The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation structure of areas of activity. The Russian Army is a long path to perfection

The Russian Armed Forces have a three-service structure, which is more consistent with today's requirements and allows for increased efficiency combat use, seriously simplify the interaction of different branches of the Armed Forces and reduce the cost of the command and control system.

Currently, the Armed Forces structurally include three type

• Ground Forces,
• Air Force,
• Navy;

  three type of troops

and also

• troops not included in the branches of the Armed Forces,

• Rear of the Armed Forces,
• organizations and military units for the construction and quartering of troops.

Structure of the Ground Forces

Ground forces As a branch of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, they are intended to conduct combat operations primarily on land. According to their combat capabilities, they are capable, in cooperation with other branches of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, to conduct an offensive in order to defeat the enemy group and seize its territory, deliver fire strikes to great depths, repel the invasion of the enemy, his large airborne assault forces, firmly hold occupied territories, areas and frontiers.

The leadership of the Ground Forces is entrusted to Main Command of the Ground Forces.

The Main Command of the Ground Forces is a control body that combines full responsibility for the state of the branch of the Armed Forces, its construction, development, training and use.

The Main Command of the Ground Forces is entrusted with the following tasks:

• preparing troops for combat operations, based on the tasks determined by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation;
• improving the structure and composition, optimizing the number, incl. combat arms and special forces;
• development of military theory and practice;
• development and implementation of combat manuals, manuals, and methodological aids in troop training;
• improving the operational and combat training of the Ground Forces together with other branches of the Russian Armed Forces.

The Ground Forces include:

• types of troops - motorized rifle, tank, missile troops and artillery, military air defense, army aviation;
• special troops (formations and units - reconnaissance, communications, electronic warfare, engineering, radiation, chemical and biological protection, technical support, automobile and rear security);
• military units and logistics institutions.

Currently, the Ground Forces organizationally consist of

• military districts (Moscow, Leningrad, North Caucasus, Volga-Ural, Siberian and Far Eastern),
• armies,
• army corps,
• motorized rifle (tank), artillery and machine gun-artillery divisions,
• fortified areas,
• brigades,
• individual military units,
• military institutions,
• enterprises and organizations.

Motorized rifle troops- the most numerous branch of the military, forming the basis of the Ground Forces and the core of their combat formations. They are equipped with powerful weapons to destroy ground and air targets, missile systems, tanks, artillery and mortars, anti-tank guided missiles, anti-aircraft missile systems and installations, effective means intelligence and management.

Tank troops- the main striking force of the Ground Forces and a powerful means of armed struggle, designed to solve the most important tasks in various types military operations.

Rocket Forces and Artillery- the main firepower and the most important operational means in solving combat missions to defeat enemy groups.

Military air defense is one of the main means of destroying enemy air. It consists of anti-aircraft missile, anti-aircraft artillery and radio engineering units and subunits.

Army aviation designed for action directly in the interests of combined arms formations, their air support, tactical air reconnaissance, tactical airborne landings and fire support for their actions, electronic warfare, laying minefields and other tasks.

The successful implementation by combined arms formations of the tasks facing them is ensured by special troops (engineering, radiation, chemical and biological protection) and services (weapons, logistics).

In order to harmonize the efforts of the world community in matters of maintaining peace (implementation of paragraph 6 of the UN Charter “Observation Mission”), the Ground Forces are entrusted with the task of implementing peacekeeping functions. We provide assistance to other states in military development, organization of operation and maintenance of weapons and military equipment purchased from Russia, training of specialists in various fields in educational institutions Ground forces.

Currently, units and units of the Ground Forces are serving in peacekeeping duties in Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria.

Air Force (AF)– branch of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. They are designed to conduct reconnaissance of enemy groups; ensuring the acquisition of dominance (containment) in the air; protection from air strikes of important military-economic regions (objects) of the country and troop groups; air attack warnings; defeating targets that form the basis of the enemy’s military and military-economic potential; air support for ground and naval forces; airborne landings; transportation of troops and materiel by air.

