Not so long ago, a new uniform of the FSB officers was introduced. The final decision was made in 2007. At the same time, a new and unusual for the country color was introduced, the uniform of the FSB officers of Russia - blue-black. A cap of the same color was attached to the clothes.
Reaction
After this reform, many questions arose in society - what does this dark color of clothes mean for security officers? Someone compared the new uniform of the FSB officers with the attire of the guardsmen and monks. The uniforms of Stirlitz were also remembered. It is interesting that the new form of the Federal Security Service, in some imagination, echoed the description of the heroes of the Strugatsky brothers, the cavalry of the Holy Order.
Someone said that this is an exotic way for the president to allocate employees for the fact that Shamil Basayev was liquidated. However, then this version receded into the background. The fact is that services have ceased to mention Basayev’s liquidation everywhere as an achievement.
The initiators of the introduction of the uniform of the FSB officers of a new sample were silent about the reasons for this phenomenon, and this decision was discussed by people's psychologists. There was a version that black throughout the entire existence of mankind symbolized sacredness. In addition, it provokes a sense of anxiety and anticipation of the unknown. This is an authoritarian, overwhelming connotation. It is also believed that black evokes involuntary respect.
About the initiative
The initiative to introduce a new form of the FSB of the Russian Federation came from the state security services themselves. They supported the presidential decree. Initially, it was suggested that special service specialists wear identical army uniforms.
The styles should have been the same. Moreover, the employees of these status bodies were military personnel. The form is not allowed to civilians.
The special form of FSB officers aims to emphasize the privileged position of workers. She also distinguishes them from the rest of the military.
First demonstration
For the first time, a new blue-and-black uniform with gold was demonstrated by General FSO Zolotov. Croy resembled tunics of the Soviet samples. For the production of uniforms of FSB officers, intended for the highest ranks, they used expensive and high-quality Italian fabrics, while for ordinary officers they used domestic material.
About requirements
Of course, before the adoption of the new uniform of the FSB officers, the special requirements that are put forward in the Russian Federation for uniforms were taken into account. So, clothes are necessarily comfortable, convenient. It is unacceptable that she squeeze or sag. We need strict severity, a single color scheme. Moreover, in the form of FSB officers, inserts of other colors may be used. The use of suitable materials is important. So, even in full dress, FSB officers should be comfortable walking in both summer and winter cold. Badges of rank must be distinguished from the general background.
The form is of two patterns - everyday and ceremonial. Usually, in the first case, restraint is more characteristic of clothing. In it, the advantage is made in favor of convenience, while the front door uses brighter colors, places for awards are provided. Such clothes look spectacular.
About the Soviet uniform
Before the appearance of the KGB in the country, the NKVD operated. The uniform of the NKVD was developed by the most eminent masters. It was important to do this qualitatively, so that you could immediately distinguish to which department the person belongs.
Later, after the creation of the KGB, special services officers wore ordinary army clothes. But they stood out with special cornflower-blue inserts. Thanks to this, they could be distinguished among the rest of the army.
But in addition to this, the main fire department, in the departments of forced labor camps, in business units had the same cornflower-blue inserts on green uniforms. Only the insertion sites were different. It was not difficult for an experienced soldier to quickly identify a person’s membership in a particular service.
However, in 1994, Yeltsin introduced a decree according to which the official attire of these categories of persons changed.
Military overcoats replaced the coat, and the tunic became blazers. They dressed the whole army in clothes of olive shades. The most important innovation was the patches, chevrons, which allowed to attribute a person to a particular class of troops.
About the latest changes
At this, official decrees affecting the appearance of employees did not stop being issued. So, in 2010, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree approving the uniform of the employees of the Federal Security Service of Russia of a new sample. For some time before the decree, they wore the form of olive flowers. But then she became cornflower blue.
It is noteworthy that before the revolution in Russia there were units with the same form. They were entrusted with functions related to countering terrorism and intelligence. For this reason, higher-ranking officials made the decision “to return to the roots”.
Who sews
The specialist who supplies specialized clothing is the Voenform-design sewing association. It is she who is also engaged in the development of the design of new workwear.
The main objective of the association is to provide Russian state structures with new modern models of clothing that would not be inferior in quality to the latest developments of Western colleagues who are “trendsetters” in this area.
Often, clothing produced by the association is exhibited at expositions of international events. There are separate agreements with foreign colleagues for the development of unique latest fabrics that would bring products to a whole new level.
So, for example, the association cooperated with some companies from Finland. Then began to apply the technology of clothing "dry type".
About seasonal clothing
Russian troops, including employees of the Federal Security Service of Russia, need seasonal clothing. Therefore, in the manufacture of clothes of a new sample, the climatic features of the country must be taken into account.
So, employees of the FSB can work both in the middle lane and in extremely cold regions of the country. In addition, they are present in the hottest regions of the country, in deserts, semi-deserts. For this reason, the form is presented in several variations.
For example, there are special border suits for the Arctic regions. They can serve in any changes in the harsh polar climate.
The most difficult in this regard is the service of the Coast Guard of the FSB of the Russian Federation. Their clothes have many additional properties designed to protect people. In addition, clothing provides for the possibility of an employee getting overboard. It is characterized by increased buoyancy precisely for this case.
If we are talking about border guards at checkpoints, the most important thing for them is the correctness of documentation. Moreover, they should have a neat appearance. Also, due to the fact that they are entrusted with the function of conducting searches, their service requires increased physical exertion. Sometimes there is a need to view aircraft landing gear, side skins, car bumpers. Therefore, clothes of this type are practical.
The main element in clothing designed for northern areas is an electrically heated vest. Its most important function is heating the employee, improving his well-being, relieving fatigue, stress. In just a couple of minutes, the human body begins to very actively absorb the heat caused by the vest. The speed of recovery processes increases. It is important to note that the conclusions of the FS indicate that such radiation is completely safe for the human body. But you need to know that the vest has its own charge level. The degree of heating is displayed on a special indicator. The weight of the heating kit is not more than 350 grams.
It can work for 6-24 hours, taking into account the degree of heating. In addition, special heating insoles were invented. They are also equipped with heating elements, and the battery from them is not attached to the shoe, since it is located directly in the insoles. Using a special remote control, the insoles are turned off or on. You can separately adjust their temperature. The duration of the insoles will also depend on how much heat is generated by them. With the minimum settings, they will work for 8-10 hours, if the heating level is average, they will last 6-8 hours, and at the maximum value they will work for 4-5 hours.
About fabrics
For FSB officers, as well as for the rest of the Russian military, a special type of fabric is used that meets the basic requirements of law enforcement agencies. So, they weigh a little, and wear them comfortably. In addition, fabrics for clothing of a specialized type are selected taking into account the specifics of the activities of employees of the units. It should be noted that development never stands still, and new fabrics that will be more optimal are constantly being developed. It is quite natural to expect further changes in the uniform of employees of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
Reviews
First of all, the new uniforms were tested by cadets. Then the new form of the FSB of Russia was issued to persons of lower ranks, junior officers. Many pointed to poor-quality tailoring of the first samples. A considerable number of FSB officers noted that they had to file the uniform on their own.
However, as far as official polls are concerned, servicemen said that for 97% of the employees, the insulated suits of the coast guard provide excellent protection from the cold. Many note the excellent ventilation of overalls of special units, the latest sets of all-weather clothes for the border service of the FSB of Russia.