The territory of our vast country is under the reliable protection of the armed forces. The most numerous, having various types of weapons, as well as options for warfare, are the ground forces of the armed forces of the Russian Federation.
Purpose and structure
They consist of platoons, as well as battalions, companies, regiments, and even brigades and divisions, and are subordinate to the army. In the event of a military conflict, the ground forces of the Russian Federation may operate alone or in combination with other subspecies of the armed forces. Their main task is to defend the country's national interests, preserve its territorial intactness. They can carry out offensive operations, carry out fire, including targeted attacks against aggressors, and also maintain their borders, neutralize hidden enemy groups, and seize its territory.
Where do the military come from
The emphasis is on the education and training of specialists. The Russian Army Academy is located in Moscow. Its history begins in 1832. An educational institution, the full name of which is the Combined-Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, is engaged in providing officers with the opportunity to obtain a higher education, preparing pedagogical workers and still scientific workers for bodies of higher military power. Also, military personnel undergo retraining or advanced training in it. In addition, the academy conducts scientific research that helps strengthen the country's defense capabilities and improve the quality of military education. Work is underway to prepare young people for entering the armed forces in universities.
What have in the arsenal
So that the ground forces of the Russian Federation can achieve their goals unhindered, their combat equipment is being improved every year. The old is replaced by a new, better one. The list of weapons of the ground forces of the Russian Federation includes Russian or Soviet-made equipment. Artillery can be towed or self-propelled. It includes howitzers, including mortars, multiple launch rocket systems, and guns. The ground forces of the Russian Federation include tanks, armored vehicles, flamethrowers, anti-tank missiles, and air defense systems. For example, reconnaissance drones. In addition, military grenade launchers, anti-aircraft missiles, rifles of various systems, machine guns, grenades, pistols are at the disposal of the military.
What are they
The birth of the regular army is considered to be 1550, when Ivan the Terrible ordered the creation of a permanent army. Peter I carried out military reform, during which infantry regiments were created. Over time, their composition and equipment changed, and now the ground forces of the Russian Federation are divided into several groups that have individual goals and combat capabilities. The basis is motorized arrows. They possess the skills to act even in the conditions of use by the aggressor of nuclear weapons. The soldiers of this type of ground forces are trained to break through the enemy defenses, carry out offensives inland, destroy the enemy and keep occupied territories. Their armament allows you to destroy both ground and air targets. The main striking force is the tank troops. They are the most resistant to the use of nuclear weapons. Their task is to carry out the offensive and hold the defense, where reinforcements are needed. Their fire strikes hit the target with the greatest efficiency, penetrate long distances.
Air protected too
Missile troops and artillery can repel attacks by manpower and various types of weapons, including nuclear. Air defense covers the actions of our armed forces from the air, reflects enemy attacks. In their arsenal, these troops have chemical, biological, engineering, radiation facilities. With their help, they destroy enemy planes and drones, conduct reconnaissance activities and fight the enemy’s landing. To perform special tasks, there are special troops.
If there is no war
In peacetime, the army is also not inactive. The ground forces are training personnel and improving their skills. Trainings are underway to increase mobility and operational efficiency in combat conditions. Create a base of weapons and materiel. They take part in the elimination of catastrophes, accidents, natural disasters, in peacekeeping missions. If something threatens our country, preparation is carried out in a specific direction with a focus on a possible attack.
The main advantage of the ground forces is their mobility and the ability to work in conjunction with other armed forces. At the same time, they have powerful weapons, a large arsenal and well-trained specialists. While the army is on the guard of the homeland, our country is perfectly protected both from land and from the air.