Air Force Structure

The Air Force includes the following types of troops:

• aviation (types of aviation - bomber, attack, fighter aircraft, air defense, reconnaissance, transport and special),
• anti-aircraft missile forces,
• radio technical troops,
• special troops,
• units and institutions of the rear.

Bomber aircraft It is armed with long-range (strategic) and front-line (tactical) bombers of various types. It is designed to defeat troop groups, destroy important military, energy facilities and communications centers primarily in the strategic and operational depth of the enemy’s defense. The bomber can carry bombs of various calibers, both conventional and nuclear, as well as air-to-surface guided missiles.

Attack aircraft designed for air support of troops, destruction of manpower and objects primarily at the front line, in the tactical and immediate operational depth of the enemy, as well as combating aircraft enemy in the air.

One of the main requirements for an attack aircraft is high accuracy in hitting ground targets. Weapons: large-caliber guns, bombs, rockets.

Air defense fighter aircraft is the main maneuverable force of the air defense system and is designed to cover the most important directions and objects from enemy air attack. It is capable of destroying the enemy at maximum ranges from defended objects.

Air defense aviation is armed with air defense fighter aircraft, combat helicopters, special and transport aircraft and helicopters.

Reconnaissance aircraft designed for conducting aerial reconnaissance of the enemy, terrain and weather, and can destroy hidden enemy objects.

Reconnaissance flights can also be carried out by bomber, fighter-bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. For this purpose, they are specially equipped with day and night photography equipment at various scales, high-resolution radio and radar stations, heat direction finders, sound recording and television equipment, and magnetometers.

Reconnaissance aviation is divided into tactical, operational and strategic reconnaissance aviation.

Transport aviation designed for the transportation of troops, military equipment, weapons, ammunition, fuel, food, airborne landings, evacuation of the wounded, sick, etc.

Special aviation designed for long-range radar detection and guidance, refueling aircraft in the air, electronic warfare, radiation, chemical and biological protection, control and communications, meteorological and technical support, rescue of crews in distress, evacuation of the wounded and sick.

Anti-aircraft missile forces designed to protect the country's most important facilities and troop groups from enemy air strikes.

They constitute the main firepower of the air defense system and are armed with anti-aircraft missile systems and anti-aircraft missile systems for various purposes, possessing great firepower and high accuracy in destroying enemy air attack weapons.

Radio technical troops- the main source of information about the air enemy and are intended for conducting radar reconnaissance, monitoring the flights of their aircraft and compliance by aircraft of all departments with the rules of use airspace.

They provide information about the beginning of an air attack, combat information for anti-aircraft missile forces and air defense aviation, as well as information for controlling formations, units and air defense units.

The radio technical troops are armed with radar stations and radar systems capable of detecting not only airborne but also surface targets at any time of the year and day, regardless of meteorological conditions and interference.

Communication units and subdivisions designed for deployment and operation of communication systems in order to ensure command and control of troops in all types of combat activities.

Electronic warfare units and units designed to interfere with airborne radars, bomb sights, communications and radio navigation of enemy air attack systems.

Units and subdivisions of communications and radio engineering support are designed to provide control of aviation units and subunits, aircraft navigation, takeoff and landing of aircraft and helicopters.

Units and subunits of the engineering troops, as well as units and subunits of radiation, chemical and biological protection, are designed to perform the most complex tasks of engineering and chemical support, respectively.

Navy is a branch of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It is intended for the armed protection of Russian interests and for conducting combat operations in the sea and ocean theaters of war. The Navy is capable of delivering nuclear strikes on enemy ground targets, destroying enemy fleet groups at sea and bases, disrupting the enemy’s ocean and sea communications and protecting its maritime transport, assisting ground forces in operations in continental theaters of war, landing amphibious assault forces, and participating in repelling landing forces. enemy and perform other tasks.

Structure of the Navy

The Navy is a powerful factor in the country's defense capability. It is divided into strategic nuclear forces and general purpose forces. Strategic nuclear forces have great nuclear missile power, high mobility and ability long time operate in various areas of the World Ocean.

The Navy consists of the following branches of the force:

• underwater,
• surface
• naval aviation, marines and coastal defense forces.

