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Article was updated on 01/08/2019.
Want to know what kind of police epaulettes are? In fact, it is important to represent who you are dealing with on the road or in the city, and yet the rank can be determined only by shoulder straps. Representatives of the police will not always name their name and surname, although this is mandatory.

Why understand the police (police) ranks?

Imagine you are driving a car on a road and an inspector stops you. How to contact him if he did not introduce himself? You can just say "comrade policeman", but much better, of course, in rank. The same applies to street situations if you walk. In general, knowing the ranks and shoulder straps is simply a must. Moreover, they changed slightly in appearance after the police were renamed the police.

Epaulettes

In order to make it easier to understand, see the picture below:

Here, for clarity, I divided shoulder straps into two rows, so we follow.
In the first row (upper) from left to right we have the following ranks:

Private police;
Lance Sergeant;
Sergeant;
Staff Sergeant;
Foreman of the police;
Police Warrant Officer;
Senior Warrant Officer;

All this was the junior commanding staff, with the exception of the "ordinary", of course. The second row is much more interesting, since the ranks of middle and senior teams are presented here. Also from left to right, the bottom row:

Junior Police Lieutenant;
Lieutenant;
Senior lieutenant;
Police captain;
Police Major;
Lieutenant colonel;
Colonel of the police.

The last three relate to the senior commanding staff, the rest to the middle one. Now you will be in the know if an employee suddenly stops you and will demand something from you. You can determine his rank by epaulettes.

The highest commanding staff. Shoulder straps of generals

Many asked in the comments to supplement the article and add general epaulettes. Fair comments. Although, of course, the general will not stop you on the street, but for general development, you need to know what his epaulettes look like:

As you can see, they differ from ordinary shoulder straps in their unusual shape. Let's list what ranks are represented here (from left to right):

Major General Police;
Police Lieutenant General;
Colonel General of the Police;
Police General of the Russian Federation;

Now you know everything about the ranks of the modern police. Share a link to this article with your friends, it will be useful to them.

The summer suit consists of a jacket and trousers. It is part of an all-weather kit of basic uniforms (WKBO). The suit made of Mirage fabric (PE-65%, cotton-35%), with a high content of cotton - is hygienic and comfortable in daily wear. Jacket straight cut. The collar is a stand, the volume is regulated by a stalemate on a textile fastener. The central fastener on a detachable lightning closed by a level on textile fasteners. Two breast patch pockets with flaps on textile fasteners. A back with two vertical folds for freedom of movement in the field of blades. One-seam sleeves. In the upper part of the sleeves there are patch pockets with flaps on textile fasteners. In the elbow area, lining-amplifiers with an entrance for protectors on textile fasteners. At the bottom of the sleeve - patch pocket for pens. On the bottom of the cuff sleeves with stalemates on textile fasteners to adjust the volume. Pants with a straight cut. Whole-belt belt with seven belt loops. The volume of the belt is regulated by a cord with lugs. Button closure. Two side scoring pockets. At the side seams are two large patch pockets with three folds for volume. The upper part of the pockets is pulled together with an elastic cord with a latch. The entrances to the pockets, decorated obliquely, marching hands, closed by valves on textile fasteners. In the area of \u200b\u200bthe knees, lining-amplifiers with an entrance for protectors on textile fasteners. In the lower part of the trousers there are patch pockets with flaps on textile fasteners. The volume at the bottom of the trousers is regulated by a braid. On the rear halves of the trousers are two welt pockets with flaps with a secret button closure. Amplifier pad in the seating area

A dress of a semi-adjacent silhouette of dark blue color with a V-neck, decorated with a red silk scarf (included). The fabric is gabardine. According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 575, chevrons are sewn onto the sleeves of the dress at a distance of 8 cm from the shoulder edge. A chevron is sewn on the left sleeve, indicating belonging to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, and a chevron, indicating the service of the police officer / justice, is sewn on the right sleeve. You can add chevrons with Velcro. The scarf to the dress is worn with a triangle folded in the shape of a scarf, the narrow ends are connected to each other and tucked back to inside under the collar. The wide side is tucked in under the neckline of the dress. It is allowed to wear a summer dress without a scarf in the office. The length of the dress along the bottom edge should be at the level of the knees. The Police \\ Justice Justice short-sleeve dress is part of the new police uniform. Example material drawing:

Jacket: - free cut; - central fastener, windproof strap, with buttons; - yoke made of finishing fabric; -2 slanted welt pockets with flap, with buttons at the bottom of the front; - on sleeves on 1 patch inclined pocket; - in the elbow area reinforcing curly pads; - the bottom of the sleeves with elastic; - a double hood, with a visor, has a drawstring drawstring for volume adjustment; - Waist fit using the wings; Trousers: - loose fit; -2 side vertical pockets; - in the knees, on the rear halves of the trousers along the seam of the seat - reinforcing pads; -2 side patch pockets with flap; -2 rear patch pockets on buttons; - the cut of parts in the knees prevents them from stretching; - The rear halves under the knee are assembled with an elastic band; - a belt on an elastic band; - a bottom on an elastic band; - snap-on aids (braces); - belt loops; wearing - and boots and outfit. material: tent fabric; composition: 100% cotton; density: 270 gr.; linings: ripstop, oxford; cuffs: yes; sealing gum: yes; pockets jacket / pants: yes / yes; optional: lightweight summer version; high strength fabrics and seams; How to wash a suit Gorka.

A dress of a semi-adjacent silhouette of dark blue color with a V-neck, decorated with a red silk scarf (included). The fabric is gabardine. According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 575, chevrons are sewn onto the sleeves of the dress at a distance of 8 cm from the shoulder edge. A chevron is sewn on the left sleeve, indicating belonging to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, and a chevron, indicating the service of the police officer / justice, is sewn on the right sleeve. You can add chevrons with Velcro. The scarf to the dress is worn with a triangle folded in the shape of a scarf, the narrow ends are connected to each other and tucked back to inside under the collar. The wide side is tucked in under the neckline of the dress. It is allowed to wear a summer dress without a scarf in the office. The length of the dress along the bottom edge should be at the level of the knees. The Police \\ Justice Justice short sleeve dress is part of the new police uniform. Example material drawing:

Material: 100% Cotton. Product weight: 52 solution -232 g. 54 solution -265 g.

