Perhaps the foot soldier is one of the most ancient military branches. Even when the caveman, having gathered his fellow tribesmen and armed with clubs and stones, went to the neighboring tribe to take away their food supplies or a more convenient parking lot, these were the first infantry units. Such troops require the least cash investment and are the most massive type. Today, infantry uses motorized vehicles and, thanks to a variety of weapons, is capable of performing any task: from searching for missing travelers to launching Grad missiles from portable tubes.
Infantry history
Already in antiquity, cavalry entered the arena of ancient battles. However, hoplites appear in ancient Greece and, for several centuries, make infantry the most combat-ready and important military branch. Now the infantryman is a small mobile fortress with a spear. Their linear structure, armor, weapons allow them to successfully resist the enemy cavalry and destroy the enemy infantry.
Rome during its existence has made significant changes to the concepts of war, tactics, weapons. The infantry became divided into heavy, with massive armor, shields, spears, swords and darts, and light, armed mainly with bows, darts and slings. Light infantry armor might be missing.
In the early Middle Ages, a military class stands out that can provide itself with a good horse, strong armor, weapons, and a squire. All this was worth a fortune. Armor was also worn on a horse, turning a rider into a medieval tank. Such heavy cavalry easily reached the enemy infantry, without receiving much damage from the bows, and destroyed it. The infantry became an auxiliary part of the army to support its own, to divert the attention of the enemy. At these times, the infantryman is the staff for the cavalry. She began to be recruited from the militia, which could not acquire good equipment. This was the case in Europe and the Middle East. In Asia and other steppe regions, they completely abandoned infantry, since they had to travel long distances where there were no natural shelters.
Some people came up with fortresses, while others - artillery, and again the balance of power changed. Manual artillery became a harbinger of small arms. The number of shooters began to increase, and with the advent of firearms, their number became predominant. Shotguns appeared with pieces, and then rifles, and as a result the combat infantry became rifle troops.
In the field charter of the workers 'and peasants' Red Army of 1939, the infantryman is a representative of the main branch of the army, which bears the main burdens of the war. Artillery, tanks and aircraft should help her in everything. Today, doctrines on the leadership of the missile forces are being promoted in many countries , but such transformations are not yet complete.
Black berets
Among all types of infantry, I want to see the marines. This is a vivid example when all other types of troops help the foot soldiers. Airplanes clear the coast, ships cover the landing with their artillery, marines on floating armored personnel carriers reach the coast and take control of the coastal strip or begin to move deeper into the mainland.
Among the types of troops of the Russian Navy, the Marine Corps is the most combat-ready unit. These are mobile, well-armed, trained and universal troops, ready to fulfill any task. They can only be compared with the Airborne Forces. Marine units have repeatedly proved their skills and strong-willed qualities, protecting the interests of the Russian people and the state.
In 2015, November 27, marked the 310th anniversary of the creation of the Marine Corps. In this regard, many events were held, especially in cities where black berets serve , for example, in the Kaliningrad region. On May 9, a parade march was held not only by employees now, but also by veterans. So in every city in Russia, the marine managed to show off in his black uniform!
How to get into the Marine Corps
Many dream of joining the Marine Corps. Although the service is hard, but honorable. As they say in the army: "Hit the marines - be proud, did not hit - rejoice!" If you have such a desire, then evaluate your health, it should correspond to category A-1, in extreme cases - A-2. Contact the military registration and enlistment office and find out when they recruit a team in the marine corps. Track your physical fitness in advance; dystrophics and frail ones are not needed there. For any difficulty or complaint in the Marine Corps they say: “You're a Marine!”
Assembly point
When you arrive at the assembly point, you will need to prove yourself. Although they say that the initiative is punishable, it is also rewarded. Representatives of the Marine Corps will look for healthy, physically developed adequate guys. If you find them yourself and apply with the desire to get into their troops, you will be remembered and marked.
A physical test can be arranged for you right at the assembly point, the exercises are limited to the imagination of the officers. There may be the usual pull-ups, jumps, running. If you want to get into the assault battalion, it is quite possible that you will be sparred with the officer himself. Here, more important than hand-to-hand combat skill will be your determination. The Marine Corps soldier must be brave, savvy, sometimes daring and take pride in his kind of troops.
Earnings, privileges, service
If you decide to connect your life with the army, think carefully. Service is not work; it will require the whole person. The military has many privileges, they have vacations that increase with length of service, a stable career ladder, the state pays for many trips around the country, the military mortgage, in addition to all this, the state feeds and dresses its soldiers.
The size of wages is different everywhere, depending on the locality, rank, position, unit, attitude of the state to its own army. The army is a great option for any man. Of the serious drawbacks, this is life by order, if they say to populate the North Pole, it means that it will be necessary to populate the North Pole. This is a joke, but not without some truth.