It's no secret that ensuring the security of citizens is a paramount state task that can be successfully carried out only thanks to a professional, combat-ready army. At the same time, it is very important to ensure the protection and integrity of territorial borders, and the armed forces succeed in this in the person of the border troops. It is they who can provide a peaceful sky overhead.
It should be noted that service at the border is a school of loyalty to the Motherland and patriotism. From century to century, the great fighting traditions of a soldier protecting the territory of the Fatherland are passed on.
A bit of history
It should be emphasized that the border troops appeared quite a long time ago, their history goes back several centuries. Even in ancient times, when nomads attacked Russia, the princes were forced to build heroic outposts and fortress-cities on the outskirts of their possessions.
The countries of the Soviets were established by a special order of the Council of People's Commissars on May 28, 1918. During the civil war, the soldiers guarding the state border came under the control of the People's Commissariat for Military Affairs. It is on May 28 that our country celebrates the Day of the Border Troops.
It was especially difficult for soldiers in "green caps" during the Great Patriotic War. It was they who steadfastly and heroically took the brunt of the fascist invaders. A striking confirmation is about 17,000 soldiers were awarded medals and orders, and over 150 people earned the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
In the post-war years, they became under the control of the Main Directorate of the KGB of the USSR. In 1993, the Federal Border Service was established, and in the spring of 2003, the head of state abolished it and transferred the functions of the FSB.
Features of the structure of the border troops
The main combat force of the troops guarding the border of our state is the border outpost, which is based at a remote distance from large settlements. Its strength usually varies from 30 to 50 fighters.
They are also empowered to exercise control at seaports, airports, checkpoints, as well as international road checkpoints.
A huge number of films on military topics were shot in the USSR, and every resident of the country of that period knew what a real border guard looked like. It was a brave warrior who carefully looks out for violators of the border through binoculars. And, of course, next to a soldier there is always a faithful and devoted friend - a dog. Even today, it helps to find drugs and explosive devices at international road checkpoints, despite the fact that the border troops have modern and technological weapons in their arsenal.
Combat vehicles
Currently, soldiers protecting the country's territorial integrity can use combat helicopters, cargo planes, military boats and ships to carry out their tasks.
Border Guard today
In modern conditions, service in the border troops is an honorable and responsible mission. Today it is performed by about a hundred thousand officers and soldiers.
Many young people today are attracted to contract service. Border troops have recently consisted only of mercenaries - this is quite a common practice. Currently, about 11 regional border service departments are successfully operating, which protect about 60,932.8 kilometers of Russian borders from encroachment. Every day in our country over 10,000 outfits enter the service, 80 aircraft and helicopters, 100 border ships are used.
The border troops of Russia responsibly perform their function on the external borders of Tajikistan and Armenia. Previously, operational groups of the border service were formed in Kyrgyzstan, Belarus and Kazakhstan. Moreover, it should be noted that our soldiers are actively involved in the ranks of the KFOR peacekeeping forces to resolve the conflict in Kosovo.
Today, border service bodies, institutions of the previously abolished FPS, as well as all structures, buildings and material and technical base necessary for the maintenance of troops protecting the integrity of the state are included in the list.
Requirements for new recruits
Guys who want to replenish the border troops of the FSB must definitely serve in the army and be morally stable. In 2008, they tightened the requirements for those who want to become a soldier guarding the state border.
At the same time, one must take into account the fact that military service in the above-mentioned branch of the armed forces was canceled, and now only those who go to serve under a contract can try on green caps. You also need to take into account the age criterion - border guards accept from 18 to 38 years. It is welcomed when a young person has previously served in the military at the border. Young people dreaming about the border troops should also remember that only those who have received a complete secondary education are worthy of this. And, of course, the future border guard must have impeccable health, both in the physical and mental sense of the word. No less important is the moral preparation of a soldier, since the specifics of the service involve a long stay of a person away from settlements, and in a purely male team.
What qualities should a soldier have?
