Physical training of the paratrooper. Mandatory standards for physical training in the army and special services of Russia (6 photos). Physical and psychological preparation

Training in the Airborne Forces

There are not so many men left in Russia who are ready to serve in the army. Few people go to pay their debt to their homeland with a desire, but there are still such brave guys. Without a doubt, they prepare in advance for the service and, before being distributed in parts, they have an approximate idea of \u200b\u200bwhere they want to go. Someone aspires to the border troops, some to the motorized rifle, and many want to get into the elite airborne troops.

After all, it is there that the physical training of the Airborne Forces is a priority. Each soldier serving in the Airborne Forces will always have an excellent form by the end of his service, which many will envy. The training of the Airborne Forces in itself consists of a complex of various classes, cyclically repeated throughout the entire period of military service. If you are striving to acquire an excellent physical shape, as well as undergo an excellent combat training course for the Airborne Forces, then you simply need to go to serve in the airborne troops. Yes, it will not be easy and simple for you there, but all your work will not be in vain, but will benefit your body.

Tips for physical preparation for service in the Airborne Forces

What can you advise a conscript who is going to serve in the airborne troops, special forces? Of course, this is a very interesting question, because it is better to come to the army unit at least a little prepared than completely unprepared. Preparation for the service of the Airborne Forces should first of all include teaching the future soldier the skills of hand-to-hand combat, coordination of movements, and endurance. Of course, the ability to perform simple everyday activities will not be superfluous - no one has yet canceled hemming.

Before serving in the army, it would not be bad to take care of your physical form, as well as start living in compliance with the regime ... Waking up at 6 in the morning and going for a run is one of the main tasks of the future paratrooper. The training program for the Airborne Forces is very difficult in part, and everything described above will help you get into the training rhythm more easily. Probably, the most important thing is that the young fighter is ready psychologically, does not break down when difficulties arise. It is morally necessary to be prepared for the fact that at first it will be difficult, but through work and efforts, the young soldier will become a real paratrooper.

The training of the Airborne Forces on a variety of videos is well shown on the Internet. A huge number of programs will make you think about the choice. Of course, ideally, review all thematic collections, but you can at least master one of them. The skills acquired thanks to these videos will also help you to more easily transfer military service in the Airborne Forces.

Much attention is paid to shooting. For a paratrooper, this is a very important aspect. In any branch of the military, you must be able to shoot, confidently and accurately. This ideally requires a lot of practice. The recruit will be able to get the maximum practice in the airborne troops. The Airborne Forces training program is set up so that each employee can train and shoot at a good level.

Combat training of the Airborne Forces is the most important aspect in the training of a young soldier. As you know, since 2013, Russia has adopted a law to increase training on this item. Most of the classes will now be held at night, which is much more difficult than training during the day. Skills acquired during combat training will be useful to any soldier during his service. Outside part. Yes, and everyday after army life, all these skills will no doubt come in handy. A variety of complexes for soldiers, developed over the years, will help any soldier acquire indispensable skills to protect civilians from a potential enemy.

Methods of training in the Airborne Forces of the USSR

It is a well-known fact that the paratroopers who served in the Soviet army are considered more trained than their successors. At least the 90s and "zero" years are not considered the standard of b / g in all branches of the military. Fortunately, the situation is now changing and there is a tendency to return the role of combat training of conscripts, and even more so - contract soldiers.

The training of the Airborne Forces in the USSR occupied a very important place. In that troubled time, when at any moment the enemy could invade the territory of the union, each paratrooper had to be trained to the highest standard. And the representatives of the airborne troops were trained just like that. Each of them, without hesitation, would give his life for his homeland, for the country, for the people he loves. Moral preparation, as well as physical, was also at the level in those years. In modern years, in Russia and the CIS countries, the best methods from that airborne training program have been adopted. Old developments work without a doubt. Why look for something new, if the methods proven over the years work flawlessly. There is no doubt that it will not hurt to always introduce a piece of innovation into the learning process, but the main thing here is not to overdo it and remember your history.

The generations that have won in different wars are passing on their experience in units even now. A real paratrooper will respect what they have achieved. We hope that more such wars as World War II will never be repeated on our land, and throughout the world as well.

Voentorg “Voenpro” wholeheartedly wishes the future paratroopers good service and become our indispensable shield, which our grandfathers and great-grandfathers used to be in the old days. Serve the Motherland in such a way that you are not ashamed, and we will pray for you and your health.

Surely anyone who goes in for sports at least a little and tries to keep himself in good physical shape is interested in the standards that contract servicemen are required to pass. Next, we bring to your attention the mandatory standards for physical training in the army, airborne forces and special forces.

CONTRACTORS

Contractual service can be divided into several categories: by age groups and by gender. Yes, women also serve under the contract. By age, the standards are divided into two categories: up to 30 years old and over 30 - for men, up to 25 years and over 25 - for women. You must sign your first contract between the ages of 18 and 40. Fitness standards consist of three levels: strength training, speed data and your endurance level. Therefore, it includes such types as push-ups, pull-ups, running and cross-country skiing. Let's look at all this in more detail.

