Survival courses for contractors reviews. "Survival courses" in the Russian army. Combat Training Directorate of the High Command

Returned from the school of survival Khabarovsk, p. Prince-Volkonskoe. I will tell everything as it is, everything that I remember according to the chronology of events.

I decided to go to the survival courses for contractors in the first stream myself, since May-June is not yet hot, there are no midges, mosquitoes, and in the first stream the car of the survival courses will only accelerate. I signed up for the list of volunteers and went to buy everything that would be useful to me in the courses.

Now I can already say , what is really needed and useful in survival courses for everyone.

1 Tablets

*Vitamins- We take heavy loads on the body.

*Antibiotics- everyone had a sore throat 100%, the right thing, it’s also better to take it from diarrhea and poisoning - they came in handy for me.

*From head and temperature not useful, but gave to comrades.

*Patch in a roll 3-5 pieces.

*Hydrogen peroxide- calluses on the feet are inevitable.

* Adhesive for wounds, which is sold in a pharmacy is very helpful when an open wound appears. For example, on the palm of your hand after digging trenches, fill it with this glue, and wait until it dries and everything is normal.

2 Equipment

* Substitution - old form , you can camouflage, you need it because most time from 6 weeks you will crawl on the ground, and it is rarely dry in the Khabarovsk Territory, when you come to the barracks you take it off and put on a clean one, turning from a pig into a man.

*Lightweight berets- I arrived in statutory ones, they were worn out and did not rub at home, but when you walk long distances everything changes a lot - I killed my legs on the 3rd day, after which I ordered lightweight berets for 1600 rubles. with fabric inserts. They do not rub their feet, breathe and are much lighter, which is very important. There is another option for 2500, they are generally lighter than sneakers.

*Field bag (tablet)- it is needed only at the drill review, but it needs to be carried with you, so all the contents are laid out from it and used as a smoker during smoke breaks.

*flask- it came in handy, without water there is death, there are always battles for water.

*Cloak-tent- at first I carried it in a bag, but then I laid it out - if it's raining, you put on an RHBZ raincoat and that’s it, but you really don’t want to carry even an extra 100 grams with you. I recommend buying an ordinary Chinese cellophane raincoat for 60 rubles. and the issue is removed.

*Sleeping bag- do not take the authorized one too heavy - ordinary Chinese for 800 rubles. the very thing! I had a statutory one, I suffered with it.

* Penknife- do not spare money, buy a strong one - when you live in the fields, you need a thing!

*Lantern- needed only last week when they lived in the field.

*Mosquito net- take it, you can live in it - the midge does not spare anyone and only beekeepers in mosquito nets enjoyed life. Ointments and sprays are complete nonsense.

*Duffel bag- if possible, it is better to get unloading. The bag is an extremely uncomfortable thing - thin straps dig into the shoulders and they start to hurt terribly. We finalized the straps, wrapping them with cardboard and tape, more the best option wrap them with a piece of tourist rug.

* Hemming tags, buttonholes,- tags are needed on the first day at the drill review, then they all fly off. We were not driven for the hemming, since it could be changed by lunchtime. I only hemmed the output form, but there was no substitution. The buttonholes are only on the output uniform, there weren’t any on the changer either, as they flew off. Behind appearance we were not built at all, the company commander said go at least naked, I don’t care, the main thing is to comply with the standards.

*Tent- the usual Chinese tent in which we lived in the field came in very handy, midges and mosquitoes do not fly into it, which ensures restful sleep. We were able to buy it already being on the courses, the issue price is 600 rubles.

*Sports uniforms You need good running shoes with soft soles. Sneakers and all sorts of slippers kill the legs, since you need to run a lot and every day. I had Chinese sneakers for 320 rubles. heels hurt constantly. Light shorts and a T-shirt of any color and size, in principle, and everything in a sports uniform.

* Pea coat and quilted jackets which we secured were not useful.

*Cellular telephone- it was not forbidden, take the simplest and most unpretentious philips for 900 rubles. Anything over $1000 can technically swim away. We had enough cases and the thoughts “well, I definitely won’t miss my mobile phone for 20 thousand” disappeared instantly, looking at people who were running around the location of the company with round eyes and yelling “ahh where is my teha !!!”, and he answered “What are you looking at, don’t save something)))”

A good option was already in Khabarovsk at the station to buy a local SIM card so as not to call in roaming.

*Slippers- like garbage, but you need it.

*About personal hygiene products I will not say anywhere without them - if you are not a pig from the very beginning.

