Where is the general to find lieutenants?
The theme of reflection today is special. Particular because it concerns or once touched some readers directly. Namely, the famous reforms of the former Minister of Defense of Russia Serdyukov in the field of manning the army. Those reforms that led to the closure of many military universities. Set in the remaining turned into fiction. The boys, who from childhood wanted to become officers of the Russian army, were forced to abandon their dreams.
Reform has become a more tragic phenomenon for many already active army officers and fleet. People who often went through the crucible of war or participation in military conflicts were simply expelled from the army. Hopes for the future were crumbling. Families collapsed. For many, the world collapsed. At the age of 30-40, a person found himself with no prospects in life. Captains, majors, colonels turned into civilian "newcomers".
Talk about the fact that the knowledge and experience of such people are simply necessary for the state quickly turned into a fairy tale. After the first interview with the employer. Second, third ... Yes, we need you ... Such people are just a treasure for us ... We will call you ... Indeed, why a young, promising-minded businessman, forty years old, able not only to think but to command, a subordinate? Yes, God forbid, who knows how to express their point of view? Familiar?
A security structures at all is clearly not enough.
The rapid reduction of military units deprived the prospects of service and young lieutenants. Remember how many of the graduates of military schools immediately after graduating from college went to the "citizen". Just did not enter into a contract. Moreover, how many of those who signed the contract, left the "captains". The captain is probably the most popular rank among retired officers today.
Those who were lucky to serve in the European part of Russia, in large cities, somehow managed to adapt. The development of business and the rapid growth of new firms gave at least some hope for work. And those who served in Siberia and the Far East? And what kept them?
Apartment in a military town away from normal life? An opportunity to work and get a good salary? Perfect weather conditions? Perspectives for children? Alas, but the majority had nothing to do with it. And the officers left the region in the thousands. They did not leave because they were afraid. They left because they didn’t need the state overnight.
Many officer posts have been reduced. Positions for civilian employees were put in their place. I perfectly understand moms and dads who are happy to see civilian cooks in the soldiers' canteen. Civilians should be more mastery than the "soldiers". However, in the case of redeployment of a unit or unit, who will feed the soldiers? A civilian is "attached" to the house, to the locality. Yes, and did not give the oath. Normal work, nothing more.
Thanks to Serdyukov, the Russian army lost more than 200 000 officers. 200 thousands of people who have lost the core, which was the meaning of their lives. Moreover, the majority of the dismissed were thrown out into the street before the service years to receive a pension.
We will not talk about those officers who actually stayed until retirement. Although these were very, very much. Staff, military registration and other. We are talking about those who held lower positions and had not so many stars on their epaulets.
The number of captains (and this link is just the most necessary in the army - commanders of companies, batteries) was reduced almost twice (1,8, more precisely). The commanders of the units "knocked out" more thoroughly. Colonels cut in 5 times. Lieutenant Colonels in 4 fold.
I specifically cited data on this link of the army and navy. Any military man understands: this is the core of any army. Those who are directly involved in hostilities or develop combat operations. Those who have already become an officer really, and not by rank.
But with the colonels somewhat easier. Not only parts were reduced, but also controls. Because the colonels and suffered.
But in the initial stage, the idea was quite good. Remember how many senior officers served in universities, in military enlistment offices, at factories and in other institutions. How many officers were "because they pay for the position and rank". It was proposed to reduce these positions. Near army. But ... It was suggested to cut exactly those who should have been cut. And then epaulettes flew with real commanders. In military units began to perform "distribution list".
Now that we have understood that force, including military, is an important part of independence, the state is trying to somehow remedy the situation. The enrollment of cadets in military institutes and academies has been sharply increased. Monetary allowances for military personnel increased to an acceptable level. Military camps with quite modern living conditions are being built. For military personnel solved the issue of housing through a mortgage.
But today in the Russian army there is a terrible shortage of officers. In all military districts. But especially in the East. Thousands of vacant officer positions. And where the officers are needed most. This is a platoon and company link. Those same lieutenants and elders who, along with the soldiers constantly. The strength of the army depends on the knowledge and ability to train these particular lieutenants. And it is they who lead the soldier into battle. Shoulder to shoulder. Even die together.
Some readers may argue. Military schools have dramatically increased recruitment. Yes, increased. And indeed significantly. Only now this increase should be considered from Serdyukov’s “reform.” And I remind you, in 2011, 1160 people were accepted to study at military universities in Russia. Exactly. Slightly more than a thousand cadets for the whole army. On nearly a million army.