The protection of state borders involves the carrying out of border patrol. In other words, a soldier must patrol considerable distances (20-30 kilometers) on foot, and not always in comfortable conditions, for example, in mountainous areas. That is why the border guard must be as hardy as possible.
However, this is not enough to impeccably protect the borders of the Motherland. It is important to be vigilant at any time and be able to quickly concentrate at the moment of danger. In order for the fight against the enemy to be effective, hand-to-hand combat skills and the ability to organize ambushes will not interfere.
Who selects candidates for border guards
Those who dream of serving in the border troops must write a corresponding application and address it to the border department of the FSB at the place of residence. As a rule, it takes two to three months to review the application and check all documents. It should be noted that the verification is carried out in the most thorough manner. All family ties of a potential border guard are studied in detail, and if it suddenly turns out that the brother or uncle of the future defender was in trouble with the law, then it is very likely that service at the border will be denied.
Outfit
Quite interesting is the question of what clothes the border guards wore. It should be noted that after the October Revolution, the uniform of the border troops was 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 a uniform for the soldiers that was different from the Red Army. Now the soldiers began to wear a cap with a light green top and a black chin strap. A wool cap was provided for the commanders, and the rank and file wore a cotton cap without piping. At the same time, as before, the Budyonovka helmet of a grayish tint was preserved. There was also an innovation: Soviet fashion designers came up with a gray cloak-coat made of wool.
In the 40s, the country's leadership decided to minimize the variety of clothing, since it was necessary to optimize it to the maximum extent possible for wartime conditions. A single color of clothing was chosen for all soldiers. At the same time, warm uniforms and hats with earflaps were invented.
During the Great Patriotic War, shoulder straps were introduced, which in the border troops were made in the likeness of the shoulder straps of pre-revolutionary Russia. The soldiers guarding the state borders wore double-breasted uniforms at that time. The top leadership of the border troops had the right to wear green stripes.
Over time, Soviet uniforms began to look more and more like European military clothing, for example, it was decided to abandon the blue color of trousers, and the suit for soldiers became monophonic. The privates donned uniform shirts and ties as they were required to wear an open single-breasted suit. The officers were allowed to flaunt in aquamarine ceremonial attire. Subsequently, additional accessories appeared on the uniform: the letters “PV” began to show off on the shoulder straps of the border guards.
Today, an integral attribute of a soldier guarding the borders of the Motherland is a green beret and a cap with a green crown.
It should be noted that modern border guard uniforms cannot be called ideal, and work on its modernization is in full swing.
Flag
It is very curious that the flag of the border troops in the fleet, approved at the state level back in the 20s of the last century, as well as the uniform of the soldiers, is green. In other words, it was a light green cloth, on which a smaller version of the Navy flag in the canton flaunted in the upper left corner.
The modern flag of the border troops is a four-pointed emerald-colored cross on a scarlet background, in the center of which is the emblem of the FPS of the Russian Federation with silver swords.
Imperial Troops
The following is a complete list of Imperial troops, which are distinguished by:
- reduced content;
- increased combat performance;
- increased maneuverability;
It is worth noting that these troops are only available as a reward in Story Missions and in periodically appearing Global Missions.
armored vehicles
Imperial Assault Tank
Still the same light and maneuverable attack tank "Scorpion", but already of the imperial class. Assumes a reduction in the cost of maintenance.
| Carries resources when plundered | 150 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Cost | 1 Cr/h |
| Speed | 180 km/h |
| Susceptible to Mutation | Not |
Imperial armored vehicle
The Imperial class of armored personnel carrier "Varan" offers a higher movement speed and a lower maintenance cost.
| Carries resources when plundered | 120 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Cost | 1 Cr/h |
| Speed | 180 km/h |
| Susceptible to Mutation | Not |
Artillery
The secret weapon of the Red Demos - the swift "extinguishers of the Suns" were supposed to put an end to the war, destroying Earth Zero and General Lapidus. They were already in orbit when the general launched Project Cocoon. The legendary weapon lost control and was left to drift in space, waiting for new owners. The Imperial class splitter offers higher speed and lower upkeep cost.