The Gorka-3 suit is the most successful and widespread type of the Gorka suit. Made of rip-stop material with a density of 270 gr. per 1 m2 of black, structurally consists of a jacket and trousers. Used to protect the fighter from adverse weather conditions, all season. The main difference of this suit is the fleece lining. The jacket has a deep hood with puffs, two welt side pockets covered with flaps fastened with a button, one inside pocket for documents and two pockets on the sleeves, just below the shoulders. It is worth noting that the fleece liner is removable, which increases the usability of the suit and allows you to operate it in a wider temperature range. The shoulders, elbows, cuffs are reinforced with oxford 0 rip-stop synthetic fabric. The reinforcement on the elbows of the Mountain-3 suit is made in the form of a Velcro pocket, equipped with rigid inserts. The sleeves are equipped with anti-dust cuffs and a hidden elastic band to adjust the volume just above the wrist. The jacket is also equipped with an adjustable tightening along the edge, fastens with buttons. Slide suit pants have six pockets. Two side welt holes, two freight bills and two rear. The knees, the bottom of the trouser legs and other loaded places of the trousers are reinforced with Oxford 0 rip-stop synthetic fabric. The bottom of the trouser leg is double, the so-called “boot” reinforced with a cuff that is worn over the boot and prevents dust, dirt and small stones from getting into it. Just below the knee bend, the trousers have a fixing elastic. It automatically adjusts the volume of the leg and prevents sailing of the fabric. Pants are equipped with removable suspenders. Main features: removable fleece lining demi-season suit strong material inner pocket hood CHARACTERISTICS OF SUIT CHARACTERISTICS Material: ripstop Composition: 70/30 Density: 240 gr. Lining: oxford 0 Cuffs: yes Sealing elastic bands: yes Pockets jacket / pants: yes / yes Seasonality: demi-season Additionally: reinforced inserts, removable fleece lining, anthers on trousers, braces included

Gender: male Season: summer Camouflage color: khaki Material: “Tent canvas” (100% cotton), pl. 235 g / m2, IN Cover material: Blend, pl. 210 g / m2, Normative technical documentation: GOST 25295-2003 Outerwear for men and women in coats: suits, jackets, waistcoats, in Color: khaki Lower temperature: 10 Clasp: buttons Country: Russia Description Jacket: loose fit; central fastener fastener, on buttonhole and button; yoke, lining and pockets made of finishing fabric; 2 lower welt pockets with flap, loop and button; internal flap pocket on a button; on sleeves, on 1 patch inclined pocket with a valve on the buttonhole and button in the elbow area reinforcing curly overlays; the bottom of the sleeves with elastic; double hood, with a visor, has a drawstring to adjust the volume; Waist fit with drawstring; Trousers: loose fit; codpiece with a fastener on a loop and a button; 2 upper pockets in the side seams, in the knees, on the rear halves of the trousers in the seat area - reinforcing pads; 2 side patch pockets with flap; 2 back patch pockets on buttons; the cut of parts in the knee area prevents them from stretching; Dustproof skirt from calico on the bottom of the trousers; the back halves under the knee are assembled with an elastic band; elastic belt; a bottom on an elastic band;

Please note - in this model, fleece insulation is only in a jacket! Coloring: khaki Jacket: - free cut; - central fastener, windproof strap, with buttons; - yoke made of finishing fabric; -2 slanted welt pockets with flap, with buttons at the bottom of the front; - on sleeves on 1 patch inclined pocket; - in the elbow area reinforcing curly pads; - the bottom of the sleeves with elastic; - a double hood, with a visor, has a drawstring drawstring for volume adjustment; - Waist fit using the wings; Trousers: - loose fit; -2 side vertical pockets; - in the knees, on the rear halves of the trousers along the seam of the seat - reinforcing pads; -2 side patch pockets with flap; -2 rear patch pockets on buttons; - the cut of parts in the knees prevents them from stretching; - The rear halves under the knee are assembled with an elastic band; - a belt on an elastic band; - a bottom on an elastic band; - snap-on aids (braces); - belt loops; wearing - and boots and outfit. material: tent fabric; composition: 100% cotton; density: 270 gr.; lining: ripstop, oxford 0; cuffs: yes; sealing gum: yes; seasonality: demi-season; optional: reinforced inserts, removable lining from fleece anthers on trousers, suspenders included

The tunic is part of the daily and weekend uniform of the police officers of a new type. Worn with trousers. Material: Suit (half-woolen) fabric. Composition: 75% wool, 25% polyester 280 g / m2 Lining: Twill 100% viscose 105% g / m2. An adjacent cut, single-breasted, fastened with four buttons. Turn-down collar with lapels. Shelves with detachable barrels. Side welt pockets horizontal in a "frame" with valves. A back with a central seam in the lower part of which there is a slot. Sleeves are set-in, two-sutural. Lined tunic. On the left shelf of the lining there is an inner pocket with a "leaflet". Designed for employees of internal affairs bodies with special police ranks, as well as for cadets (students) of educational institutions of higher professional education of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Has a red fringing on sleeves. According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 575, chevrons are sewn onto the sleeves of the suit at a distance of 8 cm from the edge of the shoulder. A chevron, belonging to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, is sewn on the left sleeve, and a chevron, indicating the police officer’s service, is sewn on the right sleeve. You can add chevrons with Velcro. In addition, epaulets with buttons are sewn on this tunic, and two lapel badges are also strengthened. How to sew epaulettes? For this, in addition to the tunic itself and shoulder straps, you will need a ruler, scissors, a needle, a thimble and durable red threads. Be sure to put on a thimble, even if you are used to sewing without it, because sometimes the needle passes through shoulder straps with great difficulty, and you can injure your fingers. If you find it difficult to pull the needle and thread from the shoulder strap, then you can use pliers or tweezers. 1) First of all, prepare a shoulder strap, i.e. fix on it all the laid down insignia, since it will be much more difficult to do this on an already sewn pursuit. 2) Take the shoulder strap and position it so that the side remote from the button is point blank to the seam that connects the shoulder of the tunic with the sleeve. At the same time, the upper one, directed towards the back, the shoulder strap should go 1 cm from the top to the seam running along the shoulder. In other words, the shoulder strap should be slightly shifted forward. 3) Pass a thread into the needle and fix the shoulder strap to the tunic at three points: at the shoulder straps, at the place where it is in contact with the sleeve seam and in the center of the semicircular cut. Now the shoulder strap will be firmly fixed and will not shift from the correct position during sewing. 4) Then, very carefully sew the shoulder strap around the perimeter, making stitches so that only barely visible points remain on its surface in those places where the needle enters the shoulder strap, and the thread between two adjacent holes passed mainly from the wrong side (along the laying) of the tunic . Then the thread will not be noticeable even if it does not match the color of the shoulder straps in color. In this case, the optimal length of each stitch should be about 1 cm. 5) Follow the same pattern with the second shoulder strap. How to strengthen the lapel badges? On the collar of the tunic - along the bisector (a line dividing the collar angle in half), at a distance of 25 mm from the collar angle to the center of the emblem, the vertical axis of symmetry of the emblem should be parallel to the collar's departure. How to place awards on a police tunic? On the left side of the chest, the awards are arranged in the following order: Special insignia are placed so that the top edge of the medal block is at the level of the ledge of the lapel of the tunic and jacket. When wearing two or more special insignia, they are placed separately in one row, from right to left with 10 mm intervals between the lateral ends of the stars in the order listed. Signs of special distinction of one denomination are arranged in the order of their award. Signs of orders, orders and medals are arranged horizontally in a row from the center of the chest to the edge, from top to bottom in the listed order. When wearing two or more orders or medals, their pads are connected in a row on a common bar. Orders and medals that do not fit in one row are transferred to the second and subsequent rows located below the first, placing them also from the center of the chest to the edge in the above order. Pads of orders and medals of the second row should go under the orders and medals of the first row, while the upper edge of the pads of the lower row is placed 35 mm below the pads of the first row. Subsequent rows are arranged in the same order. Signs of orders, orders and medals are located on the single-breasted police tunic so that the upper edge of the block of orders and medals of the first row is 90 mm below the level of the lapel ledge. On the right side of the chest, the awards are arranged in the following order: Orders are arranged from left to right in the listed order. The upper edge of the largest in the order of the first row are located at the level set for the common bar (pads) of the first row of orders and medals placed on the left side of the chest. Orders that do not fit in one row are transferred to the second and subsequent rows located below the first, placing them also from the center of the chest to the edge in this order. The centers of the orders in a row should be on the same level. The distance between orders and rows of orders -10 mm. The sign of the number of wounds made of galun of golden color (with a severe wound) or dark red (with a slight wound) is located on a bar made of fabric top fabric. The width of the galloon is 6 mm, the length is 43 mm. The bad wound patch is located below the minor wound patch. The distance between the stripes is 3 mm. The sign of the number of injuries is placed on the tunic and jacket to the right of the sign to the honorary titles of the Russian Federation, and in its absence, in its place.

