Knight. Special units of the armies of the world Special unit Knight

On December 29, 1977, on the basis of the 9th company of the 3rd battalion of the 2nd regiment of OMSDON, the first special purpose training company (URSN) in the Ministry of Internal Affairs was formed. It was created in order to prepare forces and means to ensure public safety during the upcoming Moscow Olympics. The task was extremely specific: to learn how to effectively fight terrorists and criminals who are armed and capable of anything.
The first commander of the special forces company was Captain Vladimir Aleksandrovich Maltsev.
Thanks to the skillful organization of classes, it was possible to ensure a high level of training for military personnel in the shortest possible time.
The 1980 Olympics took place without incident. In 1981, the company, together with group “A” of the KGB of the USSR, successfully completed the task during the operation to free hostages captured in one of the schools in the city of Sarapul, Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Using the addresses of the hot business trips of the future "knights" one could study the map of the Soviet Union. 1984 - providing practical assistance to the investigative group of the USSR Prosecutor's Office in accompanying and protecting valuables seized as a result of the investigation of the so-called “Uzbek case” related to facts of corruption, bribery, and abuse of power. 1986 - participation in a special operation together with group “A” to free an airplane captured by terrorists in Ufa. 1988 - suppression of pogroms, robberies and terrorist attacks in Sumgait, special operations in Yerevan and Baku, 1990 - liberation of the Sukhumi temporary detention center seized by armed criminals.
In May 1991, the training battalion was reorganized into the special forces detachment "Vityaz".
In the early 90s, in the hot spots of the Caucasus, “knights” were thrown into the most difficult and dangerous areas. 1991 - disarmament of militants in the villages of South Ossetia. 1992 - a group of militants preparing terrorist attacks was detained in Vladikavkaz; carrying out reconnaissance and search activities in Karachay-Cherkessia with the aim of detaining and disarming Chechen militants trying to penetrate Abkhazia; detention of especially dangerous criminals in the city of Tyrnauz, Kabardino-Balkaria.
From the first days of the Chechen war, the “knights” took part in battles with bandits, liberated Argun, Gudermes, Bamut, Novogroznensky, Pervomaiskoye, and distinguished themselves during the capture of height 541.9 in the Nozhai-Yurtovsky region.
In 1999, on the basis of the detachment and the 1st Red Banner Regiment of ODON, the 1st Red Banner Special Purpose Regiment "Vityaz" was formed. However, three years later, in the interests of more efficiently performing tasks, it was again reorganized into a detachment.Now the 604th Special Purpose VV Center has been formed on the basis of the unit.
Since 2000, the “knights” have been operating in Chechnya again.

Special requirements are imposed on military personnel serving in the special forces detachment "Vityaz", according to which the special forces soldier must be physically developed and ready to perform responsible service and combat missions, have excellent health and high moral and psychological qualities.

Therefore, to select military personnel for service in the special forces detachment “Vityaz”, an appropriate methodology has been developed to assess the physical capabilities of the candidate, where during the test the endurance, strength, speed qualities, flexibility and dexterity of the subject are assessed.
Test results are assessed by the sum of points.

TEST No. 1. Endurance is assessed

Continuous running for 12 minutes is assessed by the distance that the subject covered in the specified time.

TEST No. 2. Strength endurance is assessed

A comprehensive strength test consists of sequential exercises.

Exercise No. 1

Starting position: crouching. Take a lying position and return to the starting position, repeat 10 times.

Exercise No. 2
Performed immediately after exercise 1.

From the starting position, lie down on your stomach and roll over onto your back (1), raise your legs without bending your knees (2), touch your toes to the floor behind your head (3) (if there is no contact, the exercise is considered not completed), return your legs to the starting position.
Repeat the exercise 10 times.

Exercise No. 3
Performed immediately after exercise 2.

Roll over from your back to your stomach, take the starting position, lying down, bend your elbows until your chest touches the floor (ground), straighten your arms.

Exercise No. 4
Performed immediately after exercise 3.

Take a squatting position, sit down on one knee, raise your arms up, place your palms on the back of your head. Jump up, straighten your legs, and squat on the other knee.
Repeat the exercise 10 times.

Exercises 1-4 are a full cycle of a complex test. The assessee must attempt to complete the maximum number of cycles.

TEST No. 3. Strength is assessed

Pull-up on the bar from a hanging position. In the lower position, the legs do not touch the ground (floor); in the upper position, the chin should be higher than the bar. Not allowed: rocking and jerking exercises.

TEST No. 4. Speed qualities are assessed

You need to run ten segments of ten meters each in a minimum period of time.

TEST No. 5. Flexibility is assessed

To assess flexibility, you must complete 4 exercises.

TEST No. 6. Agility is assessed

The test consists of five exercises, sequentially following each other without stopping. Each exercise must be performed technically and correctly (for exercises not performed technically, 10 penalty seconds may be added). The test must be performed in the specified sequence in the shortest possible time.

Exercise No. 1

A partner is required to perform the exercise. The partner places his feet shoulder-width apart and tilts his torso parallel to the ground (floor). The subject performs a vault over a partner, crawls between the partner’s legs, and performs a vault again. Repeat the exercise 7 times (i.e. seven vaults and seven climbs).

Exercise No. 2

Perform seven forward somersaults and seven backward somersaults.

Exercise No. 3

You need to walk a distance of seven meters on your hands. If the test taker loses his balance and touches the floor with his foot, repeat the exercise from the beginning.

