New uniform for special forces units. Russian special forces are equipped independently

If for a civilian a beret is an ordinary headdress, which, in principle, is more popular among women, then for military personnel a beret is not just a component of their uniform, but a symbol. Currently, each branch of the Russian Armed Forces has its own beret. Headdresses differ not only in color, but also in the rules and rights of wearing them. Therefore, not everyone knows the difference between, for example, the GRU special forces beret and the headgear of the Marines.

The first mentions of army headdress

The very first army berets appeared at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries in England and Scotland. Then the warriors wear special hats that look like a beret. However, the mass distribution of such a headdress began only during the First World War. The first to wear them were soldiers of tank and mechanized units of the French army.

Next, the baton for the introduction of such an element of clothing was taken by Great Britain. With the advent of tanks, the question arose of what a tank driver should wear, because the helmet was very uncomfortable, and the cap was too bulky. Therefore, it was decided to introduce the black beret. The color was chosen on the basis that tankers are constantly working and are near equipment, and black soot and oil are not visible.

The appearance of the beret in the army

During World War II, such hats became even more popular, especially among the Allied troops. US Special Forces soldiers noted the following conveniences of these hats:

• First of all, they hid the hair well;
• Dark colors were not visible in the dark;
• The berets were warm enough;
• It could be worn with a helmet or helmet.

Accordingly, some types and branches of the British and US troops adopted a headdress as one of the main elements of uniform. IN Soviet army this element of clothing began to appear already in the early sixties, as the main attribute of the landing force and special forces. Since then, the rules and wearing of such hats have remained virtually unchanged.

What does the special forces take?

At the end of the 20th century, berets became an integral part of the everyday and ceremonial uniforms of the armies of many countries. Almost every defense-capable state has elite special units that have their own unique headdress:

1. The mountain infantry detachments of the French armed forces, the Alpine Chasseurs, wear a dark blue beret of sufficiently large diameter.
2. The elite Foreign Legion is characterized by headdresses of a light green hue.
3. French naval special forces are distinguished by wearing a green beret.
4. German airborne troops and reconnaissance units wear maroon berets, but with different emblems on it.
5. The Royal Netherlands Marines are distinguished by wearing dark blue elements of their uniform, while paratroopers wear burgundy headdresses.
6. The British SAS special forces have been wearing beige caps since the mid-forties of the last century, and the Marine Corps have been wearing green caps.
7. US Rangers are recognizable by the same color as British Special Forces - beige.
8. US Special Forces have worn green berets since 1961, which is how they got their nickname.

You may notice that most NATO member countries have identical color schemes for their hats. As for the shape, all armies have it round, and differ only in size.

Distribution in the USSR Armed Forces

In 1967, an updated uniform was adopted for the Airborne Forces. Famous Soviet artist A.B. Zhuk submitted a proposal for consideration by General V.F. Margelov to use crimson hats as an attribute of paratroopers, referring to the use of such hats in other countries of the world. The commander agreed and the beret was approved. For privates and sergeants, there was an emblem in the form of an asterisk, which was attached to the front center of the beret, and on the right was a blue flag, and for officers a cockade was provided.

A year later, a blue beret was adopted for paratroopers, since the leadership considered that it more symbolizes the color of the sky. As for the Marine Corps, the color black was approved for this type of troops. Black berets were also used by tank crews, but not as the main gear, but during maintenance and repair of equipment to protect their heads from dirt.

The difference between the uniform of the GRU special forces and other branches of the military

Special forces developed with the Airborne Forces simultaneously and due to similar specifics And The application and task profile of these troops, their uniforms were identical. The special forces soldiers wore exactly the same uniform as the paratroopers. Outwardly, it is very difficult to distinguish who is standing in front of you: a special forces soldier or an airborne soldier. After all, the color, the shape, and the cockade itself are the same. However, the GRU had one caveat.

Blue berets and Airborne uniform V Soviet era Special forces soldiers primarily wore them in training units or in parades. After training centers soldiers were assigned to combat units, which could be carefully disguised as other types of troops. This was especially true for those who were sent to serve abroad.

Instead of a blue and white vest, beret and lace-up boots, the soldiers were given the usual combined arms uniform, for example, like tank crews or signalmen. So we could forget about berets. This was done in order to hide the presence of the special forces from the eyes of the enemy. Thus, for the GRU, the blue beret is a ceremonial headdress and only in those cases when it is allowed to be worn.

The GRU special forces beret is not just a type of headdress and an integral part of the uniform, but a symbol of valor and courage, honor and nobility, the right to wear which is not given to everyone, even the most experienced and courageous warrior.