It also includes ships and vessels, special purpose units,

rear units and units.

Submarine forces- a striking force of the fleet, capable of controlling the expanses of the World Ocean, covertly and quickly deploying on in the right directions and deliver unexpected powerful strikes from the depths of the ocean against sea and continental targets. Depending on the main armament, submarines are divided into missile and torpedo submarines, and according to the type of power plant into nuclear and diesel-electric.

The main striking force of the Navy are nuclear submarines armed with ballistic and cruise missiles with nuclear charges. These ships are constantly in various areas of the World Ocean, ready for the immediate use of their strategic weapons.

Nuclear-powered submarines armed with ship-to-ship cruise missiles are aimed primarily at combating large enemy surface ships.

Nuclear torpedo submarines are used to disrupt enemy underwater and surface communications and in the defense system against underwater threats, as well as to escort missile submarines and surface ships.

The use of diesel submarines (missile and torpedo submarines) is mainly associated with solving typical tasks for them in limited areas of the sea.

The Federation consists of different troops (missile, ground, aerospace, etc.), and together they represent an organization for organizing the defense of the country. Their main task is to repel aggression and protect the territorial integrity of the state, but in lately The tasks have changed a little.

1. Containing not only military but also political security threats.
2. Carrying out power operations in non-wartime.
3. Ensuring the political and economic interests of the state.
4. Using force to ensure safety.

In life safety lessons, the composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is studied in grades 10-11. That's why this information should be known to all citizens of the Russian Federation.

A little history

The modern composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation owes its history. It was formed depending on possible acts of aggression against the state. The most significant stage in the history of the development of the army is the victory on the Kulikovo field (1380), near Poltava (1709) and, of course, in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

The standing army in Russia was formed under Ivan the Terrible. It was he who began to create troops with centralized control and supply. In 1862-1874, a reform was carried out with the introduction of all-class conscription, management principles were also changed, and technical re-equipment was carried out. However, after the revolution in 1917, the army disappeared. Instead, the Red Army was formed, and then the USSR, which were divided into 3 types: land, air force and navy.

Today, the composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has changed slightly, but the basic core remains the same.

Ground forces

This species is the most numerous. It was created for presence on land and, by and large, ground forces are the most important element army. It is impossible to seize and hold territories without this type of troops, to repel a landing invasion, etc. It is for these purposes that such units were created. In turn, they are divided into the following types:

1. Tank troops.
2. Motorized rifle.
3. Artillery.
4. Missile forces and air defense.
5. Special services.
6. Signal troops.

The largest personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation includes the ground forces. This includes all types of military units listed above.

Tank (armored) troops. They represent the main striking force on earth and are an extremely powerful means for solving problems of primary importance.

Motorized rifle troops are units with a large number of personnel and equipment. Their purpose is to independently conduct combat operations over a large territory, although they can act as support as part of other branches of the military.

Artillery and missile units always consist of formations, tactical missile units, and artillery.

Air defense - troops providing protection to ground units and the rear from attacks from aircraft and other means of attack from the air. Special services perform highly specialized functions.

Military space forces

They existed until 1997, but the Presidential Decree of July 16, 1997 obligated the creation of a new type of aircraft. Since that time, the composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has changed somewhat: the Air Force and space defense units have merged. This is how the Air Forces were formed space force.

They are engaged in reconnaissance of the aerospace situation, determining the likely start of an air or missile attack and alerting military and government authorities about it. It goes without saying that the Russian Aerospace Forces are called upon, among other things, to repel aggression from the air or from space, even, if necessary, with the use of nuclear weapons.

Composition of the VKS

Modern Russian Aerospace Forces include:

1. Space Forces.
2. Air and Missile Defense Troops.
3. Military technical support units.
4. Signal troops and electronic warfare.
5. Military educational institutions.

Each type of military has its own range of tasks. The Air Force, for example, repels aggression in the air, hitting enemy targets and troops using conventional and nuclear weapons.

