Russian Marines, black berets, black death - as soon as they call it the Russian army. Coastal forces of the Navy, created to conduct combat operations in any conditions. The Marines are landing both from air and from water, are armed with amphibious armored vehicles BTR-80 and 82, trained to storm strongholds and heights. In addition to small arms, it has anti-tank and anti-aircraft portable systems. Marine brigades are in close contact with other military branches, especially with the fleet, but they are trained and act independently. Air assault battalions can, if necessary, switch to an autonomous existence.
The birth of the Marine Corps
During its existence, the Marines several times disbanded and re-created. The official date of birth is considered to be 1705. During the Northern War of 1700-1721. there was a need for specially trained units that fired on the crews of enemy ships, and when approaching, they went on board. For such purposes it was required to possess dexterity, dexterity, a firm hand and courage.
The second date of birth is considered to be 1939. The second, because the transfer of information from one generation of marines to another was interrupted. Changed the conditions of war, because it was already completely different units.
World War II and our time. Russian Marines
Black berets earned their nickname "Black Death" during World War II. The famous Bialystok ledge was defended by units of the Marine Corps. Either because of a communication disruption in the early days of the war, or because of some other, the marines launched an offensive, made several daring strikes, diverting the enemy’s forces and giving their time to reform and retreat.
Despite the fact that our fleet was locked in ports in 1941, the marines did not remain idle. She took an active part in the defense of Leningrad, and individual units in the defense of Moscow. Bearing losses, the marines continued their glorious existence, even new battalions were formed. Along the Black Sea coast forays into the rear of the enemy, sabotage, attacks on fortified points. Snipers in black berets became famous near Sevastopol.
The existing marine brigades maintain traditions and remember the heroic deeds of their predecessors in all military conflicts, starting from World War II. The brigades are called the guard, and the Red banner of the guard receive the price of blood and dedication. The Red Banner is the highest award honored by the Russian Marines.
The black berets, the photos of which you see above, are troops of constant combat readiness, capable of completing any combat mission. The brigades have separate companies and battalions with different functions, as a result they are able to storm enemy ships, hold defenses, take skyscrapers and fortified points, land from ships and planes in the rear for sabotage and distraction. Marine units exist in different countries, but the Russian one is rightfully considered one of the best.
Main armament
The armament of small arms is not very different from motorized infantry. The main weapon is the AKS-74M, also in the department there is one RPK, RPG-7 and SVD. Each company has a grenade-rocket platoon armed with AGS-17 Flame grenade launchers and PKM. Drivers, officers and various specialists have PM (sometimes with a silencer), APS and AKSU-74M. Depending on the tasks to be solved, the Marine Corps units are equipped with RPG-18 “Fly” or a hand-held flamethrower RPO-2 “Bumblebee”.
Periodically, the troops are updating equipment. Since 2009, the BTR-82A began to enter the Marines - this is mainly to the Baltic Fleet, and to the Black Sea - BTR-80 (instead of BMP-2). The Baltics can also be proud of the Zubr class ship. This is the largest hovercraft.
The beauty and pride of the navy
Off the coast of our country, the Russian marines are confidently serving. Black berets are considered one of the best soldiers. They have something to be proud of, and every new guy wearing a black beret becomes a part of the army family. He is now responsible not only for his honor, but also for the honor of the Navy, the honor of the Marine Corps. The worst punishment is to get a ban on wearing a beret - an unofficial punishment, but clearly reflecting the spirit of the troops. If a guy is forbidden to wear a black beret, then he disgraces him with his actions. The Marine Corps is the beauty and pride of the Navy and must remain with it!
Black berets in the cinema
The valor and courage of the marines has been sung more than once in songs, books and films. The Airborne Forces have their own ensemble - Blue Berets. The musical group consisting of officers, which is adored by the Russian Marines - Black Berets. The anthem written by them is known to every fighter and stored on his phone.
Films often use the image of a marine. Strong, courageous, quick-witted and courageous. The last tape, which clearly shows the education in the ranks of the marine corps and the direction of thinking in combat conditions, is “22 minutes”. Marines will have to storm the ship to free civilians and their comrade. An interesting idea is that when preparing the operation, they consider their captured comrade as the default combat unit. This means that the marine will fulfill his duty in all conditions. The name of the film comes from the time that was spent on the assault and stripping of the ship.
Despite any obstacles, the mission was completed, and the enemy was destroyed. The Russian marines, the black berets, preserve and maintain their honor. Films about them cause pride for our soldiers, and in the hearts of the boys - the confidence that they will once wear such a headdress and will wear it with dignity,
Hit the marines - be proud!
Do not hit - rejoice! This phrase is heard by everyone before putting on a black beret. A kind of dedication. An army service with a touch of romance is just a glance from a “citizen” on what the Russian marines are. Black berets do not complain about the conditions. However, the service is not lightweight, and romance is forgotten after the first march, when the machine’s belt begins to rub shoulders, and a bruise forms on the back after the 5th kilometer, a comrade entrusted with a machine gun can no longer run, and as a result you have to drag machine gun, and himself. To withstand such loads, the platoon needs to unite.
Officers do not have privileges in terms of physical fitness and, together with personnel, take part in march-throws, shooting and obstacle courses.
Preparing for the service. Russian Marines. Black berets
How to get into these troops? If the desire in you is alive and unquenchable, then you should start preparing in advance. First, make sure that you have no health restrictions, and the doctor at the military registration and enlistment office will give you group A. There is a struggle for places in the Marine Corps and the Airborne Forces. One must have an advantage over others: such will be good physical preparation, compliance with army standards, category "B" or "C" rights, sports categories and achievements. Ranks and prizes in hand-to-hand combat, skydiving, swimming will be the most significant factors.
A stable psyche and physical form will allow you to pass all the necessary tests and quickly adapt to the army service.
Marine training
Marines are not born, they become marines. Since the mid-1960s, Russia's black berets have performed military service and participated in military conflicts in various parts of the world: Syria, Israel, Poland, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Libya, Somalia, Angola, Mozambique, Chechnya, Dagestan, Abkhazia, Georgia, Vietnam and many others.
As a rule, units of the marine corps are parts of constant combat readiness. Hard physical training awaits those who come here, especially if they manage to get into the air assault battalions or reconnaissance company. All should be able to marines of Russia (black berets), the preparation for the war which never stops. Hand-to-hand combat, combat with weapons, obstacle courses, tactical exercises at the training ground, preparing defense and assaulting heights, landing on enemy lines, landing from ships and fighting in the coastal zone, marching throws, day and night shooting - all these are worthy training sessions real man.
Nobody except us!
Beautiful phrase! Before serving in the army, many consider it pathos, empty and arrogant. A well-known group belonging to such a military branch as the Russian Marines - “Black Berets” - tries to make their songs understandable, truthful and explain the meaning of the service in general. After all, it’s worth at least attending exercises, as the opinion of the army is changing. Individual parts of our army can act independently, but in the event of a full-fledged war, troops will have to act as a single organism. "Nobody except us!" - so say the paratroopers. They have a great responsibility on their shoulders, they are the first in the ranks of the offensive, their task is to land in the rear of the enemy, capture the high ground and hold it until the approach of the main forces. However, this phrase also applies to all other types of troops, each has its own function, in case of failure of which others will suffer.
The combat mission must be completed. "Nobody except us!" - This is both a motto and a sentence. Because the price may be the highest.