| Carries resources for robbery | 700 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Cost | 1.5 Kr/h |
| Speed | 180 km/h |
| Susceptible to Mutation | Not |
Nicknamed "Thunders of Heaven", these new types of artillery mounts ensured the defense of the Capital during a prolonged siege. The Imperial class of Gauss cannons offers a lower maintenance cost and higher protection against infantry and armored vehicles.
| Carries resources when plundered | 200 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Cost | 1.5 Kr/h |
| Speed | 120 km/h |
| Susceptible to mutation? | Not |
Aviation
During the War, the enemies of the Empire learned one indisputable truth for themselves: where Imperial Retribution-class cruisers appear, only radioactive dust remains. All shipyards for their production were strictly classified. The Imperial Cruiser offers increased combat performance and reduced upkeep.
| Carries resources when plundered | 1750 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Cost | 2 Cr/h |
| Speed | 180 km/h |
| Susceptible to Mutation? | Not |
Imperial Interceptor
The new "Camouflage-Max" optical system and ultra-fast bipolar engines made Phoenix interceptors faster, stronger and faster. The Imperial class offers high speed, increased protection against infantry and armored vehicles, and reduced maintenance costs.
At the expense of the OGSR ... in 1995, they were also created in the RF PV in Tajikistan ... in each detachment, from the central OGSR, which was based in Dushanbe and was subordinate, initially, to the reconnaissance department of the PG, then the headquarters ... The units were formed of officers and ensigns. The OGSR detachments mainly worked at their place of deployment, although sometimes they were on business trips in other detachments as a reinforcement ... the composition of which, by the way, was trained, receiving, respectively, 2 ensign stars for shoulder straps, in the training of the Special Forces of the GRU in Pechery, worked along the entire border when it was required by operational necessity ....
I read all the messages about the border special forces.
Your post is the most accurate.
Time has passed. Thanks to the head of the press service of the Border Group of the Federal Border Guard Service of Russia in the Republic of Tajikistan Kondratyev A.I. four books have been published about the historical path of the Frontier Group from creation to reduction. On the cover of one of these books there are many real photographs of the guys from the Pyanj OGPR.
In 1995, there was an urgent need for surgical actions to implement specific information to counter illegal activities across the Tajik-Afghan border. In the period from 1997 to 2000, OGPR became an effective tool for the strict suppression of the actions of drug smugglers, whose actions were covered by the actions of Afghan militants. No less effective and productive were the military intelligence platoons, which were created in 1997. The composition of the OGSP and VVR was multinational. They were distinguished by high training and devotion to their traditions. They considered November 5 as their holiday. The smugglers immediately appreciated worthy opponents, they were afraid and respected - they knew that it would be impossible to "agree" if they met in the zone of laying border patrols. The PV totem has always been a service dog. The totem of military intelligence units is a wolf. Hence the appearance of the emblem, which appeared after 2000. In the period 1997-2000, there was no time for that. The light was very dangerous.
Initially, the training program was as close as possible to the usual program of Special Forces units. In 1998, the training programs for the OGPR and VVR were adjusted to take into account the training program for the VPBS (platoons of increased combat capability from the times of the KGB PV), which made it possible to maximally adapt the Special Forces and military intelligence units to actions under the conditions of daily protection of the State Border (the State border was guarded by border outposts. DShMG and MMG were used for amplification in sections of the pogz).
The history of the use and use of ogsp and vvr PG FPS RF in the Republic of Tatarstan is peculiar, the experience of use is worthy of study - the conditions of use are very diverse - in the area of the Pyanj Pogo there is an abundance of powerful reed thickets and islands, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Moscow detachment - reeds on the right flank, in the center of the plain and foothills , on the left flank of the mountain, in the areas of Kalai-Khumb, Khorog, Ishkashim pogo - mountains, rocks, in the area of the Murgab detachment - high mountains (more than 4000 m above sea level). These names are now history. In each of these units were ogspr, vvr. Their experience is invaluable.