About life...

Upon arrival, we were placed at the location of the company, all as everywhere bunk beds and bedside tables became our temporary home.

The water in the washbasins is only cold, so take a small kettle, a water heater, some cheap carrier with you. There are very few sockets in the company, 7-8, and there were about a hundred of us, so weaved cobwebs from carriers and still there was a queue to charge the phone.

by the most in a simple way to wash yourself was from a hose that was stuck into the sink - but the water was just icy, an option only for walruses), the second way is harder - you take TV from the foreman of the company, pour water, throw a boiler there and guard it so that no one uses this good. The bath was on Saturdays, and it was necessary to wash every day.

The toilet clogged in a week, the company commander tied the clogged booths with wire, there was only one left in one wing and 2 in the other wing of the company, to sit on the nest you always take a turn.

You put all your personal belongings in a bag and give it to the foreman in the supply room, leave the most necessary things in the nightstand - shoe polish, a brush, a towel, soap supplies - I didn’t miss anything.

About lessons...

When we arrived at the unit, the company commander lined us up, introduced himself as the commander of the 8th training company. R. Paustyan, briefly told what threatens us, only 70% will survive and sent us to physical therapy. We ran about 5 km around the unit and after that the 2nd ones were going home, these were the first losses in our ranks.

We were taken to the bathroom. the part where the doctor made notes that we are healthy and ready for physical activity. Since we had not yet been put on allowance for lunch and dinner, the leftovers brought from the train became.

A sample letter of resignation appeared on the stand in the company ...

From 9 to 10:40 there was an evening inspection on the parade ground, after which we went to the unit to get ready for bed. The first night, no one could sleep, everyone was busy, talking, playing with phones. How I fell asleep, I don’t remember, I opened my eyes at 5:40 from the squeaky cry of the orderly “Company get up” at 5:50 “Company go out for morning exercises.”

Charging was on the parade ground under the old Soviet music, after which we were charged for 3 km. Then breakfast, and immediately we go to the warehouse, we get machine guns, an hour later they were already enshrined in military tickets. Weapon cleaning for 30 min. and to classes, then everyone already understood that they urgently needed to lighten their duffel bag, since this infection squeezed their shoulders very much, and they had to wear it all day.

So the classes were held behind the barracks 500 meters away on the so-called tactical floor. training places were marked with squares of flags with barrier tape and a tag with the name of the training point. There were about 10 training places - RKhBZ, tactical training, engineering, medical, etc.

We were divided into sections and sent to the places of training, our valiant 1st section of the second platoon that day fell on tactical training- fulfillment of standard No. 10 (you run 15 meters with a snake while holding the enemy at gunpoint, you fall, crawl 20 meters, then again you run 15 meters. You are prepared for shooting while sitting and make a report “Private Pupkin is ready to shoot”). You need to finish in 45 seconds. there would be nothing terrible if 20 kg did not hang on you. bag + gas mask and tablet)) and the area for crawling is not at all dry in an hour, everyone was wet and tired.

After a 20-minute smoke break, a command was sounded to change training positions and we went to engineering training, where we were pressed by the standard for digging a trench for firing from a prone position. Everyone took out the shoulder blades (they were also given out), they explained to us that and how they showed the place of digging. It was necessary to dig a trench in 30 minutes. lying on your side without raising your head. Everyone fell down and began to blast the ground with blunt shovels, and the company commander threw bonuses in the form of a smoke bomb or an explosion of packages towards those who tried to raise their heads or bodies. Half an hour passed, the palms of the hands were torn off at half, this misfortune did not spare me either. The calluses hurt terribly and the hands were very dirty, because. the earth is damp, and it is easier to rake it with your hands.

Later, many got gloves (ordinary Chinese ones) and sharpening the shoulder blade became an integral part of preparing for entering the tactical field.

By 14:00 everyone was lined up and taken to lunch (another feature in the infantry is to carry the material base on oneself). heap wooden boxes with flags, signs, helmets, body armor and all sorts of other nonsense. Dragging the material base was very annoying. and so already everyone was severely exhausted by the wisdom of the infantry.

And so lunch - we throw off all our belongings on the parade ground, appoint one guard and go to the dining room in formation. At the dining room, we wait another 20 minutes for our turn and finally the food))).

