Red Berets - a symbol of the Special Forces.In another way, this hat is called maroon.His are the most deserving.We are talking about the best special forces units.About who has the right to wear this beret, you'll learn on.
little history
first red beret troops began to wear in the 80s.While the Soviet Union was held Olympiad and, accordingly, such an event required extensive training and special precautions.Therefore, shortly before the sporting event created a special company.It came from her world-famous group "Hero".
red beret military was necessary to distinguish it from other troops.The color scheme was chosen - red color was a symbol of the internal troops of the country.
first batch Berets was released in the amount of fifty pieces.Due to the scarcity of dyes headdress became half-green, half - red.Prior to 1985, it takes the worn only during parades.For some time the character was all the Special Forces.Later, however, a red beret deserved passing certain tests.Until the 90s the exams for the right to wear this headgear conducted behind the scenes, but after the adoption of the provisions on 31.05.1993 by General Kulikov all included in the scope of the law.The document was painted what qualification tests the military must go through to get the same maroon beret.
How to earn a red beret?
Many questions arise about who wears a red beret troops have deemed worthy of this right.To determine the range of the best soldiers and qualification tests were invented.The main objectives of this test are as follows:
- encouraging education of high moral character;
- identify soldiers with the best preparation for the release of the hostages, in emergency situations, etc.
Stages Test
tests for such an award as a red beret, conducted in two phases.Soldiers must pass a preliminary exam and basic.
first tests involve inspection of military special programs for the entire period of study.The rating should not be less than four.Excellent results for the armed forces should show special physical, tactical and fire training.Testing includes:
- running at a distance of 3000 meters.
- abdominal exercises.
- pullups.
- jumping out of a seat.
- Pushups.
- emphasis lying, stress, sit down.
Challengers red beret tested a few days before the start of the qualification tests.All the exercises are repeated seven times.The main tests are:
- March-throw (12 kilometers).
- four sets of martial arts.
- special obstacle.
- acrobatics.
- speed shooting, inspection for fatigue.
- Conduct training bouts.
Why can pick up a red beret?
deprived of the right to wear this headgear for several reasons.As a rule, the actions which discredit the title of soldier:
- violation of military discipline, the charter and legislation;
- decrease in the level of training (physical and special);
- cowardice and cowardice during the fighting;
- unreasonable actions and miscalculations that led to serious consequences (failure of the task, the death of the military and others.)
- hazing.
Interesting facts
red beret goes not for everyone.Practice shows that only a third want to receive the coveted headdress.Features of the tests are as follows:
- If a soldier has three or more notes, it is removed from the test.
- help and suggest subjects are not allowed.Instructors do not interfere in the process while passing all the obstacles.
- previously the norm for "high-altitude" was equal to 30 seconds, since 2009. He is 45 seconds.
- In spetsnaz units are not allowed to decorate the red beret.Ukraine, like other countries in which military personnel are currently headdress, also adheres to these rules.
- "Krapoviki" different from the rest of the angle taken.They wear it on the left side, while the Marines and Airborne - to the right.
- Beret not change.Faded headdress is considered even more prestigious.
- take part in the trials could only those who served under the contract.This innovation was made after reducing military service to one year.
- Red Berets are also in Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan.However, the rules of procedure and test all of their own.General exams, which are still carried out in other countries, - martial arts, shooting from a staff weapon march.All other tests are individual.
maroon (red) beret awarded only the most courageous and brave soldiers.Their professional, moral and physical qualities are at the highest level.