The Great Patriotic War is a special page in the history of the maritime units and formations of the border troops. As part of the Navy, they bore the brunt of the struggle against the insidious and cruel enemy on their shoulders, not disgracing their honor and multiplying the glorious military traditions of the guards of the Motherland's maritime borders. In the North and the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Pacific Ocean, they fought heroically, showing courage and ingenuity, dedication and professional skills, camaraderie and readiness for self-sacrifice in the name of Victory. The legendary exploits of sailors-border guards will forever remain in the history of the troops, being an example of serving the Fatherland to all subsequent generations of border soldiers.
From the history of the Border Service of the Russian Federation...
12/3/1991 The Law of the USSR "On the reorganization of state security agencies" was adopted, on the basis of which the KGB of the USSR was abolished and the Committee for the Protection of the State Border was formed with the status of an independent union department.
On February 18, 1992, by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 145, on the basis of the All-Union Institute for Advanced Training of Officers of the Border Troops of the KGB of the USSR, the Order of Lenin Red Banner Academy of the Border Troops was established.
03/20/1992 At a meeting of the heads of states - members of the CIS in Kyiv, an agreement was signed on the creation of the Joint Command of the Border Troops, the "Regulations on the Joint Command of the Border Troops" were approved, and the Agreement on the Status of the Border Troops of the CIS was adopted.
Published: August 21, 2010Early 19th century was marked by a sharp increase in international tension caused by the policy of the leading European powers.
Since 1800, England began to impede the maritime trade of other states. This caused the formation of an alliance of four northern countries: Russia, Sweden, Prussia and Denmark, interested in restoring Catherine's armed neutrality. England mistook this for a declaration of war and imposed an embargo on all Allied ships in English ports, including Russians. It seemed that war was inevitable. But the death of Emperor Paul I on March 11, 1801 changed a lot. Alexander I, who ascended the throne, was a supporter of a peaceful policy.
With the outbreak of the First World War, the border guards became part of the active army (except for the two Central Asian brigades) and fought on various fronts. According to the research of the professor of the Academy of the General Staff of the tsarist army, General N.P. Golovin, in the First World War, the Cossack troops and border guards were the most persistent and combat-ready.
Many of them became Knights of St. George. After the February Revolution, when power in Petrograd passed to the Provisional Government, the border guards were asked to "remain completely calm." Despite the revolutionary upheavals, the service continued. However, the situation on the border and in the corps has changed dramatically. The corps commander N.A. Pykhachev and the chief of staff N.K. Kononov, as well as many generals and officers, were removed from their posts. The collapse of the body began.
Published: August 21, 2010There is a huge globe in General Pronichev's office. The borders of Russia are one and a half equator.
Colonel-General Vladimir Pronichev, First Deputy Director of the FSB of Russia, Head of the Border Guard Service, answers KP's questions.
The main border guard of Russia is elusive for journalists. Not because it's "secret". It's just that in Moscow he happens in between business trips, and this time is rarely calculated in whole days. The border economy is equal to one and a half equators of the Earth, but you cannot stretch it into a thread. Still go get to the distant outposts. But the general gets there - it was not in vain that he himself began his service once in those parts where not the authorities fell on his head, but snow avalanches ...
After the death of Peter I in 1725, Russia faced the task of ensuring the security of the southern borders of the state and access to the Black Sea. The solution of these problems was directly connected with the relations between Russia and Turkey, with the further development and strengthening of the domestic fleet.
After the accession to the throne of Anna Ioannovna, they began to show great concern for the fleet.
In 1732, under the chairmanship of A. Osterman, the Military Naval Commission was created, which identified many incapable ships and vessels, and also outlined a program for updating the ship's composition. She proposed to have 27 ships, 6 frigates, 2 ferries, 3 bombardment ships and 8 packet boats in the fleet. Instead of the previously existing three large fleet flags (white, blue and red), a single white flag with a blue St. Andrew's Cross was introduced on all ships of the navy. The fleet renewal program was successfully implemented. By 1740, the renewed fleet of Russia consisted of 12 ships of the line, 26 ships of the lowest rank and 40 galleys. In 1757 there were already 21 battleships and 6 frigates. These forces were sufficient to take care of the protection of the borders of the state in peacetime.