Exercise No. 4

Crawl on your bellies for 10 meters.

Exercise No. 5

Starting position lying on your back. Perform a kip-up 3 times in a row. Each unsuccessful attempt is repeated.
Converting seconds to points is done by subtracting the total number of points from 100 (100 - 1 = number of points).

TEST No. 7. Courage is assessed

The ability to show self-control and restraint in a training match.

Training matches according to boxing rules
One against one: according to the battle formula, 1 round - 3 minutes
One (test) versus two: 1 round - 2 minutes
just 5 minutes without a break

Expert assessment of test results
The tested battle is fought passively - 0 points
The test taker is active - 20 points
Testee in battle 1 x 2 takes initiative - 50 points

During testing, athletes with sports categories in boxing, karate and hand-to-hand combat are tested separately from the rest.

Using the proposed table, it is necessary to determine the total number of points by addition.

The lower limit is 295 points. It is not advisable to hire a candidate who scores fewer points to serve in special forces units. Testing is carried out on one day, the sequence of tests must correspond to their numbering. The time between each test should not exceed 10 minutes, and the person’s ability to tolerate various loads in a limited time is assessed.

TABLE OF TEST RESULTS


Meters traveled	Glasses	The number of cycles	Glasses	Number of pull-ups	Glasses	Seconds	Glasses	Centimeters	Glasses	Seconds	Glasses
2800	20	1	0	up to 8	0	30	25	Ex. No. 1	80
2900	30	2	0	9	27	29	30	over 20	0	78	5
3000	35	3	20	10	30	28	33	15	5	76		3100	39	4	30	11	33	27	36	10	10	74	3200	42	5	40	12	36	26	39	5	15	72	10	3300	45	6	50	13	39	25	42	Exercise No. 2	70	3400	50	14	42	24	45	over 30	0	68	15	50	23	50	20	5	66	15	16	50	15	10	64	10	15	60	20	60	Ex. No. 3	58	25	over 10	O	56	30	5	5	54	35	0	10	52	40	50	45	0	48	50	Ex. No. 4	over 10	0	0	10

MANDATES COMMISSION

The credentials commission is held at the final stage of selecting candidates for the special purpose unit "Vityaz", where members of the commission alternately talk with the candidates, study test results and service characteristics, and listen to a medical worker about the state of health of the person being certified.
With high test results, positive characteristics and medical indications, the candidate is enrolled in a special forces unit. If the person being certified has low test scores, then he can be enlisted in the reserves for service in special forces units.

History of the Special Purpose Detachment "VITYAZ" of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

December 29, 1977 On the basis of the 9th company of the 3rd battalion of the 2nd Operational Regiment OMSDON VV of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR, the formation of a Special Purpose Training Company (URSN) began with the task of ensuring security and maintaining public order at the XXII Olympic Games in Moscow.

On March 9, 1978, Order No. 032 of the Head of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR “On the formation of a special purpose training company OMSDON” was signed.

In May 1978, in preparation for a demonstration exercise for the USSR Minister of Internal Affairs, the first 25 maroon berets were sewn by special order.

On June 1, 1978, a demonstration session was held for the Minister of Internal Affairs of the USSR, after which the need for the existence of a special-purpose unit in the Ministry of Internal Affairs was officially recognized.

In 1979, full-time positions for special training instructors were introduced at URSN.

On June 6, 1980, the company successfully completed the task of ensuring security in the area of Vnukovo airport, where the AN-24 crashed.

In July 1980, the company was on combat duty during the Olympic Games in Moscow.

In October 1981 URSN participated in a special operation to eliminate riots in the city of Ordzhonikidze (now Vladikavkaz).

December 18, 1981 A special-purpose training company, together with group “A” of the KGB of the USSR, took part in a special operation to free children captured by criminals as hostages in one of the schools in the city of Sarapul, Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

In July 1982, company personnel took part in efforts to eliminate the consequences of a plane crash near Vnukovo airport.

In October 1982 special forces eliminated riots caused by conscripts from the North Caucasus traveling by train through Moscow to Yaroslavl.

In July 1984, a training platoon was added to the staff of the Special Forces Training Company to train young soldiers.

In November 1984, company personnel completed a particularly important task to assist employees of the USSR Prosecutor General's Office during the investigation of the so-called. "Uzbek affair".

In July 1985, the company was on combat duty during the World Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow.

In August 1985 Methods for conducting qualifying competitions for the title “Excellence in hand-to-hand combat” were developed.

September 21, 1986 special forces soldiers, together with group “A” of the KGB of the USSR, took part in a special operation to free an airplane captured by terrorists at the Ufa airport.

In December 1986 The special-purpose training company was transformed into the Special-purpose Training Battalion (UBSN).

In January 1988, the tradition of conducting qualification tests for the right to wear a maroon beret was born.

In February - March 1988 UBSN military personnel took part in the prevention and elimination of mass riots, the protection of the local population and the protection of particularly important facilities in places with a difficult operational situation in the city of Sumgait, Azerbaijan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

In July 1988, personnel participated in a special operation to unblock the Zvartnots airport (Yerevan), and in September of the same year - in the elimination of riots in the city of Yerevan.

November–December 1988 special forces ensured the state of emergency in Baku, participated in a special operation to liberate the square. Lenin from extremist-minded individuals.

