V/h 3500: composition and purpose

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:54

To carry out highly specific and combined-arms tasks, many formations have been created in Russia. One of these formations is a separate operational division (ODON) named after F. E. Dzerzhinsky. According to experts, it has a high level of logistics and combat training. With the help of air transport, fighters can be deployed to anywhere in the country. The 5th operational regiment of military unit 3500 operates as part of a separate division. You can find information about the composition and combat missions of the regiment in the article.

Introduction

The 5th regiment was formed in August 1970. According to military experts, it took only 11 days to create the regiment. Front-line colonel Yevgeny Trusov was appointed to the post of commander.

Today, the command of the military personnel of the 5th regiment in military unit 3500 is carried out by Colonel Alexander Orlovsky. ByAccording to experts, the military unit of the operational regiment is considered one of the most powerful in a separate division. Address in / h 3500: Balashikha city, Nikolsko-Arkhangelsky microdistrict in the Moscow region.

About the story

The main goal pursued at the time of the formation of the operational regiment was to create a military unit that would provide protection for the highest authority in the state, namely the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. For this reason, from the very first days, the difference between the 5th regiment and the rest of the military units was palpable. Soldiers and officers went through a tough selection. The unit commander personally reported to the head of the internal troops or agreed on any other issues. According to experts, the servicemen of the unit were completely unaware of the place and time of combat missions.

Tasks

To protect the Central Committee is a priority, but far from the only task of the military personnel of military unit 3500. The soldiers of the regiment provide protection for railway stations and public order during various festivities in the city of Moscow. The first event with the participation of military personnel of the unit was a military parade in November 1970

Since the time of the Soviet Union, military unit 3500 has been directly subordinate to the Main Committee of the Internal Troops. In case of any emergency situation, the 5th regiment is raised by the very first on alarm. The soldiers carry out internal service in the unit (orders for companies and in the dining room), guard (patrol), duty units anddivisions maintain combat readiness and security in the military camp. For the period of rallies, concerts, major sporting events, mass celebrations and demonstrations, the fighters of the fifth regiment are reinforcing police patrol services.

About the structure of the regiment

In military unit 3500, the service is carried out as part of the following military formations:

• The first operational battalion, which is represented by four companies.
• Second Battalion, which included operational companies No. 5, 6, 7 and 8.
• Third operational battalion. Completed with the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th operational companies.
• Signalmen battalion. Functioning since 2015. Two companies are assigned to the battalion.
• Automobile battalion. Represented by auto companies No. 1 and 2. There is also a company responsible for the repair of equipment.
• One logistics company (PMTO).
• Intelligence.
• Engineering engineer.
• Separate commandant's platoon.
• Separate platoon of RKhBZ (radiation-chemical and bacteriological protection).
• Regimental Band.

Activities

In 1980, the 22nd Olympic Games took place in Moscow. The protection of the sports facilities of the capital was entrusted to the military personnel of the regiment dressed in civilian uniforms. From some soldiers, whose height was not less than 175 cm, a special group was formed, which at the time of the opening carried sports banners in the parade.

Baptism of fire regiment operation althe appointment took place in July 1988. The military personnel of military unit 3500, like soldiers from other units, were alerted and sent to Yerevan to ensure public safety. Then the soldiers of the operational regiment carried out combat missions in Leninakan, Nagorno-Karabakh, Checheno-Ingushetia, Nalchik, Mozdok, Kizlyar and Vladikavkaz. In 1995, the soldiers were sent to perform service and combat missions in the Chechen Republic. More than 1,000 soldiers were assigned from unit No. 3500. Combat losses - 10 people. The fighters (700 people) were awarded orders and medals for the courage shown in the performance of combat missions. The highest title of Hero of Russia was posthumously awarded to Major S. Gritsyuk, Senior Lieutenant A. Mikhailov and Private O. Petrov.

Today, the fighters of the unit have enough work in the capital. Findings of plastic bags and briefcases with mock-ups of explosive devices were a vivid confirmation of this.

In conclusion

According to experts, since the formation of the regiment, the servicemen of the military unit have not failed a single task. Six years after the formation of the unit, the Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs presented a letter and was awarded the challenge Red Banner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The 5th Regiment is considered the most powerful operational unit in the formation.