About the diet:

- breakfast- this is usually rice or buckwheat with a piece of meat or liver and gravy, a coffee drink, a carton of milk, 15 gr. butter, boiled egg and a bun or 4 cookies;

- dinner- soup, again meat or fish with buckwheat or rice, tea, butter, bun;

- dinner- fish with gravy and buckwheat + tea with bread and butter.

Sometimes they gave dumplings, cheese, sweets, gingerbread, salads to garnish at dinner, herring, marrow caviar. Everything tasted bland and not salty, but no one came back hungry and rarely did anyone finish everything that was given to him.

After lunch, a smoke break for 15 minutes and again on the parade ground we take our junk and go to practice on the tactical field until 17.00. Then we finally return to the barracks and hand over the weapons.

At 18.00 everyone is already standing in sportswear and charging for 3 km, then we pass 100 m. chemical food.

We must pay tribute to the platoon commanders, they always ran with us and went to the training ground on foot, although without a duffel bag and machine gun, but they also felt the delights of large transitions.

So our first week passed, on Saturday we had a bullpen where we passed the PHYSICAL (3 km. 100 m. pull-up) and tests on the tactical field in the subjects that we studied all week. Sunday - a sports holiday again we run for half a day, but half a day free time and bath!

Polygon

It's generally separate story, the first we had on Tuesday of the second week. Rise at 5.30 we get weapons, dry rations. We take our favorite duffel bag and go with this stuff 12-15 km. over rough terrain (fields, forests). The transition lasted 2 hours 40 minutes. In fact, it is very difficult to walk because of the bag, the machine gun, the RHBZ was constantly unfastened from the bag, stuffiness, the midge is spinning in front of the face, all wet, the legs in the berets are boiling. We just languished there.

Water scarcity(I took half a flask with me in a bag and poured a full flask, you drink half a flask going there, one and a half there, and I thought back half a flask, but the water ended there).

There were people with flowing blood from the nose, my lips were very chapped, the urine was dark in color - pale, of course. They drank water from some lake, it stank of a swamp with an aftertaste of some kind of muck, but cold and transparent, no one even got sick after it.

At first, they shared water, but then friendship-friendship, and everyone carries his own water. By the end of the day, everyone is dehydrated, their legs blown up, their faces sour and burnt.

At the training ground, we met the same standards as at home, the passage of the fire-assault strip deserves special attention, everything is like in an American film, you run 600 m. fully equipped everything smokes through various obstacles, explodes, and you climb through a web of barbed wire)), in short, this exercise was very exhausting.

We had lunch at the range at 2 o'clock, after which we had a smoke break and went home.

By 5 they came, until 6 they handed over weapons, dinner, evening verification - it always lasted for us less than an hour, it happened that 2 stood on the parade ground, but everyone survived.

There is such a joke in the infantry, the duty officer is building us, the battalions are all 1200 people on the parade ground, the duty officer orders to line up, after which the command is set aside, then line up again, set aside again, and so 15 times in an easy, then only quietly, at ease.

Even when the battalions greet the regiment commander, then in the infantry there is no time to breathe before blurting out good health, he only said, hello comrades, you immediately yell the answer.

So we flew day after day for all 5 weeks (2 polygons per week) and short circuit every Saturday.

The platoon leaders themselves were dying by the middle of our training, after dinner they began to hide us in the forest, which we were very happy about !!!

The last week is a field trip, where we lived in the fields, ate dry rations, we were attacked by sabotage groups, trying to steal a machine gun at night. Constant lack of water, all bitten by mosquitoes and midges, dirty smelly, I dreamed of getting home, everyone dreamed of a house.

There was a run-in BMP-2, shooting day and night, a bunch of regulations, everyone was looking forward to the night to fall asleep. On the last day of the field exit, they decided to arrange a march to the house, 30-50 km away. We walked about 35 km. This, being guided by time, left at 6.30 and reached the unit at 14.20. The last kilometers were especially difficult, everyone ran out of water, and the heat was simply unbearable, the last kilometer, when a part was already visible, they were walking through the swamp, the water was almost knee-deep and the ill-fated bumps. On this day, the company commander led us, he especially died because on the eve he drank like crazy)) he killed his hooves, felt how hard it was for us to walk, he still didn’t have a machine gun and a bag.

About exams

Even in the middle of the course of the week, so on the third day, people began to ask about exams, oh, how will we pass, oh, what will happen if we don’t pass, but it will be possible to agree and. etc. As a result, we were charged a fee for exams of 4.5 rubles for subjects of combat training, 2.5 rubles for physical education, half were indignant at the prices, they said we would pass it ourselves, for which the platoon gathered us and had a conversation at which they explained that the standards can be taken according to in different ways and you can even get to the bottom of the pillar, so whoever blunts and does not pass will leave with deuces in their certificates. A deuce is a dismissal from the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in short, tin!

