Who has the right to wear a red beret? History and description

Red beret is a symbol of a special forces unit. In another way, this headdress is called maroon. It is worn by the most worthy. It's about the best division of special forces. About who has the right to wear this beret, you will learn further.

A bit of history

For the first time the red beret troops began to wear in the 80's. At that time in the USSR there was to be an olympiad and, accordingly, such an event required serious preparation and special precautions. Therefore, not long before the sports event, a special company was created. It was from this that the detachment "Knight", known to the whole world, came out.

Red beret was necessary for the military to differ from other troops. The color scheme was not chosen by chance - the red tint was a symbol of the internal troops of the country.

The first batch of berets was issued in the amount of fifty pieces. Due to deficiency of dyes, the headdress became half green, half red. Until 1985, he took wore only at the parades. For some time this symbol was for all special forces. However, later the red beret deserved, undergoing certain tests. Until the 1990s, examinations for the right to wear this headgear were carried out behind the scenes, but after the adoption of the clause of 31.05.1993 by General Kulikov everything went within the framework of the law. The document outlined what qualification tests the military must undergo in order to obtain the very same beret beret.

How to earn a red beret?

Many people have questions about who wears a red beret, what troops are considered worthy of this right. To determine the circle of the best servicemen, qualification tests were invented. The main objectives of such an examination are as follows:

• Stimulating the education of high moral qualities;
• Identification of servicemen with the best preparation for the release of hostages, in emergency situations , etc.

Stages of testing

Tests for obtaining such an award, as a red beret, are held in two stages. The servicemen must pass the preliminary examination and the main one.

The first tests involve an inspection of the military on a special program for the entire training period. The score must be at least four. The servicemen should show excellent results on special physical, tactical and fire training. Testing includes:

1. Running for a distance of 3000 meters.
2. Exercises on the abdominal press.
3. Pulling up.
4. Jumping out of the squat.
5. Push ups.
6. The emphasis is lying, the emphasis is squat.

Applicants for the red beret are tested a few days before the start of the qualification tests. All the exercises are repeated seven times. The main tests include:

• The march-throw (12 km).
• Four sets of hand-to-hand combat.
• Special obstacle course.
• Acrobatic exercises.
• Speed shooting, examination for fatigue.
• Conducting training duels.

What can a red beret take for?

They are deprived of the right to wear this headgear for several reasons. As a rule, for actions that discredit the title of serviceman:

• Violation of military discipline, statute and legislation;
• Reduction in the level of training (physical and special);
• Cowardice and cowardice during hostilities;
• Unreasonable actions and miscalculations, which entailed serious consequences (failure of the task, death of servicemen, etc.)
• Hazing.

Interesting Facts

Red beret does not get to all. As practice shows, only a third of those who wish receive the desired headgear. Features of the tests are as follows:

1. If a soldier has three or more comments, then he is removed from testing.
2. Helping and prompting the subjects is not allowed. Instructors do not interfere with the process during the passage of all obstacles.
3. Earlier, the standard for "high-altitude" was 30 seconds, since 2009 it is 45 seconds.
4. Special forces units are not allowed to decorate a red beret. Ukraine, like other countries in which military personnel wear this headgear, also adheres to these rules.
5. "Krapoviki" differ from the rest of the berth's angle of inclination. They carry it to the left side, while the Marines and the Airborne Forces are on the right.
6. Beret does not change. A faded hat is considered even more prestigious.
7. Only those who have served under the contract can take part in the tests. The innovation was made after the reduction of the military service to one year.
8. Red berets are also worn in Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. However, the order and the rules of testing are the same for all states. Common examinations, which are still held today in other countries, are hand-to-hand combat, shooting from regular weapons, march-throw. All other tests are individual.

The red-breasted beret was awarded only to the most courageous and courageous servicemen. Their professional, moral and physical qualities are at the highest level.