Video: how do they pass the standards for a maroon beret?

In this video, Pavel Zelennikov will show how the special forces elite receives an olive and maroon beret:

Military personnel of special forces units of the Ministry of Defense, internal troops and SOBR of the Special Purpose Center (TSSN) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs agreed to tell why American camouflage colors MULTICAM are popular in Russian special forces, and how effective domestic body armor and night vision devices, as selected combat equipment and weapons.

IN recent years The main characters of television reports and photographs were soldiers of various special forces units performing tasks to combat terrorists. In the video and photo chronicles, it is striking that the field uniforms, body armor, communications equipment, etc. are different for the special forces, so to speak. IN modern world The private production segment of tactical equipment and protective equipment is developing very dynamically. Even such well-financed Western divisions as the American Delta, British SAS and others buy the products they like with their own money. After all, the success of any operation depends on uniforms, equipment, and especially weapons. How are things going with the Russian security forces, what problems are there, what would you like to change?

The armor is strong

“We use 6B23 body armor. There are also brand new 6B43s, but there are very few of them,” says an officer from the TsSN of the Ministry of Defense based in the Moscow region. According to him, most military personnel buy imported products with their own money, mainly covers, which are then hemmed so that domestic armor panels can be installed. Colleagues from the internal troops are supplied with body armor vests developed in the early 90s, “Korund”, but now they have begun to supply the modern “Bagariy”. Just like the Ministry of Defense, the VV buys foreign body armor, in particular American ones. True, domestic Defenders and Redoubts are also popular.

Special forces are equipped independently

Employees of the TsSN of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are protected by various products from Fort Technologies and Armakom. All the publication’s interlocutors agreed that none of the types of body armor meets their requirements. What is needed is not ordinary body armor, but modular armor protection systems, which are an unloading vest (“unloading”) with armor panels and the ability to install the necessary pouches for the tasks performed. Now such systems have become a mandatory attribute not only of special forces units, but also of combined arms in many armies of the world.

“We would like to have standard lightweight body armor according to the plate carrier design, like what LBT and PIG-tactical companies make. But since they don’t exist, many people buy their own and install armored panels,” says an officer from the Ministry of Defense. The internal troops do the same. "The Americans have good system fastenings with a set of pouches called MOLLE. Everything is of high quality, the pouches are held securely. Something similar was done at Bagaria, however, the quality is worse and the pouches are only enough for two or three classes. But we only have 30–40 percent of such body armor,” complains an Internal Troops officer.

But an employee of the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that domestic protective materials are better and the protection classes of body armor are higher than those of foreign products. But he also recognizes the need for modular armor protection systems. All the publication's interlocutors are not satisfied with standard protective helmets. “Like he put a chamber pot on his head. You have to make a special cover for landing, otherwise it might catch the edge of the helmet with the straps when it opens. Ours don’t have mounts for NVDs, flashlights and similar things,” says an officer from the Central Special Operations Center of the Ministry of Defense. The regular ZSh-1s are not liked by the internal troops, and the Altyn, Mask and Lynx-T are not liked by the SOBR officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

By all accounts, the most optimal version of the protective helmet supplied to special forces units around the world was developed by the American company OpScore.

“Very comfortable, fit well on the head, can be combined with glasses, headphones, an oxygen mask, and have a streamlined shape,” said a representative of the Ministry of Defense. He is supported by colleagues from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and internal troops. “ZSh-1 is a thing of the past. We buy with our own money an “ShBM” from the company “Omnitek-M”, similar to the “Opskor” one. You can easily put headphones under it. It is easy to fit and lightweight. Under the ZSh-1 you need to wear a special cap, and if in the summer, then a bandana, but under the ShBM you don’t need to,” says an internal troops officer. At the same time, the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs uses a product from the Russian company Armakom, similar to the American OpScore helmet. “We are now working with the company to fine-tune their product to our requirements. But this is a long process, at least a year,” explains an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"Kalashnikov" with a foreign stock

“We mainly use AK74M. There used to be a lot of AKMSL, but now they are almost all worn out and are being written off. There are several AK103s, but the current 5.45 cartridges (PP, BS, etc.) have reduced the advantage of the 7.62 caliber to zero. And the accuracy of small-caliber assault rifles is higher, and the ammunition capacity is greater for the same weight,” says an officer from the Central Special Operations Center of the Ministry of Defense. According to his colleague from the internal troops, in addition to the AK74M, the TsSN also had AK-104s: “Now they have been taken away from us, but we liked them. They are shorter, more convenient to manipulate, throw on your back, etc. And the firing range suits us.” Special forces are also armed with submachine guns. According to a SOBR officer, his squad chose the SR-2M Veresk. It is lighter, more mobile, and the cartridge is more powerful than that of the proposed Vityaz SMG. But “Vereski” did not take root in the internal troops and the Ministry of Defense.

