Navy Badge of K-480 Ak Bars of the Russian Navy Badge of K-480 Ak Bars of the Russian Navy

Badge of a cadet of the Suvorov Military School of the Armed Forces of Russia Badge of a cadet of the Suvorov Military School of the Armed Forces of Russia Manufacturing material brass, nickel silver Mounting method screw twist Parameters Weight 10g. Badge of a cadet of the Nakhimov Naval School of the Russian Armed Forces Badge of a cadet of the Nakhimov Naval School of the Russian Armed Forces Made of brass, nickel silver

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31st Airborne brigade new type 171st Signal brigade obsolute 39th Separate airborne brigade 36th Separate airborne brigade 11th Separate Air assault brigade Separate airborne brigade 21st Separate airborne brigade chevron of the 83rd separate airborne brigade of the Russian Airborne Forces, Ussuriysk chevron of the 83rd separate airborne brigade airborne brigade of the Russian Airborne Forces, Ussuriysk, chevron of the 31st Guards

Chevron of a special unit of combat divers of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy; chevron of a special unit of combat swimmers of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy. combating underwater sabotage forces

76th Air assault division 76th Air Assault division 7th Air Assault division Mountain 7th Airborne division obsolute 104th Airborne division obsolute Chevron of the 106th Guards Airborne Division of the Russian Airborne Forces chevron of the 76th Guards Chernigov Red Banner Airborne Assault Division of the Russian Airborne Forces Pskov chevron 76 1st Guards Chernigov Red Banner

General sleeve insignia of the Red Banner Caspian Flotilla of the Russian Navy. Sleeve insignia of the missile ship Tatarstan of the Red Banner Caspian Flotilla of the Russian Navy. Patch insignia of the missile ship 2nd rank of project 11661K Tatarstan of the Red Banner Caspian Flotilla of the Russian Navy http www.eurasian-defence.ru node 30146

Patch of the Military Mobilization Directorate of the FSO of Russia Patch of the Military Mobilization Directorate of the FSO of Russia Patch of the Legal Support Service of the FSO of Russia Patch of the Legal Support Service of the FSO of Russia Patch of the Personnel Directorate of the FSO of Russia Patch of the Personnel Directorate of the FSO of Russia Patch of the Deputy Director of the FSO of Russia Patch deputy

Patch of the central military hospital of the Russian Airborne Forces Paramilitary Cadet corps Paramilitary sport club Airborne support command Paramilitary sport club Airborne force peacekeepers in Kosovo KFOR mission 10th Separate airborne regiment peacekeepers in North Ossetia Airborne troops peacekeepers Airborne Troops in Kosovo Airborne force peacekeepers in Kosovo KFOR mission Airborne battalion UN peacekeepers observers

Sleeve insignia of the Directorate of the Group of Forces of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia. Kaliningrad Patch of the Directorate of the Group of Forces of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia. Kaliningrad In the center of the sleeve emblem is a crowned horseman in a gold cut-out shield, holding a gold scepter and a scarlet shield with a silver cross, the founder of Königsberg, the Czech king Otakar II from the Přemyslid dynasty. Behind the shield, two pernachs are crossed obliquely, the traditional weapon of Russian governors. Sleeve insignia of the 95th separate Koenigsberg border detachment

Patch 247 of the Separate Submarine Division of the Black Sea Navy of Russia Patch of the 247 Separate Constance Order of Ushakov Submarine Division of the Sevastopol Naval Base of the Red Banner Black Sea Navy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

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Sleeve Badge of the Troops Directorate of the North-Western Border District of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia. St. Petersburg Sleeve Badge of the Directorate of Troops of the North-Western Border District of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia. St. Petersburg The sleeve insignia is based on the heraldry of St. Petersburg. In the center is a shield, a scarlet shield, two silver anchors are crossed obliquely, with earrings facing downwards, Admiralty and River, covered with an upright golden royal scepter, the historical coat of arms of St. Petersburg. The shield covers two obliquely crossed

Patch insignia of the border detachment of the Conducting Bay of the North-Eastern Border District of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia. Patch insignia of the North-Eastern Border District of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia of a separate checkpoint. Magadan. Description of the sleeve insignia The shield, crossed with gold and azure, has a large-toothed top and a wavy black belt at the bottom. The author's version of the heraldic symbol of the permanent location of the checkpoint of the city of Magadan, which does not have its own

Patch of the Office of the Pacific Border District of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia Patch of the Office of the Pacific Border District of the Regional Directorate of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia in Vladivostok Patch of the Malokurilsky Border Detachment of the Pacific Border District of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia

242nd Airborne training center unofficial Ryazan Higher airborne Command School Patch of the Ryazan Airborne Institute, Patch of the Ryazan Airborne Institute, Patch of the 242nd Airborne Training Center of the Russian Federation Patch of the 242nd Training Center of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation Patch of the 332nd Airborne Warrant Officer School troops Patch of the 332nd Airborne Warrant Officer School

