Military intelligence dress uniform. The difference between GRU special forces and airborne special forces

Special forces on modern stage represents 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 units 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.

Doloman, short jacket with cords, tight trousers dark green. Only the huntsmen's 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.

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 emergence of mobile nuclear weapons, which were 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;
   • Heckler Koch MZP-1 grenade launcher;
   • 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-terrorist operations.

3. CANSOFCOM – special units of Canada, formed in 2006. Main tasks: suppressing the actions of 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. This is a pistol-NK MP5 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 high-risk situations related to drug transportation, arrest and escort of those arrested;
   • conducting counter-terrorism operations in populated areas USA.

   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.

   
   

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

   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 finds wide application in the US Army and its special forces.

5. Divisions Russian special forces 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 military intelligence agencies and special 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 overalls enable military personnel to use this innovative uniform in all weather conditions in all climatic zones, combining a combination of elements of the kit.

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 fastenings must be fastened before washing in the machine. Drying in the machine drum is allowed when using a lower temperature regime.

Ceremonial uniform

The dress uniform of the 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 the military personnel of the Navy, Ground Forces and Air Force from the times of 1941 -1945. 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 bases 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, at the bottom, 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

In the ranks of the armed forces there are many positions held by women: medical personnel in hospitals, sanitary instructors in units and units, signalmen, employees of clothing and food units, 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.

Forces are being created in Russia special operations, 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 MDF 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 have been developed for camouflage fabrics 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 based on the use of his own drawings, as well as copying 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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Once every six months, conscripted military personnel are faced with the question of demobilization uniform. And today we will talk about this.

As you know, it is signed on March 27 and September 27. From the moment the order is signed, young people who have served begin to retire to the reserve (popularly demobilize).

And almost every one of them wants to come home to their family and friends in a beautiful military uniform. In this regard, once upon a time a demobilization uniform was invented.

Here are just a few examples of forms for DMB shown in the photo below:

Photos of several variants of the demobilization uniform

You can make this form yourself, or you can order it online or buy it in a store.

Interesting points related to the service:

• How to do it right
• and how to increase your salary

Buy demobilization uniform

For those who decided not to bother too much and just buy a uniform for demobilization, there are several sites on the Internet that are engaged in sewing and delivering uniforms for leaving servicemen. But recently, a lot of scammers have appeared who want to get rich at your expense, offering to buy a DMB form. Therefore, before ordering your demobilization uniform, you should carefully choose a seller.

Now let’s look at several options for demobilization uniforms for types and branches of the military.

Airborne troops - winged infantry! The elite of the Russian armed forces their motto: “Nobody but us”

Sample form for the Airborne Forces for demobilization

The Navy is one of the branches of the Russian Armed Forces. Conscripted military personnel still go on long voyages on ships, although their service life is one year. Everyone loves sailors and naval demobilization uniform they have a beautiful one. Their motto: “God and St. Andrew’s flag are with us”

Sample uniform for the Navy for demobilization

Conscripted military personnel do not fly airplanes themselves, but nevertheless serve in units of the Aerospace Forces at various military positions junior specialists. Their motto: “Higher and higher”

Sample uniform for the Air Force VKS for demobilization

Motorized rifle troops are the most numerous type of troops in our army. The majority are conscripts. That is why the demobilization uniform from VKPO is so popular among this category of soldiers.

Sample uniform for motorized rifle troops for demobilization

Troop soldiers air defense guard our peaceful sky 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their motto: “We don’t fly ourselves and we don’t let others!”

Sample form for air defense for demobilization

They are one of the components nuclear shield our Motherland. That is why service in the Strategic Missile Forces is so honorable, and their motto corresponds to their mission: “After us there is only silence.”

Sample form for the Strategic Missile Forces for demobilization

The demobilization uniform from the so-called office appeared quite recently, namely in 2013. And almost immediately it gained popularity. Although, see for yourself:

Sample office uniform for demobilization

How to make a demobilization uniform yourself

In order to create your masterpiece (there is no other way to say it), you will have to put in a lot of effort and just as much imagination. Be patient and have some thread)) And go ahead!