Before a week-long field trip, everyone passed the balls for 7-ke, those who were sure were in the FIZO the one for 4.5. In order to collect more platoons within 2 weeks, they said that Khitrik, the district chief of finance, would arrive at the FIZO, he would take a march throw for 5 km, with a machine gun, a gas mask, a pouch, a run for 3 km, a run for 100 m, and pull-ups, they said that the march- no one will throw. Other exercises cannot be selected. As a result, Khitrik did not come, but we took 100 m. 1000 m., and pull-ups, 80% including me passed on our own, the rest were given 3s because the babos passed everything.

On the last day, when we came from the fields, we were gathered in the club and the political officer of their unit, said that he had heard rumors that platoon commanders were collecting money for exams, explained that if we came with deuces, then we could retake everything at home negative ratings at the certification commission and it is not so easy to dismiss us, he gave his helpline. Naturally, everyone was afraid to complain, and with the feeling that we were cruelly used, and we also paid babos for it, we went home.

Output

If you are not a kasyakopor in your unit, and honestly survived 6 weeks there, you don’t need to pay money for exams, not a penny, no matter what they tell you. We had types who did not pay 2-3 people because there was no money and family problems and also came with triplets. Let these ghouls graze in our unit, no one looked into our certificates, they were filed into a personal file and that's it.

There is much more to write, but it will be a small book. I stopped at important points, which can help future cadets of the survival school.

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Combat Training Directorate of the High Command

ground forces

PROGRAM
intensive combined arms training

with a survival course
(for military personnel accepted for military service under a contract)

Moscow

2010

This Program was developed by the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Ground Forces and is intended for training in military training units of military personnel who entered military service under a contract (previously completed military service).

When developing the Program, the following were taken into account: new directions in the combat training of combined arms units, modern requirements to the content and scope of training tasks, the requirements of the Combat Manual for the preparation and conduct of combined arms combat (BUPVOB), the experience of combat operations and the training of units during local wars and armed conflicts.

ORGANIZATION OF COMBAT TRAINING
1. Combat training is the main content daily activities troops in peacetime. It is organized and conducted on the basis of the requirements of the General Military Regulations. Armed Forces Russian Federation, the Combat Manual for the preparation and conduct of combined arms combat, orders and directives of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, his deputies, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces; organizational and methodological guidelines for operational, mobilization and combat training of the Ground Forces; thematic plans for public and state training and organizational and methodological guidelines of the Main Department for Work with personnel Armed Forces of the Russian Federation; orders and directives of the commander of the troops of the military district; manuals, courses, manuals, collections of standards, guidelines and this Program.

The learning objectives are: training of military personnel under the contract (cadets) for independent actions in the performance of combat missions in the difficult environment of modern combined arms combat; education of high moral and fighting qualities.

2 . Serviceman trained must match qualification requirements to military professional training (military personnel contract service) approved by the commander-in-chief of the Ground Forces.

3. The duration of training is 6 weeks, while 286 hours are allocated for classes in subjects of study (30 hours (10.5%) for theory, 246 hours (86%) for practical training and 10 hours (3.5%) reserve time).

Training sessions are held 6 days per week: 5 weeks ( 5 days duration school day - 8 hours, 1 day (Saturday and pre-holiday days) the duration of the school day - 6 hours); 6- i school week 5 days control-complex lesson (field exit) with a course of "survival", 1 day duration of the school day - 6 hours), academic hours - 50 minutes. When conducting field studies, exits, the duration of the school day can be increased, without time limits.

Classes with personnel are organized and conducted on the scale of a training platoon (company) in relation to the daily routine (Appendix No. 1) , in specially equipped classrooms, at UMB field facilities, on training facilities (UTS), with weapons and military equipment. At the same time, no less 50% all field exercises are carried out using personal protective equipment and in nocturnal time. Night classes are planned and held without any restrictions.

