The history of the creation of this type of troops began in the middle of the XVI century. In 1550, on October 1, an important turning point took place in the Russian army. The Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible (IV) issued a decree that laid the foundations for the very first permanent army, which had the features of a regular army. From this day on, the history of the emergence of a holiday called the Day of the Russian Ground Forces is being counted.
The whole history of the emergence and development of military formations is quite long, diverse and interesting. And the main goal of the changes that have taken place over the centuries in the country is to strengthen the army. You can learn about all this briefly from this article. But first it should be noted that many branches of the land army have their own significant day (narrowly professional), for example: Air Defense Day, Artillery and Missile Troops Day, Tanker Day, etc. However, the commander-in-chief of the Russian army considered it necessary to create a commona holiday - the Day of the Ground Forces, to further strengthen the combat brotherhood of combat.
History of the development of troops in the 16th-18th centuries
According to the above-mentioned decree in Russia in those days, archery regiments were created, and a guard service was organized. The artillery detachment was also singled out as an independent clan. Streltsy were armed with advanced devices, mine explosives and handguns. The recruitment system and military service in the local army were also streamlined.
The management of the army and its supply became centralized, and the stay of soldiers in the service became permanent both in wartime and in peacetime. The reforms of Peter I were an important period in the development and improvement of the land army. By his decree (dated 1699), the recruiting principle began to operate during the formation of the army.
In 1763, the general structure of the infantry regiments was established. Each of them had 12 companies (including 2 grenadiers and 10 musketeers), combined into 2 battalions, as well as a team of artillerymen. In 1764, when P. A. Rumyantsev began to pay more attention to the organizational structure of the army and improve the conditions of service of soldiers.
Many important historical events happened in Russia before they began to celebrate the Day of the Ground Forces. All stages of history brought certain important and significant changes to the system of the entire military affairs.
Ground troops of the 19th-20th centuries
In 1812, July 6, according to Alexander's manifestoI created the Ministry of the Army. And under Alexander II, reforms continued. He introduced universal military service, reorganized the structure of the army, according to which the methods of arming and recruiting troops, as well as the personnel training system, changed.
The end of the 19th century was marked by significant changes in the technical component of the land army. This is due to the wide development of aviation, railway traffic and aeronautics.
After the revolutionary events (1917), the development of troops continued as part of the Red Army (workers' and peasants'), which during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) played a decisive role in the victory over the Nazis.
Officially, the Ground Forces took shape as a branch of the Armed Forces in 1946. At that time, the Main Command of the Ground Forces was also formed. The first commander in chief of the land army - G. Zhukov (Marshal of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
When is Army Day celebrated?
Another stage in the reform of this type of troops, like the entire Russian army, occurred after the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR). Modern Ground Forces are the most diverse weapons in terms of composition and methods of conducting their combat operations, as well as the most numerous. They are intended to repel the aggression of military operations taking place only on land, as well as to protect the integrity of the country's territories and national interests.
The meaning and role of the army inensuring the security of the Russian Federation from hostilities did not decrease, but, on the contrary, multiplied. The Day of the Ground Forces of the Russian Federation is annually celebrated by decree of the President of the country on October 1.
Which troops are ground forces?
The general purpose is to conduct combat operations on land. Many branches of service celebrate the historic Ground Forces Day. These include the following:
- tank;
- motorized rifle;
- air defense troops;
- rocket and artillery;
- communication troops.
Conclusion
The Day of the Land Forces is very important and significant for the whole country. This army, in terms of its combat capabilities, is capable, interacting with other types, of conducting an effective offensive against the enemy, capturing his territory. These troops have the ability to deliver fire strikes to great depths, repulsing opponents, and to hold the occupied lines and territories. Today, we can say with confidence that the Russian Ground Forces have always played and now continue to play one of the most important roles in protecting the interests of the people and in achieving victory over enemies.