The Space Force monitors objects in space and identifies threats to Russia from airless space. If necessary, they can parry possible blows. The Space Force is also responsible for launching spacecraft(satellites) into Earth orbit, their control.

Fleet

The Navy is intended to protect the state from the sea and ocean, to protect the country's interests in maritime areas. The Navy consists of:

1. Four fleets: Black Sea, Baltic, Pacific and Northern.
2. Caspian flotilla.
3. Submarine forces, which are designed to destroy enemy boats, strike surface ships and their groups, and destroy ground targets.
4. Surface forces for attacks on submarines, amphibious landings, and counteraction to surface ships.
5. Naval aviation to destroy convoys, submarine flotillas, ship groups, and disrupt enemy surveillance systems.
6. Coastal troops, which are entrusted with the task of defending the coast and objects on the coast.

Rocket Forces

The composition and organization of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation also include missile forces, which may contain ground, air, and water components. primarily intended to destroy nuclear attack weapons, as well as enemy groups. In particular, the main targets of the strategic missile forces are enemy military bases, industrial facilities, large groups, command and control systems, infrastructure facilities, etc.

The main and important property of the Strategic Missile Forces is the ability to accurately strike with nuclear weapons over vast distances (ideally, anywhere on the planet) and simultaneously against all important strategic targets. They are also designed to create favorable conditions for other branches of the Armed Forces. If we talk about the organization of the Strategic Missile Forces, they consist of units that are armed with medium-range missiles and units with intercontinental missiles.

The very first unit was formed on July 15, 1946. Already in 1947, the first successful test launch of the R-1 (ballistic) guided missile was carried out. By 1955, there were already several units that possessed long-range missiles. But literally 2 years later they tested an intercontinental one with several stages. It is noteworthy that it was the first in the world. After the test of the intercontinental missile, the opportunity arose to create a new branch of the military - strategic. This logical step followed, and in 1960 another branch of the Armed Forces was organized - the Strategic Missile Forces.

Long-range or strategic aviation

We have already talked about the Aerospace Forces, but we have not yet touched upon such a branch of troops as long-range aviation. It deserves a separate chapter. The structure and composition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation includes strategic bombers. It is noteworthy that only two countries in the world have them - the USA and Russia. Together with intercontinental missiles and missile submarines, strategic bombers are part of the nuclear triad and are primarily responsible for the security of the state.

The composition and tasks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in particular long-range aviation, is to bomb important military-industrial facilities behind enemy lines, destroying its infrastructure and large concentrations of troops and military bases. The targets of these aircraft are power plants, factories, bridges, and entire cities.

Such aircraft are called strategic bombers because of their ability to make intercontinental flights and use nuclear weapons. Some types of aircraft can use it, but are unable to fly intercontinentally. They are called long-range bombers.

A few words about TU-160 - "White Swan"

Speaking about long-range aviation, one cannot fail to mention the TU-160 missile carrier with variable wing geometry. In history, it is the largest, most powerful and heaviest supersonic aircraft. Its feature is a swept wing. Among existing strategic bombers, it has the largest take-off weight and combat load. The pilots gave him the nickname “White Swan”.

Armament of TU-160

The aircraft is capable of carrying up to 40 tons of weapons, including different types guided missiles, free-fall bombs and nuclear weapons. The White Swan bombs are unofficially called “second-stage weapons,” that is, they are intended to destroy targets that survived a missile strike. Its huge arsenal is capable of carrying a TU-160 aircraft, which is why its strategic status is fully justified.

In total, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation include 76 such bombers. But this information is constantly changing due to the decommissioning of old aircraft and the acceptance of new aircraft.

We have described the main points regarding the purpose and composition of the Russian Federation, but in fact the armed forces are an extremely complex structure that is understood from the inside only by specialists directly associated with it.

When the international situation worsens, the population begins to become increasingly interested in the following issues:

• army size;
• its structure;
• branch of the military, etc.

At the same time, quite often military personnel are not able to answer these questions accurately. In this article we will try to talk about this in as much detail as possible.

Structure of the RF Armed Forces

The ground forces include:

• motorized rifle formations;
• tank armies;
• air defense;
• missile forces;
• artillery;
• other auxiliary and special services.