In the course of conducting classes with military personnel, actions are practiced that are regulated by the requirements of the combat charter, manuals, courses, a collection of standards and instructions, taking into account international obligations of the Russian Federation, the requirements of the order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation and the Manual on International Humanitarian Law for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

When conducting classes, along with the acquisition of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities, by creating an appropriate environment and conditions, the following tasks should be solved: psychological training of trainees; their readiness to overcome the dangers and difficulties of a combat situation; development of the ability to withstand high neuro-psychological and physical stress that may arise during the preparation and during the conduct of combat. This is achieved by introducing into the course of the lesson elements of tension and surprise, danger and reasonable risk inherent in a real combat situation, repeated training of cadets in performing the learned techniques and actions, instilling confidence in their commanders, weapons, military equipment and protective equipment.

To conduct classes with cadets educational units in addition to full-time commanders, officers of the management and headquarters of the training battalion, heads of the combat arms and services of the training military unit (district training center) should be involved.

The commander of the training company, when scheduling classes for a week, is given the right to specify the number and numbers of standards recommended by this book of the Program for working out during classes, taking into account the fact that by the end of training each cadet must be assessed based on the results of fulfilling all the standards defined Collection of standards for combat training of the Ground Forces.

4. Combat training planning carried out by headquarters on the basis of the decision of the commander, with his personal participation.

Taking into account the tasks of training cadets, when planning combat training, the head of the district training center, the commander of the training military unit, the commanders of the training battalions are obliged to make a decision to clarify the training time for each subject of training for training units and command training of sergeants: in the training center and training military unit - in writing, as an annex to the preparation plan; in the training battalion - in the thematic calculation of hours.

The decision is made on the basis of orders and directives of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, his deputies, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces; organizational and methodological guidelines for operational, mobilization and combat training of the Ground Forces; thematic plans for public and state training and organizational and methodological instructions of the Main Directorate for Work with Personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation; orders and directives of the commander of the troops of the military district; instructions, courses, manuals, a collection of standards, methodological recommendations, this Program and the possibilities of the educational material and technical base.

When planning combat training, the following are developed:

in the district training center (training military unit)- preparation plan for academic year with applications and a plan-calendar of the main events for the month; consolidated monthly schedule;

From May to Russian army will try new program intensive training of contractors. It includes, among other things, the so-called "survival courses". The military personnel themselves had different opinions about these courses.

In general, such survival lessons take place in the form of field exits. Forced marches for 10 kilometers and in full gear with overcoming the fire-assault zone are being practiced, as well as a march for a distance of 50 kilometers and some other tests.

How women soldiers survive.

Harsh army days in survival schools in tent camps, on a par with men, they also experience. Let's say they have to run 3 kilometers in 15 minutes. Another test, already a psychological one, is the so-called “running in a tank” (you need to mentally endure when a 40-ton tank is driving at you, let it through, and then “knock it out”). It is officially reported that they endure all these tests with a charming smile.
However, other opinions can be found on the forums. For example, the husband of one of the contract women who took “survival courses” in Tambov asks reasonable questions. For example, are commanders afraid of the responsibility for the health of contract women, many of whom are over 40 years old - what if they just fall from high blood pressure after a 5-kilometer forced march? And if a woman is of a small build, then a backpack for a training camp with an armored helmet, a sapper shovel, a gas mask, OZK and other things turns out to be simply unbearable! Is the program for women not different from the men?

In addition, it turns out that bags for spending the night in the field (also not the easiest test!), uniforms from Yudashkin, berets - all this needs to be bought for your own money.

However, not all military personnel support this opinion. Yes, as far as female contractors are concerned, everyone agrees that there should be other conditions for them. However, in general, the army should not be a kindergarten, where, as they say, “they squeezed a little - and immediately ached. What if, God forbid, there is a war? And if, relatively speaking, 10% of the servicemen after such tests write a letter of resignation, then they have no place in the army, the military believes.

"Death courses" or "survive" not all.

Also on the Internet on the forums you can sometimes find messages about "death courses", allegedly several servicemen died during these training camps. However, this is not confirmed either officially or by specific reports from the colleagues of these "deceased". Most likely, people are just worried (and some are outright panicking) without having complete information about new courses.

Therefore, military personnel may well be taken for the “dead”, for some reason, for example, who have lost consciousness.

Physio is not up to the mark.

In general, some military men speak out quite sharply: it is clear that some guys heavier than a glass have not lifted anything for a long time, they worked in headquarters or in warehouses, and then suddenly they are forced to run in full, dig trenches and so on. It is especially difficult for servicemen with a full physique. To some, this is reminiscent of the classic KMB, which officers who studied at Soviet time. This explains negative attitude to the "survival courses" of contract soldiers. True, these military officers give to fellow ensigns who will follow them useful advice: run more now.

