Elements of drill training. Why is drill training needed in a modern army?

The concept of educational work in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation states that, despite the development of military equipment and weapons, the decisive role in war still belongs to the individual, his military spirit and ability to fight. Any brave man can get confused in the situation of a real battle, in the turmoil make the wrong move, and this mistake can turn into a disaster. To prevent this from happening, drill training is required, which develops the ability to quickly respond to orders and makes all the fighter’s actions automatic. As experienced fighters who have passed through hot spots say, good level drill training generates a set of signals that the soldier performs automatically and understands without explanation. “Without properly organized drill training, it is difficult to achieve clear actions of soldiers in modern combat. Now, when units and units are saturated with complex equipment, when the role of collective weapons in battle has increased significantly, the level of drill training should be especially high,” states the Concept of educational work in the RF Armed Forces.

The concept of educational work in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation states that, despite the development of military equipment and weapons, the decisive role in war still belongs to the individual, his military spirit and ability to fight. Any brave man can get confused in the situation of a real battle, in the turmoil make the wrong move, and this mistake can turn into a disaster. To prevent this from happening, drill training is required, which develops the ability to quickly respond to orders and makes all the fighter’s actions automatic. As experienced soldiers who have passed through hot spots say, a good level of drill training creates a set of signals that a soldier performs automatically and understands without explanation. “Without properly organized drill training, it is difficult to achieve clear actions of soldiers in modern combat. Now, when units and units are saturated with complex equipment, when the role of collective weapons in battle has increased significantly, the level of drill training should be especially high,” states the Concept of educational work in the RF Armed Forces.

Drill- one of the main subjects of training and education of military personnel. It is organized and conducted on the basis of the Drill Regulations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Combat training includes:

• 1) single drill techniques without weapons and with weapons;
• 2) coordination of units when operating on foot and in vehicles;
• 3) drill reviews of units.

During drill classes, military personnel are instilled with accuracy, discipline and attentiveness, and the ability to perform single drill techniques and actions as part of a unit is developed. The criterion for drill training of military personnel is military culture and discipline, readiness to skillfully act in the ranks and in battle.

The drill training of soldiers is improved through classes in tactical, fire, physical training and in other activities, during formations, movements and in everyday life.

Construction and management

To successfully perform techniques and actions in military formations, it is necessary to have an understanding of the formation, know its elements, the order of commands, responsibilities before the formation and in the formation.

The structure has the following elements:

• flank - the right (left) end of the formation. When the formation turns, the names of the flanks do not change;
• front - the side of the formation in which the military personnel are facing (vehicles - with the frontal part);
• the back side of the formation is the side opposite to the front;
• interval - the distance along the front between military personnel (vehicles), units and units;
• distance - the distance in depth between military personnel (vehicles), units and units;
• formation width - the distance between the flanks;
• formation depth is the distance from the first line (the soldier in front) to the last line (the soldier behind), and when operating on vehicles, the distance from the first line of vehicles (the vehicle in front) to the last line of vehicles (the vehicle behind).

Depending on the purpose, formations can be deployed or marching.

Deployed formation - a formation in which units are built on the same line along the front in a single-rank or double-rank formation (in a line of vehicles) or in a line of columns at intervals established by the Charter or the commander. The deployed formation is used for inspections, calculations, reviews, parades, as well as in other necessary cases.

Line (or single-rank deployed formation) - a formation in which military personnel are placed one next to the other on the same line at established intervals.

A two-rank formation is a formation in which servicemen of one rank are positioned behind the heads of servicemen of another rank at a distance of one step (an outstretched arm placed with the palm of the hand on the shoulder of the soldier in front). The ranks are called first and second. When the formation is rotated, the names of the ranks do not change.

Two military personnel standing in a two-rank formation behind each other's heads constitute row. If a soldier of the second rank does not stand behind the soldier of the first rank, such a row is called incomplete. When turning a two-rank formation in a circle, a soldier in an incomplete row moves into the line in front.

Single-rank and double-rank systems can be closed or open.

IN in close formation military personnel in ranks are located along the front from one another at intervals equal to the width of the palm between the elbows.

IN open formation military personnel in ranks are located along the front from one another at intervals of one step or at intervals specified by the commander.