The military air fleet consists of forces:

• long-range;
• frontline;
• army;
• special connections;
• anti-aircraft missile forces;
• air defense;
• radio engineering parts.

IN navy includes:

• coastal defense;
• submarine and surface forces;
• Marine Corps.

Ground forces

Motorized rifle units are combat units that include:

• infantry;
• armored personnel carriers;

They are also given artillery and tanks to strengthen them. This is done in order to maximize the effectiveness of such units - both offensively and defensively. The main purpose of these forces is to ensure the rapid capture of new frontiers or reliable protection of already conquered ones.

Tank forces are a reliable and time-tested “fist of steel.” They are used to break through layered enemy defenses or to launch unexpected flank attacks. This branch of the military has high maneuverability and great fire potential.

Artillery is capable of destroying enemy positions at long distances. At the same time, its vulnerability is quite low, because the enemy can only reach it with the help of aviation or its guns.

Air defense responsibilities include protecting other units from attacking enemy aircraft. Its effectiveness is no less than that of artillery. However, the cost is much higher.

Various kinds of auxiliary units are engaged in ensuring the vital functions of army formations. Intelligence services work in certain areas where the effectiveness of other branches of the military is unacceptably low.

Aviation

On long-range aviation exclusively strategic tasks are assigned. The bombers included in its composition are armed with nuclear warheads and are capable of delivering them over a distance of more than 10 thousand kilometers. The specialists entrusted with the control of such aircraft are recognized as the most experienced professionals in Russian army.

Few people will be able to indicate what the difference is between front-line and army aviation. In reality it is quite significant. In the first case, we are talking about air forces that crush enemy positions and their rear infrastructure with bomb strikes, while in the second case we are talking about transport aircraft that carry out tasks of transferring forces and assets to strategically significant areas.

Special aviation is engaged in both identifying enemy targets and destroying them.

Russia's anti-aircraft missile forces are the country's reliable shield from the enemy air fleet. They are mainly deployed near large cities and strategically significant objects.

Air defense and missile defense - stand guard over the population, protecting it from missile attacks, including nuclear ones.

Radio technical troops are engaged in reconnaissance and identification of enemy targets.

Russian Navy

Currently, Russia has five navies. We are talking about:

• Caspian;
• Pacific;
• Severny;
• Baltic;
• Black Sea.

Russian coastal defense is a fairly powerful structural component of the Navy. The number of its personnel is not much inferior to other branches of the military. Taking into account the stretch of the country's coastline, the importance of such units in ensuring the security of the state cannot be overestimated.

The Marine Corps is the truly elite troops of the Russian Federation. Her black uniform stands out in a special way at parades. Also, in a sense, it served as a prototype for uniforms for the Airborne Forces - it was from there that the famous vests and blue berets came.

Those wishing to join the ranks of the Marines must undergo a two-stage selection process. Initially, you need to win a competition at the military registration and enlistment office level. Once in the group of conscripts sent to the fleet, you will also later have to prove your right to a black Marine uniform by proving yourself to be a human:

• physically strong;
• strong-willed;
• morally stable;
• completely healthy.

Service in the submarine fleet is considered the most dangerous and difficult. It is for this reason that people retire from here after 30 years.

What other elite units are there?

The Strategic Missile Forces is a huge, well-coordinated system whose tasks include nuclear deterrence of potential adversaries. This type of army is armed with modern missiles, each of which individually is capable of destroying an entire region. These forces are almost not staffed by conscripts. To serve here, you will need excellent knowledge of mathematics and physics.

In addition, there is also the Airborne Forces - these forces are called upon to operate behind enemy lines. They can be deployed to any part of the world in the shortest possible time and capture certain objects, as well as hold them until the main units arrive.

It is worth pointing out, however, that there is no concept of “elite troops” in Russian legislation. Thus, their exclusivity largely depends on the perception of the population.

