Soviet Army (RPG)

military unit of the USSR No12449, located on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. Some are isolated from civilian life, surrounded by cold sea, rocky shores and harsh nature. Strong winds often blow, the weather is unstable, fog and storms are possible.

the end of the 1980s, a period of tense relations between the USSR and the United States. The unit is constantly preparing for a possible military conflict.

barracks No1, No2, No3 (accommodation of personnel), canteen, division headquarters, parade ground for formations, training ground for tactical exercises, shooting range and airfield for strategic aviation. All objects are strictly guarded.

It is built according to the regulations: early rising, formations, physical training, combat training classes, guards and outfits. Regular firing and exercises are held, including scenarios of war with the United States.

Wears a standard field uniform of the late 1980s: "afghanka" (cotton field uniform) or KLMK "Berezka" in conditions of

camouflage At the location of the unit, he can wear a simpler statutory uniform without unnecessary elements

Shoulder straps without insignia (clean, without bars)

Headgear: cap or field cap, in the ranks and during exercises - helmet SSh-68

Shoes: tarpaulin boots (most often) or army boots

Belt with metal buckle

Equipment:

Shoulder strap system (RPS) with magazine

pouches Grenade pouches (if issued)

Flask of water in a

case Gas mask in a shoulder

bag Duffel bag (depending on the task)

Armament:

AK-74 or AKS-74

Magazines for the assault rifle (usually 3-4 in pouches)

Bayonet-knife

Additional:

The appearance may be less neat than that of sergeants (especially recruits)

Often there is a noticeable difference between "young" and "old-timers" in terms of the condition of the uniform

Recruits look less confident, may wear a uniform that is not ideal according to the

regulationsSenior servicemen can slightly "adjust" the uniform to themselves (but without strong deviations)

Wears a standard field uniform of the late 1980s: "afghanka" (cotton field uniform) or KLMK "Berezka" if camouflage

is necessary In everyday service, can wear a statutory uniform with shoulder straps indicating the rank of sergeant

Shoulder straps with stripes (1-3 stripes depending on rank: junior sergeant, sergeant, senior sergeant)

Headgear: cap or cap, in the field - helmet SSh-68

Shoes: tarpaulin boots or army boots

Belt with buckle (often tightened strictly, as an element of discipline)

In the field - shoulder belt system (RPS) with pouches for magazines

Armament:

Usually AK-74 or AKS-74

Bayonet-knife on the

belt Optional:

Can carry a tablet (pocket bag) for notes and orders

Often has a neater and "collected" appearance than privates

Monitors the uniform of subordinates, so he tries to look according to the regulations himself

Wears the statutory officer's uniform: tunic and trousers, in cold weather - an

overcoat The uniform is of higher quality and neat than that of soldiers

Shoulder straps with officer stars (lieutenant, senior lieutenant, captain, etc.)

Headgear: a cap with a red band and a

cockade In the field, he can wear an "Afghan", but more neatly and correctly fitted

Shoes:

Chrome boots (often worn by officers)

Or officer's boots

Equipment:

Officer's belt (of higher quality, sometimes with a shoulder belt)

Pistol

holster Tablet (field bag for maps, documents and orders)

Watch (often wristwatch, as an element of status and necessity)

Armament:

PM pistol (main weapon)

Less often TT (for senior or leftovers)

Additional:

Always monitors the appearance - the uniform is clean, ironed, fitted

Behaves confidently, strictly, with a sense of authority

Sharply differs from privates in posture, demeanor and neatness

Can wear gloves and additional elements in cold weather

In the field may look simpler, but still retains the appearance of an officer

Wears the statutory officer's uniform: tunic and trousers, in cold weather - an

overcoat The uniform is always neat, clean, ironed, often looks better than that of combat officers

Shoulder straps with officer stars (more often middle and senior personnel: captains, majors, lieutenant colonels)

Headgear: cap with cockade, almost always worn correctly and strictly according to the

regulations Shoes:

Chrome boots or high-quality officer's boots

Well-groomed, polished to a shine

Equipment:

Tablet (field bag) with documents, maps, orders

Folders, magazines, maps of the area

Pens, pencils, sometimes rulers and protractors for working with maps

Officer's belt, sometimes with a

beltWristwatches

Armament:

PM pistol

Less often TT

Additional:

