It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the Russian Armed Forces.Political events are added in such a way that strong armed forces are essential Russia.
In 2014, Crimea was annexed to Russia.The tense truce in the Donbass, and then find themselves on the verge of collapse due to the incessant provocations permanent NATO exercises in the Black Sea forced the armed forces, including the Southern Military District, in a state of high alert.The article describes the state of this region at the moment, and his command team.
history YUVO
In 1918 was established North Caucasus Military District, and the Army of the North Caucasus became known as the Eleventh Army.The following year, there was created the First Horse Army, headed by Budyonny.
In the twenties in the area created military schools.District replenished with new weapons and technology and to the beginning of the war was one of the best districts of the Soviet Union.
In 1942, the district was abolished and transformed into control of management of the Transcaucasian Front.
In peacetime the territory of the North Caucasus Military District abolished created the Don, Kuban and Stavropol military districts.Don District was called in the old - the North Caucasus, with headquarters located in Rostov-on-Don.
troops of the military district played a major role in the anti-terrorist operation in the North Caucasus.Forty-three soldiers then become heroes of the Russian Federation.
In 2008, the North Caucasus Military District conducted an operation to force Georgia to peace.It lasted five days.As a result, people have been rescued, and defeated the aggressor.Many people were awarded medals and marks of distinction, and Major DVVetchinov (posthumously), Lieutenant Colonel KATemerman, Captain YPYakovlev and Sergeant SAMyl'nikov awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation.
In 2009, Abkhazia and South Ossetia were established military bases in Russia, included in the Military District.
Military Reform
the end of 2010 were formed four instead of six military districts - Central, West, East and South.The latter is within the boundaries of the North Caucasus Military District, which includes the Black Sea Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla, the fourth command of the air force and air defense, 49th and 58th Army.
Location YUVO
At the moment, the troops of the Southern Military District, located in the Southern, North-Caucasian and Crimean federal districts, fourteen subjects of the Russian Federation.Outside of Russia - Armenia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia - military bases, as members of the Southern Military District.The headquarters of the Southern Military District is located in Rostov-on-Don.
YUVO today
YUVO size is the smallest compared with other Russian military districts.But at the same time it is arranged hottest point.On the territory of Russia - Chechnya and Ingushetia, abroad - Georgia, Nagorno-Karabakh and Ukraine.
And if in Chechnya and Ingushetia, in the country, Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is now virtually ceased, the situation in Ukraine only exacerbated.
In 2014, Crimea became part of Russia, and since then the tension is particularly acute on the part of NATO and the United States.They have repeatedly carried out military exercises in the Black Sea, but each time was obtained from Russian troops worthy response.
Main functions performed by the troops of the military district - is the preservation of security on the southern borders of Russia.
Command of the Southern Military District
Lieutenant General AVGalkin commander.After the end of Command School, he served in Germany and in the Far East, rising to the post of commander of a mechanized infantry battalion.Eliminated in the title Commander 41st Army in the city of Novosibirsk.Since 2010, it is the commander of the Southern Military District.Lieutenant General AVGalkin are subject to all the troops in the district, in addition to troops and EKR Missile Forces.Also, it is subject to the police, border guards, a division of the Federal Security Service and Ministry of Emergency Situations and other agencies that perform tasks within the county.
force structure
The Southern Military District includes the Army, Marines, Airborne Forces, Navy, Air Force and Air Defense.
The composition of ground forces included the largest number of soldiers.They act independently or interact with other units of the armed forces.CB consist of several types of troops, including special.
- Motorized - a branch intended to break the defense and offensive holding occupied territory.
- Tank - a branch to address the major missions.
- Artillery and rocket - a kind of troops to fire and nuclear destruction.
- air defense (AD) - a branch, which is one of the principal means for the destruction of the enemy in the air.
Special Forces Ground Forces consist of:
- Signal Corps;
- intelligence;
- engineering;
- nuclear engineering;
- car;
- troops of electronic warfare;
- biological, chemical and radiological protection;
- technical support;
- guard the rear.
Air Force (IAF) - the most maneuverable of the armed forces, which is intended for;
- ensure the safety and protection of the interests of Russia in the airspace of a State;
- combat support CB, Navy and other units of the Armed Forces;
- various Special Assignments and attacking the enemy from the air.
Navy (Navy) - a type of Sun intended to ensure the safety and protection of Russia's interests in the seas and oceans.
navy consists of 4 fleets and flotillas:
- North;
- the Black Sea;
- Pacific;
- Baltic;
- Caspian Flotilla.
Black Sea Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla, respectively, are included in the Southern Military District.Address it - the city of Rostov-on-Don, Budennovsk prospect, 43.
YUVO composition.The number of armies
Southern Military District includes the two armies, in which structure:
- infantry brigades (seven);
- Intelligence Brigade;
- assault brigade;
- mountain brigades (two);
- bases (three);
- Airborne;
- Marines.
Navy consists of:
- Caspian flotilla;
- Black Sea Fleet.
Air Force and Air Defense include:
- fourth command;
- aircraft fleet;
- aircraft fleet.
Military Doctrine
According to military doctrine, approved by the President of the Russian Federation, the approach of NATO to the borders of the state, development and deployment of missile defense systems, systems highly accurate non-nuclear weapons, as well as the intention of the placement of weapons in outer space are the main external threats to the state.
In addition, external threats are hotbeds of interethnic and inter-religious tensions, radical activities and private military companies in the territory, which is adjacent to the border of Russia and its allies.
Thus, the Southern Military District became one of the most important districts in the strategic plan to ensure the preservation of peace in the country.
Doctrine of Russian troops
Department of Defense reports that in 2015 will be held about four thousand Russian troops in the exercises.
also planned to conduct international exercises.Among them - the Russian-Belarusian "Union Shield-2015" international game "Tank Biathlon 2015" competitions for different branches of the armed forces.
The Army will hold up to one hundred and fifty exercises, missile troops - up to one hundred maneuvers.
In addition, the army will continue to deliver a modern weaponry and technology.
teachings in the Southern Military District
Exercises conducted in YUVO each time confirmed the excellent preparation to repel an attack, if needed.Management of the Southern Military District in 2015, plans to hold more than twenty exercises domestic and ten international exercises.
in 2014 significantly increased the intensity of practical training involved over thirty ranges.
troops of the Southern Military District, took part in a joint Russian-Indian exercises.
More than 370 exercises and 150 training was conducted missile troops and artillery.
Black Sea Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla have implemented about 300 combat exercises.
aviation training has also been greatly enhanced.Total pilots flew more than 47,000 hours.
Military engineers have cleared more than three thousand hectares of agricultural land on the territory of Chechnya and Ingushetia, have neutralized more than three thousand shells and mines.Their annual plan was exceeded by 22%.
headquarters of the Southern Military District, reported that in 2015 is not expected to lower the intensity of the exercise, and the number of international exercises increase.Therefore, the southern borders of Russia will be securely protected.