These, in particular, in addition to the above, are:

• Space Force;

The first department is responsible for the protection of high-ranking civil servants, including the president (in its structure there is a special regiment that serves directly in the Kremlin). Every year 240 conscripts are recruited there. The applicant must undergo a very strict selection process. The main criteria are:

• the minimum height must be 1.8 meters;
• good physical fitness;
• Slavic appearance.

The branches of the Armed Forces are component parts, each of which is distinguished by a certain type and set of weapons, quantitative composition, specialized training and the characteristics of the service of the military personnel included in its personnel. Each type of Russian army is intended to carry out specific tasks in various fields.

Branches of the armed forces of the Russian Federation

Whole Army Russian Federation built according to a clear hierarchy. Armed forces Russia is divided into three main types depending on the area in which the fighting is taking place:

• Land;
• Air Force (AF);
• Navy (Navy);
• Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces).

The structure of the Russian Armed Forces is constantly developing and replenished with new types of weapons, military personnel are trained in new tactics and strategies for combat.

Composition and purpose of the Russian Ground Forces

The ground units of the Russian Federation are the backbone of the army and are the most numerous. The main purpose of this type is to conduct combat operations on land. The composition of these army units is also very diverse and includes several independent militarized areas.

One of the most important characteristics of this type is its independence and high maneuverability, which allows it to inflict significant damage on the enemy with the most effective and powerful blows. In addition, the uniqueness of the ground army is that its units can effectively interact with other types of army units.

The main task assigned to them is to repel the enemy's first strike during the invasion, consolidate their positions and attack enemy units.

In the ground forces there are the following types:

Tasks of tank and motorized rifle units

These types of troops are most effective in battles where the goal is to break through enemy defenses. Also, tank and motorized rifle battalions help other types of military units gain a foothold on the conquered heights and lines.

Currently, taking into account the most modern equipment of the Russian army, motorized rifle units are capable of repelling any type of air attack, including nuclear ones. The technical equipment of our troops can deal a significant blow to the enemy army.

Missile forces, artillery and air defense

The main task of this type of army units is to deliver fire and nuclear strikes against the enemy.

Most units designed to repel tank attacks have artillery units. They are equipped with the latest models of howitzers and cannons. Air defense units are engaged in destroying the enemy's air army directly in the air. Their units already use anti-aircraft artillery and missiles. In addition, air defense units are designed to protect the ground army during enemy air attacks. And the radars in service are effective for conducting reconnaissance activities and preventing possible enemy attacks.

VSN and ZAS

These units perform strategically important tasks, including intercepting and deciphering enemy communications during combat operations and obtaining data on their movement and attack patterns.

Tasks of the Airborne Forces and Engineering Troops

The Airborne Forces have always occupied a special place in the army. They include the best and most modern weapons: anti-aircraft missile systems, armored personnel carriers and combat vehicles landing. Especially for this type of troops, a special technique was developed that allows using parachutes to lower various loads without taking into account the weather on almost any terrain.

The main tasks of the Airborne Forces are combat operations directly behind enemy lines. It is the Airborne Forces that are capable of destroying nuclear weapons, capturing and destroying strategically important enemy points and their command headquarters.

The Engineering Troops carry out military reconnaissance activities on the ground, prepare it for military maneuvers and clear mines if necessary. These troops also install crossings for the army to cross rivers.

Russian Air Force

The Air Force is distinguished by its high level maneuverability and mobility. The main task This type of troops protects the airspace of our country. The Air Force is also effectively used to ensure the security of the country's industrial and economic centers in the event of a military attack.

In addition, the Air Force effectively protects other branches of the Army from enemy air attacks and contributes to the successful conduct of land and water operations.

The Air Force equipment includes combat helicopters, special and transport equipment, training and combat aircraft, anti-aircraft equipment.

The main types of air force are:

• army;
• distant;
• frontline;
• transport.

The Air Force also has radio engineering and anti-aircraft units.

Navy

The troops that make up the Navy are also very diverse and perform different tasks.

Divisions stationed on land, are responsible for the defense of facilities and cities located on the coast. In addition, these units are responsible for the timely maintenance of Navy bases and ships.