Men under 30:

Pull-ups on the bar: 10 times
- push-ups: 45 times
- 60 meters run: 9.8 seconds
- running for 100 meters: 15.1 s.
- shuttle run 10x10 meters: 28.5 s.
- 3 km run: 14.4 minutes
- 1 km run: 4.2 min.
- cross-country skiing (5km): 28 minutes

Men over 30:

Pull-ups on the bar: 8 times
- push-ups: 40 times
- 60 meters run: 10 seconds
- 100 meters run: 15.8 s.
- shuttle run 10x10 meters: 29.5 s.
- 3 km run: 15.5 minutes
- 1 km run: 4.45 min.
- cross-country skiing (5km): 29 minutes

As you can see, the age standards differ, but not so much, so the older generation, with regular training, is quite tough. Now let's move on to the fair sex.

Women under 25:

Torso forward: 25 times
- push-ups: 12 times
- 60 meters run: 12.9 seconds
- 100 meters run: 19.5 s.
- shuttle run 10x10 meters: 38 s.
- 1 km run: 5.20 min.

Women over 25:

Torso forward: 20 times
- push-ups: 10 times
- 60 meters run: 13.9 seconds
- 100 meters run: 20.5 s.
- shuttle run 10x10 meters: 39 s.
- 1 km run: 5.45 min.

The airborne troops have always been considered the elite of the Russian army, so their physical training standards are especially interesting. Paratroopers require an extremely high level of endurance. So, let's look and analyze:

Pull-ups on the bar: 13 times
- 100 meters run: 14.1 seconds
- 3 km run: 12.3 minutes
- 5K cross: 24 minutes
- 5 km ski race: 28 minutes
- ski march 10 km: 1 hour 15 minutes
- march throw as part of a unit: 56 minutes
- overcoming the obstacle course: 2 minutes 25 seconds
- swimming in uniform with weapons: 100 meters
- a special hand-to-hand combat complex: it is estimated by a point

In addition to everything, there are several power complexes and a number of tests to overcome the obstacle course.

SPECIAL SERVICES: SPECIAL PURPOSE DIVISIONS "VYMPEL", "ALFA", SPECIAL FORCE FSO

And now, perhaps, the most delicious. To meet these requirements, you have to seriously sweat in the gym.

Pull-ups on the bar: 25 times
- push-ups: 90 times
- bench press: 10 times (weight not less than your own, but not more than 100 kg)
- press lying on the back: 100 times
- Shuttle run 10x10 meters: 25 seconds
- 100 meters run: 12.7 seconds
- cross 3 km: 11 minutes
- jumping up with a change of legs: 90 times

Also, this entire list is supplemented by the demonstration of the technique of punches and kicks and participation in various sparring fights. And the normative exercise, which we even decided to take out separately from all the others - CSU (complex strength exercise). This includes: 10 push-ups from the floor, 10 times the press lying on the back, 10 times the emphasis crouching - emphasis lying, 10 times the jump up from the stop crouching. And this complex must be performed 8 times in a row without a break!
As you can see, everyone's workload is different. For contract service, the standards are not so harsh, and most sports people will comply with them without any problems. Further, of course, everything is no longer so simple - for the level of the Airborne Forces and special services you need to be a real athlete.

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Combat training of the most powerful foreign army units in the world

Combat training of the US Airborne Forces

Currently, the main emphasis in the combat training of American paratroopers is on operations in low-intensity armed conflicts, humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. Combat training of the XVIII Airborne Forces is carried out in "blocks". First, individual training blocks are worked out, and then a full-scale simulation of hostilities is carried out. American paratroopers without fail learn to interact with other parts of the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. To do this, the US Armed Forces are conducting large-scale exercises in which tens of thousands of people are involved, and the area of \u200b\u200bthe "operational area" reaches a million square kilometers. Scenarios are also being worked out for responding to the "crisis in Central America", that is, actions near the borders or directly on the territory of the United States. Very much attention in the preparation of the US Airborne Forces is paid to the speed of response to crisis situations. At any given time, amphibious formations must be ready to meet deployment speed standards. An important aspect of training is also joint maneuvers with troops from other NATO countries.

Individual combat and psychological training of American paratroopers is carried out in very harsh conditions. For example, the course of initial training includes the adaptation of recruits to blood. The "battle" site is "decorated" with waste from the slaughterhouse - bloodied entrails and parts of the carcasses of dead animals. In this fetid mess, American paratroopers crawl and even eat. It is believed that all this contributes to the development of composure. According to experts, such classes are particularly rich, psychological entourage and maximum physical activity. In addition, they have a more individual focus, unlike our rallying units.

Comparing the combat capabilities of Russian and American paratroopers, it should be noted that the "blue berets" are more capable of independent actions in small units. American paratroopers have a more versatile supply and support of firepower, which does not contribute to the development of the habit of relying only on oneself when fighting behind enemy lines. The US Airborne Forces are characterized by close interaction with fire and rear support units, aviation, "heavy" units and formations. American paratroopers are mostly used as highly mobile line infantry. For raids and sabotage, the US Armed Forces have other units.