Communicating at the exercises with senior officers from a major and above, I often heard complaints about the level of training of junior officers. Today it has reached the point that an experienced contract sergeant is valued higher than a lieutenant. Just because as a platoon / division commander, a sergeant who has passed military service is already quite “ready for use”. Unlike the lieutenant.
It became clear that the situation should be corrected, and urgently.
Today, in many regional military registration and enlistment offices there are mobile personnel groups from the Eastern Military District. The task of these groups is simple - to find and return to the district of the reserve officers who were dismissed from the ranks of the Armed Forces. And they want to return precisely junior officers. That platoon and company link. Those who are today 30, give or take 5.
The initiative of such an attempt belongs officially to the commander of the Eastern Military District, Colonel-General Sergei Surovikin. Why officially? Because such decisions are at least consistent with their superior.
Are there any prospects for this idea? According to official data, about 600 people have returned to the service today. All officers are assigned to units and subdivisions of the BB. But...
I know a few officers who "left" at Serdyukov. Senior officers. And none of them is going to return to the army. No one! Only if war. Salted by the soldiers later in Afghanistan and Chechnya, they do not believe that they can now serve normally. And it's already too late to change the just-adjusted life for military camps. "Settled" all.
But the most important thing is that the majority do not see prospects in such a service. And for myself, and for the army. You can take the position. Will it only benefit the subordinates? Any officer understands that the main thing in the service is good. Train the soldier and officer in such a way as to be able to perform any task. Military officers are skeptical of "staff". It so happened in the Russian army from time immemorial. Therefore, the question of senior officers, as I think, is closed today.
I specifically looked at the vacancies that are offered at the local military registration and enlistment office, for the most part - platoon commanders. Any, from motorized rifle to medical, including fleet officers. The conditions are wonderful. But for some reason there is no queue.
Well-educated, young officers, in contrast to the "old", have already entered into civilian life. Young people adapt faster. Yes, and learn too. Probably there are among the young and those who "do not fit." But the number of such will be minimal. And are they really needed in the army?
The problem remained. Universities work, cadets are recruited. The prestige of the military profession today is quite high. Just prepare a professional today for a couple of years is impossible. Weapon and military equipment requires not just a competent officer, but a person who really knows this technique professionally. And this is five or six years of study.
The commanders of units and formations "get out" as they can. At the posts of junior officers appointed ensigns. In some parts platoons are generally commanded by contract sergeants. But this is "plugging holes." Option when bezrybe and cancer fish. A sergeant, especially a good sergeant, as mentioned above - he is still a bream.
So what awaits us ahead? I am sure that the personnel problem today is the headache of most staffs. The Eastern Military District was simply in the worst position. And there are almost no prospects for “getting” a fresh lieutenant from a higher education institution. I think in the near future we should expect an option that has already been tested in Soviet times. Graduates of military departments of civilian higher educational institutions will be called up as officers of a platoon level. "Jackets".
Vacancy, of course, filled. Only now the quality of such commanders ... There was one very good leader of a great country who was right. "Cadres decide everything!" And these frames must be protected. The army is not a housing office. Janitor can be replaced by another without any problems. But the officer is very problematic.
In Soviet times, "jackets" were a fairly common phenomenon. Moreover, some of the conscripts remained in the army and served well in the future. I know one retiree. He joined the army from the Tashkent Polytechnic Institute. In Afghanistan, 7 once went to the caravan. Resigned as a lieutenant colonel. And on the chest, not only has anniversary awards.
But in order for such officers to appear, a very clear and well-thought personnel policy is needed. The contracts that are entered into the service must be sufficiently long. Not less than 5-7 years. And the next contract should already give some privileges. The officer must be "fixed" in part.
In addition, it is necessary to resume the rotation of officers by districts. Commanders must serve not only in one district. Must be the prospect of relocation. As it was in the USSR. Five to seven years old and either for promotion or in another district. From east to west and vice versa. Thus, there is an incentive to grow professionally.
The next two to three years, the personnel problem, especially in the link commander of a platoon-company, will continue. The contract army, about which we hear constantly, requires seriously trained commanders. A professional soldier is not a conscript. His knowledge and skills are much higher. So, the commander must be a specialist.
And to the commanders of units and formations I will remind the old tale: "We would only have to stand for a night, but hold out for the day." And the lieutenants will come. Come and stand in operation. But, unfortunately, not tomorrow, but in a few years. It remains to hope and believe that properly trained professionals will come. Not hunters "sit out" the contract for the desired housing and quick retirement.