“We handed over our SR-2M immediately - the explosives did not purchase cartridges for them. We use PP-2000. Working with them are “shield men” (soldiers walking with bulletproof shields). There was also a Vityaz submachine gun, but it was not used in combat. There were technical problems with constantly sticking cartridges. And there is no such task where the Vityaz is better than the Kalashnikov,” says the VV officer. In the TsSN of the Ministry of Defense, the SR-2M is used as a sniper’s second weapon.

But the biggest headache and source of constant expenses is the standard Kalashnikov assault rifles, which are modified at our own expense. “We install a buttstock adjustable in length. Usually these are American Magpul or Israeli products. We install purchased DTK (muzzle brake-compensator), which reduces the weapon’s toss, and some models also reduce the flash of a shot, which is very important when working with NVGs. Adapters with Picatinny rails. Fuse box with an additional pedal for easy switching with middle and/or index finger“,” a special forces officer of the Ministry of Defense lists purchases. Military personnel of the TsSN VV and SOBR officers do the same.

“The gentleman’s set on every machine is the front handle, red dot sight and an adjustable stock. If the employee is comfortable, he also adds a pistol grip. We install Picatinny and Weaver adapter rails. “The “inkwell” (muzzle brake-compensator. - Author’s note) is very necessary, it is indispensable for night work,” the special forces officer of the internal troops is sure.

According to him, of the numerous red dot sights currently offered on the market small arms, the center chose products from American companies Eotech and Aimpoint.

“We put Eotech on machine guns, and Aimpoint on machine guns. I don't like Russian and Belarusian sights. The collimator is good with a 3x magnification, but it's too much expensive pleasure, so not everyone has it,” says an internal troops officer. In his opinion, the collimator sight should be protected like the apple of your eye: “There are no licensed workshops of these companies in Russia, and it is almost impossible to repair it yourself, especially if the matrix is ​​broken.”

An employee of the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs explained that his units, in addition to imported parts, also purchase domestic production from the Zenit company: “We do not purchase everything at our own expense, something is given to us by the Motherland. We would like ACOG sights from TriJicon, but they are too expensive, so we opted for Aimpoint products.”

Over the past four years, popular among Russian special forces became the field uniform cut ACU (Army Combat Uniform), adopted in 2008 for supply by the Pentagon and differing from the traditional field uniform by a short jacket with a stand-up collar and slanted chest pockets. Also widely used is the American camouflage pattern “multikam”, jokingly called “multik” in Russia.

“ACU is more convenient, only pockets need buttons. These are high-quality products made from good materials, although, of course, there are exceptions. The “cartoon” coloring is well suited for the regions where you have to work. And one more thing - when working together with “fesniks” (FSB special forces soldiers), specialists from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc., it turns out that everyone is dressed in the same uniform and there are no problems identifying each other,” says an officer of the Special Forces Center of the Ministry of Defense.

According to his colleague from the VV, these troops are now abandoning the “multikam” color scheme in favor of the “surpat” (SURPAT), developed by the Russian company “Survival Corps”. “Multik” is worse in the forest, so officers take it for everyday wear, and sometimes wear it for training. Sometimes we use the standard camouflage field uniform of the internal troops. But the “surpat” cut of the ACU is very comfortable, especially the built-in knee pads. They don’t tighten the leg and don’t disrupt the blood supply,” explains the special forces officer.

An employee of the SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that his unit also prefers a field ACU, which is purchased from British and American manufacturers: “We take the original form of the CRYE company. Our employees buy what is most comfortable for them to wear. We receive some of the field uniforms regularly, but we buy most of them at our own expense.” According to him, the use of “multicam” colors allows you to quickly identify friendly units participating in the operation. Although this color is not optimal for the North Caucasus.

According to all interlocutors, big problem- uniform shoes that cannot be worn. And again you have to buy it yourself, giving preference to foreign products, and not only for military purposes: sports boots are also in demand. IN lately The special forces of the Internal Troops and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are increasingly liking the boots of the domestic company Faraday. “It is generally impossible to walk in shaped pieces of wood, and it is also life-threatening. Now Faraday shoes have appeared that are no worse than imported ones, but much cheaper. If only they would take it for supply and give it to us on a regular basis,” the internal troops officer modestly dreams.

Communications and night vision devices

Night vision devices are a headache for Russian special forces. When asked whether you consider Russian devices adequate for the assigned tasks, an officer from the Special Purpose Center of the Ministry of Defense answered succinctly: “Are you kidding me?”

