154 separate commandant's Preobrazhensky regiment

The 154th separate commandant's Transfiguration Regiment is the formation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It is located in the capital of the country. Address of the formation: st. Krasnokazarmennaya, d. 1/4, Preobrazhensky regiment, Moscow. Further in the article, the history of formation, composition and strength will be discussed in more detail. We also learn about the achievements of the Transfiguration Regiment, tasks, significance, awards, as well as events in which servicemen and the orchestra participated.

General information

The soldiers who make up the Preobrazhensky regiment carry a guard and garrison service. Their duties include patrolling, convoying convicted and untried servicemen, anti-terrorist activities in strengthening and the like. Also, the formation is responsible for the activities conducted with the participation of troops inside the garrison. It also participates in meetings and wires of military and state delegations, giving honors at the funeral. Neutralization of explosive objects on the territory of the capital, excluding self-made explosive devices, is carried out by a mine-clearance team that is part of the 154 Preobrazhensky Commandant Regiment. Conscripts who are sent to this unit for service, undergo rigorous selection. Necessarily they should have good physical training and growth not below a certain level. In their past, in addition, there should not be problems associated with law enforcement.

History of occurrence

In 1979, 154 regiments (Preobrazhensky) were founded. The 99th Commandant's Battalion, as well as the Guard of Honor Company, were included in its composition. The latter was established in 1944. Then it was included in the first regiment of the NKVD division of the USSR (special assignment). The honor guard met many high-ranking guests. One of the first honorary persons was Winston Churchill.

Redistribution of parts

In 1948 on February 6, the 73rd Infantry Battalion received the title Military Unit No. 01904, and the 465th Separate Rifle Company was transformed into a battalion reorganized in the spring of the same year. The subsequent change of name occurred on November 3. Then it was renamed the Separate Commandant's Company. The creation of the 99th Commandant Battalion was timed to April 10, 1979. It was formed in accordance with the instructions of the General Staff. The Orchestra and the Guard of Honor were formed in 1956 on the twenty-ninth of November. They were in direct subordination to the military commandant of the capital of the Russian Federation. In 1960, a special parade uniform appeared at the guard of honor of all types of troops.

Activities and achievements

In the garrison, due to the increased volume of tasks for the guard and garrison service, the instructions of the General Staff for the establishment of the 154th Independent Commandant's Regiment were approved. The 99th Battalion and the guard company became its main branches. According to the staff schedule , the composition of the formation was determined. It included a guard company, two commandant battalions, a support unit and an automobile unit. In formation more than 800 people of personnel passed service. Three BRDM-2 were also used to transport guns at the funeral and more than a hundred cars. In 1980, the march of the Preobrazhensky regiment opened the Olympic Games. The servicemen, who were dressed in a sport uniform, were honored to carry the flag of the International Competitions. Closure of the games also passed under the march of the Preobrazhensky regiment. The defense ministers of the countries that were featured in the Warsaw Pact were met and escorted by the 1st guard company. The event occurred in 1981, when the international exercise "West-81" was in full swing. In the same year, for a whole month, the regiment was fully involved in the liquidation of fires in the capital. Most of the servicemen were awarded medals "For courage in the fire." 154 OKP participated in the preparation and conduct of all significant events. For example, the Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR, the celebration of 175 years since the Battle of Borodino and the World Festival of Students and Youth. The regiment was engaged in personnel during the burial of the highest ranks of the Soviet Union, military, state and party figures. The secretaries of the CPSU Central Committee and marshals of the Soviet Union received their last honors precisely from the honor guard, who was the main participant in the funeral. May 1991 - the date of creation of the Guard battalion of the double-ended composition on the basis of an individual company. Since 2006 the theater of amateur performance has been successfully performing.

Sign Events

On April 9, 2013, the president's decree was given the honorary name of the "Life Guards Preobrazhensky Regiment". The Honor Guard took part in the ceremonies of awarding the winners of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi. Servicemen, dressed in a special dress uniform, raised the flags of the victorious countries. 54 best soldiers provided for the holding of solemn events.

Composition

It is located 154 Separate commandant's Transfiguration regiment in Lefortovo barracks. According to the regular strength, it consists of 1,037 troops. The Preobrazhensky Commandant Regiment includes:

1. Control. It combines the headquarters and the medical service. It includes a financial, automotive, food, rocket and artillery department. This also includes a clothing and engineering service, including a mine-clearance team. The Office also operates fuel, chemical, biological and radiation protection services and a communications service. The 1st and 2nd Commandant Battalions are also part of it.
2. The guard battalion. It consists of the 1st and 2nd mouths of the guard of honor, the car part and the support department. The latter is divided into four platoons. These include traffic control units, combat support, communications and a communications workshop.

Appointment

Commandant battalions carry garrison service, as well as patrolling in internal dresses. Their duties include ensuring security for the military prosecutor's office, courts and other reinforcement facilities. The competence of the formation includes the conduct of anti-terrorist activities within the unit. The guard battalion takes part in many large-scale events that are conducted by the state leadership in the country or abroad. For example, they include: meetings and send-offs of military and government delegations, the reception of heads of foreign states in organizing their official visits to Russia. The battalion takes part in military parades in the capital. The honor guard was involved in more than 35 thousand special events. The Preobrazhensky regiment has many other units whose work is no less important. The mine clearing group detects and destroys the explosive objects, as well as transporting them to safe areas and disposal. The car company is also responsible for the delivery of servicemen to the points of special operations. The checkpoints of the military motor vehicle inspection and the internal orders of the unit are administered by the supply company. It also performs other tasks. A separate commandant's Transfiguration Regiment placed special responsibility on these units. They are a guarantee of a safe life in the capital.

Awards

The official visit of Elizabeth II - the Queen of Great Britain - was successfully prepared and conducted by the Preobrazhensky Regiment. For this, on November 1, 1994, he received a Certificate of Honor from the President of Russia. On August 17, 1995, the formation was rewarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the country again. Honorary mention was made of making a huge contribution to the preparation and holding of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of victory in the Second World War. Next time, 154 separate commandant's Preobrazhensky regiment was awarded the 12th of July 2011. Formation received another Diploma Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation.

Activities and achievements of the orchestra

Already in the first years of work he was involved in important state events. The orchestra participated absolutely in all the parades that took place on Red Square. The historic procession of 1941 (November 7) and June 24, 1945 is justified pride of the orchestra. The team of musicians performed at the International Festival of Students and Youth, the celebration of the anniversary - the 850th anniversary of the capital and many other significant events. In 1995, according to the government order, the orchestra recorded the national anthem of the Russian capital. Since the team has a wide range of performance, it is able to provide solemn accompaniment of official ceremonies at the highest level. The composition took part in competitions with the participation of military brass bands at international festivals in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France and the United Arab Emirates. To date, these musicians are the central military musical ensemble of the capital. The duties of the orchestra include escorting parades of troops on Red Square, military rituals throughout the Moscow fortification and solemn events in which the Government of the capital and representatives of various public organizations directly participate.

Head of the musical collective

Since 2013, the military conductor of the orchestra is Marat Rafikovich Gayanov. In 2000, he became an apprentice at the military unit of 6520. A year later he managed to enter the Military Music School in Moscow. During the training he took a very active part in festivals and competitions. After graduation from the school, the future conductor entered the Military Institute. In 2010 he graduated with honors. In the period from 2010 to 2013, Marat Rafikovich was the military conductor of the orchestra in the Interspecific District Training Center.