That's just on such principles, we can get an army of professionals. Professionals are not in the presence of contracts, but in essence. But this is the near future. In the meantime, platoon commanders need to be taught from those who are. And seek, seek, seek ...
Reform has become a more tragic phenomenon for many already active army officers and fleet. People who often went through the crucible of war or participation in military conflicts were simply expelled from the army. Hopes for the future were crumbling. Families collapsed. For many, the world collapsed. At the age of 30-40, a person found himself with no prospects in life. Captains, majors, colonels turned into civilian "newcomers".
Talk about the fact that the knowledge and experience of such people are simply necessary for the state quickly turned into a fairy tale. After the first interview with the employer. Second, third ... Yes, we need you ... Such people are just a treasure for us ... We will call you ... Indeed, why a young, promising-minded businessman, forty years old, able not only to think but to command, a subordinate? Yes, God forbid, who knows how to express their point of view? Familiar?
A security structures at all is clearly not enough.
The rapid reduction of military units deprived the prospects of service and young lieutenants. Remember how many of the graduates of military schools immediately after graduating from college went to the "citizen". Just did not enter into a contract. Moreover, how many of those who signed the contract, left the "captains". The captain is probably the most popular rank among retired officers today.
Those who were lucky to serve in the European part of Russia, in large cities, somehow managed to adapt. The development of business and the rapid growth of new firms gave at least some hope for work. And those who served in Siberia and the Far East? And what kept them?
Apartment in a military town away from normal life? An opportunity to work and get a good salary? Perfect weather conditions? Perspectives for children? Alas, but the majority had nothing to do with it. And the officers left the region in the thousands. They did not leave because they were afraid. They left because they didn’t need the state overnight.
Many officer posts have been reduced. Positions for civilian employees were put in their place. I perfectly understand moms and dads who are happy to see civilian cooks in the soldiers' canteen. Civilians should be more mastery than the "soldiers". However, in the case of redeployment of a unit or unit, who will feed the soldiers? A civilian is "attached" to the house, to the locality. Yes, and did not give the oath. Normal work, nothing more.
Thanks to Serdyukov, the Russian army lost more than 200 000 officers. 200 thousands of people who have lost the core, which was the meaning of their lives. Moreover, the majority of the dismissed were thrown out into the street before the service years to receive a pension.
We will not talk about those officers who actually stayed until retirement. Although these were very, very much. Staff, military registration and other. We are talking about those who held lower positions and had not so many stars on their epaulets.
The number of captains (and this link is just the most necessary in the army - commanders of companies, batteries) was reduced almost twice (1,8, more precisely). The commanders of the units "knocked out" more thoroughly. Colonels cut in 5 times. Lieutenant Colonels in 4 fold.
I specifically cited data on this link of the army and navy. Any military man understands: this is the core of any army. Those who are directly involved in hostilities or develop combat operations. Those who have already become an officer really, and not by rank.
But with the colonels somewhat easier. Not only parts were reduced, but also controls. Because the colonels and suffered.
But in the initial stage, the idea was quite good. Remember how many senior officers served in universities, in military enlistment offices, at factories and in other institutions. How many officers were "because they pay for the position and rank". It was proposed to reduce these positions. Near army. But ... It was suggested to cut exactly those who should have been cut. And then epaulettes flew with real commanders. In military units began to perform "distribution list".
Now that we have understood that force, including military, is an important part of independence, the state is trying to somehow remedy the situation. The enrollment of cadets in military institutes and academies has been sharply increased. Monetary allowances for military personnel increased to an acceptable level. Military camps with quite modern living conditions are being built. For military personnel solved the issue of housing through a mortgage.
But today in the Russian army there is a terrible shortage of officers. In all military districts. But especially in the East. Thousands of vacant officer positions. And where the officers are needed most. This is a platoon and company link. Those same lieutenants and elders who, along with the soldiers constantly. The strength of the army depends on the knowledge and ability to train these particular lieutenants. And it is they who lead the soldier into battle. Shoulder to shoulder. Even die together.
Some readers may argue. Military schools have dramatically increased recruitment. Yes, increased. And indeed significantly. Only now this increase should be considered from Serdyukov’s “reform.” And I remind you, in 2011, 1160 people were accepted to study at military universities in Russia. Exactly. Slightly more than a thousand cadets for the whole army. On nearly a million army.
Communicating at the exercises with senior officers from a major and above, I often heard complaints about the level of training of junior officers. Today it has reached the point that an experienced contract sergeant is valued higher than a lieutenant. Just because as a platoon / division commander, a sergeant who has passed military service is already quite “ready for use”. Unlike the lieutenant.
