The Russian Navy made people talk about themselves at all times. The modern Navy is creating modern history. The undoubted pride of the fleet are naval officers. Many people look up to them since childhood, they are respected, they are talked about. From our article you will learn more about the Russian Navy, as well as its personnel.
Examples of heroism
The Russian naval officer has been the pride of the country over the past few centuries, since the formation of the fleet of the Russian Empire. Officers performed feats not only during military operations.
In the summer of 1961, a tragedy occurred with the famous submarine K-19. It was only thanks to the heroic actions of our naval officers and submariners that a nuclear catastrophe was avoided. Several people descended into a nuclear reactor to prevent a catastrophe. A few days after the incident, they all died. Among them were officers Boris Korchilov and Yuri Povstiev. The sailors themselves volunteered to go to the radioactive compartment, without waiting for an order. The boat was towed away, after which its operation continued for another three decades.
In 1966, the submarines K-116 and K-133 made a transatlantic crossing,which lasted for two months. Their commanders Vyacheslav Vinogradov, Rear Admiral Sorokin and other participants of the campaign received the Order of Lenin, having successfully completed the task and showed courage and courage.
The first holder of the title of Hero of the Soviet Union among submariners was Ivan Burmistrov, who crossed Gibr altar unnoticed on the S-1 submarine during hostilities in Spain, for which he was awarded. During the Great Patriotic War, submariners and naval officers more than once showed courage and heroism. So, the commander of the S-13 submarine, Alexander Marinesko, sank the huge German transport ship Wilhelm Gustlov with three torpedoes. After that, the command seriously assessed the capabilities of submarines.
Naval officers of the Russian Empire performed feats from the very beginning of the existence of the fleet. Suffice it to recall the great Admiral Fedor Fedorovich Ushakov, who never lost a single battle. In the battles under the command of Fedor Fedorovich, not a single ship was lost, none of his subordinates was captured by the enemy. 43 victories were won in naval battles under the command of Ushakov.
Structure of the Navy
The Russian fleet consists of the following branches of forces:
- Surface forces. They are armed with RK, aircraft carriers and anti-submarine ships, minesweepers and minelayers, artillery-torpedo, landing ships. They have strong strike power and a variety of weapons that allow them to fight against any enemy ships, carry out landings, suppresscoastal defense, accompany ships during the transition.
- Naval aviation carries out detection, reconnaissance, destruction of enemy ships, cover from the sky, search operations, air refueling, electronic warfare, targeting, acts as a gunner. It is divided into anti-submarine, reconnaissance, missile-carrying, auxiliary.
- Submarine forces are the elite of the fleet. Their task includes reconnaissance, target designation, destruction of coastal and other structures on the ground, landing of special detachments, search for surface ships, aircraft carriers, surface ships and their destruction. It consists of nuclear missile, multi-purpose, diesel-electric submarines. They are commanded by the best naval officers.
- Coastal troops cover coastal areas from the sea. They include rocket and artillery troops and marines in their composition. Armed with coastal RK, reconnaissance equipment, artillery mounts.
Navy Groups
Russia is a large country surrounded by seas on all sides. In each direction there is a naval formation, where brave naval officers command:
- Northern Fleet. It is considered the youngest fleet, although it has existed since 1933. The flagship is TARK "Peter the Great".
- The B altic Fleet covers the country's borders in the western direction from the B altic Sea. The flagship is the destroyer with missiles "Persistent".
- The Caspian flotilla is located in the Caspian Sea. At the head -RK "Dagestan". Covers the southern direction.
- The Black Sea Fleet is also located in the southern direction. The flagship is the missile cruiser Moskva.
- The Pacific Fleet is intended for operations in the Asia-Pacific direction. The flagship is the Varyag missile cruiser. Many naval officers who served in these formations received serious state awards and performed feats that are remembered not only in Russia.
Conscription and contract staff
Once upon a time, the term of service in the Navy was three years. But today the situation has changed. The Navy is gradually becoming on a contract basis. The youngest contingent includes:
- The first step of service in the Navy is a sailor. He can serve as a minder, helmsman or radio technician.
