The red beret is the symbol of a special forces unit. In another way, this headdress is called maroon. It is worn by the most deserving. This is the best special forces unit. You will learn about who has the right to wear this beret below.
A bit of history
The first red beret was worn by troops in the 80s. At that time, the Olympiad was to be held in the USSR and, accordingly, such an event required serious preparation and special precautions. Therefore, shortly before the sporting event, a special company was created. It was from it that the world-famous Vityaz detachment came out.
The red beret was necessary for the military to distinguish itself from other troops. The color scheme was not chosen by chance - the red tint was a symbol of the country's internal troops.
The first batch of berets was released in the amount of fifty pieces. Due to a shortage of dyes, the headdress became half green, half red. Until 1985, the beret was worn only in parades. For some time, all special forces had this symbol. However, later the red beret was deserved,passing certain tests. Until the 1990s, examinations for the right to wear this headgear were conducted behind the scenes, but after the adoption of the regulation of May 31, 1993 by General Kulikov, everything became within the law. The document outlined what qualification tests the military must pass in order to receive the same maroon beret.
How to earn a red beret?
Many have questions about who wears the red beret, what troops are considered worthy of this right. To determine the circle of the best military personnel, qualification tests were invented. The main objectives of such an exam are as follows:
- stimulating the upbringing of high moral character;
- Identification of military personnel with the best training in hostage rescue, emergency situations, etc.
Test stages
Tests for receiving such an award as the red beret are carried out in two stages. Members of the armed forces must pass the pre-test and the main.
The first tests involve inspection of the military under a special program for the entire period of training. The score must be at least four. Servicemen must show excellent results in special physical, tactical and fire training. Testing includes:
- Running a distance of 3000 meters.
- Abdominal exercises.
- Pullups.
- Jumping out of a crouch.
- Push-ups.
- Emphasis lying, emphasis-squatting.
Red beret contenders being testeda few days before the start of the qualification tests. All exercises are repeated seven times. Key challenges include:
- March (12 km).
- Four sets of hand-to-hand combat.
- Special obstacle course.
- Acrobatics.
- Rapid shooting, fatigue check.
- Conducting mock fights.
What can they take the red beret for?
They are deprived of the right to wear this headdress for several reasons. As a rule, for actions that discredit the rank of a soldier:
- violation of military discipline, charter and legislation;
- decrease in the level of training (physical and special);
- cowardice and cowardice during hostilities;
- unreasonable actions and miscalculations that led to serious consequences (failure of the mission, death of servicemen, etc.)
- hazing.
Interesting facts
Not everyone gets the red beret. As practice shows, only a third of those who wish receive the coveted headdress. The features of the test are as follows:
- If a soldier has three or more remarks, then he is removed from testing.
- It is not allowed to help and prompt the subjects. The instructors do not interfere with the process during the passage of all obstacles.
- Previously, the standard for " altitude" was 30 seconds, since 2009 it has been 45 seconds.
- Not allowed in special forces unitsdecorate a red beret. Ukraine, like other countries in which military personnel wear this headgear, also adheres to these rules.
- "Krapoviki" differ from the rest in the angle of the beret. They wear it on the left side, while the Marine Corps and the Airborne Forces wear it on the right side.
- The beret is not changed. A faded headdress is considered even more prestigious.
- Only those who have served under the contract can take part in the tests. The innovation was adopted after the reduction of military service to a year.
- Red berets are also worn in Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan. However, the procedure and test rules for all states are different. General exams, which are still held in other countries today, are hand-to-hand combat, shooting from standard weapons, and marching. All other tests are individual.
Maroon (red) beret was awarded only to the most courageous and courageous military personnel. Their professional, moral and physical qualities are at the highest level.
