Quite often, it seems to us that there is no matter more responsible than being a military man. Serving people often have excellent bearing, hold a proud posture and are very meticulous. It is noted that with the increase of rank, these qualities in a person become more and more obvious. Although at the same time only the number and size of stars on uniform changes outwardly. It is they who judge the man himself, his military career, which for many becomes the main goal in life. And they, not sparing themselves, serve their homeland. Only having found the desired epaulettes, the lieutenant, it would seem, can relax and no longer pursue a career, but the character of the military is incorrigible - he strives for new heights and victories. For many men, this hardening persists until old age and is gradually passed on to family members.
On military ranks and posts: junior staff
Every person who wants to make his career in the ranks of military servants will need to go a long and thorny path. Take, for example, the hierarchy that operates in the ranks of the police. It should be noted that so far she has not undergone any changes and remained the same as it was during the Soviet era. The initial step is to receive the rank of private. This means that a person is enlisted in the ranks of law enforcement officials, but his authority is by no means great. Within one year, an ordinary soldier creates an excellent reputation and, in the absence of serious comments, continues to climb the career ladder.
The next stage is the rank of junior sergeant. After serving another year with this title, the person moves to a more respectable - sergeant. This stage of military service in the ranks of the police requires a length of service of two years. After which he is awarded a senior sergeant. In this rank, a police representative has been serving for three years. After the expiration of the required period, the sergeant transforms into an ensign. This title is final for the junior commanding staff and requires compulsory service for a period of five years.
The average composition
It includes employees who have received the rank of second lieutenant. Epaulettes in this case are already different from previous sergeant ones. A police officer in this rank, under conditions of exemplary characteristics, in a year becomes a real lieutenant. The lieutenant wears his epaulettes until a two-year term expires. A further step in the military career ladder is to obtain a similar position, but with great professional rights. The rank of senior lieutenant, the police officer must serve three years. During this time he gained more experience, sufficient to become a captain. Obtaining new powers indicates significant achievements of the policeman. Before moving to the next echelon of power, he needs to serve with this title for three years.
Senior staff
This category is rightfully considered the most privileged among the military, since not everyone succeeds in obtaining a position related to it. Changing the rank of captain to major, the police officer gets new rights and shoulder straps. He uses them at best for four years on condition of excellent service. Then the officer goes to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and after a five-year term - colonel.
Differences Shoulder Strap
Each rank is characterized by distinctive features on uniform. This can be a different number of bastards, star size, color. For example, sergeants have no stars on uniform, they begin to appear only with the rank of ensign. In the average composition, epaulets of the police lieutenant, junior and senior, have a vertical strip called the lumen. As the position grows, the number of stars goes from two to four. The captain receives one, but a large star, located in the center. Senior police officers, major and lieutenant colonel, wear shoulder straps with two gaps, which are two and three stars, respectively. Starting with the colonel, vertical stripes no longer occur, and stars (from one) are located along the sign.
Star placement requirements
Starting from the ensign and ending with the captain, the stars have a diameter of 13 mm. From the rank of major to the colonel - 20 mm. And all the top positions differ in the size of the star 22 mm. On the ensign's uniform, the distance from the end of the mark to the center of the star and the gap between the last is 25 mm. The junior lieutenant has one on uniform, it is located 45 mm from the edge. As for senior posts, the distance of the stars on the shoulder straps of the lieutenant and senior lieutenant should be 25 mm from the edges and centers of neighboring ones. Similar indicators apply to other ranks, except for major and major general. Their shoulder straps have a spacing of 45 mm from the edge to the center of the star.
The history of the epaulettes as distinctive signs
One of the most curious is the fact of the initial purpose of people with the title of lieutenant. The word itself appeared in France and was adopted by Spain and only a few centuries later began to denote the title of officer of the Russian Navy. In value, it was preceded by the rank of second lieutenant, which has outlived itself on the territory of the state. Then the officer shoulder straps had a different look and were slightly different from modern ones. They were used as holders of travel bags, as horse riding did not include luggage. In those days, such a device was sewn only on one side of clothing. In addition to convenience and practicality, they had another purpose. They began to be used as an original accessory for military clothing, after which they began to symbolize belonging to a particular regiment, division. And then they were used as an indicator of military position. The conditions for the military to receive this rank also differed from modern ones: it was awarded after the training period in specialized institutions and military departments.
Placements of epaulettes and special marks on the clothes of military personnel
Mostly the lieutenant wears epaulets on his shoulders, fastening them on a shirt or jacket. In the cold season, special marks of the military are also attached to outerwear. And also complemented by special hats. The signs themselves can be removable or sewn, depending on the nature of the clothes. In addition to them, there are also special lapel and sleeve symbols that differ in length, thickness and color. Most often they have a golden color and are placed on a dark background.
Types of Shoulderpads
For police officers, as well as other representatives of the military service, there are several types of rank marks. So, there are ceremonial shoulder straps of the lieutenant, photos of which can be seen here. They are usually worn on the occasion of holidays and solemn gatherings. In addition to them, there are simple everyday uniforms that are attached to the daily uniform of a soldier. If necessary, they can be replaced with newer ones, with real stars or embroidery with gold threads. Almost every officer can take a similar opportunity. Senior lieutenant epaulettes (photo attached) may choose similar ones that are presented in this article.
The value of epaulettes grows with the rank
For each person who has completed military service, the importance of various signs and marks is extremely great. For their sake they are sent to dangerous tasks, risking their own lives, and pride in each successful step overwhelms the soul. The lieutenant wears his epaulettes as dignified as the scars from military injuries. They strive to earn them even with the title of simple ordinary, and for many they become the most coveted reward for their labors.
Despite the difficulties of continuous and long service to their state in the ranks of law enforcement agencies, the navy, air forces or any other areas of military activity, valiant officers adequately perform their duties. In such situations, their promotion is perceived as gratitude and encouragement for impeccable service. The honor and courage of a person embodied in stars on epaulets become a kind of characteristic. Based on the accomplishments of the officer, his colleagues make up their own opinions about him, about his personal qualities. Perhaps this is one of the many reasons why women have a weakness for men in uniform, and men from childhood dream of becoming defenders of their homeland and wear shoulder straps on their uniforms with honor.