According to an officer of the internal troops, his colleagues, whenever possible, prefer to purchase imported products, sometimes Belarusian “Filins”. “For snipers there are good standard Russian night lights DS-4 and DS-6. But there are few of them in our center. We have now purchased Russian NVGs “Shakhin”. We immediately said that they were not suitable for us. The same "Cyclone" (manufacturer - NPO "Cyclone") has a much better, more reliable and lighter one. But the intelligence department of the Internal Troops considered that even such things would do for us,” the special forces soldier of the internal troops was indignant.

All interlocutors also admitted that their departments purchase at their own expense active headphones with built-in communications that amplify weak sounds and dampen strong ones. They prefer Peltor headphones.

“They are not needed everywhere, but only for a specific task, otherwise the hearing deteriorates very quickly. Just for fun, try walking with active headphones along a mountain stream or through a forest in a strong wind. But they are good indoors or during fire training,” explains an officer from the Ministry of Defense.

His colleague from the internal troops believes that active headphones are necessary for operations in the forest: “There they amplify the sound and you can hear the enemy in advance. Although I personally prefer a regular headset.”

Ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Syria require the constant participation of military personnel and special forces from all security agencies. If in the early 90s the quality and quantity of equipment was determined by the capabilities of the department, now even at elite special-purpose centers everything depends on the thickness of the wallets of the servicemen themselves. One could argue that foreign specialists also spend their money, because everyone chooses what is more convenient for them to fight in. But shoes and field uniforms are one thing, but when it comes to body armor, helmets, communications equipment, and weapon attachments, it’s worth thinking about.

The international arms and equipment market has been at its peak of activity over the past 10–12 years. Russian companies, with rare exceptions, do not participate there, although the military and law enforcement officers have accumulated sufficient combat experience, which can be implemented in new families of body armor, communications equipment, active headphones, etc. At the same time, the latest AEK-971 and AK-12 assault rifles presented for testing without full-fledged domestically produced red dot sights. Although Belarus is actively producing these products. One can only regret that foreign special forces are supplied by departments, and Russian special forces are supplied by their families, donating money from the family budget.

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Increasingly, in news reports from “hot spots” you can hear the word “special forces”, which means special forces units as part of certain security or law enforcement agencies. This indicates the increased role of forces special operations units of the FSB, GRU in resolving power conflicts.

For effective achievement goals, an appropriate form of clothing is required, which, in addition to convenience, should protect the fighter from the harmful effects of the environment and enemy weapons.

Structure of special forces around the world

The uniform of fighters of special units is usually not much different from that of the law enforcement agency to which this unit is attached. Let's consider the structure of special forces units in Russia, the USA and Ukraine.

Russia

Russian special forces forces are represented by the following units:

1. Special forces of special services, including structures of the FSB, SVR and FPS FSB.
2. Special units of the armed forces (Special Operations Forces, special forces of the Airborne Forces, Navy and GRU).
3. Special forces of law enforcement agencies in the structures of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Federal Penitentiary Service, Internal troops Ministry of Internal Affairs and Police of Russia.

Ukraine

Special forces of Ukraine are components of the following law enforcement agencies:

1. Ministry of Internal Affairs, including internal troops.
2. General Directorate of Intelligence under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
3. Border Service.
4. Armed Forces of Ukraine, including:
   • Highly mobile airborne troops;
   • Mountain Infantry and reconnaissance special forces Ground Forces;
   • Training units related to the Ministry of Defense.
5. Department of State Protection.

United States of America

Special forces units in the USA have their own specifics and structure:

1. Special forces of law enforcement agencies.
2. Special Operations Forces of the US Armed Forces. They, in turn, are divided into special forces:
   • Air Force;
   • Marine Corps;
   • Military Police;
   • Naval forces.

Types of special forces uniforms

The classification of uniforms of law enforcement agencies is universal, regardless of whether it is GRU special forces or the FSB. According to her military uniform It happens:

• summer;
• winter

In addition, there is a division of the form according to purpose:

• The field dress is worn during a military or emergency situation, during combat operations, natural disasters and the elimination of their consequences, during combat duty and exercises. The field clothing of a special forces soldier accompanies him in the most difficult moments of his service, so special requirements are placed on it.
• The front door is used during the presentation of the battle flag and the receipt of state awards, when performing a guard of honor, as well as on parade days and weekends. During the raising of the Naval flag on the ship and the launching of the ship, a dress uniform is also worn.
• Casual clothing is used in all remaining cases.