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 special forces clothing Marine Corps. Woodland is a NATO camouflage pattern that comes in four colors. ACU PAT is a special form for ground forces USA.

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, Russian residents can profitably buy special uniforms at the 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.

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 in MULTICAM colors is popular among Russian special forces, and how effective domestic body armor and night vision devices, how combat equipment and weapons are selected.

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 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 the 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 “Omnitek-M” company, similar to the “Opskorovsky” 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 AK103, 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 machine guns is higher, the ammunition capacity is equal weight more,” says an officer from the Central Security Service 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 night vision devices. 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 kit on every machine gun is a front handle, a red dot sight and an adjustable butt. If the employee is comfortable, he also adds a pistol grip. We install Picatinny and Weaver adapter rails. “Inkwell” (muzzle brake-compensator. – Author’s note) is very necessary for night work“is irreplaceable,” says a special forces officer of the internal troops.

According to him, of the many collimator sights currently offered on the small arms market, 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 three-fold magnifier, but it is too expensive, so not everyone has it,” says an officer of the internal troops. 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, the field uniform 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, has become popular among Russian special forces. 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 moment - when working together with “fesniks” (FSB special forces soldiers), specialists from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, etc., it turns out that everyone is wearing 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, the big problem is uniform shoes, which are impossible to wear. 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. Recently, the special forces of the Internal Troops and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have increasingly liked 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 outraged.

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.

International market weapons and equipment has been at its peak of activity over the past 10–12 years. Russian companies with rare exceptions, they 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 are presented at tests without full-fledged domestically produced collimator 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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Special forces are military special forces trained according to a special program and designed to carry out special combat goals and tasks. It is obvious that these units, among other things, must be the most mobile, maneuverable and resilient, and in this matter the fighter’s equipment plays an important role.

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Features of the special forces uniform of the Russian Army

Among ordinary people who do not belong to military service, there is a strong opinion that military uniforms are of the highest quality and best wear resistance. And this is not without reason! After all, the main features of the special forces uniform are to ensure maximum comfort for the wearer.

Regardless of what climatic conditions turns out to be a serviceman, the special forces uniform is obliged to minimize possible inconvenience weather conditions be it heat, cold, gusty wind or pouring rain. In addition, despite the external bulkiness, the suit should not constrain or impede movement, allowing you to quickly respond to any unforeseen situation.

Thus, the main principles that workwear must meet are practicality, convenience and functionality. In these matters, without a doubt, the main role is played by the fabric from which it is made.

A popular material among many workwear manufacturers is rip-stop (RIP-STOP), which is based on heavy-duty nylon threads woven crosswise, which guarantees the durability of the product. Suits made from this material are durable, frost-resistant, waterproof, windproof, not flammable from sparks and do not fade in the sun, and are also relatively lightweight.

Another purpose of special clothing is camouflage, allowing a soldier to blend into the surrounding area and remain unnoticed by the enemy. Camouflage clothing is divided into three categories:

• single color ( shining example- winter white or plain sand, called “sand”);
• camouflage (on the fabric there are two or more colors representing some kind of pattern);
• clothing using additional camouflage materials.

Types of special forces uniforms

The special forces uniform, regardless of the military unit, is universal and is divided into the following options:

• summer tactical special forces uniform;
• winter special forces uniform.

According to purpose, the form is classified into:

• field;
• everyday;
• front door

The field uniform is the main option used during combat operations, field exercises, as well as when eliminating freelance and emergency situations. Its style and color depend on the task at hand. Casual is intended for daily use.

The front dress is worn exclusively on holidays and vacations, as well as on the occasion of special events. A distinctive and memorable element of the dress uniform is the beret, the color of which is determined by the military unit.

The elite of special forces are considered to be fighters in maroon berets who, for the right to wear a beret of this color, undergo strict qualification tests.

In addition, they highlight the following types forms:

• special;
• protective;
• labor type.

