Airborne troops - designed for combat and sabotage behind enemy lines.Previously, they were part of the army, rarely belonged to the fleet.But since 1991, Airborne became an independent combat arm in the Armed Forces of Russia.
Form Airborne before the war
Form Airborne Russia at this time was no different from that supplied to the first battalions of special purpose aircraft.Hopping outfit included:
- blue-gray canvas or leather padded helmet;
- free cut moleskinovy or avizentovy jumpsuit similar color to the gates of which were sewn buttonholes with distinctive signs.
first military sample forms in the USSR
At the beginning of the war overalls were replaced avizentovye jackets and pants with big pockets.Under the jacket and trousers worn by employees VDV standard general military uniforms.Winter clothing to insulate large dark blue or brown fur collar sheepskin, which fastens with a zipper and closes the valve counter.Winter clothes of soldiers during the Finnish War also included a hat with earflaps, jacket, cotton pants, coat, boots, a white camouflage coat with a hood.Buttonholes were blue for all categories of military personnel.It differs only border that was golden and black commanders have elders, sergeants, privates and political workers.Blue piping on the collar, on the side seams breeches and flaps at the end of the sleeves has been a hallmark of the commander's uniform.It complements the shape of the commander of dark blue (1938), or a protective green (1941) cap with blue piping and on the band of Tuglie, the rim of his cap.After 1939 there was a badge on his cap, consisting of a red asterisk overlaid gilded double cove surrounded by a laurel wreath.Badge Airborne still decorated like a star.Another common headdress - dark blue garrison cap with blue piping and star cloth, which was mounted on top of a red enamel star.
Before jumping with a parachute commanders wore caps fitted with a strap that is worn on the chin.The soldiers simply hid his cap in his bosom.
Legacy Airborne mold samples
Decree of 1988 adopted the following sample forms for employees in the military and airborne troops.
full dress summer Airborne:
- cap, navy blue with blue edging;
- outdoor uniform;
- aqua pants trousers;
- white shirt and black tie;
- black boots or shoes;
- white gloves.
parade and holiday winter version:
- cap - earflaps, his cap to lieutenant;
- steel-gray overcoat;
- uniform open;
- blue trousers trousers;
- white shirt and black tie;
- black boots or shoes;
- brown gloves;
- white scarf.
Summer field dress:
- color camouflage field cap;
- landing jacket and trousers;
- vest;
- boots or shoes with high bertsami;
- equipment.
Winter field form:
- fur cap;
- Airborne winter jacket and khaki pants;
- vest;
- boots or shoes with high bertsami;
- brown gloves;
- gray scarf.
lapel badge Airborne
modern military uniform Airborne almost unthinkable without the famous sign - a parachute with two planes on both sides.It is not just a soldier belonging to the aircraft, it is a real symbol of the unity of paratroopers.The shape of the Airborne decorated lapel emblem since 1955, when the Soviet Army carried out the transition to the new dress code and it was decided to develop a new insignia for the different species and types of troops.Margelov VF-in-ChiefIt was announced this contest, in which won a drawing created draughtswoman serving Soviet Army.This simple, but created with the emblem of the soul was the basis of the establishment of various symbols and landing was the main component of the award marks, shoulder stripes.
chief headdress
In the Soviet Army takes as a headdress for the first time appeared only in 1941.And then he was part of the women's summer uniform.Form Airborne beret replenished in 1967.During this period he was crimson, in unison with the attribute of landing the armed forces of other countries.Decals was a blue box, called the area.The size of the corner was not regulated.Beret worn by the officers and soldiers.However, officers in front sewed badge Airborne on a soldier's beret sported the red star with ears.But a year later the color blue beret became familiar, what remains to this day, and the star was replaced with ears to star in an oval wreath.Small beret became red, but strictly regulated size was not until 1989.
Modern look beret Russian Airborne Troops remained virtually unchanged since Soviet times.Front and all the red star is surrounded by spikes.Corner, which now takes the form of the Russian tricolor, developing him St. George ribbon and a golden parachute, sewn on the left side of the beret.
new sample form Airborne
different conditions and situations that may be a paratrooper, and any other soldier dictate specific requirements directly to form, fabric and colors.And, of course, do not forget about functionality.A new form of airborne troops was sewn from high quality material from Russian producers with the latest nanotechnology.In particular, it ripstop fabric with reinforcing weave structure and the reinforced filament material increases strength without increasing its weight.