SEAL training (USA)

Over time, the SEALs became the premier elite unit in America, participating in all military operations of the Stars and Stripes. The last major achievement of the unit is the elimination of Osama bin Laden. To earn the badge of an eagle wielding a trident and a flintlock pistol, applicants must complete the world's most difficult public training course. More than one film is devoted to this school of survival, but the main torment can be seen in the film "Soldier Jane". Only, unlike Hollywood fiction, only men from 18 to 28 years old are accepted into the unit. During the year, they are subjected to all conceivable and unimaginable training, existing in the mode of continuous running and swimming. But the main selection of candidates takes place on the fourth week of the course, known as "Hell Week". For five days, candidates are given four hours of sleep, 200 miles of running, and 20 hours of exercise per day. After a week of pain and suffering, the desire to continue disappears in 90% of applicants. After unrealistic loads, the future "seals" acquire the skills of super soldiers, take part in a role-playing game to capture the 1: 1 Afghan city of "Pineland" built on a scale of 1: 1, and eventually come to fully understand the unit's truly Zen motto: "The only easy day was yesterday."

Training of fighters of the "Special Air Service" (UK)

The Special Air Service (SAS) is the core and fundamental principle of the main fighting force not only of Her Majesty's military forces. Following the example of SAS, most of the special forces around the world organize and conduct training. The air service was founded during the Second World War and was mainly engaged in sabotage operations in North Africa. Half a century later, the tasks of the unit have changed somewhat - the service is responsible for counter-terrorism operations and the training of special forces in countries friendly to the United Kingdom, but the character has remained the same. Throughout their history, SAS fighters have killed all over the world from Northern Ireland to Kalimantan.

Today, the service has about 500 people, 240 of whom are ready to wash themselves with blood around the clock. SAS can be recognized by their signature sand-coloured berets. As expected, the SAS training course is distinguished by its attention to the superpowers of a fighter. But before mastering the deadly techniques, beginners will have to survive five weeks of gym hell. There are 200 candidates at the start, capable of doing 50 sit-ups and 44 push-ups, then run 2.5 km in nine minutes. Of these, about 30 people will reach the final. At the end of the first stage, the soldiers must run four miles in half an hour and swim two miles in an hour and a half. In full uniform. After the survivors are sent to the Malaysian jungle, where they undergo a survival course, a simulation of being captured and a 36-hour interrogation with addiction. Those who were able to keep their minds and not give up ahead of time are given a sand beret, a patch with a winged excalibur and the motto “Who Dares Wins” in the teeth.

Training of fighters "Shayetet 13" (Israel)

As for the special forces with the richest experience in combat operations, in terms of the number of frags and completed missions, Shayetet 13, a special forces unit of the Israeli naval forces, would certainly have won. From the language of the prophets, the name is translated as "13th flotilla." The composition, scope of activities and location of the Shayetet 13 bases are strictly classified. It is only known that the main specialization of the detachment is sabotage and targeted elimination of the enemies of Israel. On account of "Shayetet" - hundreds of terrorists killed, including members of the "Black September" who made a fuss at the Olympics in Munich, Hezbollah and the Palestine Liberation Organization.

Training in the Shayetet detachment lasts twenty months. First comes the rigorous selection of candidates. After passing basic physical and psychological tests, the future SEALs of the Holy Land are sent to a training camp. There they learn the art of camouflage, hand-to-hand combat systems and skydiving. Only after that does the stage called “preparatory” begin, during which the Shayetet fighters learn the art of blowing up everything that comes to hand and operating equipment from a scooter to a combat boat. After two months of daily drill, four weeks of scuba combat begin. The final phase of training lasts a whole year and includes pumping all the skills already acquired, as well as the arts of underwater sabotage and boarding enemy submarines.

Training of soldiers of the 707th Special Purpose Battalion (South Korea)

In addition to the defenders of the Holy Land, the most prepared for the meat grinder special forces in the world is located in South Korea. The 707th Special Purpose Battalion has existed in a permanent war regime since 1981 and is ready to pulverize anyone who believes that there is any other Korea besides South Korea. These serious guys wear fashionable black berets, call themselves "white tigers" and are responsible for performing two combat missions - the fight against terrorism and ultra-fast response to military threats. A distinctive feature of the 707th battalion is the presence of women in the personnel, who can seduce and then cold-bloodedly kill a communist infiltrator.

Recruitment to the 707th battalion is made from the regular military formations of South Korea. The fighters noted in the service and those wishing to try their hand are sent to a ten-day course to determine the level of endurance. On the tenth day, 90% of the contestants are out of order. The rest go to the range to master the secrets of underwater combat, parachuting and other important skills to fight the enemy. According to North Korean intelligence, there is an exact copy of the Boeing 747 at the training ground so that the fighters of the 707th can practice hijacking the aircraft. Another distinguishing feature of the course is the attention to sub-zero temperatures: soldiers naked to the waist do exercises in the snow and swim for a while in icy water. Intensive training takes place throughout the year, and after its completion, the country receives super-soldiers capable of giving an adequate rebuff to the enemy.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION

"Knocked down - fight on your knees, you can't walk - advance lying down!"