What do the military themselves think about survival courses

At first, many believed that such news on conducting “survival courses» for contractors- this is just a message for the "picture" on television and nothing more. However, confirmations soon began to come from specific units - they really select military personnel for such tests. So, in one of the units, all contract servicemen were divided into five shifts, and they must take turns attending “survival courses” from May 7 to January 17. Moreover, many military men write on the Internet that they would be happy to visit them, but they don’t really let them in. Others advise to start by "running in a tank" the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and some generals.

In general, if you study a lot of opinions and impressions, it turns out that so far no one died from "survival courses", living conditions during the training camp are quite acceptable, there is no special pressure, female soldiers receive some concessions. Plus, the military remembers what they have long forgotten, and perhaps they didn’t know - if there were gaps in their units with combat training. So, the biggest problem is the ban on the use cell phones(and even then, such restrictions do not apply everywhere).

In the press and on the Internet, a stormy controversy erupted regarding the innovation of the domestic Armed Forces - "survival courses". Someone calls them “humiliating” and “illegal”, someone says that “female terminators will serve in the army”, someone that it’s all fiction, and someone that it’s idiocy. Some part of the negativity expressed on a completely sensible innovation is probably justified. But first things first.

What we call "survival courses" are six-week intensive combined-arms combat training camps. Now they will become mandatory for all contract soldiers and sergeants, both entering the service and passing it for a long time. This applies not only to military units who must directly conduct fighting“in the field” (motorized infantry, airborne forces, MP, etc.), but also all specialists of the Armed Forces, not excluding technical specialists and female military personnel. And failure to pass the course or failure of the examination part of it can become grounds for contract soldiers to be dismissed from the ranks of the Armed Forces - as they do not meet the requirements for professional military men.

Actually, this is what is happening. The head of the press service of the Military Military District recently announced that, as a result of the second series of these courses, another 350 servicemen will be fired. In the Southern Military District this summer, almost a thousand servicemen did not complete the course. What is interesting is that a certain number wrote a report with a refusal to pass the training camp even before they began, and some were screened out at the medical examinations. That is, not everyone left the training camp ahead of schedule, unable to withstand their severity.

Now to the courses themselves. This is really combined arms training, which, it would seem, is not directly related to representatives of the Air Force, Air Defense (VKO), communications, Navy, technical and operational units. The intensity of the course and the load on those who pass it are really very high. Although this, of course, depends on the conditions of a particular training unit. But in general, the course is universal for everyone. training centers. It includes a very intensive physical training and no less intense combat: fire, tactical, medical, engineering, RKhBZ, etc., which is carried out both in training and with the passing of standards. The course is accompanied by numerous "exits in the field" - to the training grounds. And it ends with a big march (about 50 km.) in conditions as close as possible to combat (as far as possible in training). Food - dry rations, secrecy of the march and camouflage, setting up a field camp, security and actions against "survivors" - "training sabotage groups», workshops in terms of tactics of actions of small units, physical fatigue and the absence of a stall around the corner - everything is like in American films, a la "Soldier Jane". Well, the final exams in physical training and combat disciplines.

In general - nothing beyond the scope of general combat training ground forces, except for the high intensity of classes and the real consequences of failure to pass the standards - no. The standards themselves take into account five age categories. The course for women has minor differences, but in general it is quite passable. For example, in the Higher Military District, out of 1,500 "surviving" women, including the so-called "over-age", only five dropped out ahead of schedule. In fact, this is the course of a young fighter, only put on a qualitatively high level and not including drill and the performance of internal service - this is enough in parts - pure combat training with great intensity. Actually, “survival” should include some household restrictions on “exits”, physical activity, and sad prospects if training does not meet the requirements of the Armed Forces. That is, everything that habitually serves as an excuse for low level general combat training in some units - inconsistency in personal. the composition of the “ideal”, objective difficulties, the “complexity” of training in a specialty, leaving no time for a general one, etc. - are simply not taken into account here.

Is it necessary for military personnel of "non-combat" units (sailors, signalmen, technicians, etc.)? In my understanding, yes.

Firstly, since there can be no “non-combat” units, and real combat operations may require a soldier of any specialty and gender to act lying in the mud with a machine gun, and not pressing buttons or turning a steering wheel and a wrench. And poor preparation and the complexity of specialization, as well as age and health, in such a situation will not be an excuse in front of the enemy. To consider such a situation unlikely means "to serve", and not to prepare for war, for which any military man studies in peacetime.