Much attention was paid to the development of winter kit form, which was tested at very low temperatures and strong winds.Men's coats for officers is 90% composed of wool, women's woolen and options fully facilitated.
for different situations and weather conditions provide suitable combinations of clothing for workers in Airborne.The new form has a functional jacket that can be worn in cold weather with detachable lining or without under more favorable conditions.In fact, it is now a transformer that can turn and light jacket and a warm jacket.Sweater under his jacket even better by warm winds.Closed cut jumpsuit of waterproof fabric would be relevant in the rain.
were accounted for and the earlier shortcomings.In particular, elongated ears ushanok-caps, which are now overlapped each other, fastened with Velcro and protect chin.Upper valve earflaps are now bent to form a sun visor.Instead of military boots pereobuli in warm boots with inserts.Field boots made of soft leather hydrophobic, have molded rubber sole.Warm version of the form field is now complete a vest, do not hinder movement.Specially designed scarf-dickey excellent protection from the wind.Prototypes of forms for use in hot climates is still being finalized.
at the victory parade in 2014 on display across the country introduced a new dress uniform Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation.She has equipped virtually all the parts and units of the armed forces.
Camouflage serving
Camouflage is quite common not only in the military but also civilian life, as it is very convenient and practical.But they appeared to have employees Airborne relatively recently, only the end of the Afghan war 1987-1988 period.While, for example, Americans have long understood the reliability of much needed attribute.
But modern armies still do not have a single sample of camouflage, its species vary from piece to piece, somewhere using newer designs, which do not give rest of 1994.But there is a lament for the supply or, more precisely, its failure.
«Birch»
The name of the first camouflage Russian Airborne Troops.And all - of yellow leaves, created on the fabric.Classical "Birch" was olive green fabric with randomly arranged her stained sheets.Ideal suit for the deciduous forests and marshlands of central Russia in the summer.In the mid-50s camouflage coveralls yellowish scales have been replaced by more convenient bilateral overalls.And in the 60s and began to make costumes, consisting of a jacket and pants.Winter options were presented with a cotton jacket and pants or one-piece jacket with pants, which are not part of the detachable quilted.They were worn only special forces, snipers.Clothing privates or officer is not substantially distinguished any tissue of any sewing.Often, "Birch" in a jacket and pants can be seen on the border guards.
Today "birch" as a statutory option is not used, but forget it no one is going.Modified in some parts, it continues its triumphal procession.
Application camouflage
This type of clothing was truly universal.His take on hunters, fishermen, guards, young people preferring army-style clothes, and simple townsfolk, as the price of camouflage clothing is definitely nice, and the quality fails.And, of course, no parade is complete without soldiers marching in unison in camouflage uniforms.
Special Forces Airborne
The Soviet Airborne Special Forces does not officially exist.However, in 1950 there was a need for a protection of mobile nuclear armament of NATO, then that was formed the first independent companies and battalions of special forces.Only in 1994 Russia officially announced the establishment of the Special Forces.The main tasks of such units:
- reconnaissance;
- implementation of sabotage operations on the territory of the alleged destruction of enemy communications facilities and infrastructures;
- capture and hold strategic objects;
- demoralization and disorientation of the enemy.
Special Forces Airborne thanks to the specificity of the activity has more modern equipment, weapons, vehicles.And all this, of course, requires a solid funding.Special Forces soldiers have high moral, psychological, physical and ideological training, which helps them to work in particular, often extreme conditions.
Dembelskaya form
is difficult to confuse with any draftee Airborne.Dembelskaya form is a blue beret, vest with blue stripes, blue stripes on the jacket and various ornaments in the form of white and blue streamers, badges, Pagon.Embroidered all the soldiers by hand, so each form is unique and sometimes noticeable visual overkill in jewelry.There is some fundamental differences in the form of special forces and airborne troops, Dembelskaya form at all identical.However, there is an unwritten rule in which takes the commandos must be folded over to the right.Some sources say that this tradition appeared in the parade with the participation of the Airborne Forces.Then it was necessary from the rostrum of the most open person, this takes zalamlivalsya left commandos "shining faces" it was impossible.
Preparation and paratroopers carried out the work at any time of the year and in all weather conditions, whether hot, cold or pouring rain, so for successful assignments Airborne form must be well aligned to any conditions.
