reading books, watching movies, or transfer to military issues, the common man is constantly faced with the names of various military units that it is not entirely clear.Any military immediately understand what it is about, what kind of branch of service represented by this military unit, what is the number of soldiers, which performs tasks in the field.For civilians, such information is not familiar because of their ignorance.The division also applies to such an ordinary person unfamiliar terms.
meaning of the term "division»
Division - is one of the major tactical military units.It combines the various arms of the service, but one of them still prevails.Structures such as tank and motorized infantry division is fully consistent with each other.The only difference is that in the tank consists of two or three tank regiments and one motorized.But in the mechanized infantry - exactly the opposite.It consists of two or three motorized infantry regiment, and only one tank.But apart from these regiments of the division accommodate more companies and battalions of other arms.For example, a company car or a battalion of chemical protection.
modern army of the Russian Federation is composed of divisions such as rocket, tank, airborne, aircraft, artillery and infantry.Division for the other arms is not the largest formation.There prevails a regiment or brigade.The division commander - an important person in her life.They may be military with the rank of Major General.
historical necessity
twentieth century saw humanity many fine achievements in the field of science.But the terrible side of this century were the two global wars character zadevshie than one country.In a time of war people are measured by military force and the potential number of other divisions.The defense of each country was built on this military formation, and not just defense.A large number of divisions could increase the significance of any country among other countries.Division - is the concept of biodiversity.That is, in each country the number of people and weapons, generators division, was different.Therefore, the comparison of military capabilities on the ground at present considered to be incorrect.
Division of the Soviet Union during the war
Division in the Soviet Union before the beginning of the Great Patriotic War was one of the major military units.The number of these tactical units in the entire Red Army throughout the war numbered 132 divisions.The number of personnel of each of them was about 15 thousand. Man.Armament and equipment of divisions only slightly inferior to the similar indicators of the German army.Also, each of them has been strengthened 16 tanks and armored vehicles, greatly increased combat power.Due to the time division also has in its composition the horses, whose number has reached 1100 individuals.Lack of funding has led to a drop in the army the power level of the division as a tactical military units.But the war forced the country to intensify all efforts, and financial as well.Division received the missing resources, including the completion of staff.That helped in the positive resolution of the situation at the front.
regiment and division - what is the difference?
As in Soviet times, and in the modern Russian army regiment is a key military formations.If we consider the regiment with the economic side, it immediately becomes clear that he completely autonomous in this respect.Most often, the regimental commander is the Colonel.The dominant arm and gives the name of the regiment, even though it contains more than one branch.The big and the main formation of a division.Polk also includes in its composition, combining with other regiments, battalions and companies of.In contrast to the dominance of a particular division of the armed forces is very pronounced.In its ranks regiment may include 200-900 persons of staff.
divisions and brigades
intermediate between regiments and divisions is a team.It is in many countries of the world and are among the main military formations.The structure of the team is very similar to the regiment, but the number of its member departments much more.The personnel of the brigade - 2-8 thousand. People.The key to this tactical formation, as well as in the regiment, Colonel acts.Division - is a large-scale formation.It has its headquarters for coordinating military operations, units and parts.A team is considered to be more flexible and simple formation, in contrast to the division.This led to the fact that the Russian army was transferred to the brigade structure.Division remained only in several military branches.
Command division
As mentioned earlier, at the helm of the division is Major General.This military rank is common in many countries, including the Russian Federation.Major-General included in the higher officers.On the career ladder It is located between the colonel and lieutenant-general.
Position division commander appeared after the reform of armed forces in 1924.It was a typical command post.In 1935, after the decision of the CEC was introduced by private title of "the division commander," that is, the division commander.The hierarchical structure of the Red Army division commander stood above the brigade commander (brigade commander) and below the corps commander (corps commander).This title lasted until 1940, when it was abolished, again turn into a post.
Guards Division - what is it?
Guards Division was considered one of the most elite military units.The most responsible and complex tasks entrusted to her.Guard as a part of the elite troops appeared in the era of slavery.The concept of "Guards" in close to the modern meaning was first used in the XII century in Italy.So they called a detachment of soldiers that protect the state banner.This innovation took over Peter I.He created the first Guard regiments in 1690.
During the Second World War divisions, which were called the Guard, considered the best military units.The title of "Guards" are allocated for a special courage and heroism, but also for the ability to skillfully fight.
In September 1941, on the orders of the People's Commissars of the USSR, even infantry divisions were converted into the Guard.Later this day became the Guard.For example, the 42th Guards Rifle Division his high rank inherited from the First Guards Rifle Brigade.Each division was handed a flag, which had particular importance to them.In addition, remuneration for serving in this part also increased.Salary chiefs increased by 1.5 times, ordinary - 2 times.
In 1942 there was a new decree, which, among other things, was established by a special lapel badge "Guards".He raced on the right side of the chest.
Airborne troops
Airborne Division is part of a special kind of forces that are able to operate behind enemy lines.This kind of forces created in order to counteract the enemy, destroying including their nuclear weapons and command and control.Airborne, acting in the rear, and should help ground troops and sailors.Facilities in these divisions the most modern, the types of weapons - are varied.In order to reset the desired goods in the most difficult conditions (bad weather, open country, the darkness of night or day light, high altitude) used Airborne paratrooper equipment.Airborne Division along with the brigade is the basic unit of this type of troops.
In peacetime, Airborne does not cease to carry their service.They perform a variety of tasks that allow you to maintain the level of combat readiness and mobilization of the civilian population committed.This is very important because in the event of a military conflict is the mood of people and high combat readiness of counts for a lot.From the above it can be concluded that the Airborne Division - is a reserve command that is accessed when you want to perform an operation to capture any enemy from the air or from the rear.
Thus, the division is the main kind of tactical formation in all types of troops.Although modern Russian army and abandoned the divisional system, other countries and organizations such as NATO, is actively using this system.Fighting the way the division is not easy.It proved a lot of wars, but it is an indispensable military formations.