Ships, aircraft carriers and boats form the surface part of the fleet, which also carries out many functions: from searching for and destroying enemy submarines to delivering and landing landing units on enemy shores.

The Navy also has its own aviation, which is designed not only to launch missile strikes and destroy enemy ships, but also to carry out reconnaissance and fleet defense.

This type was specially created for combat operations in the event of a nuclear attack. The Strategic Missile Forces are equipped with the most modern missile systems, which are fully automated and the shells fired from them have high accuracy in hitting the target.

In this case, the range of finding the target does not have of great importance- The army even has intercontinental missiles at its disposal.

Currently, with the development of the defense industry and the need that has arisen, a completely new type of army unit has been formed - the military space forces (VKS).

The country spares no expense on its own defenders. All of them are provided with a modern and convenient form, computer equipment and means of communication. Nowadays it is no longer difficult to contact relatives via Skype during free time from work or duty, or to see loved ones via WhatsApp. Each unit has a medical unit, where a soldier can always receive quality medical care. The size of the Russian army is quite large and this list includes many experienced military leaders and talented strategists. Nowadays, being among the military personnel has become prestigious and honorable.

Various units have their own official holiday date for the formation of their particular type of troops.

Armed forces of the Russian Federation. It wouldn’t hurt to imagine what their purpose is. This is necessary at least in order not to get into trouble by naming them incorrectly in a conversation.

What division of the armed forces exists?

They were formed depending on where the fighting took place: at sea or on land, in the sky or in space. In this regard, the types of troops of the Russian Federation are distinguished. Their list is as follows: ground and air forces, and navy. Each of them is a complex structure formed from special branches of troops that have different purposes. All these types of troops differ in the type of weapons. The training of military personnel in each of them has its own specifics.

First type: ground forces

It forms the base of the army and is the most numerous. Its purpose is to conduct combat operations on land, hence the name. No other types of Russian troops can compare with this, since it is distinguished by its diverse composition. It is distinguished by the great power of the blow it delivers. Ground forces are those types of Russian troops (photo presented in the article) that have excellent maneuverability and independence. In addition, they can act both separately and together with others. Their purpose is to repel an enemy invasion, gain a foothold in positions, and advance on enemy formations.

Today, the following types of ground forces of the Russian Federation are distinguished:

• mobile motorized rifle, tank and lightning missile forces, artillery and air defense, military command and control;
• special troops, such as reconnaissance and communications, technical support and engineering units, units for protection against radiation, chemical and biological attacks, and logistics agencies.

What are motorized rifle and tank troops intended for?

These are types of Russian troops that can perform various combat missions. From breaking through enemy defenses and offensive to long-term and strong consolidation on captured lines. A special place in these issues is given to tanks. Since their actions in the main directions of defense and offensive are characterized by maneuverability and speed in achieving the goal.

Motorized rifle units are distinguished by the fact that they can operate both independently and with the support of other RF Armed Forces. The types of troops that are now being considered are capable of withstanding weapons with any degree of destruction, even nuclear attacks.

But that's not all. The considered types and branches of the armed forces of the Russian Federation are equipped with weapons capable of causing significant damage to the enemy. For example, they have at their disposal automatic guns, artillery and anti-aircraft systems. They have combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers that allow them to move into the thick of battle.

What are missile forces and air defense intended for?

The former exist to carry out nuclear and fire strikes on enemy positions. With the help of missiles and artillery, you can hit the enemy in combined arms combat, as well as cause damage in corps and front-line operations.

An important role in these matters is played by artillery, which is widely represented in units with anti-tank purposes, using mortars, guns and howitzers.

The branches and types of Russian troops associated with air defense bear the main burden in the matter of destroying the enemy in the air. The purpose of these units is to shoot down enemy aircraft and drones. Their structure includes units that use anti-aircraft missiles and anti-aircraft artillery. Not last place occupy radio engineering departments that provide proper communications. Air defense troops perform an important function in covering ground forces from possible enemy air attacks. This is expressed in the fight against enemy troops along the route and at the time of their landing. Before that, they are required to conduct radar reconnaissance in order to promptly notify of a possible attack.

