The rules for wearing military uniforms are requirements of the legislation, the implementation of which helps to increase the level of combat readiness of the Russian army. Currently, military uniforms are used that meet the basic requirements: convenient, reliable and perform the functions assigned to it.
Legislation governing the wearing of military uniforms
The activities of military personnel and the features of their uniforms are affected by the following regulatory legal acts:
- The Russian Constitution, which enshrines the obligation of all citizens of Russia who have reached a certain age, to perform military service in accordance with federal law (Article 59).
- Federal law No. 53, which governs the specifics of military service, and also discloses the essence of the duty.
- Decree No. 293, issued by the President of the Russian Federation, which establishes new rules for wearing military uniforms. Also, this act fixes the features of the insignia and distinction in different departments.
- Order No. 300, issued by the Minister of Defense, which approved the new rules for wearing military uniforms.
Types of uniforms of military clothing
The form of citizens doing military service is divided into three types:
The ceremonial military uniform is used by citizens in military service to participate in celebrations. These are holidays, parades, processions, ceremonies and more.
The field form is relevant when participating in military or military operations, during military service, while assisting civilians in emergency situations or during natural disasters.
The office is worn by military personnel if none of these events takes place.
The process of reforming the uniform of military personnel
Before the order of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 300 was introduced, the uniform of the military personnel underwent many major changes from 2007 to 2009. In 2007, a competition was held. At it, various fashion designers offered their options for updating the uniform of military citizens.
Based on the results of the consideration of the sketches of various performers, the models of the Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin were chosen as the main one. Until 2009, various changes and additions were made to these sketches.
The end result of the updates was similar to the uniform of the US Army, while not protecting from the wind or from the cold and quickly wore out. In this regard, additions were again made to the appearance of the clothes of military personnel, as well as changes to the rules for wearing military uniforms (especially in winter field sets).
Updated uniform for military personnel
According to the norms of legislation on the approval of the rules for wearing military-style clothing, in 2010 outerwear was modernized by creating fitted Velcro overcoats, which made it possible to reduce the time they were put on and fastened. In addition, winter-type sweaters were developed.
Updates also affected the number of items of clothing. The form became multi-layered, in connection with which each soldier could choose the necessary elements of clothing himself, taking into account his daily tasks and weather conditions.
In the updated version of the clothing there were several types of jackets, different types of boots according to the seasons, a synthetic belt, high-quality socks and other items of clothing. The fabric was 65 percent cotton and 35 percent polymers.
Types of military uniform kits
According to the order of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 300, the new form includes two sets: the main and multi-layer. The first set is used at temperatures above fifteen degrees of heat. The second is applied if the temperature does not exceed fifteen degrees. This type of clothing helps keep you warm even in forty-degree frost.
The summer outfit includes a jacket, boots, beret and trousers with a water-repellent treatment. If a soldier was in the pouring rain, things kept dry for no more than two hours. If the work of the military is associated with increased danger and loads, the form was supplemented by reinforcing elements.
Updated rules for wearing military uniforms allowed soldiers to wear a fleece jacket in the fall, which provides thermal insulation by adding double-sided nap. If there is a strong wind outside, the military puts on a special windbreaker with five-layer trousers. During heavy rains, soldiers could wear windproof sets with special gluing and a membrane.
In the winter, insulated vests and jackets began to be used, which also protected from moisture and wind. At the same time, they were made of lightweight material, which retained protective functions with practicality and lightness. In severe frosts, hats with special insulation, as well as balaclava, were used.
Features of full dress kits
The parade military uniform did not undergo any special changes during this period, due to the fact that it meets all key requirements.
Clothing for parades, holidays and awards must meet the basic requirements:
- Compliance with the traditional approach. The uniform for military personnel should include elements from the nineteenth century.
- Compliance with the modern approach. The cut of the full dress should coincide with the cut of the everyday. Preservation of the main color scheme or the addition of everyday uniforms with ceremonial elements is allowed.
- Compliance with the universal type approach. Color may be, as in everyday form, but the elements of the ceremonial type should be of a different scale.
