Who has the right to wear a red beret? History and Description

Red beret is a symbol of a special forces unit . In another way, this headdress is called nettle. The most worthy wear it. It's about the best special forces unit. About who has the right to wear this beret, you will learn further.

A bit of history

For the first time, red beret troops began to be worn in the 80s. At that time, the Olympics were to be held in the USSR and, accordingly, such an event required serious preparation and special precautions. Therefore, shortly before the sporting event, they created a special company. It was from her that the world-famous Vityaz detachment came out.

The red beret was needed by the military to distinguish it from other troops. The color scheme was not chosen by chance - the red hue was a symbol of the internal troops of the country.

The first batch of berets was released in the amount of fifty pieces. Due to the shortage of dyes, the headgear turned half green and half red. Until 1985, the beret was worn only in parades. For some time this symbol was in all special forces . However, later the red beret deserved, passing certain tests. Until the 90s, exams for the right to wear this headgear were carried out behind the scenes, but after the adoption of the provision of May 31, 1993 by General Kulikov, everything fell into the scope of the law. The document described what qualification tests the military must pass in order to receive the same maroon beret.

How to earn red beret?

Many people have questions about who wears the red beret, which 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:

• stimulation of education of high moral qualities;
• identification of servicemen with the best training in the release of hostages, in emergency situations , etc.

Test stages

Trials to receive a reward such as a red beret are conducted in two stages. Military personnel must pass the preliminary exam and the main.

The first tests involve inspection of the military under a special program for the entire training period. Score must be at least four. The military must show excellent results in special physical, tactical and fire training. Testing includes:

1. Running at a distance of 3000 meters.
2. Abdominal exercises .
3. Pullups.
4. Jumping out of the squat.
5. Push ups.
6. Emphasis lying, emphasis squat.

   

Applicants for the red beret are tested several days before the start of qualification tests. All exercises are repeated seven times. The main tests include:

• Cast march (12 km).
• Four hand-to-hand combat complexes.
• Special obstacle course.
• Acrobatic exercises.
• High-speed shooting, inspection for fatigue.
• Conducting training fights.

What can a red beret pick up?

They are deprived of the right to wear this headgear 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 entailed serious consequences (disruption of the task, death of military personnel, etc.)
• hazing.

Interesting Facts

Red beret goes to not everyone. As practice shows, only a third of those who wish receive the desired headgear. Features of the tests are as follows:

1. If a soldier has three or more comments, he will be removed from testing.
2. Helping and prompting subjects is not allowed. Instructors do not intervene during all obstacles.
3. Previously, the standard for "high" was 30 seconds, since 2009 it has been 45 seconds.
4. In special forces units it is not allowed to decorate the red beret. Ukraine, like other countries in which military personnel wear this headgear, also adheres to these rules.
5. "Wrens" differ from the rest in the angle of inclination of the beret. They carry it on the left side, while the Marines and Airborne Forces - on the right.
6. Berets do not change. A faded headdress is considered even more prestigious.
7. Only those who have served under the contract can take part in the tests. The innovation was adopted after reducing the term of service to a year.
8. Red berets are also worn in Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan. However, the procedure and test rules for all states have their own. General exams, which are still held in other countries today, are hand-to-hand combat, firing from standard weapons, and a march-throw. All other tests are individual.

Only the most courageous and courageous servicemen were awarded the maroon (red) beret. Their professional, moral and physical qualities are at the highest level.