Types of special forces camouflage

The special forces uniform is made from special fabrics that meet the requirements of safety, ergonomics and protection. FSB special forces fighters often need to disguise themselves and become invisible to the enemy. For such cases, clothing with appropriate patterns is provided. Each country has its own types of camouflage.

The most common camouflage fabrics for military clothing created in the United States include:

• MARPAT. The name of the fabric comes from the abbreviation of the phrase Marine Pattern. It is also used for sewing American special forces uniforms. Marine Corps. It combines shades of green, brown and black. Refers to advanced “digital” coloring. It has been experimentally established that this type of pattern “breaks” the symmetry of the human silhouette more effectively than the usual one, since there are no obvious junctions of contrasting colors, and the pattern is divided into rectangular parts. Produced in 3 variations:
  • basic;
  • urban;
  • desert (no green color).
• Woodland. The most popular camouflage comes from the USA. The name “NATO” is still attached to it, although the states included in this military bloc have their own individual uniform colors. It was created in the 80s of the last century specifically for the army and special forces. Black, brown, dark and light green colors serve for camouflage in the forest. The disadvantages of this material include the black tint that the fabric acquires after getting wet. A fighter in such clothing can easily be detected by the enemy. Available in 4 colors:
  • base;
  • mountain, which has more brown color;
  • moderate;
  • lowland with a predominance of green shades.
• ACU PAT. Short for "army combat uniform pattern". This form is intended for ground forces The United States and its special forces. The term covers not only the color, but also the cut of clothing. The advantage of ACU PAT over Woodland is that the former does not turn black after getting wet as a result of lighter color range, including medium, light and dark shades of gray.

The colors of camouflage clothing used by the special forces of Russia and Ukraine for the special forces of the GRU, the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the FSB are largely inherited from the USSR. We list the main types of drawings:

• "Amoeba". One of the oldest camouflages, developed by Soviet specialists in 1935. Has various options execution.
• « Deciduous forest» , camouflage military fabric, which was created for the fighters of the great Patriotic War in 1942
• "Silver Leaf", aka “sunny bunnies”, aka “birch tree”. A deforming pattern of this type was developed in the 50s of the last century in the USSR.
• VSR-93, popularly called “vertical” due to the vertical stripes. A field form that effectively breaks up the silhouette against a plant background.
• VSR-98 "Flora". Nicknamed “watermelon” camouflage because of its characteristic stripes. Basic camouflage for special forces of the Russian Armed Forces. Along with the specific color, it has excellent camouflage characteristics in relation to the central part of Russia.
• "Digital Flora", aka “Russian figure”. New summer and winter uniforms for fighters of special units of the GRU, Ministry of Internal Affairs and FSB, the design and colors of which were developed by Russian fashion designer V. Yudashkin.

New special forces uniform from Yudashkin

In 2007, the Fashion House of V. Yudashkin, together with the Central Research Institute of the Garment Industry, developed new form for the Russian special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs from camouflage mixed fabric consisting of 50% polyester and 50% cotton.

The set includes a jacket and trousers. Jacket with 2 shoulder and 2 chest pockets. There is an internal pocket. Shoulder straps (one each on the left shoulder and chest) are easy to put on and take off if necessary. Cuffs, shoulder straps and pockets are fastened with Velcro fasteners.

The trousers have 2 patch pockets on the sides and back, 2 side welt pockets. There is a special pocket for storing your personal badge. There are belt loops on the trouser waistband for a belt. A special knee insert with Velcro acts as additional protection if a seal is inserted into it. There are straps sewn along the bottom of the trousers to make it easier to put the boots on the trouser legs.

Thus, with all the variety of materials, colors and designs, the field uniform of the special forces of Russia, the USA and Ukraine has a number of common features. This is the use of camouflage for camouflage from the enemy and the presence of a large number of pockets, drawstrings and fasteners for maximum functionality.

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At the present stage, special forces represent special formations subordinate to the Russian special services. These units, being in any military formation, are considered the elite of the Armed Forces. Soviet and Russian special forces throughout the history of their existence have proven their uniqueness and superiority over similar units in the world.

Russian fighters of the Alpha special forces took first place at the world championship and were recognized as the best international squad. The special forces uniform has its own signs, regulated by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The fighters of the unit wear the emblem and symbols of the unit on the sleeve of their uniform.

History of special forces

The roots of special forces are quite deep. The first formations in Rus' were endowed with the main goal: ensuring the security of the state. The problem of creating special detachments was raised by Russian commanders: General Pyotr Panin, Infantry General Alexander Suvorov, Field Marshal General Mikhail Kutuzov.

These units were called Jaeger regiments, their appearance dates back to 1874. These units became the founders of modern special forces.