In May 1989, servicemen of the battalion took part in the release of hostages captured by criminals in the pre-trial detention center in the city of Kizel and in the correctional labor colony in the village. Lesnoye.

In June 1989, the UBSN took part in an operation to suppress acts of nationalist terrorism unprecedented in scale and cruelty, eliminate mass unrest, disarm extremists, and escort convoys of refugees in the Fergana region of the Uzbek SSR.

In June 1989, special forces eliminated mass riots in the Mangyshlak region of the Kazakh SSR.

In July 1989, UBSN servicemen prevented clashes on interethnic grounds in the Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

In November 1989, battalion personnel participated in law enforcement activities to restore public order in the Moldavian SSR.

In January 1990, special forces soldiers assisted border guards in protecting the state border in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Region of the Azerbaijan SSR. In the same month, joint actions were carried out with Group A of the KGB of the USSR to detain extremists from the Popular Front of Azerbaijan in the city of Baku.

In March 1990, the formation of an experimental special-purpose officer (contract) company began within the battalion.

In April 1990, the battalion participated in a special operation to free hostages and liquidate a terrorist base in the area of Ijevan, Armenian SSR.

In August 1990 UBSN special forces carried out, together with group “A” of the KGB of the USSR, a unique operation to free hostages and neutralize armed criminals in the temporary detention center of the city of Sukhumi.

In April 1991, personnel took part in escorting a food convoy through the Roki Pass and disarming militants in the South Ossetian Autonomous Region.

In May 1991, by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR dated May 5, 1991 No. 033, the 6th Special Purpose Detachment was formed on the basis of the Special Purpose Training Battalion, which was named “Vityaz”.

In June 1991, the Detachment ensured law and order and suppressed illegal actions in the Moldavian SSR.

In November 1991 military personnel guard the building of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in Grozny, blocked by extremists.

In December 1991The detachment ensures law and order in a difficult operational situation in the city of Vladikavkaz.

May–September 1992the personnel of the Detachment participates in the resolution of the Ossetian-Ingush conflict and the disarmament of illegal armed groups.

September–October 1992special forces take part in the liquidation of riots in the pre-trial detention center of the city of Nalchik, detain especially dangerous criminals in the city of Tyrnyauz, Kabardino-Balkarian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

November–December 1992Vityaz personnel take part in the disarmament of extremists, the liquidation of illegal armed groups, and the prevention of clashes between warring parties in the Ossetian-Ingush conflict zone.

May 31, 1993 The commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia approved the “Regulations on the qualification exam for the right to wear a maroon beret.”

In July 1993 The soldiers of the Detachment carry out tasks to eliminate gangs in the zone of the Ossetian-Ingush conflict.

In October 1993Special forces soldiers carried out the task of defending the Ostankino television center from armed oppositionists who were trying to illegally seize it.

Since December 11, 1994The detachment took part in the liquidation of illegal armed groups on the territory of the Chechen Republic. Military personnel participated in the liberation of settlements from bandits: Argun, Gudermes, Orekhovo, Samashki, Ishcherskaya, etc., and took part in the battles near Bamut.

In January 1996 The “Vityaz” detachment was alerted and successfully completed the task of freeing the hostages captured by S. Raduev’s gang and held in the village of Pervomaisky, and in February of the same year liberated the village of Novogroznensky from the illegal armed groups located there.

In March - May 1998The detachment carried out combat missions in the areas bordering Chechnya.

January 31, 1999 The 6th Special Purpose Detachment of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia was reorganized into the 118th Special Purpose Regiment of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated January 31, 1998 No. 07). By order of the State Committee for Military Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 84 l/s dated June 30, 1999, the 118th Special Purpose Regiment of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation was reorganized into the 1st Red Banner Special Purpose Regiment, and then it was given the status of the Special Purpose Regiment “Vityaz”.

September 18, 2000Qualifying competitions for the title “Excellence in hand-to-hand combat” were resumed.

June–December 2000military personnel of the Vityaz Regiment performed service and combat missions during the counter-terrorism operation in the North Caucasus.

In November - December 2001The regiment carried out service and combat missions on the territory of the Chechen Republic.

In accordance with the Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of RussiaNo. 051 of December 25, 2001The 1st Red Banner Special Purpose Regiment "Vityaz" was reorganized into the 1st Red Banner Special Purpose Detachment "Vityaz".

January – May 2002The detachment performs service and combat missions on the territory of the Chechen Republic.

October 23 - 26, 2002The detachment took part in a special operation to free hostages captured in the theater center on Dubrovka (Moscow) by Chechen terrorists.

From January 12 to September 21, 2003year, the military unit carried out service and combat missions during the next business trip to the North Caucasus region.

The special purpose detachment "Vityaz" performs service and combat missions in the North Caucasus region. For courage and heroism, more than 500 servicemen of the Detachment were awarded state awards, and six of them were awarded the high title of Hero of the Russian Federation.

The first commander of the special forces company was Captain Vladimir Aleksandrovich Maltsev.
Thanks to the skillful organization of classes, it was possible to ensure a high level of training for military personnel in the shortest possible time.
The 1980 Olympics took place without incident. In 1981, the company, together with group “A” of the KGB of the USSR, successfully completed the task during the operation to free hostages captured in one of the schools in the city of Sarapul, Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

Using the addresses of the hot business trips of the future "knights" one could study the map of the Soviet Union. 1984 - providing practical assistance to the investigative group of the USSR Prosecutor's Office in accompanying and protecting valuables seized as a result of the investigation of the so-called “Uzbek case” related to facts of corruption, bribery, and abuse of power. 1986 - participation in a special operation together with group “A” to free an airplane captured by terrorists in Ufa. 1988 - suppression of pogroms, robberies and terrorist attacks in Sumgait, special operations in Yerevan and Baku, 1990 - liberation of the Sukhumi temporary detention center seized by armed criminals.

