All over the world, everyone is well aware that the Russian army is one of the most powerful on our planet. And it is considered such by right. The air forces of the Russian Federation are part of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and are one of the key units of our army. Therefore, the Air Force should be described in more detail.
A bit of history
The history of the air force in the modern sense begins in 1998. It was then that the Air Force, which we know today, formed. And they formed as a result of the merger of the so-called air defense forces and the Air Force. True, even now they are no longer as such. Since the past, 2015, there is a VKS - Aerospace Forces. By combining the units of the space and air forces, it was possible to unite the potential and resources, as well as to concentrate the command in the same hands - due to which the effectiveness of the forces also increased. In any case, the need to form a videoconferencing system was justified in this way.
These troops carry out many tasks. They reflect aggression in the air and space sphere, protect the earth, people, country and important objects from attacks coming from the same place, and provide air support for military operations of other military units of Russia.
Structure
The air forces of the Russian Federation (after all, many are more accustomed to call them in the old way than VKS), include many units. This is aviation, as well as radio and anti - aircraft missile troops in the first place. This is the birth of the Air Force. The structure also includes special troops. These include reconnaissance, as well as communications of automated control systems and radio engineering support. Without this, the Russian Air Force cannot exist.
Special forces also include meteorological, topographic, geodetic, engineer, RCBZ, aeronautical, and also engineering. But this is not a complete list. It is also supplemented by troops of material and technical support, search and rescue, and also meteorological. But, in addition to the above, there are units whose main task is to protect the military command and control bodies.
Other structural features
It should be noted that the structure, which distinguishes the air forces of the Russian Federation, also has units. The first is long-range aviation (YES). The second is military transport (BTA). The third is operational tactical (OTA) and, finally, the fourth is army (AA). But that is not all. Units may include special, transport, reconnaissance, and fighter aircraft, as well as assault and bomber aircraft. And each has its own tasks, which the Air Force obliges them to carry out.
The composition all the same has a definite basis on which the whole structure rests. Naturally, these are air bases and brigades belonging to the Aerospace Defense Forces.
Situation in the 21st century
Everyone who knows a little about this topic knows very well that in the 90s the air forces of the Russian Federation actively degraded. And all due to the fact that the number of troops and the level of their training was very small. Plus, the equipment was not particularly novel, and there weren’t enough airfields. In addition, the structure was not funded, and therefore there were practically no flights. But in the 2000s, the situation began to improve. To be more precise, then everything began to progress in 2009. It was then that fruitful and capital work began regarding the repair and modernization of the entire fleet of the Russian Air Force.
Perhaps the impetus for this was the statement of the Commander-in-Chief of the troops - A. N. Zelin. In 2008, he said that the aerospace defense of our state is in disastrous condition. Therefore, the purchase of modern, new aviation equipment and improvement of the entire system as a whole began.
Symbolism
The flag of the Air Force is very bright and conspicuous. This is a blue cloth, in the center of which is an image of two silver propellers. They seem to cross among themselves. Together with them is depicted and anti-aircraft gun. And the background is silver wings. In general, quite original and symbolic. Even from the center of the panel, golden rays seem to diverge (their number is 14 pieces). By the way, their location is strictly regulated - this is not a chaotic choice. If you include fantasy and imagination, it begins to seem as if this emblem is in the middle of the sun, blocking it - that's why the rays.
And if you look into history, you can understand that it is. Because in Soviet times, the flag was a blue cloth with a golden sun, in the middle of which was a red star with a hammer and sickle in the center. And a little lower - silver wings, which seem to be attached to the black ring of the propeller.
Interesting Facts
It is worth noting that the Air Force of the Russian Federation together with the US Air Force in 2008 planned to conduct joint anti-terrorism exercises. This was supposed to happen in the Far East. The scenario was as follows: terrorists hijack a plane at the airport, and troops prevent the consequences. The Russian side was to lead to the actions of four fighters, search and rescue services and a long-range radar detection aircraft. The US Air Force was required to participate in a civilian airliner and fighter jets. Plus the notorious plane. However, shortly before the planned event, literally a week later, it was reported that the exercises had been decided to be noted. Many believe that the cause was the aggravated relationship between NATO and Russia.