One of the striking examples of a special type of uniform is a jumping suit, called the “Mabuta” suit, which is considered the best option for hot climates due to the special composition of the knitwear, which allows air to pass through. This uniform proved itself in Afghanistan and is still associated with GRU special forces.

The protective look is based on the OKZK (combined arms integrated protective suit), designed to protect skin and mucous membranes from harmful emissions and environmental influences.

Special forces - OKZK uniform (combined arms integrated protective suit)

The MPA-24 special forces uniform, made with ventilation inserts that reduce sweating during physical exertion, is popular as a work casual look. Due to its practicality and functionality, this suit (for example, the SOBR uniform) has become widespread among the mass consumer and is especially loved by fishermen and hunters.

Russian GRU special forces uniform

The main task of the GRU is to ensure state security our country, often serving on enemy territory. Most of these formations are considered classified.

In this regard, the field uniform - GRU special forces camouflage does not have distinctive or characteristic features. It may be completely identical to the uniform of another military unit.

The GRU special forces field uniform has no distinctive or characteristic features.

This is a historically established circumstance: back in Soviet era Special forces soldiers were assigned to combat units, which, in order to hide their location from the enemy, were carefully disguised as other types of troops.

In addition, in the intelligence community there are often cases when officers, working undercover, specially dress in the uniform of privates. The GRU dress uniform differs from the field uniform by the presence of a tunic and a white shirt.

Special forces camouflage for field conditions

The field uniform of fighters in most cases has a camouflage coloring. Special forces camouflage is a camouflage coloring of fabric that makes it difficult to identify an object. To achieve this goal, there are two camouflage functions:

• deforming (for example, the Alpha special forces uniform);
• imitation.

The deforming function is achieved by violating the integrity of the perception of the object through the use of contrasting colors in camouflage, which distorts the outline of the silhouette.

A clear example of the deforming function of camouflage is a set of uniforms for the special forces of the Russian Mountain Troops, called the “Gorka” suit, which is made using large contrasting elements.

Special forces uniform of mountain troops

The camouflage uniform of the Russian Army and special forces is endowed with an imitation function, which is achieved by merging the object with the background through the use of a color palette characteristic of the field operations area.

As for the camouflage color, in order to perform the above functions it must meet two requirements:

• match the color often found in the area (the object literally blends into the background);
• be unpleasant or unnoticeable to the human eye (so that the gaze does not intuitively stop at the object).

Special forces - uniform (photo)

Today, camouflage colors mainly use shades of brown and marsh, khaki, olive, gray, black, and also use the following texture and color schemes:

• KZS Coloring-57(“Border camouflage”): olive or marsh background with angular spots of sand, gray-silver or khaki (FSB special forces uniform);
• "Butane"(“Amoebae”): colors may vary, the principle of the scheme is that dark spots and an amoeba-like pattern are applied to a light background;
• VSR-93(“Birch”, “Watermelon”): oblong dark green and brown spots are applied vertically onto a light green background;
• VSR-98(“Flora”): differs from VSR-93 in that the spots are located horizontally;
• EMR(“Russian figure”, “Russian pixel”): in this color scheme, small (“pixel”) spots that perform a simulating function are distributed in such a way that they form groups of large spots that perform a deforming function;
• "Undergrowth": sharp angular spots of marsh and black colors are applied to a light background;
• "Raster undergrowth"("Raster"): a twisted brown net is superimposed on the color scheme of the original undergrowth;
• "Tiger"(“Reeds”): dark stripes are applied on a light background, horizontal in the “Tiger” version or vertical in the “Reeds” version.

Uniform care

The most important element of valiant military bearing is an impeccable appearance. It's no secret that military uniform requires careful care. In regular and even more solemn situations, wearing dirty, wrinkled, unkempt clothes is strictly prohibited. Russian special forces uniforms must look impeccable.

It is recommended to wash and iron field and casual uniforms according to the information indicated on the tags. It is better to entrust the care of your dress uniform to dry cleaning.