It's no secret that the security of citizens - is the primary task of the state, which can be successfully carried out only by a professional efficient army.It is very important to ensure the safety and integrity of territorial boundaries, and the armed forces succeed in the face of border troops.They can provide a peaceful sky overhead.
It should be noted that the service at the border - is a school of loyalty to the motherland and patriotism.For centuries the great fighting tradition passed soldier, protect the territory of the Motherland.
little history
should be emphasized that border guards appeared for a long time, their history dates back several centuries.Even in ancient times, when Russia attacked the nomads, the princes were forced to build their estates on the outskirts of heroic outpost and fortress-city.
Border Troops of the country councils were established by special decree of the CPC May 28, 1918.During the Civil War the soldiers guarding the state border, passed under the authority of People's Commissariat for Military Affairs.It was May 28, our country celebrates the Day of frontier troops.
especially difficult for soldiers in "green caps" during World War II.They bravely and heroically took the brunt of the Nazi invaders.It is a clear confirmation of the defense of the Brest Fortress: about 17 000 soldiers were awarded medals and orders, and over 150 people have earned the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
After the war, the border troops have become controlled the Main Directorate of the KGB.In 1993, it was established by the Federal Border Service, and the spring of 2003, the head of state and gave it abolished the function of the FSB.
structure features of the border troops
main fighting force of troops guarding the borders of our country - is a frontier, which is based at a remote distance from major population centers.Its number usually ranges from 30 to 50 fighters.
border troops also empowered to exercise control at seaports, airports, checkpoints, as well as international road checkpoints.
image of border guards in the Soviet cinema
In the USSR removed a huge amount of movies on military themes, and every citizen of that time knew how to look the real border guard.It was a brave warrior who carefully looking out for trespassers binoculars.And, of course, next to the soldier is always true and faithful friend - the dog.She now helps to find drugs and explosives at the international automobile checkpoint, despite the fact that border guards have in the arsenal of modern and sophisticated weapons.
Military equipment
Currently, the soldiers guarding the territorial integrity of the country, to carry out their tasks can use combat helicopters, cargo planes, military boats and ships.
Border Service today
In modern conditions of service in the border troops - it is honorable and responsible mission.Today it is performed about one hundred thousand officers and soldiers.
Many young people today are attracted to service contract.Border troops recently consist only of mercenaries - this is quite a common practice.Currently, about 11 successfully operate regional offices border guards, which protect from attack about 60 kilometers 932.8 Russian borders.Every day in our country at the service intrudes over 10 000 clothes, used 80 planes and helicopters, 100 border ships.
Russian border troops responsibly perform their function at the external borders of Tajikistan and Armenia.Earlier the task force was formed in the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan, Belarus and Kazakhstan.Moreover, it should be noted that our soldiers are active in the ranks of KFOR peacekeeping forces to resolve the conflict in Kosovo.
Today the structure of the FSB border service bodies are included, the institution abolished previous FPS, and all structures, buildings and physical infrastructure necessary for the maintenance of the troops guarding the integrity of the state.
requirements that apply to the border guards, the recruits
guys who want to fill up the border troops of the FSB must necessarily serve in the army and be mentally stable.In 2008, we tightened the requirements for those who want to become a soldier guarding the border.
It should take into account the fact that military service in the above kind of troops was canceled, and now green cap can try only those who are going to serve under contract.You also need to take into account the age criterion - in the border guards take from 18 to 38 years.Welcome, when the young man previously been serving on the border.Young people dreaming of the border troops should also remember that this is only worthy of those who have received a full secondary education.And, of course, the future soldier border guard should have a perfect health, both physical and mental sense.Equally important is the moral training soldiers, because the specifics of the service involves prolonged exposure away from human settlements, and in a purely male team.
What qualities should a soldier
Protection of state borders involves incurring border patrol.In other words, the soldier must foot patrol long distances (20-30 kilometers), and not always in a comfortable environment, such as in mountainous areas.That is why the border guards should be as hardy.
However, this is not enough to protect the borders of the motherland perfectly.It is important at any time to be vigilant and to be able to quickly concentrate in the time of danger.To fight with the enemy was effective, will not prevent melee fighting skills and the ability to organize an ambush.
Who selects candidates for the border guards
Those who dream about service in the frontier troops will write the appropriate application and address it in the border department of the FSB in the community.As a rule, in the consideration of the application and verification of all documents it takes two to three months.It should be noted that the test is carried out carefully.Detailed study of all the potential kinship border guards, and if you suddenly found out that her brother or uncle of the future defender had trouble with the law, it is likely that the service will be refused at the border.
outfit
An interesting question is, what kind of clothes worn by guards.It should be noted that after the October Revolution the form of frontier troops is no different: a gray overcoat, dark blue trousers, a cap with a blue band and boots with spurs.
In the 30s of the last century, when the border troops were part of the structure of the NKVD, it was decided to sew for soldiers form other than the Red Army.Now, the soldiers began to wear his cap with a light green top and black strap podborodnym.For commanders were provided wool khaki forage cap, and the rank and file was wearing a cotton cap without edges.At the same time, as before, remained helmet Budenovka greyish.There was an innovation: the Soviet designers came up with a ground-coat of gray, made of wool.
in the 40s by the government, it was decided to minimize the variety of forms of military clothing as needed to maximize optimize the conditions of wartime.It was chosen uniform color of clothing for all soldiers.Then it was invented warm clothing and hats with earflaps.
During the Great Patriotic War were put shoulder straps that are in the border troops were made in the image stream is pre-revolutionary Russia.Soldiers guarding the frontiers, while wearing double-breasted coats.The top management of border guards had the right to wear green stripes.
Eventually Soviet uniforms has become more like a European military clothing, for example, it was decided to abandon the blue trousers and a suit for soldiers became monotonous.Ordinary dressed in uniform shirt and tie, as they had to be open-breasted suit.Officers allowed to flaunt in ceremonial dress aquamarine.Subsequently, on the form have additional accessories: on the shoulder straps of border guards began to flaunt the letters "RO."
Today, an essential attribute of a soldier guarding the frontiers of the motherland, - a green beret and cap with a green crown.
should be noted that the border guard uniforms and modern can not be called perfect, and work on its modernization is underway.
Flag
very curious fact that the flag of the frontier troops in the Navy approved at the state level in the 20-ies of the last century, as well as the shape of the soldiers is green.In other words, it was a light green shade cloth, on which the top left corner wearing the smaller version of the flag of the Navy in the canton.
current flag border troops - a four-cross the emerald on the red background, in the center of which is the emblem of the Federal Border Service of the Russian Federation with silver swords.