Secondly, since the requirements for fitness for service in any unit require a certain physical form and the absence of health contraindications. As well as the readiness to defend the Motherland not only in the specialty, but also "steadfastly and courageously endure all the hardships and hardships of military service," since the service itself implies these hardships and hardships.

Thirdly, since the advantage of voluntary recruitment of the Armed Forces over compulsory recruitment implies a qualitative difference in the level of training and professionalism. Of course, the main reason for the increase in the share of contractors is the difficulty of mastering modern military equipment. The preparation of a professional is difficult in terms of conscription service. Rotation in the division of retired and young conscripts makes general level training is "average", and combat readiness is insufficient. Nevertheless, a professional who receives a salary for knowledge and skills and comes on duty as a job must remain a military man, and not just a hired worker.

He must understand that he chose a profession associated with a risk to life and a willingness to sacrifice his life not for a salary, but for his homeland - this alone distinguishes a military profession from any civilian one. Salary only provides a decent standard of living for those who are ready to give their lives. And if the contracting party does not understand this and considers the service to be just a good job option, then he has chosen the wrong job. Therefore, I am embarrassed to listen to some who are preparing to "survive", talking about the idiocy and senselessness of the course for a "superspecialist", who "is supposed to be on duty at the communication center, and not crawl through the mud." So you can be on duty at any civil work, which is generally spared from many military features and does not require a good specialist to strain to maintain physical fitness and sacrifice comfort from time to time.

Now about the problem of the courses, which is more real than the arguments about “female terminators” and the fears of those who have slightly relaxed during the time they were on duty at the consoles for their health and future inconveniences. In general, the host side of the training centers is quite loyal to its cadets. Let's say, giving a little rest at the exits to the too tortured training platoon, they are unlikely to reduce the overall burden and benefits of the courses. Moreover, the workload is really very high, and the purpose of the training camp is still not to screen out the “unfit”, but to provide high-quality combat training, the intensity and conditions that bring the cadets as close as possible to the situation of real combat operations. But when they start collecting money for passing exams, hinting that there are different ways to take exams, and dismissal from the Armed Forces shines with "deuces" - this is the first step towards profanation of the very idea of ​​\u200b\u200bsurvival courses. Such "business" is practiced at the platoon level and is often instigated by the overly frightened "preppers" themselves.

For those who go to the training camp, it is not worth it. Firstly, since there is no installation for screening - NO! Even despite the peppy assurances of the host about how many of those who came will not be able to get through - you need to understand that they also watched films about American sergeants, well, they want to set things up in a serious way right away. Secondly, since all the overwhelmed standards can be retaken at the certification commission. And the majority of those who will really be fired because of the courses are either those who wrote the report in advance, or after the first strain, which they are not used to in the service, or desperately slip through the medical line, or really unsuitable - in all honesty, such among colleagues everyone will remember.

Another issue is equipment. No one provides clothing for those going to the collections and will not compensate for what they bought with their own money. In fairness, I want to say that those who came to the training camp with authorized equipment have more difficulties than those who took care of comfortable and light shoes, a duffel bag with wide straps, a light sleeping bag, a change and so on. However, much of what is already bought for service on one’s own is not provided for by any clothing allowance. One can only hope that some measures to improve this situation will be taken over time. But for now, it's best to rely on yourself.

In conclusion, I want to wish those who are preparing to “survive” good weather and patience! You will definitely have something to remember.

Let's start with the fact that courses are provided even for women who came to serve in the armed forces through contact. The name "survival courses" is popular. Speaking correctly, this is an intensive military training program. Being a civilian, it is impossible to master all the subtleties military service, as well as prepare for their special rhythm of life. No books will help better than these courses. This intensive program includes learning techniques for self-control and discipline, as well as overcoming fear.

In general, this is a special set of exercises that every contract soldier must go through before starting the service. Of course, everyone is interested in how long such a preparation procedure takes. These are short courses, their duration is 6 weeks. During this time, a person is completely immersed in military affairs, his consciousness and views change. In general, he is preparing to become a real soldier.

It should be noted that in Russia, survival courses began to be applied relatively recently. Since 2012, they have been actively used to train contract soldiers. After their introduction, controversy erupted over the fact that these courses are humiliating and illegal. As practice shows, they help a person to rethink his choice and finally make sure that he is right. The benefits of the courses are:

• the ability to quickly determine whether a citizen is fit for service;
• preparing a person for his future work;
• possibility to refuse service in case of difficulties.