Consists of a jacket and trousers. Fabric - Rip-Stop, PE-67%, Chl-33%. Designed for employees of internal affairs bodies with special police ranks who carry out outdoor service. It is worn with a dark blue t-shirt and a dark blue cap. According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 575, chevrons are sewn onto the sleeves of the suit at a distance of 8 cm from the edge of the shoulder. A chevron, belonging to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, is sewn on the left sleeve, and a chevron, indicating the police officer’s service, is sewn on the right sleeve. You can add chevrons with Velcro. Above the left pocket (shelf), at a distance of 10mm, the “POLICE” patch (110x30 mm) is sewn, made in the shape of a rectangle with a red piping, the inscription is made in white or silver. On the back, 10 mm above the red line on the back, the POLICE patch (275x85 mm) is sewn, made in the form of a rectangle with a red edging and the inscription is white or silver. Employees with special ranks of the police, when serving in public places, wear badges on the jackets of their summer suits. Signs are fastened with a pin to the left breast pocket. The badge is placed in a removable badge pocket, which is worn on the right side of the chest of the jacket jackets of summer dark blue color. The badge is a rectangular card containing the identity of the police officer.

Scout suit moss Scout costume made in a very successful design demi-season uniform "smok" in the colors of the experimental camouflage A-TACS FG. The suit consists of a jacket and trousers. The jacket is long, below the waist. Equipped with a deep hood with adjustable straps, it has four voluminous cargo pockets, closed by valves on a large English button, which makes it easy to open a pocket in a hurry, with hands in shooting gloves, and in other extreme conditions, when the time count went by seconds. The elbows of the suit are reinforced with an additional layer of fabric, the sleeves are equipped with wide rubber fabric ribbons. The front zipper is duplicated along the entire length with smaller English buttons, which are clasped in secret. Trousers of a suit of a free cut, all loaded parts are reinforced with an additional layer of fabric. A wide rubber band, a thin lace for additional tightening, and loops for attaching suspenders are sewn into the belt. There are four pockets on the trousers. Two slotted, covered with flaps on a large English button, two cargo overheads, in which additional ammunition can be carried. A wide cuff and the so-called “brakes” of elastic fabric are provided on the bottom of the legs, which prevent the legs from lifting up. color moss (A-TACS FG) Main features: coloring waistband elastic bands on the pants carrying case for suspenders included KITCHEN CHARACTERISTICS Material: T / S Composition: 65 pe / 35 viscose Density: 160 gr. Cuffs: yes Sealing elastic bands: no Pockets jacket / trousers: yes / yes Seasonality: all-season Additionally: carrying case

The demi-season women's raincoat is part of the uniform of police officers of a new type. A raincoat of a semi-adjacent silhouette, with a central inside secret fastener for five loops and buttons, and additionally on the upper uniform button and through sewn loop, on a heat-insulated stitched lining. On yokes in the area of \u200b\u200bthe shoulder seam, two loops and one not-cut loop for securing removable shoulder straps are provided. Sleeves are set-in, two-sutural. At the bottom of the middle seam of the sleeve, stitches are sewn in, fastened with a buttonhole and a buttonhole. Turn-down collar with detachable stand. The removable belt is threaded into the loops located in the side seams and fastened with a tongue buckle, the free end of which is threaded into the loops. On the right pick - an internal welt pocket with a leaflet. Jacket fabric (100% polyester) with rip-stop weaving threads and water-repellent impregnation. The second layer is the membrane. Filling: Tinsulate 100 g / m. Recommended temperature range: from + 10 ° С to -12 ° С. It is worn with a muffler of dark blue color or with a muffler of white color. It is allowed to wear a demi-season cloak with a neatly folded front side out on the left hand. Demi-season raincoats are worn buttoned up. It is allowed to wear demi-season raincoats with an unbuttoned top button. Demi-season raincoats are worn with or without removable insulation with a belt fastened with a buckle. On this raincoat, removable epaulets of a dark blue color and stripes of a dark blue color are worn.