Marching formation - a formation in which a unit is built in a column or units in columns are built one after another at distances established by the Charter or the commander. The marching formation is used for the movement of units when marching, marching in a solemn march, singing, and in other necessary cases.

Column - a formation in which military personnel are located behind each other's heads, and units (vehicles) are located one after another at distances established by the Charter or the commander.

Columns can be one, two, three, four or more. Columns are used to build units and units in deployed or marching formation.

A serviceman (unit, vehicle) moving at the head in the indicated direction is guides(the rest of the military personnel (units, vehicles) coordinate their movement according to the guide), and the serviceman (unit, vehicle) moving last in the column is called closing

Formation control carried out by commands and orders given by the commander by voice, signals and personal example, and also transmitted using technical and mobile means.

Commands and orders can be transmitted along the column through unit commanders (senior vehicles) and designated observers.

Control in the car carried out by commands and orders given by voice and using internal communications.

The team is divided into preliminary and executive; teams can only be executive ones.

Preliminary command is presented clearly, loudly and drawlingly, so that those in the ranks understand what actions the commander requires of them. At any preliminary command, servicemen in formation take a formation stance, while moving they move to a formation step, and outside the formation they turn towards the commander and assume a formation stance.

When performing techniques with weapons, the name of the weapon is indicated in the preliminary command, if necessary. For example: “Vending machines on - CHEST.” “Machine guns on - re-MEN”, etc.

Executive team delivered after a pause, loudly, abruptly and clearly. When an executive command is given, it is carried out immediately and accurately.

In order to attract the attention of a unit or individual serviceman, the name of the unit or the rank and surname of the serviceman is, if necessary, mentioned in the preliminary command. For example: “Platoon (3rd platoon) - STOP.” "Private Petrov, cru-GOM."

To cancel or stop the reception, the "RESERVE" command is issued. This command returns to the position that was before the technique was performed.

Each serviceman is obliged to firmly know, skillfully and conscientiously perform his duties before formation and in the ranks.

Before formation, a serviceman must:

• 1) check the serviceability of your weapon, the weapons and military equipment assigned to it, ammunition, equipment personal protection, entrenching tools, uniforms and equipment;
• 2) carefully tuck in the uniform, put on and fit the equipment correctly, and help a friend eliminate any shortcomings noticed.

While in service, a serviceman is obliged to:

• know your place, be able to quickly take it without fuss;
• while moving, maintain alignment, the established interval and distance;
• comply with safety requirements;
• do not disable (the machine) without permission;
• in the ranks, do not talk or smoke without permission;
• be attentive to the orders and commands of your commander, carry them out quickly and accurately, without interfering with others;
• transmit orders and commands without distortion, loudly and clearly.

Questions and tasks

• 1. Tell us about the elements of the system.
• 2. What formation is called deployed (marching)?
• 3. Define the concepts “line”, “row”, “column”.
• 4. How is the formation controlled?
• 5. What are the purposes of the preliminary and executive commands? What actions do military personnel perform upon a preliminary (executive) command?
• 6. List the responsibilities of a serviceman before formation and in the ranks.

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Drill, being integral part combat training influences all aspects of the life and activities of troops. It strengthens the will of soldiers, promotes observance of military order and strengthening of discipline, improves the ability to control one’s body, develops attentiveness, observation and diligence.

Without properly organized drill training, it is difficult to achieve clear actions of soldiers in modern combat. Now, when units and units are saturated with complex equipment, when the role of collective weapons in battle has increased significantly, the level of drill training should be especially high.

The basis for preparing unit personnel for joint actions was, is and remains system. It, like no other type of training, fosters quick, accurate and unanimous execution of the will of the commander. Drill training is based on military personnel’s deep understanding of the need for clear, quick and dexterous actions when performing techniques as part of a unit.

Drill training disciplines military personnel, develops in them the speed and precision of actions when using weapons and military equipment, and also contributes to the acquisition of skills that are necessary in tactical, fire, special training and in other subjects of study.

Combat training includes: single drill training without weapons and with weapons; combat coordination of squads (crews, crews), platoons, companies (batteries), battalions (divisions) and regiments when operating on foot and in vehicles; drill reviews of units and units. Drill training is carried out during planned classes and is improved in all formations and movements, in all other classes and in everyday life.