V.F. Margelov

“Fight is the biggest test of the moral, physical qualities and endurance of a fighter. Often you have to enter into battle after a tedious march and conduct it continuously for several days, day and night. Therefore, in order to fulfill his task in battle, a fighter must be able to endure all sorts of difficulties and hardships, remaining cheerful, courageous and resolute, and steadily strive to meet the enemy, to capture him or destroy him.(The combat charter of the infantry of the Red Army, part 1, article 29). Modern combat makes high demands on the psychophysical and moral-volitional qualities of a paratrooper. Actions as part of an airborne unit, to a greater extent than any other type of combat activity, require mobility, endurance and stamina from a soldier, sergeant and officer.

A warrior must stoically endure all the hardships of service

Physical education and training of a paratrooper are carried out systematically and continuously. The military work of a paratrooper is not easy: with full combat gear, a forced march to a shooting range or to a training ground, and there on the move - live firing as part of a platoon or company. And a battalion tactical exercise with landing and live firing means three days of tension, when you can’t relax even for a minute. In the Airborne Forces, everything is as close as possible to a combat situation: a parachute jump from an airplane; collection at the landing site - as in battle, especially at night; searching for your airborne combat vehicle (BMD) and bringing it into combat position - everything is like in war. Particular attention in the Airborne Forces is paid to the moral, psychological and physical training of personnel. Running and forced marches develop excellent endurance in a person. It is not in vain that they say in the Airborne Forces: "The paratrooper runs as much as he can, and after that - as much as necessary."

Warriors called upon to operate deep behind enemy lines, to carry out sabotage there, must possess a high level of physical fitness and appropriate psychological qualities. Among the physical qualities in the first place is endurance. After all, the fulfillment of almost any combat mission requires scouts to carry out a forced march with a length of up to 30-50 km. If the object was destroyed, then it is only required to evade pursuit by running, not less than 10–15 km at the maximum pace, while not stopping “working with your head” in order to “outplay” the enemy. Therefore, it is preferable to select for service in the Airborne Forces those guys who were engaged in sports that develop general and strength endurance: swimming, running long and medium distances, cycling, rowing, skiing, sports games, wrestling and boxing. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find athletes among conscripts (and among contract soldiers too). Therefore, the use of simple tests that check the degree of general and strength endurance in men should be recommended. Below are the standards for two such tests.

The overall endurance test is based on measuring the distance a fighter runs in 12 minutes:

more than 2.8 km - excellent,

2.8–2.4 km - good,

2.4–2.0 km - mediocre,

less than 2.0 km - bad.

The muscle performance test consists of four exercises performed one after the other without interruption, 10 times each (push-ups in the lying position; from the stop, crouching with the forwarding of the legs back, go to the lying position; lifting the legs from the supine position; from the squatting position, the jump up with full extension of the legs and torso, hands behind the head). Four exercises together make up one series. 7 episodes - excellent; 5-6 episodes - good; 3-4 series - mediocre; Episodes 1-2 are bad. It would be best if specialists were involved in the selection of personnel for service in reconnaissance and sabotage units: psychologists, doctors, and special training instructors. In practice, this is most often done by the commanders of such units themselves. Usually they are guided in their choice by the following four criteria:

1. Take into account the personal desire of a young soldier to serve in the landing troops (if there is no such desire, then it is better to find someone else).

2. They take into account physical fitness for this service (in addition to the above tests, it is also mandatory to fulfill all the standards of the military sports complex without exception).

3. They take into account intellectual fitness (it is revealed during a face-to-face conversation, as well as by conducting simple psychological tests for quick wit, like the Hans Eysenck test, published many times in Russian).

4. They take into account the psychological compatibility of a young soldier with other soldiers and sergeants (for this purpose, the candidate is placed for 2-3 days in a soldier's team, and then they ask the opinion of the old-timers about him).

General physical training

The Manual on Physical Training (NFP-87) states:

“The special tasks of physical training are: for the personnel of ... units and subunits: the primary development of general endurance, the ability to make long marches on skis and forced marches over rough terrain; improving skills in overcoming special obstacles; formation of readiness for hand-to-hand combat with a numerically superior enemy; fostering cohesion and improving skills in collective action against the backdrop of great mental and physical stress.

In addition, the physical training of paratroopers should contribute to increasing resistance to motion sickness and shock overload on the musculoskeletal system, mental resistance to the effects of heavy physical exertion, as well as fostering courage, determination and self-confidence.

The list of basic exercises included in physical training curricula is as follows:

- for personnel of reconnaissance units and subunits - 2, 3(4), 6(7), 10, II, 12, 13, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31.