Winter jacket for the ground forces, navy and air force reliably protects from wind and snow. The insulation perfectly retains heat, weighs little, does not deform, does not absorb moisture. The combination of membrane fabric and insulation provides protection against severe frosts. CHARACTERISTICS Protection against cold Charter cut For military operations Hand wash only MATERIALS Rip-stop Membrane Heater Fibersoft

The costume consists of a jacket and trousers. Jacket with a central side fastener on a tape "lightning". In front with upper welt pockets with flaps and leaflets fastened with textile fasteners and side welt pockets in a “frame” fastened with a “zipper” braid. The front and back of the jacket are lined. Turn-down collar with a stand. Costume charter staff from rip-stop fabric with Velcro. Back with a yoke. Sleeves are set-in, single-seam, with reinforcing pads in the elbow, with stitched cuffs fastened with a textile fastener - section with puff. To fasten removable shoulder straps, loops are located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe shoulder seams, two continuous loops are swept perpendicular to the shoulder seam. On the bottom of the jacket is a detachable belt, the volume of which is regulated by the side sections with elastic braid. Trousers are straight, with pointed arrows and side pockets along the front halves. Closure of the front of the trousers with a zipper. On the back halves - tucks. On the right back half there is a welt pocket with a flap and a leaf fastened with a textile fastener. A stitched belt fastened with a buttonhole and buttonhole. To adjust the volume, the belt is tightened with elastic tape in the area of \u200b\u200bthe side seams. Example material drawing: Additionally you can purchase:

Men's head scarf Serves to protect the head, face and neck from the sun, sand and cold Material: 100% cotton Size: 120 × 120 cm Arafatka (Shemagh, Kufiya, Shemakh) came to us from the East, where this light, voluminous scarf made of natural Cotton serves as a traditional men's headdress. Like most elements of a traditional costume that have lingered for centuries, it is unusually functional. Arafatka is an excellent protection against heat, cold, wind, sand storms and dust. The name Shemagh or Shemah, she received from the British military, who, appreciating all these qualities, wore it while serving in the Arab countries. Well, the scarf began to be called Arafatka in Russia, thanks to Yasser Arafat, who during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict did not leave the TV screens. Regardless of her past, Arafatka remains what she is - a large lightweight scarf. For someone it’s just a fashion accessory, and for tourists, hunters and travelers it’s a convenient multi-functional headdress, it is also a scarf, mask and bandana. The soft, breathable fabric of the keffiyeh will cover the head, face and neck from the scorching sun, wind, cold, dust and insects. In a difficult situation, Arafatka can be used as a bandage for an injured hand, tire or bandage.

The model of light demi-season boots with high-strength hydrophobic leather upper and a rubber sole with embossed tread is invariably very popular among employees of various power structures, tourists and people who prefer active outdoor activities. For greater comfort, the lining in the boots is made of thick PVC mesh. The toe cap and back are reinforced with a special thermoplastic material that allows you to maintain the external shape of the boots. A dull valve prevents foreign objects from entering the boot. Demi-season boots are equipped with a lacing system consisting of eight pairs of D-shaped half rings, which can significantly facilitate and speed up the process of lacing and unlacing of shoes, without pulling the laces from the loops. ASSEMBLY SHOES OF THE CITY TYPE Continuation of the legendary series "COBRA". Used in all special units of the Russian Federation. Combined top: hydrophobic leather (1.2-1.4 mm), “DRYWALKSYSTEM” (R) (CJSC “RUSSIAN SKIN”) + elastic genuine leather on the boot. Lining: mesh. Sole: rubber of the increased wear resistance (Italy), BUTEK 1. Method of fastening of a sole: glue. Toe cap and back: reinforced from thermoplastic material. Sizes: 40-46. A blind valve protects the foot from environmental influences (dust, water, dirt). High-speed lacing. Black color. Weight: 570 gr. Specifications Assault boots. Model Cobra 12011 Manufacturer BUTEKS Country Belarus Material top hydrophobic leather (1.2-1.4 mm), "DRYWALK SYSTEM" ® (CJSC "RUSSIAN LEATHER") + elastic bezel genuine leather Lining material mesh Lining on the sole adhesive Metal support Metal toe cap and back reinforced from thermoplastic material Sole material rubber of increased wear resistance BUTEK 1, (Italy) Available size range 40-46 Shoe color black Lacing type high-speed lacing Valve type blind valve

A set of windproof smokey (jacket) and warm underwear with Primaloft ® Black insulation, which can be worn separately as a stand-alone jacket. Smok: Can be worn with and without underwear. Tall and wide collar. A hood with a visor in which plastic is inserted to give a rigid form. To adjust the hood carefully, it has three adjustments. A front zipper with two locks, can be unfastened both from above and from below. A wind-shelter valve covering the front zipper. Velcro cuffs for smooth adjustment of the wrist girth. with great reliability compared to conventional buttons. The buttons are large, so it is convenient to work with them in thick gloves. Volumetric pockets on the body have a foldable entrance that protects the contents from falling out Pockets: 2 volumetric pockets on the chest 2 volumetric pockets on the bottom of the jacket 2 pockets “Napoleon” with a zipper on the chest one flat pocket on the left sleeve and one inside on the left with a zipper Buckles: on the waist and bottom of the jacket, using elastic cords to protect from the penetration of cold under the clothes Clasp: Quilted lining with insulation, which increases the service life dezhdy (insulation remains in place during washing or dry cleaning) Smoke and Fastening for buttoning when worn as a separate jacket made using convenient lenticular buttons American-style hood, adjustable oval face. For comfortable wearing, the inside of the hood is lined with fleece. Ventilation openings on the armpits. Knitted cuffs for comfort. Inner pocket on the left with zippers. Product material: Main fabric of smok: Strong rip-stop of increased density (different from the analogue used in the summer form of Alloy), 35% cotton 65% polyester Smoka lining: thin blended fabric, 35% cotton, 65% polyester Main lining fabric: 100% polyester Lining insulation: torso - Primaloft ® Black 2 × 133 g / m 2 sleeves - Primaloft® Black 2 × 80 g / m 2 Product weight: 46/176 pp -1969 g 50/176 pp -2097 54/182 pp -2181 g 56-58 / 188 pp -2439 g Also on the website are models of trousers with Primaloft® insulation MAYBE YOU ARE INTERESTED: We strongly recommend that you use front-loading washing machines, in case if you are the owner of a top-loading machine, it is recommended to wash clothes and equipment in a special mesh bag for washing to protect against possible damage by parts of the drum of the washing machine. Before washing, fasten all zippers and velcro fasteners and completely relax all adjustments. If the upper fabric is membrane, then it is better to wash the product with the lining out (turned inside out). Wash delicately at 30 ° C with a double rinse (it is better to use two rinse cycles to ensure that all residual detergent will be removed from the fabric and insulation) and spin at medium speeds. It is permissible to use a drying drum at an average temperature (40-60 ° C) for 30-40 minutes or until completely dry, if the upper fabric is a membrane, it is better to dry the product with the lining out (turned inside out). You can dry the product in a suspended state with the lining facing out. To remove stubborn stains before washing, you can treat the stains with a special compound such as Grangers Performance Wash or Nikwax Tech Wash, allowing the detergent to soak for 10-15 minutes. It is better to store clothes and equipment with synthetic insulation in a straightened (not compressed) state. How to restore DWR treatment on insulated clothing or equipment DWR is a special polymer applied to the surface of a fabric to give it water-repellent properties. DWR processing is not eternal. During operation of the product, as well as after a certain number of washings, the effectiveness of DWR is reduced. If drops of water have stopped rolling off the surface of the fabric and wet the fabric even after washing, it is time to restore the spray protection. We recommend the use of special formulations to restore spray protection to fabrics in the form of a spray, or poured into a washing machine, such as Grangers Clothing Repel or Performance Repel, or Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In or Spray-On. First you need to wash the product in accordance with the washing recommendations, then use the selected composition to restore the spray protection by spraying it directly on the front of the product while it is still wet, or by starting the second wash cycle, first pour the required amount of wash-in into the washing machine . The instructions of the manufacturer of the spray protection agent on the packaging must be strictly observed. Many DWR repair products require thermal activation, so it is best to dry the treated clothing and equipment in a tumble dryer or oven at an average temperature (40-60 ° C) for 40-50 minutes or until completely dry.

