Motorized rifle troops are the largest in the genus of the ground forces and the military core of the army, determining its overall combat effectiveness. This type of troops is intended for conducting large-scale military operations. The main distinguishing feature of motorized rifle units - a high degree of mobility and maneuverability - makes this type of troops indispensable in a full-scale war.
Such combat characteristics make it possible to make a very quick transition from strike to maneuver, rapidly change directions and area of operations, disperse and concentrate forces as quickly as possible, transfer entire combat units to the most vulnerable section of the front.
Motorized rifle troops are a real “workhorse” of war, taking on the main burdens of hostilities, holding bridgeheads and creating the most favorable conditions for the successful offensive of other front troops that do not have such mobility, maneuverability and flexibility. And, of course, these units in this situation suffer the most severe losses.
Motorized rifle troops of the Russian Federation include tank, anti-aircraft and artillery units, as well as some specialized military formations in their structure (except for motorized rifle units proper). For example, parts of radiation and chemical protection, engineering battalions.
Modern motorized rifle troops are equipped with the latest missile systems, which significantly increases their firepower and allows you to solve the widest range of combat missions. Also, units of this kind of troops are armed with the most modern automatic small arms, rockets and mortars, which allow them to hit ground and air targets with a high degree of accuracy. A high-speed armored vehicles and NVD give the opportunity to fight in any conditions.
Historically, motorized rifle troops were formed from the infantry, which is the oldest kind of troops. The fighting of infantry formations decided the outcome of many wars of the past. It is impossible to overestimate the contribution of this “queen of the fields” to the victory over fascism. The undeniable advantage of motorized rifle (infantry) units lies in their ability to conduct combat operations in adverse conditions and in any terrain where other troops demonstrate their failure.
During the Second World War, motorized rifle troops, then still called infantry, demonstrated unsurpassed fighting qualities. They hacked into any defense and captured the impregnable fortified areas. Of course, with the proper support of air squadrons, artillery divisions and tank formations.
Motorized rifle troops are indispensable in a war of any scale. They are able to break through the defenses of even the highest density and rapidly develop an offensive inland, cutting the group of enemy troops. In addition, they are able to pursue a retreating enemy for a long time, destroying their fire weapons; force any water barriers at a high pace; as soon as possible to create stable lines of defense; to capture and hold strategically important lines, bridgeheads and objects; successfully wage lengthy battles against a numerically superior opponent. The motorized rifle troops of the Russian Federation are a real stronghold of the army and a guarantee of the security and sovereignty of the state.