The role of the Airborne Forces and Engineering Troops

A special place is given to They combine all the best that the previously mentioned branches of the RF Armed Forces can give. The branches of the Airborne Forces are equipped with artillery and anti-aircraft missiles. They have airborne combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers at their disposal. Moreover, a special technique has been created that allows using parachutes to drop a variety of cargo in any weather on any terrain. In this case, the time of day and the altitude of the aircraft do not play a role.

The tasks of the Airborne Forces most often are actions behind enemy lines, aimed at disrupting his balance. With their help, the enemy's nuclear weapons are destroyed, strategically important points and objects, as well as control bodies are captured. They carry out tasks to introduce an imbalance into the work of the enemy’s rear.

Engineering are those types and types of troops of the Russian Federation that carry out reconnaissance of the area. Their tasks include erecting barriers and, if necessary, destroying them. They clear areas of mines and prepare the area for maneuvers. They establish crossings to overcome water obstacles. The engineering troops are organizing water supply points.

Second type: Navy

These types and branches of the armed forces of the Russian Federation are intended to conduct combat operations and protect the country's territorial interests on the water surface. also has the ability to launch nuclear strikes against strategically important enemy targets. Its tasks also include the destruction of enemy forces on the high seas and at coastal bases. The Navy is designed to disrupt enemy communications in wartime and protect its own shipping. The fleet is capable of providing serious support to ground forces during joint operations.

The Russian Navy today includes the Baltic, Black Sea, Pacific and Caspian. Each of them includes the following types of troops: submarine and surface forces, naval aviation and infantry, coastal missile and artillery units and service and logistics units.

The purpose of each branch of the Navy

Those located on land are designed to defend the coast and objects located on the coast and of great importance. And without timely and complete maintenance, the Navy bases will not be able to exist for long.

Surface forces are formed from ships and boats, which have different directions from missile and anti-submarine to torpedo and landing. Their purpose is to search for and destroy enemy submarines and their ships. With their help, amphibious landings are carried out, as well as the detection and neutralization of sea mines.

Units with submarines, in addition to detecting enemy submarines, hit enemy ground targets. Moreover, they can act both independently and in conjunction with other Russian troops.

Aviation navy consists of vehicles that can perform missile-carrying or anti-submarine functions. In addition, aviation performs reconnaissance missions. Aircraft of naval forces serve to destroy the enemy's surface fleet both in the vast ocean and at bases. It is also of considerable importance for covering Russian fleet during combat operations.

Third type: Air Force

These are the most mobile and maneuverable types and branches of the armed forces of the Russian Federation. Their main task is to ensure the security and protection of the country's territorial interests in the air. In addition, they are designed to protect the administrative, industrial and economic centers of Russia. Their purpose is to protect other troops and ensure the success of operations. With their help, aerial reconnaissance, landing and destruction of enemy positions are carried out.

The Air Force is armed with combat and combat training aircraft, helicopters, transport and special equipment. In addition, they have at their disposal anti-aircraft guns and special-purpose military equipment.

The following types of aviation are distinguished: long-range and versatile front-line, transport and army. In addition to them, there are two more types of anti-aircraft forces: anti-aircraft and radio-technical.

What is the purpose of each branch of the Air Force?

The purpose of military transport aviation is to deliver cargo and troops to the landing site. Moreover, food and medicines and military equipment can act as cargo.

Long-range aviation is the main striking force of the Air Force. Because it is capable of hitting any target with great efficiency.

Front-line aviation is divided into bomber and attack, reconnaissance and fighter. The first two provide air support to ground forces during any combat operations - from defense to attack. The third type of aviation carries out reconnaissance that meets the interests of Russia. The latter exists to destroy enemy aircraft in the air.

Fourth type: strategic missile forces

Formed specifically to operate in conditions nuclear war. They have at their disposal automated missile systems that are highly accurate. And this despite the enormous flight range possible between the two continents. Today, the branches and types of troops of the Russian Federation are very mobile and complementary. And some of them are undergoing changes. For example, the rocket and space forces were formed from the missile forces. They became the basis for a new type of military - space.