Each type of armed forces in modern countries has its own form with the appropriate insignia. This makes it possible to determine both the employee's belonging to the type of aircraft, department or service, as well as the personal rank, position. Shoulder straps are used as the basis for shoulder badges. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, being a paramilitary structure, also has its own uniform and insignia.
What is the uniform of the Ministry of Emergency Situations?
Protective clothing is provided for employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, complete with special shoes and equipment. Until 2006, this unified uniform had several options and was issued to employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for experimental wear. In 2006, the Department of Logistics and Armament, together with the manufacturer, subjected a special set of employees of this department to modernization. In the production of workwear, membrane materials began to be used, due to which the form is not blown, does not get wet, does notprevents air circulation and keeps heat for a long time. The introduction of new types of overalls occurred gradually, as the old stocks were used up. The modern form of the Ministry of Emergency Situations was presented at the exhibition "Integrated Security" and represents 30 types of clothing suitable for various situations.
Form types
Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are equipped with special clothing, which can be:
- Front door. This form is intended for combat and out-of-combat wear. It can be winter and summer.
- Casual. The approved Rules for wearing uniforms and clothes No. 364 dated July 3, 2008 allow the use of this uniform, like the front one, in the ranks and out of formation.
What else is indicated in the Rules for wearing uniforms and clothes?
According to the order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation of 2008 No. 364, depending on the ranks, insignia (plates and stars) are installed for employees, the basis for which are shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergencies. The ranks of the internal service in the Russian Federation are identical to the signs for police officers. The rules contain a detailed description of each element of the form. In addition, the document spells out at what distance from each other the insignia should be located and how they are sewn onto the shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergencies.
What are shoulder straps?
Shoulder strap is a rectangular product with insignia on it. These characters are:
- badges;
- gaps;
- stars;
- chevrons.
Signsdifferences can be located on the collar (buttons), on the sleeves (sleeves).
It is easy for an inexperienced person to confuse shoulder straps with epaulettes. Their difference from each other lies in the fact that the shoulder strap is a product of a rectangular shape and is sewn at one end to the shoulder seam, and the other is fastened with a button to the collar. The epaulette is a circle with a fringe. Its fastening to the form is carried out using a special valve and a counter strap.
Where are they used?
Shoulder straps in many states are indicators of the rank, position, service affiliation of the owner to law enforcement agencies, paramilitaries, departments and organizations. Today, many state structures, in addition to the Armed Forces, use shoulder straps: the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the prosecutor's office, the tax and environmental services. Remembering the location of the decals is easy. The ability to “read” shoulder straps will allow you to correctly address a soldier.
Shoulder straps of EMERCOM of Russia
Employees of this ministry are equipped with special clothes of the established sample. The summer and winter kits have symbols of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation. Shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for foremen and sergeants of the internal service are distinguished by the location of insignia on their surface. For sergeants, epaulettes have striped plates located perpendicular to the longitudinal center line. Shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of elders are equipped with plates that stretch along the longitudinal center line. Also included are metalemblems that have a golden color. Emblems are placed along the center line. Their distance from the button should be 0.5 cm.
What do cadet shoulder straps look like?
There are no insignia for enlisted personnel. Shoulder straps of a cadet of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are equipped with golden longitudinal galloons along the edges. They stretch along two edges, with the exception of the top and bottom edges. The letter "K" is a mandatory attribute that the cadet shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have. The photo below shows the design features of shoulder straps of cadets of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia.
Where do they wear shoulder straps?
For cadets to wear shoulder straps, winter and summer uniforms of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are provided. Shoulder straps can be:
- Sewn on. They are used in winter form: tunics (jackets), coats and jackets. These shoulder straps are a gray-blue field, along the edges of which there are golden longitudinal stripes.
- Removable. Used in summer uniform: jackets, shirts and blouses. In its design, this type of epaulettes is identical to the sewn-on one.
Insignia for junior officers
Sergeant's shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are golden in color (regular). False shoulder straps are represented by products of a metallic shade. On the shoulder straps of sergeants of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, in accordance with the Rules for wearing uniforms and clothes, there are golden plates (stripes).
For the wearing of epaulets by the junior commanding staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation, full dress and field uniforms are provided. A tunic and a coat are considered parade. They are sewn on blue shoulder straps with maroon edging on the sides. ATdress shirt uses similar shoulder straps. They differ in that removable shoulder straps are sewn onto the shirt. In addition, they do not have a maroon edging. The field uniform for sergeants provides for the presence of false shoulder straps with a camouflage color.
Depending on the season, the uniform of a sergeant of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation can be winter and summer.
How are shoulder straps sewn on?