In addition, military personnel study hand-to-hand combat techniques according to a special program. The barracks are equipped with places for hand-to-hand combat and strength training. They are equipped with the simplest devices for practicing punches and kicks, a knife, a shovel, a machine gun, as well as shells for developing the strength of the muscles of the arms, legs and back. The exercises that are listed in NFP-87 are as follows:

Exercise 2. Running for 3 km.

Grades: "excellent" 12 min 30 sec

"good" 12 min 45 sec

“satisfactory” 13 min 10 sec

Exercise 3. Cross-country skiing 5 km

Ratings: "excellent." 28 min

"hor." 29 min

"satisfactory" 30 min

Exercise 4. Cross for 5 km (for snowless areas).

Rating: "excellent." 24 min

"hor." 25 min

"satisfactory" 26 min.

Exercise 6. Pulling up on the crossbar.

Rating: "excellent." 13 times

"hor." 11 times

"satisfactory" 9 times

Exercise 7. Complex strength exercise.

It is performed within 1 minute: the first 30 seconds, the maximum number of forward bends until the hands touch the toes from the supine position, hands on the belt, legs are fixed (slight bending of the legs is allowed, when returning to the starting position, it is necessary to touch the floor with the shoulder blades); then turn to the support while lying down and without a pause for rest, perform the maximum number of flexions and extensions of the arms in the support lying down for 30 seconds (the body is straight, bend the arms until the chest touches the floor).

Rating: "excellent." 48 times (tilts and push-ups together)

"hor." 44 times

"satisfactory" 40 times

Exercise 10. Running for 100 meters.

Rating: "excellent." 14.1 sec

"hor." 14.6 sec

"satisfactory" 15.6 sec.

Exercise 11. Jumping legs apart:

- through the gymnastic "goat" in length - the height of the projectile is 125 cm, the bridge 10-15 cm high is installed 1 m from the projectile; the jump is performed from a run;

- through the "horse" in length - the height of the projectile is 115 cm, the bridge 10-15 cm high is set arbitrarily; the jump is performed with a run-up push with the hands on the far half of the projectile.

Two attempts are allowed.

Exercise 12. Complex exercise for agility.

It is carried out in any room or on a flat grassy area. On the command “March”, run from a high start 10 m, perform two somersaults forward, jump to make a turn around, two somersaults forward, run 10 m in the opposite direction. When performing somersaults in the hall, the use of mats is allowed.

Rating: "excellent." 10 sec

"hor." 10.6 sec

"satisfactory" 11.2 sec.

Exercise 13. Flexion and extension of the arms with simultaneous swings of the legs on the uneven bars.

Rating: "excellent." 9 times

"hor." 6 times

"satisfactory" 4 times.

Exercise 22. March on skis 10 km as part of a unit.

Each participant starts in full combat gear. The unit must arrive at the finish line in full force with a stretch of no more than 100 m and without loss of weapons and equipment. Mutual assistance is allowed without the transfer of weapons, gas masks and other items of equipment. Time is determined by the last participant.

Rating: "excellent." 1 hour 15 minutes

"hor." 1 hour 20 min

"satisfactory" 1 hour 25 min.

Exercise 23 The conditions are the same as for the throw on skis.

for 5 km: "ex." 27 min

"hor." 28 min

"satisfactory" 29 min

"excellent" 56 min

"hor." 58 min

"satisfactory" 1 hour.

Exercise 24. General control exercise on a single obstacle course.

Rating: "excellent." 2 min 25 sec

"hor." 2 min 30 sec

"satisfactory" 2 min 40 sec.

Exercise 25. Special control exercise on the obstacle course.

If the previous exercise was performed without a machine gun, then this exercise is performed with a machine gun, a magazine bag, two magazines and a gas mask. Distance - 400 m. Starting position - standing at the side of the armored personnel carrier (weapon in hand, gas mask in the bag): climb into the mock armored personnel carrier over the side, jump off the opposite side, run 200 m along the path towards the first trench, run around the flag, jump into trench and put on a gas mask, jump out of the trench and run along the log through the ravine, jump off the log to the ground, overcome the blockage, jump into the ditch, take a box weighing 40 kg from the rear parapet and transfer it to the front parapet, then back to the back. Take off the gas mask and put it in the bag, jump out of the moat, run through the passages of the labyrinth, run up the inclined board to the fence, go to the beam, run along it, jumping over the gaps, and jump to the ground from the end of the last section of the beam, jump over the destroyed stairs , stepping on each step, and jump off the last step to the ground. Overcome the wall, jump into the well, run along the route to the trench, throw an anti-tank grenade weighing at least 1 kg per 15 m at a shield measuring 2 × 1 m, if the first grenade misses the target, continue throwing (but no more than three grenades) until the defeat goals, jump out of the trench and overcome the front garden, climb into the lower window of the facade of the house, from it into the upper window, go to the beam, walk along it, jump off to the first platform, from it to the second, jump to the ground, jump over the trench.