The cons are the following:

• heavy loads;
• the essence of the program is not connected with any type of troops;
• efficiency depends on the conditions of the training unit.

Behind last years the number of those who changed their minds about becoming contract soldiers after completing the intensive program increased by 350 people.

On the one hand, this is good, since those who cannot serve are immediately eliminated. But still, some people need more time than 6 weeks to adapt and get used to it. Therefore, opinions about these courses are twofold.

The essence of the courses

Survival courses consist of:

1. Intense physical activity.
2. Fire, combat, chemical, medical, tactical and engineering training.

Most courses are held at the training grounds. During the intensive program period, all fighters:

• eat dry rations;
• master the skills of camouflage and methods of setting up field camps;
• master the skills of action against the enemy;
• are trained in the tactics of conducting actions of military formations;
• learn to overcome various obstacles.

Toward the end of the course, all military personnel are expected to march for 150 km. Are being created special conditions which are as close as possible to real combat operations. At the very end of the program, everyone takes physical and combat training exams. The course for women is somewhat different from men's. Physical exercise slightly modified, the standards are lowered. But often, many women who are over 30 years old suffer from an increase in pressure after a 5-kilometer forced march. In addition, women of a fragile physique face a problem when carrying backpacks with uniforms.

In general terms, survival courses are aimed at making the young fighter aware that he will have to risk his life, take responsibility and make serious decisions quickly. Also, contractors must understand that they will have to work not for a salary, but for the well-being of their homeland. Wages in this case only provide decent life those who donate it. If a fighter believes that contract service is an alternative to regular work, but with a high salary, as well as the opportunity to "slope" from an urgent one, then he is mistaken, so he has nothing to do in the armed forces. This school of survival is necessary for the citizen to finally decide on his choice. Before the introduction of these courses, the military often encountered fighters who, either physically or morally, did not pull the service, as a result of which they abandoned this business, only wasting their time and effort.

Problems of survival courses for contractors

Because this program was developed recently, it is not fully coordinated, and has its own problems. In general, there are two:

1. Corruption. Today, bribery is found everywhere, whether it is a hospital, educational institution or the army. Those who have enough money often have the best conditions and they are treated more favorably than others. Regarding the courses, if they are conducted by those who are not averse to taking a bribe, then, of course, the fighters may not take them, but automatically be included in the list of contract soldiers. The state needs to fight such individuals and not allow some to try their best, while others get everything just because they have a fat wallet.
2. Equipment. Unfortunately, fighters have to buy uniforms with their own money, which cost big money. The state does not equip the units with all the necessary equipment, and what is there is old and practically out of order.

Otherwise, survival courses have a large number of pluses. The main thing is not to be afraid to pass them. If you decide to become a military man, then you need to be prepared for difficulties, restrictions and difficult conditions.

What is the difference between regular service and contract service?

The contract service is military activities for a specified period of time by agreement. For such activities, citizens receive wages that are usually higher than those who are not contract workers. In order to become a military contractor, you must meet the requirements:

• be of a suitable age, i.e. between 18 and 40 years old;
• have a secondary or higher education;
• pass a special medical commission and be in categories "A" or "B";
• comply with the standards set out in the NFP.

The contractor must be hardy, decisive, executive, strong and responsible. He must be ready to take orders and give them out. In addition, it is important for a contractor to be prepared for the toughest conditions of survival. First of all, he should think about the Motherland, and then about himself.

How to become a contractor

To enter this kind of service, you need to come to the local point of contractors for detailed advice on further service. Next, with a passport, you need to apply to the local commissariat, writing there an application for admission to the number of contract soldiers. After that, the citizen is expected to be checked by a medical commission, as well as checking all documents. Then he is sent to military unit for survival school. At the end of the course, a decision is made on whether the citizen is ready to become a contract soldier or not. If everything is in order, then he goes to the main place, where he will continue to serve.

Advantages and disadvantages of such a service

The benefits of a contract service are:

1. High wage(from 30 thousand rubles).
2. Permanent travel.
3. Availability office apartment at the place of service.
4. Lots of perks.
5. Honor and respect among other professions.
6. Free travel in public transport.
7. The presence of clothing that can be worn even in civilian life.
8. Retirement at 45.
9. Vacation - 45 calendar days.

Several cons:

• risk to life and health;
• difficult conditions in which you sometimes have to be;
• constant traveling, because of which you rarely see your relatives;
• unquestioning execution of orders;
• great responsibility.