In May 1991, the training battalion was reorganized into the special forces detachment "Vityaz".
In the early 90s, in the hot spots of the Caucasus, “knights” were thrown into the most difficult and dangerous areas. 1991 - disarmament of militants in the villages of South Ossetia. 1992 - a group of militants preparing terrorist attacks was detained in Vladikavkaz; carrying out reconnaissance and search activities in Karachay-Cherkessia with the aim of detaining and disarming Chechen militants trying to penetrate Abkhazia; detention of especially dangerous criminals in the city of Tyrnauz, Kabardino-Balkaria.
From the first days of the Chechen war, the “knights” took part in battles with bandits, liberated Argun, Gudermes, Bamut, Novogroznensky, Pervomaiskoye, and distinguished themselves during the capture of height 541.9 in the Nozhai-Yurtovsky region.
In 1999, on the basis of the detachment and the 1st Red Banner Regiment of ODON, the 1st Red Banner Special Purpose Regiment "Vityaz" was formed. However, three years later, in the interests of more efficiently performing tasks, it was again reorganized into a detachment. Now the 604th Special Purpose VV Center has been formed on the basis of the unit.
Since 2000, the “knights” have been operating in Chechnya again.

MILITARY SERVICEMEN OF THE UNIT KILLED IN THE EXECUTION OF MILITARY DUTY

Sergeant Major Anatoly Viktorovich VOLCHENKOV Served in the 1st GSN. Book of Memory

Foreman POINT Alexander Nikolaevich Foreman of the contract service of the 1st professional company. Tragically died during special training classes on October 15, 1990. Book of Memory

Lieutenant CHIRKOV Alexey Book of Memory Hero of the Russian Federation Private SITNIKOV Nikolai Yurievich Born on January 2, 1974 in the regional center of Maslyanino, Novosibirsk region. In 1993 he was drafted into the internal troops. He served in the special forces detachment "Vityaz". Sapper 2 GSN. Died on October 3, 1993 at the Ostankino television center in Moscow. He was buried at the Maslenino cemetery in the Novosibirsk region. The title of Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1792 of October 7, 1993 (posthumously). By order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, he was forever included in the lists of unit personnel. Book of Memory

Sergeant KISILENKO Alexander Mikhailovich Born on June 27, 1975 in Belgorod. Commander of the assault squad of the 1st platoon of the 2nd GSN. Died on April 14, 1995 in Bamut. Book of Memory

Private SMIRNOV Konstantin Yurievich Born on October 12, 1975 in Ryazan. Gunner of the assault squad of the 2nd platoon of the 1st GSN. Died on May 24, 1995, altitude 541.9. Book of Memory

Private AREFKIN Andrey Viktorovich Born on May 4, 1975 in Penza. Commander of the combat support department of the 2nd platoon of the 2nd GSN. Died on May 24, 1995, altitude 541.9. Book of Memory

senior lieutenant RASTEGAYEV Oleg Vyacheslavovich Born on February 18, 1971 in Vladimir. Deputy commander of the 4th GOS for radar. Died on April 18, 1995 in Bamut. Book of Memory

Ensign RASSHUPKIN Dmitry Nikolaevich Born on May 2, 1974 in Moscow. Senior instructor 1 GSN. Died on May 24, 1995 at an altitude of 541.9. Book of Memory

Ensign LELEKA Valentin Anatolyevich Ensign Valentin Anatolyevich Leleka was born on August 27, 1971 in the Lugansk region, Slavyanoserbsky district, Lotikovo village. Petty Officer 2 GSN. Died on May 24, 1995, altitude 541.9. Book of Memory

Private SEEDIN Nikolai Sergeevich Born on August 19, 1976 in Belgorod. Senior gunner, grenade launcher, 2nd platoon, 3rd seeker. Died June 2, 1995 altitude 16.4. Book of Memory

Private EVDOKIMOV Dmitry Mikhailovich Born on July 1, 1977 in the village. Travnoye, Mokrousovsky district, Kurgan region. Shooter 1 seeker. Died on January 15, 1996 in the village. Pervomayskoe. Book of Memory

Hero of the Russian Federation Sergeant BURNAEV Sergei Aleksandrovich Born on January 15, 1982 in the city of Saransk, Mordovian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. In May 2000, he was drafted by the Zaoksky district military registration and enlistment office of Tula into the internal troops. He served in the special forces detachment “Vityaz”. Died on March 28, 2002 during a special operation in Argun. The title of Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 992 of September 16, 2002 (posthumously). Book of Memory

Hero of the Russian Federation, Captain Ivan Yurievich SHELOHVOSTOV Born on July 10, 1978 in Novosibirsk. Graduated from the Novosibirsk Military Institute of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. He served in the special forces detachment “Vityaz”. Died on February 4, 2003 during a special operation in Argun. The title of Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 750 of July 8, 2003 (posthumously). Book of Memory