Appearance is as collected and official

as possible They behave calmly, confidently, without unnecessary fuss

They are often at headquarters, less often on the parade ground or in the field

They can wear glasses, look more "intelligent" than combat officers

They rarely get dirty or look untidy, unlike field units

In cold weather, they can wear a neatly buttoned overcoat and gloves

Wears a working uniform or a simplified field uniform (often an old "afghan" or work suit)

The uniform is almost always dirty: oil, dirt, dust from equipment

Shoulder straps may be, but often look worn out or sloppy

Headgear: cap, sometimes a tank helmet when working with equipment

In the cold - a jacket or work jacket

Shoes:

Tarpaulin boots or rough boots

Often stained with oil and mud

Equipment:

Tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, rags

Gloves (not always, but often when working)

Tool boxes or carrying bags

Canisters of fuel or oil

Rags for cleaning parts

Armament:

AK-74 or AKS-74 (issued, but rarely used)

Additional:

Constantly in the fleet of vehicles or near vehicles

Work with tanks, armored personnel carriers, trucks

Often look more "relaxed" than combat soldiers

Can break ideal shape for the sake of convenience of work

They are well versed in technology, can quickly fix a

breakdown The smell of oil, fuel and metal is a constant part of their image

Wears a specialized work uniform or overalls

Clothing is often stained with aviation fuel, oil, and soot

May wear an insulated uniform due to work at an

outdoor airfield Headgear: cap, hat, or protective helmet/ear muffs at the

airfield Shoes:

Sturdy boots or boots designed to work on a concrete strip

Equipment:

Tools for aircraft

maintenance Equipment carts

Cables, hoses, diagnostic tools

Gloves, sometimes safety glasses

Ladders and service structures for aircraft access

Armament:

Usually PM or AK (issued as needed, but not the main element of the service)

Additional:

Work at the airfield and in hangars

Prepare aircraft for departure and maintain them after landing

Act quickly and smoothly before departures

Often interact with pilots, but keep separate

More "technical" and focused than ordinary soldiers

Work in noise, wind and cold conditions

Wears a special tank uniform: overalls or a dark-colored work suit (black or dark green)

Clothes are often contaminated with oil, fuel, dust and fumes

The uniform is practical, without unnecessary elements, so as not to interfere with the inside of the equipment

Shoulder straps may be present, but are often inconspicuous due to the

equipment Headwear:

Helmet (the main element, protects the head and is used for communication inside the tank)

Shoes:

Tarpaulin boots or sturdy boots

Equipment:

Minimal unloading (there is no room inside the tank for a large amount of equipment)

Can have a bag with personal belongings

Tools for equipment maintenance (depending on the task)

Armament:

AKS-74U (shortened assault rifle for working in tight spaces)

PM pistol (sometimes)

Additional:

Constantly working with tanks (T-72, T-64, etc.)

They live between the barracks and the fleet of equipment

They are used to crampedness, heat inside the vehicle and strong noise

They often look more "dirty" and tired than the

infantry They have a more "technical" mindset

The interaction in the crew is very close - 3-4 people work as a whole

Wears an officer's

uniform: tunic, trousers, in cold weather - an

overcoat In the field, he can wear a tank overalls, but more

neat Shoulder straps with officer stars Appearance is more well-groomed than that of ordinary tankers

Headgear:

Cap in everyday service

Helmet when working inside the

tank Shoes:

Officer's boots or boots

Equipment:

Officer's

belt Holster with a

pistol Tablet with maps and orders

Watches

Armament:

PM pistol (main weapon)

Sometimes AKS-74U when working with the

crew Additional:

Commands a tank crew or unit

Is responsible for tactics, movement, and use of vehicles

Must simultaneously understand vehicles and manage people

Holds a confident position, but is often closer to the soldiers than an infantry officer

In a combat situation, is inside the tank with the crew

Wears a flight uniform: overalls or a special suit (usually dark green or blue)

The uniform is of higher quality and specialized than that of ordinary soldiers

In cold conditions - insulated jackets, fur elements

In everyday service, he can wear an officer's tunic and a

cap Headwear:

Flight helmet (helmet with headphones and communication)

Off-flight

cap Shoes:

Special flight boots or boots

Equipment:

Parachute system

Oxygen mask (for high-altitude flights)

Flight vest with pockets for equipment

Maps, tablet, navigation devices

Gloves (for control and hand protection)

Armament:

PM pistol

Optional:

Professional military with a high level of training

Undergo regular training and sorties

Work in strict secrecy

Carry themselves more confidently and calmly than most military personnel

Often considered the "elite" of the unit

They can keep a little apart from the rest of the departments

They work in conjunction with aviation mechanics

Wears the national military uniform of his country, different from the Soviet

one The uniform looks neater and "European", often better fitted to

the figure Colors of the uniform may differ (more gray, olive or with a different shade)

Shoulder straps and insignia differ in style from Soviet

Headgear:

Each country has its own type of cap or field cap

In the field - own helmets (differ in shape from the SSh-68)

Shoes:

Leather boots or boots, often more neat and well-groomed

Equipment:

National unloading systems and pouches (may differ in shape and placement)

Flasks, bags and belts of a different type

In general, the equipment looks more "collected" and neat

Armament:

Mainly assault rifles of the AK family (manufactured in their countries):

Poland - AK/AKM

variants GDR - licensed versions of the AK

Czechoslovakia - own samples (for example, vz.58, different from the AK)

May have their own bayonet knives and accessories

Optional:

Arrive for joint exercises as allies of the USSR

Behave more restrained and disciplined

Often look more careful compared to Soviet soldiers

Communication with Soviet soldiers is limited, but takes place during exercises

Hidden rivalry may be felt (who is better prepared)

Sometimes there are difficulties because of the language

At the same time, mutual Respect

Senior officers include: majors, lieutenant colonels, colonels

Wears a high-quality officer's uniform: tunic, trousers, an overcoat

in cold weather The uniform is always perfectly fitted, clean, ironed

Shoulder straps with large stars (1-3), immediately

noticeable Often has awards, order bars or badges

Headdress:

Cap with cockade, worn strictly according to the

regulations Looks more massive and neat than those of junior officers

Shoes:

High quality

chrome boots Or expensive officer's boots

Always polished to a shine

Equipment:

Officer's belt, sometimes with a

shoulder beltTablet or folder with documents, maps and orders

Wristwatch

Sometimes gloves (especially in the cold)

Can have binoculars when going to exercises

Armament:

PM pistol

Less often TT (for seniors or "old school")

Additional:

Hold confidently, calmly, without fuss

Communicate briefly, clearly, to the point

Almost do not raise their voice - authority is based on status

Rarely interact directly with privates

Give orders through junior officers and sergeants

The appearance of such an officer immediately changes the atmosphere - discipline

is strengthened Participate in checks, exercises, inspections

Make key decisions

Senior officers include: majors, lieutenant colonels, colonels of the armies of allied countries

Wears the national officer uniform of his army, which differs from the Soviet

one The uniform is more "European" cut: neat, fitted, often looks more strict and formal

Colors may differ: gray, olive, dark green shades

Shoulder straps with national insignia and stars that differ in shape from Soviet

ones Often wear awards and clasps, placed neatly and symmetrically

Headdress:

National-style

cap Differs in shape, cockade and symbols (for example, coats of arms or emblems of the country)

Usually looks more strict and "elongated" than the Soviet one

Shoes:

Leather officer's boots or boots of high quality

Always neat, clean, well-groomed

Equipment:

Holster with pistol

Folders, tablets, maps

Wristwatches

Sometimes binoculars when watching exercises

Gloves in cold weather

A minimum of unnecessary - everything is strict and functional

Armament:

Pistols of national production or Soviet (for example, PM)

The main weapon is rarely used - more often as a status

symbol Additional:

They are strict, official, with pronounced discipline

Often more restrained and formal in behavior than Soviet officers

Communicate through interpreters or in basic Russian

Represent their armies, so closely monitor the behavior of

subordinates Participate in joint planning of exercises and monitoring their implementation

Can compare the level of training with the Soviet side The presence of such officers enhances the sense of

international military coordination

The barracks are the main place of recreation and life of the personnel, long rooms with rows of beds, bedside tables and personal lockers.

There is always order inside, but also constant tension: cleanliness, formation and appearance are strictly monitored.

Here there is a wake-up, bedtime, storage of personal belongings, dressing, internal conversations and informal life of soldiers.

Different units can live in different barracks, so there is rivalry and their own atmosphere between them.

The barracks are noisy during the day and quiet at night, and any violations of the regime are immediately noticed.

Parade ground is an open marching ground of the unit, a place of formations, break-ups, reviews and drill training.