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Military insignia on the shoulders of military personnel and employees of the Ministry of the Interior are very similar. The difference between them can be considered only the color of shoulder straps. But in the navy, the symbolism is already completely different. This is not surprising, because the ranks there are also different. Stars on the epaulettes of officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the amount of one to four can be seen in all without exception commanders (except ordinary). Thus, three stars on uniform are found:

Among the younger commanding staff.
Among the average composition.
The ranks of the senior staff.
The ranks of the highest composition.

The shoulder symbolism of the members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs structure has one noticeable difference: a red border always passes along the edge, regardless of rank. When a police officer introduces himself, the word “police” is always added to the rank, for example, “senior police officer”, the same applies to retired police officers.

Decals on shoulder straps of junior staff

The junior commanding staff, beginning with the rank of junior sergeant and ending with foreman, have shoulder signs with horizontal or vertical yellow stripes (streamers). Remembering their location, it will not be difficult to distinguish the ranks of their owners:

A junior police sergeant wears a pair of narrow vertical (transverse) stripes.
A police sergeant wears three vertical straps.
A senior police sergeant wears one wide transverse strap.
The foreman of the police has one horizontal wide strip.

Among the members of this commanding staff, stars possess only:

Ensign of the police. His shoulder marks are two small stars located horizontally.
Senior police officer. On his shoulders are already three starsalso located horizontally.

Symbolism on shoulder straps of middle, senior and higher teams

All the commanding structures except for the younger ones have completely no basting, but instead of them, epaulets adorn thin stripes of red color (gaps). They are located horizontally, their number depends on the rank. The exception is the highest commanding staff. There are no such bands on their shoulder straps, only a red border around the perimeter of the shoulder mark remains, however, as on the shoulder marks of all other members of the structure.

So the average composition:

A junior police lieutenant wears one small star on top of a red lumen.
The police lieutenant has two small stars placed vertically on the shoulder strap, they are separated by the same red stripe.
Senior lieutenant of the police. His insignia are one strip, three small stars placed by a triangle with an edge.
The police captain wears four small stars, one pair of them is located vertically, and the other - horizontally, without intersecting.

Shoulder straps of the senior staff are distinguished by the presence of a pair of parallel gaps.

The police major has one middle star in the middle of the stripes.
The lieutenant colonel of the police has two middle stars located in stripes on the edge of the epaulette.
The police colonel already has a triangle of three medium-sized stars.

The higher composition does not have streaks and stripes, the stars on the shoulder signs are large.

Major General of the police. His epaulets are adorned with one big star.
Police lieutenant general. On his shoulders are two stars placed horizontally.
Colonel General of the police has, respectively, three stars horizontally.
The police general of the Russian Federation has four stars, also located horizontally

Insignia on the shoulder straps of prosecutors

Employees of the prosecution, as a rule, do not have ranks, but possess ranks. They are assigned depending on the position they occupy. Shoulder straps differ in a bright blue tint (brighter than shoulder straps of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) and stripes of turquoise color. An additional difference is the shape of the shoulder strap.

The holders of the three stars on the shoulder decals are:

2nd class lawyer. In the middle of the epaulette, one thin strip and a triangle of small stars.
Senior Counselor of Justice. Its stars are located similarly, but have a larger size. In the center are two gaps.
State Counselor of Justice, 1st grade. There are no lanes in pursuit, but there is a border around the perimeter. The stars are large, located horizontally.

What do you think about the uniform of prosecutors? Waiting for your answers!

Three little stars on the axis of the epaulette - senior warrant officer

Three small stars with a triangle, one gap - senior lieutenant

Three large stars with a triangle, two lumens - Colonel

Three large stars along the axis, galun zigzag - Colonel General

If there are small stars and located in a triangle, then this is the senior lieutenant. If these same three small stars are located in a line one after another, then this is the senior ensign. If these are large stars and are located in a triangle, then this is a colonel. And if, as with a senior warrant officer, one after another, it’s Colonel General.

The military rank indicated by three stars on the shoulder straps can be very different - from the senior warrant officer (senior warrant officer in the fleet) to the colonel general (fleet admiral). Sun depends on the size of the stars and their location on the pursuit.

Three small along the shoulder strap, shoulder strap without clearance - senior warrant officer.

Three middle ones, with a triangle below the shoulder strap, one gap - senior lieutenant.

One clearance means a junior officer.

Three large, with a triangle below the shoulder straps again, two gaps (senior officer) - Colonel.

Three huge (relatively, of course) stars along the line - Colonel General.

With the generals, by the way, an interesting situation, or rather with their stars. If there are two stars, then this is not Lieutenant General (there is no such rank), but a lieutenant general. And he, unlike just lieutenants and majors, is older in rank than a major general (one star).