Hero of the Russian Federation Captain Serkov Dmitry Aleksandrovich Born on September 26, 1981 in Ryazan. In 2004 he graduated from the St. Petersburg Military Institute of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. He served in the OSN “Vityaz” as an assault group officer, senior officer-commander of an assault group. He took part in counter-terrorism operations in the North Caucasus region. Awarded the Suvorov medal. Died during a combat mission on August 2, 2007 in the Republic of Dagestan. The title of Hero of the Russian Federation was awarded by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation (posthumously). Book of Memory

Stepanov Vadim Valerievich senior machine gunner 2 GSN Died on 07/14/2009 while performing a special security task in the Republic of Dagestan Book of memory Hero of the Russian Federation Sergeant Sitnikov Alexey Sergeevich reconnaissance machine gunner RG born 06/26/1986. Died on 10/28/2009 while carrying out the SBZ in the Republic of Dagestan. By Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of February 10, 2010, Sergeant Sitnikov Alexey Sergeevich was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation (posthumously). Book of Memory

Kozlov Dmitry Aleksandrovich Deputy Commander for Work with Personnel RG born 02/29/1984 graduated from the Novosibirsk VI Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation 2007 Died 10/28/2009 while performing SBZ in the Republic of Dagestan Book of Memory

Recipients of state awards

ORDER "FOR MERIT TO THE FATHERLAND" IV DEGREE

The Order of Merit for the Fatherland is intended to reward citizens for particularly outstanding services to the state related to the development of Russian statehood, achievements in labor, strengthening peace, friendship and cooperation between peoples, for significant contributions to the defense of the Fatherland. Awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree

Colonel Bulatov V.I.

Ensign Loskov O.V. (posthumously)

Colonel Lysyuk S.I.

ORDER OF THE RED BANNER

The Order of the Red Banner is awarded to citizens for special bravery, dedication and courage shown in defending the Fatherland. Awarded the Order of the Red Banner

Major Zhitikhin S.V. Junior Sergeant Lebed O.V. Lieutenant Colonel Lysyuk S.V. Senior Lieutenant V.N. Putilov

ORDER OF THE RED STAR

The Order of the Red Star was awarded to citizens for great services in the defense of the USSR, both in war and peace, and in ensuring state security. Awarded the Order of the Red Star

Sergeant Bukin A.V. Ensign Goncharov A.A. Sergeant Dyatko S.A. Lieutenant Colonel Lysyuk S.I. Sergeant Mishchenko S.A. Senior Lieutenant Savchenko A.I. Sergeant Khodorov A.A.

ORDER "FOR PERSONAL COURAGE"

The Order "For Personal Courage" was awarded to citizens for courage and bravery shown in saving people, maintaining public order and fighting crime. Awarded the Order "For Personal Courage"

Senior Sergeant Volchenkov A.V. Sergeant Grinchenko I.A. Captain Demkin S.V. Senior Lieutenant Drobushevich Yu.V. Ensign Zhivoderov A.A. Senior Lieutenant Ivonin B.N. Senior Lieutenant Kobzev V.G. Sergeant Kolotkov A.V. Major O.V. Kublin Ensign Kurgin V.N. Lieutenant Colonel Lyashenko B.V. Private Martynov V. Colonel Nikishin A.N. Major Oripov A.G. Major Reshetnikov A.V. Senior Lieutenant Sergeev S.V. Private Startsev A.V. Senior Lieutenant Tatarinov R.V. Captain Tretyakov O.P. Major Chekulaev I.V.

ORDER "FOR SERVICE TO THE MOTHERLAND IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE USSR" III - DEGREES

The Order "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" is awarded to military personnel of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal troops. Awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" III degree

Colonel Lutsenko O.V.

ORDER OF COURAGE

The Order of Courage is awarded to citizens for dedication, courage and bravery shown in saving people, protecting public order, in the fight against crime, as well as for courageous and decisive actions committed in the performance of military, civil or official duty in conditions involving a risk to life . Awarded the Order of Courage

Lieutenant Mylarshchikov G.G. (awarded three times) Private Averin K.V. Private Arefkin A.V. (posthumously) Lieutenant Colonel Artsybashev V.V. Private Bobrov E.P. Private Borovkov E.N. Sergeant Brusentsov E.A. Private Bugaenko D.V. Private Burtsev V.P. Lieutenant Busygin R.V. Private Bykov V.V. Private Veselov S.V. Junior Sergeant Voropaev A.Yu. Private Glukhikh M.V. Private Glybovich A.O. Ensign Gnusova V.A. Major Gudenko S.A. Major Demkin S.V. Private Dubina R.L. Private Evdokimov V.V. Private Evdokimov D.M. (posthumously) Private Yezer R.P. Private Erokhin O.V. Sergeant Zakharkin I.N. Private Zernov I.N. Captain Ivonin B.N. Private Ivankin V.A. Private Kalyukova A.V. Private Karasev A.E. Private Kibardin A.Yu. Sergeant Kisilenko A.M. (posthumously) Senior Lieutenant Kozlov A.L. Private Kuznetsov S.V. Junior Sergeant Kuznetsov S.A. Private Kuznetsova S.V. Major Kurochkin S.A. Senior Lieutenant Kuzmin M.N. Ensign Leleka V.A. (posthumously) Colonel O.V. Lutsenko Private Malgin E.V. Lieutenant Mikshun O.E. Private Mishustin V.A. Private Mulyukin P.P. Major Nikitenko V.V. Colonel Nikishin A.N. Lieutenant Nikulchev N.N. Private Ogurtsov I.N. Private Orlov A.P. Private Pavlov S.V. Private Paralev S.A. Private Parakhin E.N. Private Parshikov E.A. Junior Sergeant Polovnikov V.S. Private Popov S.N. Private Rasskazov A.V. Senior Lieutenant Rastegaev O.V. (posthumously) Ensign Raschupkin D.N. (posthumously) Lieutenant Reshetnikov A.V. Sergeant Rygun A.S. Private Skirdach A.V. Private Smirnov K.Yu. (posthumously) Senior Lieutenant Smyshlyaev D.V. Private Sukach A.Yu. Junior Sergeant Sulimin V.V. Private Sedin S.N. (posthumously) Senior Lieutenant V.N. Tikhonov Corporal Todrik V.N. Private Turenko E.N. Ensign Fokin E.A. Private Khaletov V.V. Lieutenant Tselovalnikov I.V. Captain Tsisar I.V. Major Chekulaev I.V. Private Chernykh A.E. Corporal Shabanov V.A. Private Yazev P.D. Senior lieutenant of the medical service Yakovlev E.S.