Published: August 21, 2010A special page in the history of the Border Troops is participation in the war in Afghanistan. The border troops of the KGB of the USSR did not officially participate in the war on the territory of Afghanistan. And the officers, ensigns and soldiers who died in Afghanistan were considered dead while guarding the border of the USSR with Afghanistan.
The border guards outwardly were no different from the 40th Army. Soldiers and officers went in the same uniform, shoulder straps were changed to combined arms. Perhaps the only peculiarity is that all the services of the rear and support of military operations, as well as all border aviation, were located on Soviet territory, at the locations of border detachments.
Published: August 21, 2010The emergence of military medicine of the Border Guard of the Russian Empire began when the Russian government headed for the transition from the Border Customs Guard to the border troops.
On August 15 (27), 1827, Emperor Nicholas I approved the "Regulations on the organization of the Border and Customs Guard with a general view of it ...".
The regulation of 1827 did not provide for medical positions and medical institutions in the state of the Border Customs Guard. "Treat the lower ranks" was prescribed in civilian hospitals and military hospitals of the field army for a fee. Government expenses for the treatment of officers and members of their families were not provided, although the border service demanded that every patrolman and guard mobilize all physical and moral strength.
Published: August 21, 2010The state border of the Soviet Union stretched for thousands of kilometers. It passes through the tundra, through the steppes and forests, through the sultry sands of the desert, through the inaccessible taiga spurs of mountain ranges, along the surface of the seas and river banks. It stretched out in an endless chain of outposts, sea and air patrols. At every kilometer of the border, from the subtropics to the northern tundra, it is guarded by the faithful sons of the Motherland - the Soviet border guards. In the heat and cold, in the rain and blizzard, day and night, soldiers in green caps vigilantly carry out their honorable and permanent watch, sacredly fulfilling the oath of allegiance to their people.
Published: August 21, 2010Memoirs of an officer - a witness to the events of March 1969 on the Ussuri
Yuri Vitalievich Sologub - retired colonel.
Recent reports on the final settlement of border problems between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China involuntarily made me recall the events of almost 40 years ago. After all, they took place just in those places of the Far East, which were the subject of a long-standing dispute between one state and another. And I wanted to put everything on paper as it was, without hiding. Moreover, I hope that the readers of NVO will understand: all this is being told by a retired tank colonel, and not a writer or a journalist. So please do not judge strictly for the quality of the written ...
Published: August 21, 2010Serpent Shafts
In the III-VII centuries. to protect against steppe nomads moving to the west and replacing each other, the Dnieper Slavs erected a system of ancient defensive structures along the borders of their territories - the Serpentine Walls. The ramparts ran south of present-day Kyiv along both banks of the Dnieper along its tributaries. Their remnants have survived to this day along the rivers Vit, Krasnaya, Stugna, Trubezh, Sula, Ros, etc.
The name Zmiev Val comes from folk legends about ancient Russian heroes who pacified and harnessed the Serpent (an allegory of the image of formidable nomads, evil and violence) to a giant plow, which plowed a ditch-furrow that marked the borders of the country. According to another version, the Serpent Shafts are named for their characteristic serpentine configuration of location on the ground. Similar structures are also known in the Dniester region under the name "Troyan ramparts".
Published: August 21, 2010In severe trials of the Great Patriotic War
On June 22, 1941, the aviation units stationed on the western border, like all land and sea units of the border troops, were suddenly attacked by fascist troops.