The tactics of huntsmen in combat were used by Catherine II. Combat training Jaeger detachments are similar to the principles of operation of modern special forces: organization of agents and collection necessary information and force reconnaissance related to striking, disabling combat complexes, warehouses, ships, control centers and many other tasks.

The uniform of the huntsmen was also special; green and black colors predominated in it.

Dolman, short jacket with cords, tight trousers, dark green. Only the rangers' uniform included a green overcoat, which they wore folded over their backpack.

In 1917, the Bolsheviks established the People's Commissariat for Military and Naval Affairs, which was later entrusted with the leadership of all the armed forces of the Republic.

• to fight the Basmachi and remnants of gangs;
• tasks of prompt suppression of conspiracies and rebellions;
• protection of political, economic and military facilities of national importance;
• participation in hostilities while in the front line.

ChON and units of the Red Army had the same organizational structure. The special forces units included infantry, cavalry, artillery and armored units, formed from the most trained soldiers.

The external and internal situation gradually stabilized and in the period 1924-1925, by decision of the Central Committee of the RCP (b), the ChON were disbanded.

The years of the Great Patriotic War were the beginning of the formation of detachments capable of operating in the German rear, conducting reconnaissance and carrying out combat operations.

During the war years, special forces with vast reconnaissance and sabotage experience were formed. However, after the end of the bloody war they were disbanded.

In the 50s, the need to form special units again arose. The main reason was the advent of mobile nuclear weapons, which was adopted by some armies of NATO countries.

Only specially trained soldiers could reconnaissance and destruction of new weapons that threaten the security of the country. They were entrusted with reconnaissance in the deep rear and carrying out sabotage operations aimed at eliminating dangerous weapons.

Special forces equipment from different countries

Historically, units that perform special tasks on which the security of the state depends belong to the elite of the armed forces. Their equipment at all times differed from the uniform and weapons of other branches of the military. The fighters of these detachments were given weapons and devices of the most advanced type to effectively carry out tasks.

In all countries of the world, the uniform of special forces units, first of all, provided for the maximum possibility of protecting a soldier from external conditions and weapons of the opposing side.

The material from which special forces uniforms are made has special requirements. First of all, these are safety requirements. The material must have special strength and breathability.

To provide camouflage, fabric with a special pattern is used. This uniform of a special forces soldier is called camouflage, which has its own characteristics in each country.

All countries have special units in parts of the armed forces. Externally, the uniform of the special forces is similar to the uniform of the type of troops to which it is attached:

1. The GSG 9 unit belongs to one of the structures of the German police and has all the powers of the German federal police. Its actions are regulated by the German Ministry of the Interior. The unit consists of three subgroups of main importance (the subgroup of regular, naval and airborne operations) and several auxiliary (technical and technological) support groups.

   The GSG 9 units are armed with developments from Heckler & KochGmbH:

   • submachine gun of all versions and configurations;
   • assault rifle;
   • carbine;
   • automaticG8;
   • AMP Technical Services DSR-е sniper rifle;
   • assault rifle SIG Sauer SG 550;
   • Glock 17 pistol;
   • grenade launcher Heckler Koch MZP-1;
   • MBB Armbrust anti-tank rifle;
   • semi-automatic sniper rifle Heckler&Koch PSG1.

   The unit's fighters undergo a special training course, which lasts 11 weeks.

   
   

   Combat training is allocated 13 weeks, 9 weeks are spent on advanced training of fighters.

2. NOCS - anti-terrorist special unit of the Italian civilian police. Special forces units are located in all military units of Italy. NOCS - refers to Italian civilian police units. The actions of all special forces units are coordinated by the center, the abbreviation of which is O.S.S.I. (Operatori Speciali Servizio Informazioni).

   The NOCS unit is armed with the latest small arms. The equipment of the Italian special forces police also corresponds to perfect standards, ensuring the completion of tasks of any level of complexity.

   Each fighter has several types of weapons. NOCSj fighters especially prefer the easy-to-shoot Beretta Mod.92, the updated Beretta Px4 Storm model and the H&K P-2000.

   
   

   The arsenal of special forces weapons includes sniper weapons. It is used in anti-terrorism operations.