ORDER "FOR MILITARY MERIT"

The Order of Military Merit is awarded to military personnel for exemplary performance of military duty, for ensuring the defense capability of the Russian Federation, for courage and bravery. awarded the Order of Military Merit

Major Gorokhov S.N. Colonel Lutsenko O.V. Major Nikitenko V.V. Lieutenant Colonel N.V. Soloviev

MEDAL OF THE ORDER "FOR MERIT TO THE FATHERLAND" II - DEGREE

The Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree, is awarded to citizens for their great contribution to the defense of the Fatherland, success in maintaining high combat readiness of units, units and formations, for excellent performance in combat training and other merits during military service; for strengthening law and order, ensuring state security. Awarded the Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree

Senior Lieutenant Borsch V.A. Major Zhelyabin S.A. Sergeant Kisilenko A.M. Captain Kryuchkov A.V. Major Korepanov A.A. Lieutenant Colonel Lyashenko B.V. Lieutenant Mylarshchikov G.G. Captain Olkhovikov A.B. Ensign Parfenov A.V. Private Parshikov E.A. Senior Lieutenant Rozvyazev D.V. Colonel Soloviev N.V. Senior Lieutenant Filatov A.V. Senior Lieutenant Khusnulin G.M. Ensign Tsarev M.E. Senior Lieutenant Tsisar I.V. Captain Chesnokov V.V.

MEDAL "FOR COMBAT MERIT"

The medal "For Military Merit" is awarded to citizens for courage shown in defending the state border of the USSR, excellent success in combat and political training, mastering new military equipment and maintaining high combat readiness of military units and their subunits, and other merits during active military service. Awarded the medal "For Military Merit"

Sergeant Gostev V.G. Colonel Lysyuk S.I. Lieutenant Colonel Lyashenko B.V. Private Malakhov A.V. Sergeant Melnikov O.V. Sergeant Pinitsky V.O. Private Semchuk A.V. Captain Tretyakov O.P.

MEDAL "FOR EXCELLENCE IN MILITARY SERVICE" I - DEGREE

Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 1st class - for excellent performance in combat and political training, special distinctions in exercises and maneuvers, during combat service and combat duty, courage, dedication and other merits shown during the period of military service. Awarded the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" 1st class

Senior Sergeant Volchenkov A.V. (posthumously) Senior Lieutenant Kobzev V.G. Junior Sergeant Kokorin A. Senior Sergeant Nedorubov Yu.Yu. Junior Sergeant Popykhin V. Captain Tretyakov O.P.

MEDAL "FOR EXCELLENCE IN MILITARY SERVICE" II - DEGREES

The medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II - degree is awarded to citizens for excellent performance in combat and political training, for special distinctions in exercises and maneuvers, during combat service and combat duty, for courage, dedication and other merits shown during the period of military service. military service. Awarded the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" II - degree Major Oripov A.G. Captain Tretyakov O.P.

MEDAL OF HONOR"

The Medal "For Courage" is awarded to citizens for personal courage and bravery shown: in battles while defending the Russian Federation and its state interests, when performing special tasks to ensure the state security of the Russian Federation, when protecting the state border of the Russian Federation, while performing military, official or civic duty, protection of the constitutional rights of citizens in conditions involving risk to life. Awarded the Medal "For Courage"