This is the center of discipline and exemplary service: here commanders see all the personnel at once.

On the parade ground, commands, alignment, reports, announcements of orders and assembly before going to exercises or work take place.

In summer, the parade ground is dusty and hot, in winter it is cold, windy and heavy for the formation.

Any mistake on the parade ground is noticeable to everyone and can lead to a reprimand.

The canteen is a place where all personnel receive meals according to the schedule.

Inside there are long tables, distribution, the smell of food, metal utensils and constant noise from a large number of soldiers.

There is always a queue, a strict order and a fast pace: meals are limited in time.

The mess hall is one of the few places where soldiers can relax a bit, but discipline is still maintained.

The service, commanders, exercises and the latest events in the unit are often discussed here.

Shooting range is a specially equipped area for shooting from small arms.

Training and control shooting, accuracy and handling of weapons are carried out here.

Around there are shields, targets, shelters, shooting positions and a command post of observation.

The situation at the shooting range is always tense: weapons are combat, mistakes are unacceptable.

After firing, the weapon is cleaned, checked and put in order.

The training ground is a large area for tactical exercises, forced marches, interaction and firing practice.

Here soldiers learn to act in combat conditions: move, lie down, attack, take positions.

A training ground can include hills, forest, trenches, shelters, training targets, and equipment.

At the training ground, the severity of the service is especially well felt: dirt, cold, fatigue and constant readiness.

It is here that the most difficult and realistic exercises are most often held.

The division headquarters is the administrative and command center of the unit.

Officers work here, there are maps, orders, documents, exercise plans and reports.

This is a place of strict silence, order and formal atmosphere.

Soldiers come here rarely and only for official purposes.

Important decisions are made at the headquarters, on which the life of the entire unit depends.

An airfield is a large closed zone where strategic aviation aircraft are stationed, serviced and prepared for departure.

There is a lot of concrete, equipment, hangars, refuelers, tractors, searchlights and the constant noise of cars.

The atmosphere of the airfield is strict, secret and tense.

Pilots, technicians, duty crews and control officers are especially noticeable at the airfield.

Any movement here is associated with preparation for departure or maintenance of equipment.

A fleet of equipment is a place for storage, maintenance and preparation of armored vehicles, trucks and other equipment.

Tanks, armored personnel carriers, trucks, repair vehicles and tools are constantly parked here.

There is always the smell of fuel, oil, metal and dirt around.

This is the working area of mechanics, tankers and technical personnel.

In the park, equipment can be repaired, warmed up and prepared for exit.

Checkpoint is the entrance to the unit where documents, passes and transport are checked.

Security posts are located at key points and protect the territory from outsiders.

Attentiveness, discipline and compliance with instructions are important here.

The posts are often carried out by guards, and the service here is monotonous, but responsible.

The armory is a room for storing weapons and ammunition of the unit.

Access is strictly restricted, entry is only with permission and under the supervision of the officer on duty or in charge.

Machine guns, pistols, magazines, ammunition and equipment are stored inside.

All weapons are assigned to specific servicemen and are accounted for by numbers.

Before service or exercises, weapons are issued, after which they are handed over with a mandatory check.

The room is always in order, cleanliness and strict accounting - any violations are considered a serious offense.

The atmosphere is tense and formal, as the work is related to military weapons.

strict and statutory only during checks, inspections, the arrival of the command and formations; On normal days, the service is tough, but with elements of everyday routine, so soldiers can eat longer, keep their uniform a little more freely and do not always look perfect according to the regulations outside of official events. However, during any check, everything changes dramatically: the uniform must fit, shoes polished, beds made, weapons and documents in order, and discipline becomes extremely strict. There is an informal hierarchy in the unit: senior servicemen, sergeants, warrant officers and professional servicemen often have more authority than newly arrived conscripts, and often command them in everyday life, study and at work in the unit. Recruits are obliged to quickly adapt to the rules, habits and tacit laws of the collective. Guard service is considered especially responsible: it requires constant attentiveness, sensitivity and discipline, because the slightest mistake can lead to serious consequences. Everyone remembers that last year someone else's intelligence officer was already detained at the unit, so posts, warehouses, equipment and perimeter are treated with particular caution. In general, the atmosphere of the unit is tense, harsh and closed: endurance, silent discipline, respect for elders, the ability to control oneself and not let one's comrades down are valued here.