The personnel of the 10th and 11th air squadrons, the 7th naval air squadron and the 6th separate air squadron from the very first days of the war fought side by side with units of the Red Army Air Force and Naval Forces, invariably showed high flying skills. The skills acquired in the process of combat training in peacetime were especially useful to flight personnel in wartime. Bombing from various heights, air firing from machine guns at a cone and at targets on the ground, etc. - these elements, although not directly required for border protection, were carefully practiced by personnel. As it turned out, this method of training border guard pilots was justified.
Published: August 21, 2010The 18th century is the time of Russia's major territorial acquisitions, military successes, the formation of the Russian Empire, and administrative reforms. These deeds are associated primarily with the names of Peter the Great, Catherine II and the outstanding Russian commanders A. V. Suvorov and P. A. Rumyantsev.
Published: August 21, 2010There are many significant dates in the history of Russia's border protection, which, like bright milestones, mark the stages of its glorious and long journey. One of them is October 27, 1893. On this day, Russian Emperor Alexander III signed a decree on the creation of a Separate Corps of Border Guards. October 15 (27), 2003 marked the 110th anniversary of the Separate Corps of Border Guards.
Published: August 21, 2010KONIGSBERG ORDER OF LENIN AND THE RED STAR BORDER DEPARTMENT, one of the most famous military units of the NKVD of the USSR and the modern Border Service of the FSB of Russia, heir to the military glory of the 95th Border Order of Lenin of the Border Regiment of the NKVD of the USSR and the 31st Border Order of the Red Star of the Border Königsberg Regiment of troops of the NKVD of the USSR, the connection of the modern Red Banner Border Directorate of the FSB of Russia in the Kaliningrad region.
Published: August 21, 2010Over its almost 180-year history, the Border Troops of Russia have repeatedly been reassigned to various ministries and departments and have had different names; border guard, border guard, Border troops, bodies and troops of the Federal Border Service, Border Service of the FSB of Russia.
Accordingly, the names of the governing body of military medicine also changed: the Medical Unit of the Separate Border Guard Corps (OKPS), the Sanitary Inspectorate of the Main Directorate of the Border Guard, the Sanitary (later Military Medical) Department of the Main Directorate of Border Troops, the Military Medical Directorate of the Federal Border Service.
Published: August 21, 2010The first mention of the state border guard in Russia dates back to 1512, when, after another attack by the Crimean Khan, Grand Duke Vasily III "established his land with outposts." It was from that time that the protection of the borders of the Russian state began to be called the border service.
Published: August 21, 2010A separate corps of the border guards of the Russian Empire at the beginning of the last century had a far from rich selection of weapons in its arsenal. It usually consisted of a dragoon saber and a Berdan single-shot rifle. More, as it seemed to the then officials, was not necessary, since the then “Rules on the Separate Border Guard Corps” and the “Instructions for the Service of OKPS Officials” made the use of firearms incredibly difficult. They prescribed "not to kill a person, but to injure if possible" and "to use weapons only when it is really necessary and, moreover, with the greatest caution and prudence." The border guards were supposed to avoid directing shots to the adjacent territory, shooting while on the border line, and if they still had to shoot, then in such a way "so that the bullets do not ricochet to the wrong side."
Published: 05 April 2010“Border guards are sacrificial troops”
The first border guards can be considered three heroes who defended Russia from the visits of malicious "foreign tourists". But legends are legends... The very first documentary evidence is dated 1512. Then, after another attack by the Crimean Khan, Grand Duke Vasily the Third established his lands with outposts. And on February 16, 1571, Ivan the Terrible determined the border charter of the village and guard services.
Published: 30 March 2010My grandfather, Avramchuk Dmitry Sergeevich, on June 21, 1941, took over as operational duty officer for the Augustow border detachment. Quite recently, I found several pages written by him with memories of the first day of the war. He wrote, as far as I understood, at the request of one of the children of colleagues. If you are interested in the details - I will reprint. By the way, he recalled that the outposts were raised in advance and were waiting for an attack. No one in the troops at the level of the border detachments kept their mouths shut about the possible outbreak of war, and reports about this regularly went to Moscow without repressive consequences.
Published: 30 March 2010