Lieutenant Colonel Adamchuk S.A. Private Arkhipov D.A. Captain Arkhipov E.P. Ensign Berlin V.N. Private Budaragin D.V. Lieutenant Beloglazov A.M. Petty Officer Voroshilov S.L. Private Vitko E.A. Private Volokhov S.V. Private Gusarov V.A. Sergeant Gundorov V.M. Private Godyaev A.N. Lieutenant Colonel Gromova A.P. Private Dobryakov S.I. Major Demkin S.V. Major Evdokimova G.G. Private Efanov O.A. Private Emelyanov V.L. Private Zhuravlev Yu.V. Private Zhuravlev V.F. Private Zuenkov V.V. Private Ivankin V.A. Ensign Kozlov D.G. Corporal Kamenev A.V. Ensign Komlev A.N. Private Kuzyukov D.Yu. Major Kurochkin S.A. Private Kalinin O.N. Junior Sergeant Kachaev R.V. Private Kazankin P.V. Private Klopov S.P. Private Kokorin M.V. Senior Lieutenant Karpenko A.V. Sergeant Lefter A.K. Senior Lieutenant Lebedev P.P. Ensign Lyaporov I.I. Ensign Mylarshchikov G.G. Private Mukhamedeev S.A. Junior Sergeant Mezhenin S.A. Private Mochalov S.A. Junior Sergeant Mustafin A.R. Private Neverov S.V. Private Ogurtsov I.N. Corporal Panurov S.N. Corporal Plotnikov A.E. Private Primakov V.A. Sergeant Paronov A.A. Senior Lieutenant Pastukhov A.P. Lieutenant Reshetnikov A.V. Corporal Rodnikov A.V. Senior Lieutenant S.V. Ryabov Captain Sedov V.Yu. Private Spiridonov V.A. Private Sidorov S.A. Private Syrykh A.M. Private Semenov M.L. Lieutenant Samoilov I.I. Junior Sergeant Sokurenko A.V. Senior Lieutenant Tatarinov R.V. Lieutenant Teplykh V.N. Lieutenant Trofimov V.V. Private Utenkov D.A. Private Filatov M.V. Private Fomichev E.V. Private Kharkovoy S.O. Sergeant Chebotarev A.I. Captain Chekulaev I.V. Senior Lieutenant Shalov D.V. Ensign Sharapov A.I. Lieutenant Shelokhvostov I.Yu. Private Shchechkin Yu.V. Private Yakovlev A.N. Private Yanov Yu.A.

MEDAL "FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROTECTING PUBLIC ORDER"

Medal "For Excellence in the Protection of Public Order" for courage and courage shown in the protection of public order and the fight against crime, for high performance in official activities and other merits during the period of service. Awarded the Medal "For Excellence in the Protection of Public Order"

Ensign Gnusov V.A. Private Enshin V.A. Junior Sergeant Zyga A.V. Major Kulinenko P.V. Colonel Lutsenko O.V. Senior Sergeant Makarenko N.I. Major Oripov A.G. Corporal Plotnikov A.E. Ensign Raschupkin D.N. Senior Lieutenant Tatarinov R.V. Ensign Sharapov A.I. Captain of the medical service Shelest O.V. Ensign Jacobson D.G.

SUVOROV MEDAL

The Suvorov Medal is awarded to military personnel for personal courage and bravery shown in defending the Fatherland and the state interests of the Russian Federation in combat operations on land, while performing combat service and combat duty, during exercises and maneuvers, while serving to protect the state border of the Russian Federation, as well as for excellent performance in combat training and field training. Awarded the Suvorov Medal

Corporal Badalutsev A.Yu. Sergeant Belov V.V. Private Bogomolov D.V. Private Boroukhin E.P. Senior Lieutenant Busygin R.V. Private Veselkov E.N. Corporal Volkov A.E. Private Vyazovikin P.N. Private Gritsyuk D.N. Captain Gordeev Yu.E. Ensign Efimov S.A. Sergeant Zhukov S.N. Corporal Zhdanov V.V. Junior Sergeant Ignatenko A.N. Lieutenant Iizyumov I.Yu. Corporal Ilyichov E.V. Major Kuzmin Yu.V. Private Kolesnikov A.S. Private Kuptsov D.P. Private Krivoborodko L.A. Private Kazykhanov M.F. Senior Lieutenant Loboda A.S. Private Lopunov S.V. Major Lyashenko B.V. Ensign Mansurov A.V. Private Mitrakov V.V. Senior Warrant Officer Mokhov S.A. Junior Sergeant Mulin S.V. Corporal Matvienko V.A. Private Murygin A.N. Private Nekrasov Yu.S. Senior Sergeant Petrukhin I.V. Private Pashikhin S.N. Private Piskarev A.K. Private Pozhidaev V.A. Sergeant Pospelov V.G. Private Potapov V.A. Lieutenant Colonel Perikov V.E. Senior Lieutenant Pesotsky P.V. Corporal Polozov M.V. Private Protchenko D.M. Private Razumny A.V. Private Smirnov S.I. Private Sigov I.V. Private Syukrin A.V. Senior Lieutenant Serebryakov P.N. Senior Lieutenant Soloviev D.M. Senior Lieutenant V.V. Stain Captain Serkov D.A. Lieutenant Filatov A.V. Junior Sergeant Khromov S.P. Major Shulegin M.B. Sergeant Shupletsov K.V. Senior Lieutenant Yanin E.V.

Special forces "Vityaz" is a unit of the internal troops of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, which was created to perform particularly important tasks in conditions of increased danger. On September 1, 2008, the “Vityaz” and “Rus” detachments merged. The 604 Center for Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation was created, the symbol of which continues to be the same maroon beret that adorned the “Vityaz” banner. It is this formation that will be discussed in the article.