In the practical work of commanders, training and education constitute a single process and are always interconnected. Consequently, in the process of drill training of subordinates, the commander must constantly conduct educational work aimed at instilling high discipline, diligence and devotion to the Motherland.

In mastering methodological skills, the commander’s ability to analyze his successes and failures, the results of each lesson, and his systematic work to improve his knowledge are crucial.

BUILDING CHARTERARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

IN put into operation

By order of the Minister of Defense

Russian Federation

This Charter defines drill techniques and movement without weapons and with weapons; formations of units and military units on foot and by car; the procedure for performing a military greeting and conducting a drill review; position of the military banner of a military unit in formation, the procedure for joint removal and removal State flag Russian Federation and the Battle Banner of the military unit; responsibilities of military personnel before formation and in formation and requirements for their drill training, as well as methods of movement of military personnel on the battlefield and actions in the event of a surprise attack by the enemy.

Drilling techniques without weapons​​

All military personnel of military units, ships, military command and control bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations and military personnel are guided by the drill regulations. educational institutions vocational education Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as military units).

The Charter applies to military personnel of other troops, military formations and bodies created in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, as well as to citizens called up for military training.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. BUILDINGS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

1. Build- the deployment of military personnel, subunits and military units established by the Charter for their joint actions on foot and in vehicles.

2. Line- a formation in which military personnel are placed one next to the other on the same line at established intervals.

A line of vehicles is a formation in which vehicles are placed one next to the other on the same line.

3. Flank- right (left) end of the formation. When the formation rotates, the names of the flanks do not change.

4. Front- the side of the formation in which the military personnel are facing (vehicles - with the frontal part).

5. Back of the formation- the side opposite to the front.

6. Interval- the distance along the front between military personnel (vehicles), units and military units.

7. Distance- the distance in depth between military personnel (vehicles), units and military units.

8. Tuning width- distance between flanks.

9. Depth of formation- the distance from the first line (the soldier in front) to the last line (the soldier behind), and when operating on vehicles - the distance from the first line of vehicles (the vehicle in front) to the last line of vehicles (the vehicle behind).

10. Two-rank system- a formation in which military personnel of one rank are located behind the heads of military personnel of another rank at a distance of one step (an outstretched arm, palm placed on the shoulder of the soldier in front). The ranks are called first and second. When the formation is rotated, the names of the ranks do not change.

Row- two military personnel standing in a two-rank formation behind each other’s heads. If the soldier in the first rank is not standing behind the head of the soldier in the second rank, such a row is called incomplete.

When turning a two-rank formation in a circle, a soldier in an incomplete row moves into the line in front.

11. Single-rank and double-rank systems can be closed or open.

In close formation, military personnel in ranks are located along the front from one another at intervals equal to the width of the palm between the elbows.

In open formation, military personnel in ranks are located along the front from one another at intervals of one step or at intervals specified by the commander.

12. Column- a formation in which military personnel are located behind each other’s heads, and units (vehicles) are located one after another at distances established by the Charter or the commander.

Columns can be one, two, three, four or more.

Columns are used to build units and military units in deployed or marching formation.

13. Deployed formation- a formation in which units are built on the same line along the front in a single-rank or double-rank formation (in a line of vehicles) or in a line of columns at intervals established by the Charter or the commander.

The deployed formation, as a rule, is used for inspections, calculations, reviews, parades, as well as in other necessary cases.

14. Marching formation- a formation in which a unit is built in a column or units in columns are built one after another at distances established by the Charter or the commander.

The marching formation is used for the movement of units when marching, marching in a solemn march, singing, and in other necessary cases.

15. Guide- a serviceman (unit, vehicle) moving as the head in the indicated direction. The rest of the military personnel (units, vehicles) coordinate their movement according to the guide.

Closing- a serviceman (unit, vehicle) moving last in the column.

16. The formation is controlled by commands and orders, which are given by the commander by voice, signals and personal example, and are also transmitted using technical and mobile means.

Commands and orders can be transmitted along the column through unit commanders (senior vehicles) and designated observers.

Control in the car is carried out by commands and orders given by voice and using internal communications.

In the ranks, the senior commander is located where it is more convenient for him to command. The remaining commanders give commands, remaining in the places established by the Charter or the senior commander.

Commanders of units from a company and higher in the marching formation of a battalion and regiment are allowed to leave the ranks only to issue commands and check their execution.

