The events of recent years prove the truth of the ancient Greek proverb: "If you want peace, prepare for war." Working out the worst of the scenarios for the development of events, it is possible to check the combat readiness of the troops, as well as send a signal to a potential enemy or an unfriendly neighbor. A similar result was achieved by the Russian Federation after a series of military exercises.
The concern of the United States of America and NATO is explained by the fact that combat readiness in Russia is aimed not at one of the worst scenarios, but at several: the Russian army is ready for war in any direction for the sake of peace in their country.
Definition
Combat readiness is the state of the Armed Forces, in which various army units and subunits are able to organize and engage in combat with the enemy in an organized manner and in a short time. The task set by the military leadership is being carried out by any means, even with the help ofnuclear weapons. Troops in combat readiness (BG), having received the necessary weapons, military equipment and other materiel, are ready at any moment to repel an enemy attack and, following the order, use weapons of mass destruction.
Plan for bringing to BG
In order for the army to be put on alert, the headquarters is developing a plan. The commander of the military unit supervises this work, and the result is approved by the senior commander.
The BG plan provides for:
- procedure and methods of notifying military personnel of the Armed Forces and officers for collection;
- indicates their location;
- actions of the duty and daily outfit in the military unit;
- actions of the commandant's service in the areas of concentration of personnel and military equipment.
Start
Alarming for each level begins with a signal received by the duty officer of the military unit. Further, using the “Cord” system, telephone or siren installed in each military unit, the duty units and the commander are notified to the duty unit. Having received a signal, the information is clarified, and then with the help of a voice command: “Company, rise! Alarm, alarm, alarm!”- duty units notify all personnel of the start of the operation. After that, the command is given: “The collection is announced” - and the military personnel are sent to the units.
Those who live outside the military unit,the command to collect is received from the messengers. It is the duty of the driver-mechanics to come to the park. There, the attendants give out the keys to the boxes with the cars. Drivers are required to prepare all the necessary equipment before the officers arrive.
Loading of army equipment is carried out by personnel according to the combat crew. Having prepared, under the supervision of seniors, all the necessary equipment for dispatch to the place of deployment, the personnel are waiting for the arrival of officers and ensigns who are responsible for transporting the property of the military unit. Those who are not included in the combat crew are sent to the collection point.
Degrees of combat readiness
Depending on the situation, BG can be:
- Constant.
- Increased.
- In a state of military danger.
- Full.
Each degree has its own events in which military personnel take part. Their clear awareness of their duties and the ability to quickly complete tasks testifies to the ability of units and groups of troops to act in an organized manner in situations critical for the country.
What is needed for a BG?
Affects Alert:
- combat and field training of units, officers and staffs;
- organization and maintenance of the army in accordance with the requirements of the combat regulations;
- staffing of army units and units with the necessary weapons, equipment.
Ideologicaleducation of personnel and awareness of their duties is of great importance for achieving the necessary degree of combat readiness.
Standard BG
Constant combat readiness is the state of the Armed Forces, in which subunits and units are concentrated in a permanent location and are engaged in daily activities: a strict daily routine is followed, high discipline is maintained. Part is engaged in scheduled maintenance of equipment and training. Conducted classes are coordinated with the schedule. The troops are ready at any moment to move to the highest degree of BG. For this, dedicated units and subunits are on round-the-clock duty. All activities are going according to plan. Special warehouses are provided for the storage of material and technical means (ammunition, fuel and lubricants). Machines have been prepared that at any moment, if necessary, can carry them out to the area of \u200b\u200bdeployment of a unit or unit. The combat readiness of this degree (standard) provides for the creation of special reception points for the loading and removal of military personnel and officers to the places of mobilization.
Increased BG
High combat readiness is a state of the Armed Forces in which units and subunits are ready to act in a short period of time to repel military danger and perform combat missions.
In case of increased combat readiness, measures are provided:
- cancellation of holidays and layoffs;
- strengthening outfit;
- implementation24/7;
- return to the location of part of the units;
- checking all available weapons and equipment;
- ammunition supply for combat training equipment;
- checking alarms and other warning systems;
- preparation of archives for delivery;
- officers and warrant officers are equipped with weapons and ammunition;
- officers are transferred to the barracks.
After checking the BG of a given degree, the readiness of the unit for probable changes in the regime is determined, the amount of material reserves, weapons and vehicles required for this level is checked for the removal of military personnel and officers to the places of mobilization. Increased combat readiness is used mainly for training purposes, since functioning in this mode is expensive for the country.
Third degree of readiness
In the mode of military danger, combat readiness is such a state of the Armed Forces, in which all equipment is withdrawn to the reserve area, and the army units and subunits raised on alarm act to perform tasks in a short time. The functions of the army in the third degree of combat readiness (the official name of which is “military danger”) are the same. BG begins with an alarm.
For this degree of combat readiness is typical:
- All types of troops are withdrawn to the point of concentration. Each unit or formation is located in two prepared areas at a distance of 30 km from the permanent deployment point. One of the districts is considered secret and is not equipped with engineeringcommunications.
- According to the laws of wartime, there is an additional staffing of personnel with cartridges, grenades, gas masks, anti-chemical packages and individual first-aid kits. All the necessary units of any military branches receive at the points of concentration. In the army of the Russian Federation, tank troops, after arriving at a place designated by the command, are refueled and equipped with ammunition. Other types of units also receive everything they need.
- The dismissal of persons whose service life has expired is cancelled.
- The work on accepting new conscripts stops.
Compared to the two previous levels of combat readiness, this level is characterized by high financial costs.
Full alert
In the fourth degree of BG, army units and formations of the Armed Forces are in a state of the highest combat readiness. This regime provides for measures aimed at the transition from a peaceful situation to a military one. To fulfill the task set by the military leadership, a complete mobilization of personnel and officers is being carried out.
With full combat readiness provided:
- 24-hour duty.
- Implementation of combat coordination. This event consists in the fact that all units and formations in which personnel reductions were made are completed again.
- Using an encrypted coded or other secret communication, orders are given to military personnel and officers. Commands may also be given inwritten form with delivery by courier. If orders are given verbally, they must be followed up in writing.
Alert is dependent on the situation. BG can be carried out sequentially or bypassing intermediate degrees. Full readiness can be declared in the event of a direct invasion. After the troops are put on combat readiness of the highest degree, a report is made by the commanders of units and formations to higher authorities.
When else is the fourth readiness level held?
Full combat readiness in the absence of a direct invasion is carried out in order to check one or another district. Also, this degree of BG declared may indicate the beginning of hostilities. Checking full combat readiness is carried out in very rare cases. This is due to the fact that the state spends a lot of money to finance this level. A nationwide declaration of full combat readiness can be carried out with the aim of a global check of all units. In each country, according to the security rules, only a few units can be constantly in the fourth level of the BG: border, anti-missile, anti-aircraft and radio engineering. This is due to the fact that in the current conditions a strike can be delivered at any moment. These troops are constantly focused on the right positions. Like ordinary army units, these units are also engaged in combat training, but in case of danger, they are the first to act. Especially in order to respond in time to aggression, in the budgets of many countriesprovides funding for individual army units. The rest in this mode, the state is not able to support.
Conclusion
The effectiveness of checking the readiness of the Armed Forces to repel an attack is possible if secrecy is observed. Traditionally, combat readiness in Russia is under the close attention of Western countries. According to European and American analysts, military exercises conducted by the Russian Federation always end with the appearance of Russian special forces.
The collapse of the Warsaw Pact and the advancement of NATO forces to the east are considered by Russia as a potential threat, which means they are the reason for the subsequent adequate military activity of the Russian Federation.