Depends on many factors. Firstly, from which country the soldier belongs to. Secondly, to what kind of troops. Thirdly, it depends on the size of the stars. For example, three small stars can mean both a senior ensign and a senior lieutenant, while large stars can mean a colonel general or even an admiral.

It depends on which army ..

If you take the Soviet Army, the Red Army, the army of the Russian Federation, then if there is one clearance -one strip, then this is the senior lieutenant, if two clearance-the colonel, if the general shoulder strap, then this is the colonel general ..

Three stars also have a senior warrant officer ..

In addition, there are sea ranks similar to land can be a captain of the first rank (with two gaps), an admiral epaulet - an admiral ..

Also, three stars are chased by the senior midshipman (naval analogue of the ensign) ..

The senior lieutenant in the Navy also has three stars.

If we consider the army of Tsarist Russia, then what kind of troops depends on infantry, for example, or the Cossack unit ..

Senior warrant officers wear epaulets with three small stars in a line.

There are three small stars in the fleet of the senior midshipman.

In the senior lieutenant, three small stars form a triangle, both in the land and the naval officer.

The colonel wears three middle stars with a triangle on uniform.

The captain of the 1st rank has three stars in the fleet.

Three large stars in a line - this already corresponds to the rank of colonel general.

In the Navy, three general stars are worn by the Fleet Admiral.

The corresponding epaulets with stars are also worn by representatives of the police, the GUIN system and prosecutors, most importantly they should not be confused with the military.)

Stars on shoulder straps are small, large and large.

small row on a green pursuit without stripes - senior warrant officer
small triangles on a green pursuit with one longitudinal stripe - senior lieutenant
large triangle on a green pursuit with two longitudinal stripes - Colonel
large in a row on a golden pursuit without stripes - Colonel General.

in the Navy:

small in a row on a black pursuit without stripes - senior midshipman
small triangle on a black pursuit with one longitudinal stripe - senior lieutenant
large triangle on a black pursuit with two longitudinal stripes - captain 1st rank
large row on a black pursuit without stripes - Admiral.

Did you notice that the shoulder straps of the senior midshipman and admiral differ only in the size of the stars? That is why the senior midshipman is also called “night admiral”; because in the dark you can’t make out who is in front of you.

again, what stars.

If three are small triangles, then this is the senior lieutenant.

And if the three are big the same, then the colonel.

If in the fleet, then captain of the first rank.

It depends on which country. And also depending on what kind of troops. If we take, for example, Russia and its armed forces, then in the ground forces and in aviation it can be a senior lieutenant, colonel and colonel general. Previously, there was one more title - senior warrant officer. Also three stars, but on uniform without miscalculations and along. Now I don’t know, there may have been changes in the ensigns.

In the fleet, respectively: senior lieutenant, captain of the first rank, admiral. Well, the senior midshipman.

Little stars are a lieutenant.

Big Stars - Colonel.

three along is a senior warrant officer

three triangle is the senior lieutenant

three large triangle is a colonel

and if three very large triangles is a general)

If on the shoulder strap fell quotot; three stars, then a lot depends on:

In what order are the stars on the pursuit;

Are there pursuit of additional elements;

The size of the stars themselves;

The country to which the soldier’s shoulder strap belongs;

Even the color of the epaulette;

The time span of the story to which this epaulette with stars belongs.

So, three stars, located in the same row, but different in size, belong to completely different in rank and position of military personnel. Below is a photo that shows the epaulettes of the Russian Armed Forces. In the upper row is the epaulette of the senior ensign with three stars in a row. Lower left to right (in seniority) three stars with one clearance senior lieutenant. Next, three middle stars and two colonel lumens. Then three large stars are Colonel General.

But, for example, in tsarist Russia, the lieutenant general had three stars. And in the fleet, these same stars, but somewhat on a different pursuit, mean the rank of captain of the 1st rank (three middle stars) and admiral (three large in a row).

Three stars on uniform - a fairly common combination. They can be worn by representatives of various ranks, from midshipman to general, and the main distinguishing feature will be the size of the star. For senior warrant officers and warrant officers, three stars are elongated in a row, which combines them with colonel generals, who also have three stars and admirals, whose epaulets differ from generals only in color.

All other stars have a triangle. The smallest stars have senior lieutenants, and medium-sized stars on the colonel’s shoulder straps. And in the fleet, middle stars can be found on the uniform of the captain of the first rank.

Shoulder straps are an essential attribute of any military or law enforcement officer in most countries of the world. How long have they appeared in Russia? How to distinguish them depending on the specific military rank? Do military uniforms differ from those worn by law enforcement officers? Are there any state standards governing the appearance of insignia in the army and in law enforcement? In this article we will try to give an answer to all these questions, along the way we will analyze how the mentioned attributes of the uniform of junior and senior command personnel look, including the epaulets of the major. Photos will also be presented.

History of Army Insignia

A number of historians agree that before the army, which functions on a regular basis, appeared in Russia, the external difference in military ranks had very few criteria. Senior and junior ranks differed except in the fact that they were covered with clothes and the type of weapon. Some modernization occurred during the time of Peter the Great. Officers began to wear gorget (badges in the form of a scarf, which was attended by elements of state heraldry). At the beginning of the 19th century, uniforms were introduced in the Russian army that were similar in design to modern ones (“uniforms”). Hats appeared emphasizing the difference in military ranks. Epaulettes gradually came into fashion. For officers, they were the same color as the uniform, and for generals they had golden hues. Some examples of epaulettes made it possible to distinguish, say, the chief and headquarters officers. True, this insignia did not say anything about military ranks.

In the 1920s, stars appeared on the military uniform of Russian soldiers. One meant that the military had the rank of ensign, two - major, three - lieutenant colonel, four - staff captain. The colonels, however, wore epaulettes on which there were no stars at all. In the 1840s, non-commissioned officers acquired insignia in the form of transverse stripes, somewhat similar to sergeants in the Soviet Army.

Epaulettes and stars in a more or less modern form appeared in Russia in the middle of the XIX century. Some historians attribute their appearance to the introduction of a new type of clothing - a camping overcoat. Epaulettes on which galloons and stars were sewn (it is noteworthy that all officers, including the highest ranks, their size was the same), fastened on the shoulders of the uniform.

After the 1917 revolution, stars and epaulettes, as one of the symbols of the tsarist regime, were abolished. But over time, the military leadership of the USSR began to return to historical signs of distinction. First, stripes appeared on the sleeves, and in 1943, shoulder straps. Photo and video materials of those years allow to study in detail their features.

