Airborne form. Military form of the Airborne Forces of Russia

Airborne troops - designed to conduct combat and sabotage operations in the rear of the enemy. Earlier they were part of the ground forces, less often they were part of the fleet. But since 1991, the Airborne Forces have become an independent force of troops within the Armed Forces of Russia.

Form of Airborne Forces in the pre-war time

The form of the Airborne Forces of Russia in this period was no different from the uniform of the first aviation battalions of special purpose. Jumping equipment included:

- a gray-blue canvas or leather helmet on a soft lining;

- a free morskin or avizentovy overalls of a similar color, on the collar of which sewn buttonholes with distinctive signs.

The first military form specimens in the USSR

At the beginning of the war, the overalls were replaced with avizentovye jackets and pants with large patch pockets. Under the jackets and trousers, the Airborne Forces servicemen wore a standard combined-arms uniform. The winter outfit was warmed by a large dark blue or brown fur collar made of sheepskin, which was fastened with a zipper and overlapped by a counter valve. The winter clothes of soldiers during the Finnish war also included a hat with earflaps, a quilted jacket, cotton pants, a sheepskin coat, felt boots, a white camouflage gown with a hood. The buttonholes were blue for all categories of servicemen. Only the edging was different, which was golden for the commanders and black for the foremen, sergeants, privates and political workers. The blue edging along the collar, along the side seams of the riding breeches and along the lapels at the end of the sleeves was a distinctive feature of the commander's uniform. Complement the form of the commander dark blue (from 1938), or protective green (since 1941) cap with a blue edging on the necklace and band, rim of the cap. After 1939, a cockade appeared on the cap, consisting of a red asterisk, superimposed on a double gilded cove surrounded by a laurel wreath. The airborne cockade is still decorated with such a star. Another common headdress is a dark blue cap with blue edges and a cloth star, on top of which was fastened a red enamel star.

Before the jump with a parachute commanders put on their caps, equipped with a strap, which was put on the chin. The Red Army men simply hid their caps in their bosom.

Obsolete airborne form specimens

By the decree of 1988 the following samples of the form were received for employees in the military-landing troops.

The front airborne form of summer:

- Marine aqua cap with a blue band;

- an open uniform;

- Colors of sea waves trousers;

- a white shirt with a black tie;

- black shoes or low shoes;

- White gloves.

Parade-output winter variant:

- a hat with a fur hat, a hat for the lieutenant-colonels;

- coat of steel color;

- the uniform is open;

- blue trousers;

- a white shirt with a black tie;

- black shoes or low shoes;

- brown gloves;

- a white muffler.

Summer field clothing:

- camouflage color field cap;

- amphibious jacket and trousers;

- Vest;

- boots or boots with high boots;

- equipment.

Winter field form:

- hat with ear flaps;

- amphibious winter jacket and khaki trousers;

- Vest;

- boots or boots with high boots;

- gloves of brown color;

- a gray muffler.

The emblem of the Airborne Troops

The modern military form of the Airborne Force is practically unthinkable without the famous sign - a parachute with two aircraft on both sides. It means not just the serviceman's belonging to aviation, it is a real symbol of the unity of the paratroopers. The airborne uniform has been adorned with this lapel emblem since 1955, when the Soviet Army was transitioning to a new uniform and it was decided to develop new insignia for different types and types of troops. Commander-in-Chief Margelov VF A real competition was announced, as a result of which the drawing created by the draftsman serving the Soviet Army won. This simple, but created with the soul logo formed the basis for the creation of various amphibious symbols and became the main component of award badges, armband.

Headdress

In the Soviet Army takes as the headgear first appeared only in 1941. And then he was part of a female summer military uniform. The form of the Airborne Forces was replenished by beret only in 1967. During this period he was crimson in color, in unison with the attribute of amphibious arms of the troops of other countries. A distinctive sign was the blue flag, called the corner. The size of the corner was not regulated. Berets were worn by both officers and soldiers. However, the officers had a cockade of airborne troops in front of them, while on the soldiers' beret there was a red star with ears. But a year later the color of the beret became habitually blue, which remains to this day, and the star with ears was replaced by a star in an oval wreath. The beret's corner turned red, but strictly regulated size was not until 1989.

The modern look of the beret of the Airborne Troops of Russia has remained practically unchanged since the Soviet times. At the front, there is also a red star surrounded by ears. The corner, which now has the form of a Russian tricolor, with a St. George ribbon and a golden parachute that develops behind it, is sewn on the left side of the beret.

A new sample airborne form

Different conditions and situations in which a paratrooper may appear, and any other serviceman, dictate certain requirements directly to the form used by the tissues and flowers. And, of course, we should not forget about the functionality. The new airborne form was made of high-quality material from Russian manufacturers using the latest nanotechnology. In particular, this is a ripstop fabric with a reinforcing weave structure and a reinforced yarn that increases the strength of the material without increasing its weight.