Rating: "excellent." 3 min 25 sec

"hor." 3 min 30 sec.

"satisfactory" 3 min 45 sec

Exercise 26. Overcoming a single obstacle course as part of a unit.

Platoon commanders, companies and their deputies perform the exercise as part of the inspected units. Performed as part of the department. Grade:

up to 4 people "excellent" 3.50 "hor." 4, 15 "satisfactory" 4.40

up to 7 people "excellent" 4.15 "hor." 4.40 "satisfactory" 5.05

up to 10 people "excellent" 4.40 "hor." 5.05 "satisfactory" 5.30

Exercise 27. Running with overcoming an obstacle course as part of a unit.

The same conditions as in No. 26, but first run 1000 or 3000 meters and then overcome the strip.

Exercise 28. Swimming in uniform with weapons (automatic).

It is performed in casual clothes, boots are removed and placed behind the waist belt in front or behind. The exercise is considered failed if the weapon or uniform items are lost.

Rating: "excellent." 100 m

"hor." 75 m

"satisfactory" 50 m

Or swimming in the 100m in sportswear, if there are no conditions for swimming in uniform.

Score: breaststroke

"excellent" 2.05

"hor." 2.20

"satisfactory" 2.50 freestyle

"excellent" 1.50

"hor." 2.05

"satisfactory" 2.35

When preparing for tactical exercises, two to three weeks before their start, the content of physical training classes includes forced marches for 10-15 km with overcoming an obstacle course; methods of removing the sentry; pair exercises in the form of training fights with weapons and improvised means. Forced marches are planned in all forms of physical training and are held every other day. Three to four days before the exercise, physical training classes with high physical activity are stopped. With long periods of preparation for tactical exercises or combat operations (up to two months), physical training classes are carried out in stages. At the first stage, the content of the classes includes running for 100 m, 400 m, 3 km and strength exercises, at the second stage - running for 3-5 km, overcoming an obstacle course and hand-to-hand combat, at the third stage - running for 100 m, 400 m and hand-to-hand combat, at the fourth stage - forced marches for 10–15 km with overcoming an obstacle course and hand-to-hand combat.

It should be noted that paratroopers can successfully solve the tasks assigned to them only if they are able to independently make decisions in accordance with the current situation. After all, it is impossible to foresee all possible cases in advance. And the officer may not be next to the fighter at a critical moment. Therefore, the commander must teach soldiers and sergeants to think with their own heads, which is both difficult and unusual for many. And the commander must also be confident in his subordinates, in their moral and volitional qualities and psychological reliability. In the course of special studies, it was found that the ideal fighter is the one who has the so-called "passive-aggressive type" of character; intelligence above the average by at least 10-15 points: prone to risk (but not to adventurism); he usually blames himself for his failures, and not “circumstances” or other people; appreciates male friendship; independent in their assessments and decisions; able to quickly adjust his behavior depending on the situation. Those who think that these and similar qualities are of no particular importance should be reminded that the airborne troops operate in isolation from their troops, on enemy territory, and not for a couple of hours, but for several days or even several weeks. At the same time, they constantly “play hide and seek” with the enemy and are deprived of the right to make a mistake. Paratroopers pay for mistakes with their lives, not counting the unfulfilled combat mission, which ultimately means many lives of other military personnel. Consequently, the paratroopers really should exceed the average soldier level in all respects.

"Remember, the main method of hand-to-hand combat: First, throw a grenade at the enemy ..." Hand-to-hand instructor, head of physical training of the RAP

Perhaps the main secret of the hand-to-hand combat style of the Airborne Forces is that ... there were no "secrets"! There are no and never existed any terrible special strikes at super-secret points, no "Delayed Death Touches" and other super-exotics ... So what, the paratroopers and special forces are lying, claiming that the "Beret" will cope with several opponents in a fight? -No! Don't lie! Works and is very EFFECTIVE! But if you film this fight and show it later at normal speed, then 9/10 of the audience will simply not understand anything about what is happening, and half will be disappointed and wonder: why do they fall so easily? What's the matter?

I want to clarify right away that I’m not talking about the melee of the Special Forces, especially officer units such as Vympel, Alpha and Cascade, especially sharpened for the forcible detention of living languages or criminals! - there are specifics and without knowing I won’t even speak! And about the hand-to-hand combat training of conventional airborne troops (Uncle Vasya's troops).Somehow in one book I came across the following reasoning, I quote in a free paraphrase: "No matter how cynical it sounds, everything has its price and a soldier's life, even more so. This price is the price of training a new soldier in place of a retired one. After all, no matter how skilled a fighter is, this will not save him from either a crossbow bolt or, what is more offensive, from bloody diarrhea "... Roughly, but fair...