Distinctive features of special forces

Special status within the relevant department. WITH The specific form of activity of a unit is characterized by certain qualities that leave a corresponding imprint within the unit. Be it Army, Navy or Air Force, training the required skills requires proper training centers. And this, in turn, entails the need for additional funding.
Professionalism. As a rule, the special group includes military personnel who have entered into a contract. They are given preference, since it is believed that a soldier who consciously goes into battle is a more effective combat unit than one who is forced into battle.
High requirements. The level of high moral, physical, combat and psychological training required of a volunteer joining the ranks of special forces.
Availability of special weapons. The narrowly focused nature of the activities of special forces requires equipment with modern types of weapons for attack and defense.
Autonomy— this term refers to the readiness of small special forces groups to carry out tasks while being thrown deep behind enemy lines. In these conditions, throwing a detachment directly to the target is impossible due to its high remoteness and enhanced security. Therefore, the group has to get to the target on foot, moving away from all sorts of populated areas, transport routes, communication lines, etc. All equipment (including food and ammunition) has to be carried on itself, and communication is often provided upon arrival at the site and completion of the operation. It should also be pointed out that often when meeting an enemy, you have to eliminate him without using firearms - engage directly in contact combat, relying only on your own physical strength. Such measures must be resorted to in order to maintain secrecy on enemy territory.

After carrying out sabotage or completing a mission to obtain the necessary intelligence data, the actions of enemy forces, as a rule, intensify. In this case, the group is required to leave enemy territory undetected as quickly as possible.

It should also be said that the above-mentioned signs are to some extent stereotypical and imposed on the consciousness of modern man by the media and cinema.

Creation of "Vityaz"

In the 70s, in connection with the threat of terrorism in a number of European countries, the Ministry of Internal Affairs decided to create a special detachment to ensure security in Moscow at the Olympics. This task was assigned to the commanders of the Dzerzhinsky motorized rifle division.

Subsequently, over the course of several years, the need arose to attract a detachment of extremely complex combat missions, which led to the decision to withdraw the detachment from the specified division and form a unique army unit.

On May 5, 1991, the special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs “Vityaz” were formed, and subsequently renamed the 1st Red Banner Special Purpose Regiment “Vityaz”.

Special forces "Vityaz". Contract service and more

The headquarters is located in the city of Balashikha, Moscow region. Anyone wishing to apply for contract service must meet the age criterion of 19 to 35 years, have already completed military service and have no criminal record in order to be considered for admission to the Vityaz special forces. The contract gives the serviceman a number of benefits and benefits. But getting into the ranks of the “knights” is not easy; you need to go through many tests. A volunteer wondering how to get into the Vityaz special forces must be prepared for endurance tests such as:

- Run continuously for 12 minutes. The greater the distance the candidate covers, the more points he will score, and, accordingly, the higher the chances of being accepted.

Another test is complex strength endurance test, which includes squatting, leg bending and extension, push-ups and leg lunges.

- Overhand grip pull-ups on the bar. Swaying, feet touching the ground and incomplete extension of the arms are not counted.

- Shuttle run 10 to 10, The applicant's speed is assessed.

-Longitudinal and transverse twine. Flexibility is assessed.

- Agility Test, consisting of five consecutive exercises: through a partner; somersaults forward and backward; walking on hands 7 meters; 10 meters crawling on your bellies; Kip-up 3 times in a row from a lying position.

- Test of courage: manifestation of self-control and composure in a duel (one against one and one against two).

Special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation “Vityaz”, advantages of contract service

Contract service in the ranks of Vityaz has a number of advantages and benefits. Namely:

Housing is provided to military personnel and their families. And if one rents an apartment in Moscow or the Moscow region, an amount from 3,600 to 22,500 rubles is paid. monthly.
If a service member enters into a second contract, the opportunity to participate in the military mortgage program is provided.
Special forces "Vityaz" calculates the service life in its ranks as one day and a half.
Military personnel are granted leave for 30 days, excluding the time of arrival at the place and the journey back.
Military personnel and their families are provided with the opportunity to receive medications and medical care in military medical institutions.
Special forces "Vityaz" provides its soldiers with vouchers to Russian sanatoriums (Kislovodsk, Sochi, Tuapse, Essentuki).
There is an opportunity to enter a university without competition for correspondence courses, as well as further career growth.
A veteran's certificate is provided when performing tasks in combat conditions.

Payments

A monthly salary is paid to military personnel in sergeant and soldier positions. It ranges from 20,500 to 40,000 rubles.

A uniform

The standard uniform for fighters is the combined arms camouflage. When participating in anti-terrorist operations, soldiers of the Vityaz special forces dress in black uniforms with appropriate stripes, chevrons with blood type and a flag
Russia.

Heraldry

The Vityaz special forces took part in a number of operations to counter terrorism in Chechnya in 1994-1996, in the battles of Pervomaisky in 1996, and in 1999-2003. - in a number of anti-terrorist operations in the North Caucasus in order to eliminate the leaders of illegal armed gangs and terrorist groups.

In the same 2002, the “Vityaz” detachment participated in the operation to liberate the Theater Center on Dubrovka from terrorists who had taken hostages.

The maroon beret became a symbol of the courage of the special forces soldiers, which took its place on the “Vityaz” banner. It still appears on the emblem to this day.

Finally

As mentioned above, the special forces detachments “Vityaz” and “Rus” were united, but among the people you can still hear that the new special center is habitually referred to as the special forces “Vityaz”. Military service in this unit is the dream of many teenagers conscripted into the army. But getting there by conscription is a matter of chance. There are no “royal ways”. They recruit only the best of the best, with good health and an iron will. Candidates for master of sports in karate, sambo and other contact martial arts are tested according to an individual program.

Many hunters of army romance strive to join the ranks of the elite, but only half of them manage not to be disappointed and not pull the long burden of difficult military service, paying for their mistakes. Special forces "Vityaz" is not a romance, it is hard work for those born to fight, to stand guard over Russia and protect its interests, as well as to maintain order.