Much attention was paid to the development of the winter form kit, which was tested at very low temperatures and strong winds. Men's coats for officers are 90% woolen, women's options are completely woolen and lightweight.

For different situations and weather conditions, suitable combinations of clothes for employees in the Airborne Forces are provided. The new form has a functional jacket that can be worn in cool weather with or without a detachable lining under more favorable conditions. In fact, she is now a transformer, able to turn into a light windbreaker, and a warm jacket. The jacket under the jacket even better warms from the winds. The coveralls of the closed cut from the water-repellent fabric will be appropriate during the rain.

Early failures were also taken into account. In particular, the ears of the hats-ushunks, which now overflow each other, are fastened with velcro and protect the chin. The upper valve on the ear-flap is now bent, forming a sun visor. Instead of military boots, servicemen pereobuli in warm boots with inserts. Field shoes are made of soft hydrophobic leather, have a cast rubber sole. The warmed variant of the field form now has a waistcoat that does not interfere with movements. A specially designed manicure scarf perfectly protects from the wind. Experimental samples of the form for use in hot climates are still being finalized.

At the Victory Parade in 2014 a new parade form of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation was presented for the whole country. Almost all the units and subunits of these arms have already been equipped.

Camouflage in the Service

Camouflage is often enough not only in military, but also civilian life, as it is very convenient and practical. But they appeared in the Airborne Forces employees relatively recently, only towards the end of the Afghan War of 1987-1988. While, for example, Americans have long understood the reliability of a much-needed attribute.

But modern troops still do not have a single pattern of camouflage, its species vary from one part to another, some use newer samples, somewhere they do not give rest to the 1994 models. But here it is worth complaining only about the supply or, more precisely, its insufficiency.

"Birch"

This is the name of the first camouflage of the Airborne Forces of Russia. And all - because of the leaves of yellow color, created on the fabric. The classical "birch" had an olive-colored cloth with chaotically stained leaves on it. Ideally suited this suit for deciduous forests and swampy terrain of the central Russia in the summer. In the mid-fifties, yellowish-scale masks were replaced with more comfortable double-sided overalls. And in the 60's began to produce and costumes, consisting of jackets and pants. Winter variants were represented by cotton pants and a pea coat or an all-in-one jacket with pants, where the wadding was not unfastened. They were worn exclusively by special forces soldiers, snipers. The clothes of a private soldier or an officer did not differ significantly either in the fabric or in the tailoring. Often, "birch" in the form of a tunic and trousers can be seen on the border guards.

To date, "birch" as a charter version is not used, but no one is going to forget it. Modified in some parts, it continues its solemn procession.

Application of camouflage

This kind of clothing has become truly universal. It is acquired by hunters, fishermen, guards, young people who prefer an army style of clothes, and ordinary inhabitants, since the price for camouflage clothing is certainly pleasing, and the quality does not fail. And, of course, no parade does not do without servicemen, in unison marching in camouflage uniforms.

Special Forces Airborne Forces

In the USSR, special forces of the Airborne Forces did not officially exist. However, in 1950, there was a need to create protection against NATO's mobile nuclear weapons, then the first separate companies and battalions of special forces were formed. Only in 1994, Russia officially announced the creation of special forces. The main tasks of such units are:

- conducting reconnaissance;

- carrying out diversionary operations on the territory of the alleged enemy with the destruction of communication facilities and infrastructures;

- capture and retention of strategic facilities;

- Demoralization and disorientation of enemy troops.

The special forces of the airborne forces, due to the specificity of their activities, have more modern equipment, weapons, and equipment. And all this, of course, requires more substantial funding. Soldiers of special forces have a high moral, psychological, physical and ideological training, which helps them to work in special, often extreme, conditions.

Demobilization form

It is difficult to confuse an airborne officer with someone. The demobra form is represented by a blue beret, a vest with blue stripes, blue stripes on the tunic and various ornaments in the form of white and blue braid, badges, pagons. Expand all the soldiers by hand, so each form is unique and sometimes visible visible bust in the jewelry. There are no cardinal differences in the form of special forces and airborne troops, the demobilization form is the same for all. However, there is an unspoken rule, which takes the commandos should be broken to the right. Some sources say that this tradition appeared during the parades with the participation of the Airborne Forces. Then it was necessary from the side of the rostrum to open the face as much as possible, for this purpose it lapsed to the left, the special forces "to shine with faces" was impossible.

The training and work of paratroopers is carried out at any time of the year and in all weather conditions, be it heat, frost or heavy rain, therefore, for the successful completion of tasks, the airborne form must be best suited to any conditions.