Summer Dress Uniform Requirement
According to the order of the Ministry of Defense on the rules of wearing military uniforms, the summer uniform of the parade type is divided into two types: for carrying the guard (honor) and other celebrations.
The following garments are elements of the summer dress uniform:
- A cap made of wool with a band (or with sewing, if we are talking about officers with a high rank).
- Front tunic with buttonholes and shoulder straps.
- Full-length trousers (with stripes, if we are talking about officers with a high rank).
- The shirt is white.
- Vitsmundir.
- Front belt type.
- Black tie on brass clip.
- Like gloves in white.
- Black chrome boots or low shoes.
Winter uniforms requirement
The following types of elements are included in the ceremonial winter uniform with insignia:
- fur ear-flaps of gray color;
- uniform;
- ceremonial coat;
- full-length trousers (with stripes, if we are talking about officers with a high rank);
- dress type belt;
- black tie on brass clip;
- like gloves of white color;
- black chrome boots or low shoes.
The uniform type for different categories of military should be performed in accordance with the following standards:
- Compliance with the military style of uniforms of the Russian army.
- The elegance and severity of the formal costume.
- High quality materials used in clothing.
Casual military clothing
The casual uniform of a military type in color and appearance varies depending on rank and affiliation. In this case, the color of the caps should match the color scheme of the equipment. Currently, the colors of the modern form coincide with the samples of 1988. Insignia and other decorative elements of gold color.
For women, the everyday form was developed in an improved form. Dresses and skirts are made in order to comfortably fit the body and emphasize the beauty of the girl. The color scheme includes olive and blue colors.
Women's winter kits include cropped and fitted coats. The sergeants and privates are dressed in olive-colored casual wear. In winter, a special type of beret is added to clothing, and in other seasons - a cap.
Sergeants, soldiers and cadets do not wear everyday uniforms. For them, ordinary clothing includes winter or summer field equipment. In winter, they wear gray coats (for the Air Force and Airborne Forces, the color changes to blue). In autumn, the obligation to wear a light blue jacket is established. In rainy time and in summer, instead of a jacket, a board with an elongated cut is worn, which has water-repellent properties. In addition to these items, a black belt, boots and socks are used.
Office modern military uniform
Office clothing is a type of daily uniform. It is used by officers, generals and employees in some positions in the Ministry of Defense. The set includes items of clothing, in the aggregate resembling everyday uniforms among employees of the Ministry of Emergencies.
The following items of clothing are included in the package:
- soft cap. The color for military citizens in any unit is green (with the exception of units of the airborne forces. They have a blue color scheme);
- plain shirt with a cap with a long or short sleeve (the length depends on the weather); shoulder straps are fastened with Velcro; tie not included;
- white t-shirt (put on under the shirt without fail);
- plain trousers with a cap and a shirt with a straight cut;
- warm jacket for the cold season with the possibility of attaching an additional hood; a cap can be replaced with a cap with earflaps (warm); Velcro straps are also attached to the suit.
Every year, small adjustments are made to the uniforms of the office type of the military, which are difficult to see with the naked eye. Differences in most cases are hidden (changing the type and style of cut suits, changing the shape of insignia and other details).
Legislation has established that the wearing of office casual suits as field uniforms is strictly prohibited. Wearing an office suit should be neat and require minimal care.
Wear and Care
According to the norms of legislation in the field of wearing military uniforms, the uniform for everyday, formal and office use must always be clean and comply with the requirements of legal departmental acts. Therefore, it is very important to know certain aspects of caring for things.
The uniform must be carefully looked after. The use of the wrong methods of drying or washing most often leads to damage to the appearance of things, and therefore serious difficulties can arise in the service of the military.
Before washing and ironing things, you need to carefully read the information on the label. For example, wool should only be washed in warm water. If it is not possible to wash manually, it is necessary to set a gentle type of mode during machine wash. It is forbidden to squeeze wool products.
The best way to clean the full dress is not at home. It is recommended to entrust this business to professionals. They have more experience handling various types of things.
According to the rules governing the wearing of uniforms by military personnel, the clothes of the Russian army are comfortable and of high quality and are practically the best in the world. When carrying out various complex operations, the uniform is supplemented by protective elements, which must also be correctly worn and worn.