Shoulder straps in the army of the USSR

In January 1943, the Decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the introduction of epaulettes for the Red Army was adopted. From that moment, this insignia was certainly present on the clothes of Soviet soldiers, and then Russian. Many historians agree that the appearance of epaulettes in the USSR could be considered a sensation: in the relatively recent - relative to that moment - historical retrospective, this element of military clothing was openly despised by the Bolsheviks, as it was strongly associated with tsarism. Two types of epaulettes appeared in the Red Army (just like in the imperial one, by the way): for wearing in the field and everyday. The former were distinguished by camouflage color (“khaki”), trimmed with colored piping.

On the shoulder straps intended for everyday wear, an emblem was placed, corresponding as well as brass buttons. Badges of rank and file composition sometimes contained the number of the military unit. One of the fundamental differences, according to a number of military historians, between the tsarist and Soviet epaulets - in the size of asterisks. In the USSR they were larger.

Some historians note the following fact: from the moment the epaulettes were introduced into the USSR into the military’s speech, the forgotten word “officer”, which was actively used under the tsarist regime, gradually began to return. Under Soviet rule, this category of military was called the command and command structure. Sometimes the expression "commander of the Red Army" was used.

Legally, the term "officer" was not enshrined in the Soviet Union. At first it was used unofficially, in oral conversations. But over time, he entered the army workflow on a completely official basis. True, as historians note, in some orders as early as 1942 the word "officer" was still present.

Stars on uniform

In the army of the Russian Empire, in the Soviet troops (after 1943) and in the modern armed forces of the Russian Federation, stars are one of the main elements on uniform. At different time periods, their shape and color may vary. There were pure gold stars on epaulettes, silver, metal. At the time of approval in 1943, they were flat, and only over the years acquired a three-dimensional shape - they became ribbed, with corrugation elements. The diameter of the large elements is 20 mm, small - 13 mm. At first, the Soviet army was supplied with brass stars, later - with aluminum. Until the beginning of the 80s they had a silver color, then a golden color (with the exception of stars for field epaulets - they were dark green and were made of steel).

These features of army stars, formed in the Soviet years, remain relevant for modern Russian troops. Changes, if any, are small. Sometimes in the army of the Russian Federation there are stars of a protective color or ordinary green. Even parts made of metal now in most cases have smooth edges. Among other noteworthy innovations are “false poshogony”, on which various elements, including stars, are painted. Their use is almost always limited to the field form. According to some military experts, the “false poshony” appealed to the soldiers because of the convenience - ordinary metal stars could cling to backpacks, waistcoats, shine in the sun and thereby give out a soldier to the enemy.

The main formats of military shoulder straps in the Russian Federation

The appearance of shoulder straps of modern Russian officers was first approved by the Decree of the President of the country in 1994 and a similar legal act in 2010 (and its subsequent editions). The symbolism characteristic of the Soviet era (sickle and hammer, was replaced by Russian. According to the standards adopted at the highest state level, shoulder straps should be rectangular (upper edge - in the form of a trapezoid), have a color - golden or matching the uniform tones. various departments have an edging of a certain color, and there is also a button on these attributes of the form.

A distinctive feature is the epaulettes of the Marshal of the Russian Federation - a star is located on their longitudinal line of the axis, and the edging is red.

Stars on the insignia of soldiers of the modern army of the Russian Federation are also located in accordance with the standards. The uniform of the army general is distinguished by one star, the size of which is larger than that of lower-ranking officers whose rank contains the word "general". The color of the edging depends on the type of troops. A similar format is the epaulettes of fleet admirals. They have one star, larger in size than those located on the insignia of the vice and rear admirals.

Epaulettes approved in the Russian Federation have such an element as clearance. Their number depends on the rank of a soldier. The shoulder straps of the colonel of the Russian army and the major contain two gaps. Captain, lieutenant - one.

The rank and file of the Russian army

The lowest approved in the army of the Russian Federation is ordinary. It was officially secured in 1946, before the soldiers were called soldiers or Red Army soldiers. Sometimes, when addressing a soldier, other words are added. For example, ordinary justice (if we are talking about a compulsory reserve). In the Navy, an analogue of the rank of private is a sailor. Soldiers who have achieved some success in performing military service may receive the rank of corporal (in the navy - the senior sailor). In the absence of superior commanders, they can control a platoon of privates (sailors). How to determine both military ranks by epaulettes? Very simple: the private on the insignia has the abbreviation BC and there are no additional elements. The corporal has a tag.

The next rank for rank and file is Junior Sergeant. As a rule, corporals receive it for any merits or good discipline, sometimes when they are dismissed from the army. In the fleet, the rank of junior sergeant corresponds to the rank of foreman of the second article. A soldier can be promoted to sergeant. The same title can get a cadet of a military school. A rank higher in the ground forces is foreman. An interesting fact is that this title and the exact same sound in the Navy is not the same thing. The foreman is considered two steps above the sergeant. On ships - otherwise. There, a foreman is called a military officer, corresponding in rank to a land sergeant. Higher in the ground forces is a senior sergeant. In the Navy, he is the main ship foreman. Further, a soldier of the Russian army can rise to the rank of ensign (in the navy - the midshipman), and after that - gain the title of "senior".

On the shoulder straps of the younger sergeant there is an abbreviation of the aircraft and two reds. The sergeant has three, the elder has one wide little string. The foreman wears epaulets with one wide and one narrow strap. Warrant officers and warrant officers wear two stars on shoulder straps, three in the rank of elders. The location of the stars on the shoulder straps is in one row.

Junior officers

The junior officer corps refers to the totality of army ranks, ranging from a junior lieutenant (who is considered higher in rank than a warrant officer) to a captain (lower in rank than a major). Often, military personnel present in battalion units, platoons and companies are also referred to as junior officers. Graduates of military universities (or students of the last courses of these institutions) can be promoted to junior lieutenant. In some cases (for example, if there are not enough officers to complete a certain group of tasks), this rank may be assigned to a graduate of a regular civilian higher education institution. However, the rank of lieutenant can only be received by the soldier who served in the army. Similarly, the military rank of senior lieutenant. Junior officers include soldiers with the rank of captains.

An interesting fact is that it is the location of the stars on the shoulder straps, and not their number, that distinguishes junior officers from representatives of the rank and file of the army. Here are some examples. The lieutenant's epaulettes contain only two stars, while a soldier with a rank lower than that of a senior warrant officer has three. However, the officer’s stars are located in the neighborhood and across the epaulette. At the same time as the ensign - in a line along. The senior lieutenant has three stars, they are arranged in a triangle, the distance of the stars on uniform is the same. The captain, in turn, has four stars. Three of them are in the form of a triangle, and one more of the same size captain's shoulder straps fit in an area that is closer to the collar of the uniform. The junior lieutenant wears epaulets with one star in the middle of the epaulet (slightly closer to the edge relative to the middle).