3. CANSOFCOM – special units of Canada, formed in 2006. Main tasks: suppression of actions terrorist organizations within the state and beyond its borders. Canadian special forces soldiers are equipped small arms various types:
   • Canadian-made C16 assault rifle;
   • C8 carbine;
   • The weapons set of groups carrying out operations to free people taken hostage is supplemented by weapons produced by Colt Canada under license. These are the NK MP5 pistol and sniper rifles;
   • Each special forces soldier has a personal weapon: a Sig Sauer pistol and an FNP90 submachine gun, produced by the Belgian company FNHerstal$
4. SWAT, under this abbreviation, there is a special US unit - Special Weapons And Tactics Teams. These units are located within the police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Specialized forces are designed to perform the following tasks:
   • neutralization of terrorist gangs and release of hostages;
   • escort of US dignitaries;
   • resolution of situations high risk related to the transportation of drugs, arrest and escort of those arrested;
   • Conducting counter-terrorism operations in populated areas of the United States.

   US police SWAT troops are also among the elite of military units and have a uniform similar to police uniforms, but with special equipment necessary to perform specific operations: body armor, camouflage, shoes.

   
   

   In the arsenal special units The universal submachine gun Universale Maschinenpistole is used.

   As a personal weapon, special forces soldiers use the Glock 17 pistol, a highly reliable Austrian product. This type of weapon is produced in several modifications.

   A number of pistol modifications German development HK USP is widely used by the US Army and its special forces.

5. Russian special forces units are part of various ministries or departments with their own specific specifics. Their tasks determine the use various types weapons, equipment, transport, equipment, training centers and bases. Russian military units of this kind include the SOBR detachment, “Alpha”, “Vympel”. The best of the best are selected for these units. best fighters. Vympel employees were assigned special tasks:
   • illegal reconnaissance on the territory of different states;
   • release of hostages taken by terrorists;
   • liberation of objects captured by terrorists;
   • introduction into organs military intelligence and intelligence services of other states;
   • liquidation of persons posing a threat to the Russian state.

   It takes at least five years to train Vympel employees.

   
   

   For combatants, there is a special uniform and weapons that they master perfectly.

The uniforms of the Russian army are being improved. VKBO - the kit supplied in parts represents a field uniform, which includes 18 clothing options. Elements of army uniforms can be combined in any combination convenient for the soldier.

The development of the field uniform was entrusted to the specialists of the BTK-group company, which operates on its own high-tech production base. In addition, expert research institutes were included in this process.

The VKBO set consists of 23 items of clothing and three pairs of shoes.

A special feature of the development is the principle of its multi-layering. 8-layer workwear allows military personnel to use this innovative uniform in any weather conditions in all climatic zones, combining a combination of kit elements.

Such special forces equipment is capable of protecting military personnel in 40-degree frost with wind and blizzards. The kit is supplied in a VKBO bag.

Highly effective functionality of clothing at any level of physical activity of fighters of each branch of the military. All criteria for its application are met:

• camouflage properties required for field clothing;
• the strength of the material, ensuring a long service life of the uniform. In combat conditions, this characteristic plays a decisive role, since there is no possibility of its repair or replacement;
• adaptability of the cut design to combat conditions;
• comfortable design of the shoe and the choice of material for its manufacture; it is characterized by resistance to oils and gasoline, providing resistance to slipping when passing icy surfaces.

Caring for the VKBO uniform is simple. Hand washable, machine washable at 300C, all zippers and textile fasteners must be fastened before washing in the machine. Drying in the machine drum is allowed when using a lower temperature regime.

Ceremonial uniform

Military dress uniform Russian Army was first demonstrated at the Victory Parade in 2016.

Maximum attention was paid to its development. These clothes should convey the image of a victorious warrior Great War, to remain the memory of a soldier who defended his land, who liberated the world from fascism at the cost of his life.

For these reasons, the uniforms of military personnel of the Navy, Ground Forces and Air Force from 1941-1945 were reproduced. It was an exact repetition of the uniform of the USSR armed forces.

Dress code for hot regions

To replace the same type of clothing, uniforms have long been developed taking into account service in regions with hot climates. The first batches of this form were delivered to 201 military base, located in Tajikistan. For the uniform, fabric made using modern technologies was used, the color of the material was sand. Her required kit:

• Panama - for rank and file, officers are entitled to a field cap;
• field jacket with zipper;
• trousers, comfortable straight cut, with a pocket with a flap on the side, in the lower part, or shorts, knee-length;
• shoes - lightweight boots with high sides made of light-colored genuine leather with inserts made of durable, highly wear-resistant fabric.

A new development for a hot region, provided for the strength and lightness of zipper elements, sewing clothes from fabric with a high degree of thermal and moisture regulation, good ventilation and air exchange.

Female form

There are many positions in the armed forces that are occupied by women: medical personnel in hospitals, sanitary instructors in units and subunits, signalmen, employees of clothing and food departments, teachers in military educational institutions.

Their uniforms, in addition to the standard army kit, include women's models of skirts, dresses, coats, and shoes.