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Chevron of the Eighth Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces for office uniforms chevron of the 1st communications center of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Ruby chevron of the Central Command Post of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Patch of the apparatus of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Patch of the apparatus of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation - fabric patch in the shape of a circle red with silver gray edging. In the center of the sign

Patch of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Patch of the UPU of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Patch of the MITU of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Patch of the IPON Armed Forces of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. 2001 IPON sleeve insignia of the Armed Forces of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. 2001 IPON - Islamic Special Purpose Regiment. Patch of the Armed Forces of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Patch of the special police regiment

Patch of the large anti-submarine ship Kerch of the Black Sea Navy of Russia. Patch of the patrol ship Smetlivy of the Black Sea Navy of Russia. Patch of the patrol ship Inquisitive of the Black Sea Navy of Russia. Patch of the patrol ship Ladny of the Black Sea Navy of Russia. Patch of the large landing ship. ship Yamal Black Sea Navy of Russia

Patch of military unit 20117 of the Russian Space Forces Patch of military unit 20117 of the Russian Space Forces Patch 57 ORTU, in unit 16605 of the Russian Space Forces Patch 57 ORTU, in unit 16605 of the Russian Space Forces Normative act Order of the Commander of the Space Forces of the Russian Federation 15 6 from 2009 Patch of the 474th Separate Radio Engineering Unit of the Space Forces of the Russian Space Forces Patch of the 474 ORTU

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 extended 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

Patch of the PS FSB of the Russian Federation since 2003 for field uniforms Patch of the PS FSB of the Russian Federation since 2003 Patch of the PS of the Russian Federation from 1994 to 2003 - Border Aviation Patch of the PS of the Russian Federation from 1994 to 2003 - Coast Guard Border Service Patch of the FBS of the Russian Federation Patch ny 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. Dress 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 women officers of the Russian Ground Forces Summer casual uniform for women officers of the Russian Ground Forces Casual summer uniform for women 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 basic kit Russian first generation combat equipment, 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

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The word camouflage translated from French means camouflage - it is a spotted or pixelated camouflage color used to reduce the visibility of people's clothing, equipment, weapons and other objects in the environment by blurring and breaking the silhouette of an object or person. Camouflage is intended and used for making it difficult for the enemy to recognize the outlines of a person or equipment on the ground when 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. Personal Computer The commander 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 the new kind uniforms, created on the principle of multi-layering. All elements, in accordance with their heat-shielding properties, are divided into multi-level system for use at temperatures from -40 C to 15 C and 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. IN Lately 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 long 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 firing 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 all the way 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, the 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 times, there are now 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 the stages of the creation of the Russian armed forces, it is necessary to dive deeply into history, and although during the time of the principalities there is no talk of the Russian empire, and even less of a 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 appearance. 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 correctly 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 the following 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 combined Air Force and Aerospace Defense Forces, 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

The Armocom company, specializing in the creation of composite materials of a protective 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 by color and 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 by the Ministry of Defense or public organizations Various medals were established. 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 Russian Armed Forces, sometimes incorrectly referred to as chevrons, sleeve insignia are worn on the right sleeve of military uniforms and are intended to distinguish services, departments, organizations, institutions, associations, and formations by belonging to the armed forces formations. 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 body armor of not the best quality and is not always gradually becoming 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 big choice various

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 forces special operations units of the FSB, GRU 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 at the highest level every minute of the year. 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 interesting object studied 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 the 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. A soldier's appearance 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 of modern means of protection,

Russian combat equipment for military personnel Ratnik was developed by FSUE TsNIITOCHMASH. Basic principles for creating a basic complex of special clothing property Combination optimal weight, volume, functional and protective, 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, marking the beginning of the development of a strict departmental heraldic system in the Federal Service of the Railway Troops of the Russian Federation. A year earlier, in preparation for the upcoming 2001 150- and summer anniversary military railway workers, the command of the FSGV 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, and be good standing among the officers and became 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 resolutions of executive authorities 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 will be covered. Russian citizens. 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 field conditions, because 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

New clothing for the Russian army was supposed to be developed back in 2009 under the leadership of the country's chief couturier Valenitin Yudashkin. However, the disagreement of the officers pushed back the deadline for its production. The new model military uniform was presented only in 2012, by the BTK Group company from St. Petersburg. The new military clothing is made of 8 layers. When performing various combat missions, a fighter can use the layer necessary for him, depending on

The Electrically Heated Ratnik-Arctic uniform, commissioned by the FSB Border Research Center, has been adopted by the FSB Border Service, which guards borders in the Arctic. The development of the form was carried out by NPC Voenform-design LLC. Specifications The uniforms were prepared for production by June 2013, and in 2015, Ratnik-Arktika was first received by military personnel at the northernmost Russian border post, Nagurskoye, located on Earth

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

Traditional disclaimer. This article in no way claims to be complete or the ultimate truth. The topic of Russian equipment in the nineties is huge and complex, and my modest work is just a superficial educational program, an introduction to the topic. The USSR approached its collapse with very primitive equipment, which looked poor even against the backdrop of the then simple equipment of the NATO armies. However, in the nineties, despite the severe economic crisis and lack of money, progress in the field of military equipment,

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.

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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).