I don’t want to say anything bad about oriental martial arts schools, but... In six months or a year, it is impossible to prepare a real person using the training methods of Karate, Taekwondo, Taijiquan and so on! In six months, he, at best, will learn two or three basic stances, and the ability to breathe more or less correctly in a stance, and not in battle! In real hand-to-hand combat, such a fighter is a danger to only one person - to himself! Only after five or seven years of daily painstaking many hours of training, he will begin to understand that he has only come close to mastering the basics! You understand, preparing SOLDIERS in this way is pointless! There are simply no these five to seven years for the preparation of not even a semi-finished fighter!

On the rights of a person who participated (and SURVIVED!) after three real hand-to-hand combat fights, let me tell you! that the Airborne Forces handpash school, there is still a training system! And she is EFFICIENT! What are the basic principles of training a fighter? It should also be taken into account that in addition to FIZukha, there is also a daily service! Shooting training, training in a combat specialty, Drill (to her), outfits and guards, and so on and so forth! But the system has proven its effectiveness, so what does it consist of, this paratrooper hand-to-hand training system? I'll try to answer...

The entire system of hand-to-hand combat training of the Airborne Forces is based on three pillars, each component is important; and it makes no sense the question is which! These are Psychological training, Physical training and a set of basic hand-to-hand combat techniques. Let's take them in turn. So, mental preparation. It includes bringing to the subconscious level, to a conditioned reflex: a fight is NOT a competition! It is impossible to WIN OR LOSE! In battle, you can either WIN or die! the third, as they say, is not given ... No one will shake your hand before a fight or make a ritual bow. They will immediately try to kill you, and by all means that are available at the moment! The preparation was carried out quite simply, but effectively, no one conducted conversations and psychological tests with us - we were simply beaten! Not to defeat, but in such a way that it didn’t seem enough! I emphasize! Not beaten, but beaten! Feel the difference! You could get slapped or be caught in a choke hold at any moment: at the moment of a conversation with an officer, standing on the nightstand as an orderly, just walking through the unit. Avoiding a blow or a grab was poked around! The answer is even more so! Although this, in fairness it is worth saying, rarely anyone succeeded! They say that such a system was introduced into the practice of the Airborne Forces by their commander, the legendary V.F. Margelov, I don’t know, but if this is so, then I bow to him for it! SUCH a training system saved many lives in real wars, and me too ... I still, although more than thirty years have passed, I simply physically cannot go around the corner of the building close to it, I go around in three or four steps ... Constant pressure , in which, by the way, there was nothing personal, because the grandfather received the same as the young one, he developed the habit of constant vigilance, the ability not to relax even in a dream, some kind of sixth sense of danger ...

Physical training in the Airborne Forces does not require special comments. Endurance training - running in different conditions, goose stepping, alternating accelerations, jagged rhythm ... strength training - pull-ups, push-ups of various types, squats, jumps ... rocking the press again in different ways. All this - “through I can’t” until complete darkness in my eyes ... I still have enough, although dmb-77 ... As for the basic melee techniques, you need to decipher ... Not for landing and special forces - they are all they know it too! For fans of films like Rimbaud ... This is exactly the training of BASIC techniques, not "HOOKS", and quite individual ... Someone is more comfortable with throwing, someone prefers percussion, someone chokes or holds to break ligaments and fractures joints - closer. The basics were given to everyone, then the development of stereotypes, bringing the movement to the level of a knee-jerk reflex - there is no time to think in battle, the body reacts by itself, the thought does not have time! The blows were practiced on various kinds of simulators such as makiwara and a punching bag, throws - with each other, VERY CAREFULLY AND NOT IN FULL power, also applies to various kinds of pain and suffocation. And after mastering the basic movements, everyone trained himself! No combat sparring in real life, with one exception, about which below ... After all, an attempt to carry out, for example, in sparring conditions, an elbow in the Adam's apple for one of the fighters may well be the last ... And I also note, no BALLET in the spirit of Van - Lady and Chuck Norris! Legs work up to the knee, not higher! The anterior part of the lower leg and ankle, the inner surface of the lower leg. Knee - a blow to the perineum and on the inside of the thigh. The elbow is mainly for finishing off an enemy who has already lost his bearings. Everything is simple and ineffectual, ugly ... BUT- EFFECTIVELY!

Now about the exception: Approximately once every two weeks they put on a boxing helmet on you, and let four or five people, old-timers or officers, be spoiled. Not right away, one by one. I had to hold out for five minutes... The first time, as far as I remember, no one succeeded... The first time I went to rest at the tenth second, missing a powerful straight to the head... In a real fight, the result would have been my death, because I got up I was only ten minutes later ... On the third attempt, I received gratitude in the order for the part, because I managed to "put into the ring" the regiment's deputy technical officer. The captain, by the way, was not offended by me, and the first one, having come to his senses, shook my hand. At the same time, he said: “I started classes ... we need to work” ... We didn’t kill rats with our bare hands ... but everything is one, ready to fight, at any second of the day or night, and not for life, but for death, was absorbed into flesh and blood, into the bone marrow ... That, in general, is all the "Terrible military secrets" that I was going to tell you ...