17. The team is divided into preliminary and executive; There can only be executive teams.

The preliminary command is given clearly, loudly and drawlingly, so that those in the ranks understand what actions the commander requires of them.

At any preliminary command, servicemen in formation take a formation stance, while moving they move to a formation step, and outside the formation they turn towards the commander and assume a formation stance.

When performing techniques with weapons, the name of the weapon is indicated in the preliminary command, if necessary.

For example: "Vending machines on - CHEST." “Machine guns on re-MEN”, etc.

The executive command (printed in large font in the Charter) is given after a pause, loudly, abruptly and clearly. When an executive command is given, it is carried out immediately and accurately.

In order to attract the attention of a unit or individual serviceman in the preliminary command, if necessary, the name of the unit or the rank and surname of the serviceman is called.

For example: "Platoon (3rd platoon) - STOP." "Private Petrov, cru-GOM."

18. Signals for formation control and signals for vehicle control are specified in Appendices 3 and 4 to this Charter.

If necessary, the commander can assign additional signals to control the formation.

19. Commands relating to all units are accepted and immediately executed by all unit commanders and vehicle commanders (seniors).

When transmitting a command by signal, the “ATTENTION” signal is first given, and if the command relates to only one of the divisions, then a signal indicating the number of this division is given.

Readiness to accept a command is also indicated by the “ATTENTION” signal.

Receipt of the signal is confirmed by repeating it or giving the appropriate signal to your unit.

20. To cancel or stop the reception, the "RESERVE" command is issued. This command returns to the position that was before the technique was performed.

21. During training, it is allowed to perform the drill techniques specified in the Charter and move along divisions, as well as with the help of preparatory exercises.

For example: “Machine gun to the chest, in divisions: do it ONE, do it TWO, do it THREE.” “To the right, by division: do it ONCE, do it TWO.”

22. When forming national teams, they are drilled into units. For calculation, military personnel are lined up in a single-rank or double-rank formation and are calculated according to the general numbering, as specified in Art. 85 of this Charter. After this, depending on the size of the team, sequential calculations are made into companies, platoons and squads and commanders of these units are appointed.

To participate in parades, as well as in other cases, a unit, by order of the commander, can be formed into a common column of three, four or more. In this case, the construction is carried out, as a rule, by height.

23. The formation of units is carried out using the command “STAND”, before which the order of formation is indicated.

For example: "Squad, in one line - STAND UP."

At this command, the serviceman must quickly take his place in the ranks, gain the established interval and distance, and take a formation stance.

24. When issuing commands for units of military branches and special troops, instead of the names “squad”, “platoon”, “company”, “battalion” and “regiment”, the names of units and military units adopted in the military branches and special troops of the branches of the Armed Forces are indicated.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMANDERS AND MILITARY SERVANTSBEFORE BUILDING AND IN BUILDING

25. The commander is obliged:

• indicate the place, time, order of formation, uniform and equipment, as well as what weapons and military equipment to have; appoint an observer if necessary;
• check and know the availability of subordinates of your unit (military unit), as well as weapons, military equipment, ammunition, personal protective equipment and personal armor protection, entrenching tools;
• check appearance subordinates, as well as the availability of equipment and its correct fit;
• maintain formation discipline and demand accurate execution by units of commands and signals, and by military personnel of their duties in the formation;
• when giving commands on foot, take a combat stance on the spot;
• when building units with weapons and military equipment carry out an external inspection of them, as well as check the presence and serviceability of equipment for transporting personnel, the correct fastening of transported (towed) weapons and military equipment and the stowage of military property; remind personnel of safety requirements; When driving, observe the established distances, speeds and traffic rules.

26. A serviceman is obliged:

• check the serviceability of the weapons and ammunition assigned to him, weapons and military equipment, personal protective equipment and personal armor protection, entrenching tools, uniforms and equipment;
• carefully tuck in the uniform, put on and fit the equipment correctly, help a friend eliminate any noticed deficiencies;
• know your place in the ranks, be able to quickly take it without fuss; while moving, maintain alignment, the established interval and distance; comply with safety requirements; do not disable (the machine) without permission;
• in the ranks, do not talk or smoke without permission;
• be attentive to the orders and commands of your commander, carry them out quickly and accurately, without interfering with others;
• transmit orders and commands without distortion, loudly and clearly.​