It became clear that the situation should be corrected, and urgently.
Today, in many regional military registration and enlistment offices there are mobile personnel groups from the Eastern Military District. The task of these groups is simple - to find and return to the district of the reserve officers who were dismissed from the ranks of the Armed Forces. And they want to return precisely junior officers. That platoon and company link. Those who are today 30, give or take 5.
The initiative of such an attempt belongs officially to the commander of the Eastern Military District, Colonel-General Sergei Surovikin. Why officially? Because such decisions are at least consistent with their superior.
Are there any prospects for this idea? According to official data, about 600 people have returned to the service today. All officers are assigned to units and subdivisions of the BB. But...
I know a few officers who "left" at Serdyukov. Senior officers. And none of them is going to return to the army. No one! Only if war. Salted by the soldiers later in Afghanistan and Chechnya, they do not believe that they can now serve normally. And it's already too late to change the just-adjusted life for military camps. "Settled" all.
But the most important thing is that the majority do not see prospects in such a service. And for myself, and for the army. You can take the position. Will it only benefit the subordinates? Any officer understands that the main thing in the service is good. Train the soldier and officer in such a way as to be able to perform any task. Military officers are skeptical of "staff". It so happened in the Russian army from time immemorial. Therefore, the question of senior officers, as I think, is closed today.
I specifically looked at the vacancies that are offered at the local military registration and enlistment office, for the most part - platoon commanders. Any, from motorized rifle to medical, including fleet officers. The conditions are wonderful. But for some reason there is no queue.
Well-educated, young officers, in contrast to the "old", have already entered into civilian life. Young people adapt faster. Yes, and learn too. Probably there are among the young and those who "do not fit." But the number of such will be minimal. And are they really needed in the army?
The problem remained. Universities work, cadets are recruited. The prestige of the military profession today is quite high. Just prepare a professional today for a couple of years is impossible. Weapon and military equipment requires not just a competent officer, but a person who really knows this technique professionally. And this is five or six years of study.
The commanders of units and formations "get out" as they can. At the posts of junior officers appointed ensigns. In some parts platoons are generally commanded by contract sergeants. But this is "plugging holes." Option when bezrybe and cancer fish. A sergeant, especially a good sergeant, as mentioned above - he is still a bream.
So what awaits us ahead? I am sure that the personnel problem today is the headache of most staffs. The Eastern Military District was simply in the worst position. And there are almost no prospects for “getting” a fresh lieutenant from a higher education institution. I think in the near future we should expect an option that has already been tested in Soviet times. Graduates of military departments of civilian higher educational institutions will be called up as officers of a platoon level. "Jackets".
Vacancy, of course, filled. Only now the quality of such commanders ... There was one very good leader of a great country who was right. "Cadres decide everything!" And these frames must be protected. The army is not a housing office. Janitor can be replaced by another without any problems. But the officer is very problematic.
In Soviet times, "jackets" were a fairly common phenomenon. Moreover, some of the conscripts remained in the army and served well in the future. I know one retiree. He joined the army from the Tashkent Polytechnic Institute. In Afghanistan, 7 once went to the caravan. Resigned as a lieutenant colonel. And on the chest, not only has anniversary awards.
But in order for such officers to appear, a very clear and well-thought personnel policy is needed. The contracts that are entered into the service must be sufficiently long. Not less than 5-7 years. And the next contract should already give some privileges. The officer must be "fixed" in part.
In addition, it is necessary to resume the rotation of officers by districts. Commanders must serve not only in one district. Must be the prospect of relocation. As it was in the USSR. Five to seven years old and either for promotion or in another district. From east to west and vice versa. Thus, there is an incentive to grow professionally.
The next two to three years, the personnel problem, especially in the link commander of a platoon-company, will continue. The contract army, about which we hear constantly, requires seriously trained commanders. A professional soldier is not a conscript. His knowledge and skills are much higher. So, the commander must be a specialist.
And to the commanders of units and formations I will remind the old tale: "We would only have to stand for a night, but hold out for the day." And the lieutenants will come. Come and stand in operation. But, unfortunately, not tomorrow, but in a few years. It remains to hope and believe that properly trained professionals will come. Not hunters "sit out" the contract for the desired housing and quick retirement.
That's just on such principles, we can get an army of professionals. Professionals are not in the presence of contracts, but in essence. But this is the near future. In the meantime, platoon commanders need to be taught from those who are. And seek, seek, seek ...
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