- For exemplary service, a sailor can be promoted to senior sailor. A strip is added to the shoulder strap with the letter "F" ("fleet"). A group may be allocated under the command of the senior sailor. He is the deputy foreman of the 2nd article.
Composition of foremen
Russian naval officer has always been the pride of the Navy and an example to follow. Consider who includes the composition of the foremen:
- The foreman of the 2nd article can command the squad on the ship. His epaulettes are with two stripes.
- Petty officer of the 1st article. He has outstanding organizational skills, allowing him to command the department. Shoulder straps with three stripes.
- Chief foreman. Title similar tosenior sergeant in land formations. His epaulette is with a wide stripe.
- Chief ship foreman. Shoulder straps with a wide and narrow stripe. A platoon under his command.
- Midshipman. Leads a platoon or acts as a foreman of a company. Midshipman's epaulette with two horizontal stars. They become midshipmen after passing special training.
- Senior midshipman. A rank similar to the senior warrant officer in land formations. Three horizontal stripes on the chase.
Junior officers
Naval officers of Russia have repeatedly proved their courage in practice even today. Who are the junior members?
- The first is the junior lieutenant. Leads a platoon or is responsible for a section on a ship. His epaulettes are with one star.
- Representation for a lieutenant is received only after serving in the previous rank. Shoulder strap with two stars.
- The next one is Senior Lieutenant. Sometimes he is assigned as an assistant commander of the ship. Three stars on shoulder straps.
- Finishes the composition of the captain-lieutenant. Commands a company or acts as a deputy ship commander. Shoulder strap with four stars.
Senior officers
Naval officers of Russia are people of remarkable endurance and courage. Composition of senior officers:
- A 3rd rank captain (e.g. anti-submarine or amphibious assault ship, minesweeper) can be operated by a 3rd rank captain. He has one star on his shoulder straps.
- Commander of a missile ship or large landingthe vessel is the captain of the 2nd rank. Shoulder straps with two stars.
- The captain of the 1st rank is the main one on a submarine or aircraft carrier. Shoulder straps with three stars. The highest rank in the squad.
Higher officer ranks
So, let's look at the composition of senior naval officers, photos of which can be seen above:
- The squadron of ships is commanded by Rear Admiral. Replaces the commander of the flotilla. Shoulder straps with one big star.
- The deputy admiral and the commander of the flotilla is the vice admiral. Shoulder straps have two large horizontal stars.
- Admiral. Fleet commander. Shoulder straps with three large stars arranged longitudinally.
- The commander of the entire Russian Navy is the Admiral of the Fleet. Shoulder straps with four longitudinally spaced stars.
Russian Navy in Syria
Speaking of the exploits of Russian naval officers and warships under their command, one cannot but recall the operations of our fleet in Syria. What are only salvos from missile boats with missile systems "Caliber". They not only hit the military facilities of terrorist groups, but also showed the increased military power of Russia. The whole world has seen that even a small river-sea ship is capable of striking with such missiles and destroying a military object that is significantly superior in class. Such a small missile boat is capable of fighting a frigate and even an aircraft carrier.
It is worth noting the feat of submariners who fired volleys of cruise missiles at terrorist targetsright out of the water. Submarines of the 636th project "Varshavyanka" especially distinguished themselves in Syria. These diesel-electric submarines are silent and unobtrusive. For such qualities in NATO, the submarines received the nickname "Black Hole".
The only one in the fleet of the TAVKR "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov" distinguished himself. The trip started in autumn 2016. It took a little less than a month for a group of ships to enter the Mediterranean Sea to reinforce the air group in Khmeimim. Carrier-based aviation, consisting of SU-33 and MIG-29K (ship modification), made 420 sorties during two months of operation, 117 of which were at night. Carrier-based aircraft destroyed over 1,000 targets of terrorist groups in Syria. The whole world literally watched the exploits of our sailors in the Syrian Arab Republic.
A Russian naval officer has always been an example of valor and courage. It's been that way since the dawn of the Navy - and that's how it continues to this day.