The form must always be perfect and meet all the requirements of the charter. Particular attention when bringing uniforms into proper form should be given to sewing on shoulder straps. Despite the fact that the Ministry of Emergency Situations is considered a non-army structure, in this department, as well as in the army, shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are of great importance. How to sew them to the tunic? This question is often faced when it is necessary to equip outerwear with insignia.
The process of sewing on shoulder straps is simple. This work will require the necessary materials and knowledge. The presence of the necessary tools and step-by-step implementation guarantees a flawless result.
What tools will you need?
- Ruler.
- Needle with a thimble. The presence of a thimble will protect against injury to the fingers with a needle.
- Thread. It must be durable and match the color of the running edge.
- Pliers or tweezers. These devices will come in handy when pulling a needle with a colored thread from a shoulder strap.
Doing work
The procedure for sewing on shoulder straps consists of several steps:
- Preparing the shoulder strap. The work isfastening insignia (asterisks, badges) on a non-sewn pursuit. When it is already sewn, this procedure becomes more complicated.
- The location of the shoulder strap on the form. It must be placed in such a way that, with its side farthest from the button, it rests against the seam connecting the shoulder with the sleeve in the tunic. From above, the edge of the shoulder strap by 10 mm should overlap the seam running along the shoulder. Thus, it is very important to move the shoulder strap forward by 10 mm.
- Fixing the shoulder strap to the tunic. This procedure can be completely performed using a thread of a different color (at the end of the work it is easy to remove it). The shoulder strap is attached in three places: in the corners, at the point of contact with the sleeve seam and in the center. Pins can also be used for temporary fastening. This will prevent a possible shift of the shoulder strap on the tunic.
- Sewing on an epaulette. Work is done around its perimeter with stitches. This stage of work should be carried out very carefully, so that barely noticeable points from piercing with a needle and thread are visible on top of the shoulder strap. The thread itself must pass from the inside out. In this case, it will not be visible, even if it is a different color than the shoulder strap itself. Each stitch should have an optimal length, which is 10 mm. To facilitate the process, it is recommended to place the shoulder straps on the tunic in such a way that their lower parts correspond to the seams with which the sleeves are sewn. This will allow the needle to be inserted into the existing seam holes. Sewing should be carried out along the line connecting the piping and its main part.
Quickly deal with thiswork is possible if the tunic is prepared in advance. During the process itself, it is recommended to use a thimble, even if it works well without it. Those who have extensive experience in this matter note that it is difficult for a sewing needle to pass through shoulder straps. You can correct this state of affairs using pliers or tweezers. With these tools, you can, like a thimble, push the needle through, or, grabbing one of its edges, pull it out through the shoulder strap. Using this technology, shoulder straps of various structures are sewn on: by police officers, the Federal Penitentiary Service, the Air Force and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Remove epaulettes only from summer uniforms. The winter version does not provide for this, since shoulder straps are sewn onto the tunics, which are non-removable.
How to sew shoulder straps to a uniform shirt?
Before you put on a shirt in the summer, you need to prepare it. A uniform is considered ready to wear if the shoulder straps corresponding to the rank are sewn to it. It is not difficult to deal with this procedure. The work of sewing shoulder straps should be done carefully and consistently. The process is as follows:
- Uniform summer shirts are equipped with belt loops and loops for attaching shoulder straps and buttons. There are loops and loops on the shoulders. With the help of loops, buttons are attached, and with the help of belt loops - removable shoulder straps. One button is included with each shoulder strap. Using this, as well as one regular button, you can create a removable design that allows you to quickly remove insignia from your shirt if necessary.
- Fix the button from the kit over the shoulder strap. Plain,purchased outside the kit, the button is located under it. Both buttons are sewn to the shoulder strap.
- Using a thick strip of fabric located under the shoulder strap, fasten it to the shirt. This is done by threading this strip into special belt loops.
The principle of operation of this removable design is carried out with the help of a large running button, which comes with the kit, and the usual one purchased at the store. These buttons, fastening and unbuttoning, allow you to quickly attach the shoulder strap, and if necessary, also quickly remove it. In this case, some difficulties may arise during removal. The reason is that the buttonhole is too narrow for the bottom button. This shortcoming is corrected by expanding this loop. As a result, the button will enter the loop freely. The work is considered well done if no jamming is observed during removal, and also if the removable shoulder strap does not dangle.
Each employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia is equipped with two sets of uniforms, which are used depending on the season. One of the requirements of the Wearing Rules of 2006 is the mandatory presence of insignia on the worn uniform. Therefore, every employee, both the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Emergencies, and other paramilitary formations, should be able to sew shoulder straps to their uniform.
