The 21st century is replete with weapons of mass destruction:nuclear bombs, viral diseases, dangerous emissions into the surrounding atmosphere. In each country there are special services that protect ordinary people from threats of this kind - troops of radiation, biological and chemical protection.
День войск РХБЗ является одним из военных celebrations, it is annually held in Russia and Ukraine. This is an integral part of the long-standing defense formation of both countries, which would be powerless without RCB-defense specialists.
During World War I was formedA new branch of the military specializing in the protection against toxic substances, as well as the use of flamethrowers. According to historical documents, the Russian Imperial Army for the period from 1915 to 1918 had at its disposal already 15 separate units of special purpose, namely chemical companies.
During World War II, soldiers andSpecialists of the RCB-defense participated in the hostilities, more than 40 units received awards for the accuracy of execution of orders, 22 military chemists were awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Day of troops RCBZ since the creation of chemicalbrigades for more than 100 years in Russia has not undergone any changes. According to the order number 220, issued by the Rosvoensovet Council of the Republic in 1918 on November 13, a new chemical service of the Red Army was formed. 74 years later, in 1992, the chemical forces were renamed the troops of the RCB-defense.
Throughout history, the Day of the RCBZRussia is celebrated annually. At this time, honored people standing guard over the health and safety of citizens. Due to the rapid development of science and weapons, as well as the tense situation in the territories of the border states, every year the activity of troops of this kind becomes more and more popular both in peacetime and in wartime.
Chernobyl Disaster in April1986 on the territory of the Ukrainian SSR, demanded the most accurate and rapid action by many government agencies. The main work to eliminate the consequences of a nuclear reactor explosion was performed by military personnel of the RCBZ regiment. At that time, 10 battalions were involved, which subsequently detected and localized contaminated land. The military participated in the operation to rescue people from the scene of the explosion, and also helped to establish a sarcophagus over the glowing reactor.
On the Day of the Troops, RCBZ recalled the soldiers of the special units who died during the elimination of the consequences of a terrible catastrophe.
Ukrainian companies and regiments of radiation, biological and chemical protection, according to historical data, are the successors of the RCBZ troops of Soviet Russia.
Since the establishment of Ukraine asIndependent countries chemical troops have undergone fundamental reform. At present, the RCBZ battalions continue to modernize and develop, the latest equipment is being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for radiation and biological protection.
The Day of the RCBZ of Ukraine is celebrated on February 14, according to the order issued by the Minister of Defense of the country.
The main specialization of this kind of troops ispreventing the occurrence of a biological, radiation and chemical attack, eliminating the consequences of their impact. The servicemen study and assess the state of the environment, mask the equipment, and also, if necessary, use weapons.
Often on the Day of troops RCBZ in Russia are heldlarge-scale exercises in which soldiers show professionalism, accuracy and speed of decision making. In addition to the ability to own special equipment and weapons, a knowledge of safety precautions and the ability to navigate the terrain are required from a soldier of the regiment of RCB-defense.
In addition to other official holidays honoringairborne troops, marines and morflot, tank troops and others, the units of protection against radiation, biological and chemical weapons have their own date of celebration.
November 13 - Day of the RCBZ troops, celebrated inRussia. In 2015, the troops of this assignment turned 97 years old from the date of their formation. The most memorable holiday in honor of military chemists was held on November 13, 2013 - it was the 95th anniversary date. The professional holiday was approved in 2006, May 31, after the corresponding decree was signed by the President of the Russian Federation.
Day of troops RCBZ February 14 is celebrated in Ukraine.Over the 16 years since the organization of the separate special units, the military personnel of the Ukrainian RCB protection have successfully participated in many operations. For example, in the rescue of the crew of the ship "Odisk", located in the Black Sea. The operational actions of the RCBZ warriors helped to quickly eliminate the release of gas from toxic cargo.
Russian and Ukrainian troops RCB-defense withevery year they improve the technique of their work. This is facilitated by the constant updating of equipment in units and subunits, as well as the passage of additional training by military personnel in educational institutions. Due to the high professionalism and full commitment to the service of the Motherland, the military personnel of chemical regiments continue to protect the health of citizens and the purity of the environment.