The uniform is made of olive-colored fabric; for women serving in the Air Force, the color of the uniform is blue. The set of women's uniforms includes casual and dress uniforms.

Special Operations Forces MTR

Specially trained units participate in all hot spots on the territory and outside of Russia.

Special operations forces are being created in Russia; the decree on their establishment was signed on February 26, 2015.

The equipment of MTR fighters differs from that of other representatives of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation:

• workwear made of camouflage fabric of special strength and special cut;
• body armor, protection class 6, protects from machine gun bullets and sniper weapons SVD and machine gun, and Kalashnikov PK and PKM;
• a high-strength helmet made of special material;
• The SSO fighter is armed with the latest Kalashnikov assault rifle with a special bracket (Picatinny rails) designed for mounting additional equipment and accessories;
• collimator sight, provides high speed pointing a point at a target;
• silent firing devices (silencers);
• special designs of active headphones that protect against ambient sounds of combat and ensure the use of a built-in radio station for necessary conversations;
• optical sight, providing visual approximation of the target;
• personal weapon - pistol;
• tactical shoes made of material high quality and strength.

Special Operations Forces (SOF) have unique, advanced weapons and ammunition, which allows them to solve the most difficult missions and tasks anywhere in the world.

Options for camouflage suits

Ghillie suits appeared not so long ago, but they became very widely used among the military. Over the course of several years, patterns for camouflage fabrics have been developed that can hide a person in any landscape.

The fabric pattern is developed for a suit designed to camouflage a person in a certain area. There is no universal camouflage.

Russian camouflage is based on the use of its own designs, as well as copying the German versions of the Great Patriotic War:

• “Ameba” is a camouflage pattern developed in 1935 in the USSR. Has several color options;
• “Deciduous Forest” - camouflage from the Great Patriotic War, developed in 1945;
• “Silver leaf” camouflage, which is called “Birch” or “Sunny bunnies”. The pattern has a deforming effect, developed in 192 in Russia;
• VSR-93. The camouflage is designed with a pattern of vertical stripes. Well camouflages a human figure against a background of plants;
• VSR-98 “Flora”, the characteristic camouflage stripes gave it the name “watermelon”. This type of camouflage is considered basic and is used for sewing camouflage suits for special forces of the Russian Armed Forces;
• camouflage “Russian figure” or “Digital flora”. This fabric is used for camouflage uniforms in units of the GRU, FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs;

The earliest developments of camouflage colors in Russia are still used for the manufacture of camouflage uniforms in Armed Forces Russia.

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Special forces suits are popular not only among representatives of law enforcement agencies. Such ultra-durable and comfortable clothing has become very popular among civilians. It is suitable for sports games, active recreation, fishing and hunting. Some parts of the uniform can be used as regular clothing. For example, a warm jacket or trousers look stylish. But at the same time, it is special forces representatives who most often need such equipment.

Varieties of form

First, it’s worth finding out what kind of overalls there are for law enforcement agencies. The form is divided into summer and winter. The task of the first type is to ensure the removal of heat from the body, while winter clothes, on the contrary, retain heat.

Russian special forces use uniforms in two main colors: khaki and black, but the camouflage patterns vary greatly. The most popular types of special uniform colors for many law enforcement agencies are:

• amoeba - camouflage developed by the famous artist Malevich, used since 1935;
• birch tree, silver leaf - design developed in the 50s;
• VSR-93, vertical - field special uniform;
• VSR-98 is the basic uniform used by special forces of the Russian Armed Forces;
• digital flora - winter and summer special uniforms for fighters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, FSB, GRU.

The US special forces uniform is no less popular among our compatriots. These are MARPAT, Woodland and ACU PAT products. The first type is Marine Corps special forces clothing. Woodland is a NATO camouflage pattern that comes in four colors. ACU PAT is a special uniform for the US Army.

How to choose the right clothes for special forces?

Uniforms for such structures are highly durable and well-designed. Typically, the jacket and pants have different pockets in different places to carry weapons and ammunition.

The presence of a weapon should not hinder the fighter’s movements, so the jacket and trousers must fit exactly. When trying on a set, you need to subject things to thorough testing. It consists of various exercises: running, jumping, changing direction of movement. There should not be any discomfort, as they can cause delays, which should not be allowed.

Purchasing uniforms for special forces in the Ataka online store

On our website, residents of Russia can profitably buy special uniforms at best prices. We offer a lot of advantages: affordable prices for goods, prompt delivery, and bonuses for purchases. After registering on the site, each new user receives an individual 5% discount.

All clothing can be returned within 30 days of purchase if any item of clothing does not fit. You can also use the convenient “Delivery with fitting” service.