Senior officers

A soldier who has received the rank of major may rank himself as a senior officer. An interesting fact is that words uttered additionally when referring to a military officer of this rank in the reserve may coincide with those used when referring to an ordinary. The captain of the ground forces in the Russian fleet corresponds to a rank with a similar sound, but the phrase “third rank” is added. Above the major is the lieutenant colonel (in the navy - the captain of the second rank), then - the colonel (in the Navy - the captain of the first rank).

If, when comparing the insignia for junior officers and the rank and file of the army, the decisive role was played by the location of the stars on uniform, then for the older category of officers, the size of these elements is decisive. Here are some examples. The junior lieutenant has one star on his shoulder straps. Major superior to him several degrees in rank also has one star. But they differ in size. Major's shoulder straps are decorated with a larger star. The insignia of lieutenant and lieutenant colonel are likewise correlated. Both have two stars. But the senior officer has a lot more.

In exactly the same way, one can distinguish the epaulettes of the colonel of the Russian army and the similar insignia of the senior lieutenant. Both have three stars. The junior officer wears those that are much smaller. The distance of the stars on uniform is the same. By the way, the captain's epaulettes are unique in their own way. Only four stars are present on them. None of the officers have more or the same amount. As for the comparison of epaulettes of servicemen of various ranks in the navy, the exact same rules apply.

Senior officers

At the top of the hierarchy of ranks in the army of the Russian Federation is the senior officer corps. The first step is occupied by Major General (Rear Admiral corresponds to him in the Navy). These are officers who command divisions, the number of which exceeds 150 thousand soldiers. This is followed by the lieutenant general (and this despite the fact that in the lower officer ranks the major is more important than the lieutenant). Historically, the lieutenant general assumed functions of a higher level (for example, a part of those under the authority of an army general). In some cases, a representative of the senior officers of the Russian Armed Forces may be appointed to the position of the General Staff or the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. As a rule, servicemen of this category carry the rank of colonel general. In the fleet, their ranks correspond to them. The officer at the highest level in the armed forces of the Russian Federation is the Army General, and in the Navy, the Fleet Admiral.

In order to correctly distinguish the ranks of senior officers from junior and senior, you need to take into account many nuances: the location of the stars on uniform, their size and even color. There are options when it is difficult to make a mistake, for example, if the colonel wears epaulettes. How many stars on his epaulettes, we have already noted above - three. The same is with the senior lieutenant, but their size is smaller. Both military men have a triangle — no one else has such an arrangement. There is a high probability of mistakes when recognizing the shoulder straps of a major general. They have one star. Major's epaulets also contain a single asterisk. The same situation is with the attributes of the uniform of the second lieutenant. The highest officer can be accurately recognized by the absence of other elements (strips) on his uniform. Another example is the lieutenant general. The military epaulettes in this rank contain two stars located along. In the same way as the ensign. But the senior officer has more stars. A similar example is Colonel General. His epaulettes contain three stars - as much as the senior warrant officer. The difference is the same size.

Shoulder straps in the police of the Russian Federation

Ranking by rank and using shoulder straps as insignia is used not only in the army of the Russian Federation, but also in law enforcement agencies, including the police. Due to some similarity of activities - military and law enforcement, the principles of the location of stars and other elements on uniform in the police in general are similar to those characteristic of the Russian army.

The rank and file of the police does not have any elements on uniform. An exception is the insignia of cadets who have the letter “K” on them. Above the rank and file in the police ranks are the junior commanding officers, represented by sergeants, foremen and ensigns. The key element in the insignia characteristic of these ranks is the Lyrics and asterisks. Sergeants, regardless of level, have no stars. The younger ones have two thin strings, the sergeants have three, the elders have one wide.

The foreman of the police owns epaulets with one wide longitudinal strip. The insignia of the ensign is characterized by the presence of asterisks: the usual two, the oldest three. They are located in a row. The middle commanding staff is represented by the ranks from junior police lieutenant to captain. Their epaulettes are characterized by the presence of a "gap" - a red strip running in the middle. There are asterisks: the junior lieutenant has one, the ordinary - two, the senior - three. Epaulettes of a police captain contain four stars. Next in rank is the senior commanding staff. Shoulder straps of this category of police officers contain two “gaps”. Ranks differ in the number of stars. On the shoulder straps of the major - one. The lieutenant colonel has two. The colonel's epaulettes contain three stars. The highest commanding police are the generals. They wear epaulets without “gaps”, with stars of a larger size than that of medium-sized officers. Major General has one star. Police officers of a higher rank have more: the lieutenant general wears epaulettes with two stars, the colonel general with three.

Highest military rank in the Russian Federation

The highest military rank in our country is the Marshal of the Russian Federation. It was legally established in 1993 and replaced the title of Marshal of the Soviet Union. In the recent history of Russia, it was assigned only once. He was awarded the Minister of Defense of Russia Igor Sergeyev in 1997. The Marshal of the Russian Federation wears epaulettes on which one large star is located, as well as one of the symbols of Russia and the main elements of the country's national emblem.

Igor Sergeyev was born in the USSR, in 1938. He served in the Armed Forces of the USSR since 1955. In 1960, he transferred to the service where he went from the head of the department to the post of Commander-in-Chief. In 1973 he graduated with honors from the Military Academy. Dzerzhinsky, in 1980 - the Military Academy of the General Staff of the USSR. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, he continued to serve in the army of the Russian Federation. In the period from 1992 to 1997, he commanded the missile forces of the country. He improved the level of combat training of troops, provided technical equipment. He supervised the introduction of new missile systems into the army. In May 1997, he was appointed Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. He was a member of the Security Council, the Presidium of the Government of Russia. In November, Igor Sergeyev was awarded the title of Marshal of the Russian Federation. Until now, none of the Russian military has been awarded him. In 2001, Igor Sergeyev resigned and became an assistant to the President in resolving issues related to strategic stability. He worked in the field of negotiation processes on missile defense systems, strategic weapons, and nuclear non-proliferation issues. He held the position until March 2004. After a long illness, he passed away on November 10, 2006. In the Donetsk region (Ukraine) a memorial plaque dedicated to Igor Sergeyev was installed.