Various types of troops function in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the integrated use of skills and abilities of which makes it possible to gain an advantage in the performance of combat missions, as well as to save the Fatherland from a military offensive. One of the main branches is the division of the airborne troops, which participate in combat operations, both on land and from the air. The unit is one of the most prestigious, but getting into the ranks of the soldiers is not so easy.

Introduction to the topic

The practice of offensives from the air has been known since the beginning of the 20th century. It was then that the first detachments were formed, attacking the enemy from the rear, which went to the place of the operation by helicopters. Then the soldiers landed with parachutes, and proceeded to implement the order received.

Experience has shown a high rate of successful completion of tasks with minimal time and human resources, so over the years such units began to appear on the territory of all subjects of the Federation.

Later, it was decided to form a detachment of troops, which in peacetime would undergo intensive training, and in the military they would be involved in combat missions. So, the modern airborne troops of Russia were formed.

Goals and tasks of the landing troops

The Airborne Forces are highly mobile units whose activities are aimed at capturing the enemy, however, the work of the units is also carried out in peacetime.

Table No. 1 "The purpose of the Russian airborne troops"

Also, in peacetime, when there is a threat of a military invasion from the outside, these types of troops perform the following functions:

strengthening the country's borders;
organization of combat readiness in areas awaiting attack;
strengthening the protection of strategic facilities;
countering terrorism;
participation in operations jointly with other units.

Service Benefits

The conscription and contract service in the Airborne Forces is one of the most attractive places for employment of future military personnel. This is due to many factors, namely:

prestige;
the right to receive additional benefits and benefits;
high profit payment;
possibility of early retirement.

We must not forget that such work is far from just sitting at the computer, so the thrill is guaranteed.

How to get into the service in the Airborne Forces

Work under a contract in detachments is possible only after preliminary passage of special military training, as well as in case of meeting all the criteria for a vacancy. As for conscription service in the Airborne Forces, here the distribution procedure will be somewhat different.

Attention! Questions regarding the place of service are decided by the commission of the military registration and enlistment office, therefore, it is necessary to express your desire to be sent to the Airborne Forces there.

During preliminary registration with the military commissariat, information is recorded on whether the young man wants to connect his life with military service. In the future, the answer to this question will affect the direction of the call.

After passing the medical commission, an interview with the conscript is scheduled, where the working group of the military registration and enlistment office asks about the preferred place of work. It is important to clearly articulate your desire to go to the Airborne Forces, arguing the dream of continuing to serve under a contract in the unit.

Preparation for service in the Airborne Forces

Even in peacetime, airborne troops work hard. This is especially true of physical training, since endurance and speed are the main weapons of a soldier. A young person who wants to work in this field must prepare for employment in advance. In particular, attention should be paid to the following aspects of training:

getting an education (intellectual abilities are no less important than physical strength);
sports (helps develop endurance);
visiting clubs of hand-to-hand combat (it does not matter the style being studied and it is better if there are rewards for winning competitions).

We must not forget about the moral aspects. Psychologically, paratroopers are taught to be hardy and self-confident, so the slightest sign of weakness in front of the requirements of the service is fraught with dismissal.

Criteria for selecting recruits

The Federal Law “On Military Duty and Military Service” contains a list of requirements and standards for contract servicemen, the observance of which is mandatory for employment.

Table No. 2 "Requirements for candidates"

signs	What to look out for
Health	This is one of the most important selection factors, you need to consider the following points: absence of congenital pathologies and chronic diseases; there was no surgical intervention; the candidate is not disposed to inflammatory diseases; there were no inherited diseases in the family; mental health. In general, the medical commission, when assigning a health category, must mark A1. You can also ask to write that you are fit for service in the Airborne Forces
Physical Criteria	Strict selection conditions are provided for the weight and height of candidates. In particular, only men whose weight varies within 75-85 kg, height 1.75-1.95 m can be allowed to serve.
Physical strength	Mandatory delivery of standards, including running and strength exercises. Positive screening results increase the chance of employment
Education	It is obligatory to receive at least a complete secondary education (that is, graduation from school), while a certificate with marks will be required
Sports achivments	The presence of ranks in sports is welcome, but this is not a mandatory factor
Experience	Increase your chances of getting hired and being recruited Personal skydiving experience

Where are the paratroopers?

At the moment, several military formations are located throughout Russia, preparing specialists for service in the Airborne Forces. In particular, they train the following categories of specialists:

paratroopers (act by delivering parachutes to the place of the operation);
attack aircraft (rapid reaction units, their task is to capture the enemy);
mountain detachments (perform operations in mountainous areas).

Table No. 3 "Location of military formations where military personnel of this category are trained"

Locality	Name
Novorossiysk	7th division;
Ulyanovsk	31st brigade;
Ulan-Ude	11th brigade;
Ivanovo	98th division;
Kamyshin	56th brigade;
Bear lakes	38th regiment;
Tula	106th division;
Moscow	45th brigade;
Pskov	76th division;
Ussuriysk	83rd brigade.

Now this is an exclusive list of places where military personnel of these directions can be trained. Another regiment is planned to be formed next year.