Since June 2009, as a result of the modernization and optimization of the Russian Armed Forces, on the basis of the 27th Totsk Guards Motorized Rifle Division, which has been operating since 1941, a separate guards 21st brigade, also known as military unit No. 12128, was created. in the village of Totskoye 4. VCh 12128, according to experts, is the only large combat-ready unit near the borders in the Central Asian direction. You will find information about this formation and eyewitness reviews in the article.
Introduction
The 21st Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (SMBR) was awarded the title of Guards and the Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, is a formation of the Ground Forces. VCh 12128 is considered the code name of the formation and refers to the Central Military District. Servicemen of the 21st Motorized Rifle Brigade complete the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army. The part is located in the Orenburg region in the village of Totskoye. VCh 12128 adheres to the traditions of the 27th Guards Division.
History
After the end of the Great Patriotic War, the 27th Totsk Guards Motor Rifle Division was sent to the GDR. The soldiers of this unit served in the city of Halle until December 1992. Since that time, the division was listed as peacekeeping. Transnistria, South Ossetia, Georgia, Chechnya and Abkhazia are the places where military personnel and officers of the 27th separate motorized rifle division took part in peacekeeping operations. 12 of them were awarded the high title of Hero of the Russian Federation. In 2008, a military reform was carried out in Russia. As a result, this unit was reorganized into the 21st Motorized Rifle Brigade. Today the brigade is invited to the All-Russian and international exercises.
About the infrastructure of the village
According to eyewitnesses, a village with a fairly developed infrastructure. Despite the fact that this is a very small settlement, there is a House of Officers, a clinic, a post office, and a hotel. In addition to the military unit, in the village of Totskoye you can find several shops, cafes and ATMs.
About living conditions in HF 12128
Judging by the numerous reviews of eyewitnesses, this military unit has good material and domestic indicators. Soldiers live in quarters of 4-6 people.
In one cubicle there is a washing machine, a shower room and a toilet. For recruits, soldiers who have served 6 months, and old-timers rely on separate barracks. Family officers, as well as those who have signed a contract, live in dormitories. This category of servicemen also rents housing in the village of Totskoye. HF 12128 has round-the-clock video surveillance. Cameras, according to eyewitnesses, were installed throughoutthe perimeter of the military unit.
On Saturdays, soldiers are traditionally engaged in park maintenance work. On other days, incoming civilians are responsible for cleaning the territory of the unit. They are also involved in the food of military personnel. Part with its own library, infirmary and post office. Also in HF 12128 there is a chip, a canteen, an infirmary, a club and a parade ground stadium.
Composition
The unit is equipped with the following military formations:
- Headquarters.
- Two motorized rifle battalions.
- Two tank battalions.
- Howitzer self-propelled artillery battalions - two units.
- One jet and one artillery anti-tank battery.
- Anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion.
- Two howitzer self-propelled artillery battalions.
- One rocket and one anti-tank artillery battery.
- Reconnaissance and engineering battalions.
- Communicators battalion.
- Rotations of drones.
- Sniper company (rifle).
- Medical, repair, commandant and radiation, chemical and biological protection companies.
- Company providing educational process.
- Orchestra.
About telephone service
According to eyewitnesses, military personnel can use mobile communications. However, in HF 12128, telephonessoldiers for the period of exercises and during classes must be turned off. The command of the unit also removes mobile phones for the period of checks. Phones are with the commander of the military unit. This procedure is documented in a special accounting journal. The commander has the right to view messages, calls and accounts of soldiers in social networks. The unit operates the "Call Mom" program, under which each soldier receives a MegaFon SIM card. Those fighters who wish to purchase a SIM card from another mobile operator have the opportunity to do so at the Euroset store located in the village.
On layoffs
It is allowed for servicemen to leave the military unit after the oath. Traditionally, this event takes place on Saturday. It starts at 10 am and lasts for several hours. After the celebrations, the soldiers have the right to leave the unit. Staying outside is allowed until Sunday. At 20:00, the fighters must arrive back. You can also go on dismissal after an application addressed to the commander. The serviceman should have time to do this before Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, one of the fighter's relatives (wife or parent) needs to leave some document on bail. Mostly this is a driver's license or passport. Before the weekend, relatives can pick up a soldier until 17:00. If you do not make it on time, the leave will be reduced: the serviceman will be able to see only the next day and stay with him from 10 to 11 hours. If the soldier was not allowed to go on leave, relatives and friends will be able to meet him on the territorymilitary unit. There are special visiting rooms at the checkpoint for this purpose.
Part Status
According to experts, military organizations are represented by legal entities whose activities are related to defense functions. All military units are military organizations. However, not every military organization can be considered a military unit. Such organizations are represented by military educational institutions, research institutes, military state farms and factories that are not used as combat units. According to experts, having the status of a legal entity, a military unit automatically becomes a taxpayer, with its own identification number (TIN). HF 12128 is such an organization.
Information for Parents
Judging by the reviews, many mothers are interested in what can be put in the package. Experts recommend unequivocally to exclude alcoholic beverages and medicines. The list of allowed items is as follows:
- Disposable machines and personal care products. The exception is nail scissors.
- Threads and fabrics. You can also put sewing needles in the amount of 3 pcs.
- Shoe cream and brush.
- laces and insoles.
- Clothes. In parcels, parents mainly send warm socks, hats, gloves and thermal underwear.
- Sweets and cigarettes.
- Various office supplies.
When sending a parcel, parents must indicate the addressmilitary unit, region and village of its permanent deployment, surname, name and patronymic of the serviceman. The post office is located on the territory of the part. It has two employees. Sometimes a postman, a conscript soldier, helps them sort letters, parcels and money orders. Packages and letters are collected once a week. For those parents who wish to clarify information on any issue, it can be recommended to do this by calling the appropriate phone number. HF 12128 has a separate switch. It is advisable for parents to know the telephone numbers of the Committee of Soldiers' Mothers in the city of Orenburg, the post office, the garrison military settlement prosecutor's office, the emergency department of the city military hospital, etc.
