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Day of Missile Forces: congratulations. Day of Strategic Missile Forces
The Russian citizen always respects the traditions of the past and the holidays of our time. That's it, the whole nation marks the Day of Strategic Missile Forces on December 17 each year. This tradition has its roots since the end of the Great Patriotic War and is relevant in our time. And therefore has a rich and entertaining history.
History of strategic missile forces
In connection with the growing importance of such a new association, the authorities decided on December 17, 1959, the missile forces to make a separate and independent cell of military power. And not in vain. After all, to date, strategic missile forces are considered to be a weighty and, perhaps, decisive link of the Strategic Forces of the Russian Federation in the matter of nuclear weapons. Therefore, the day of the missile troops is celebrated solemnly by the whole country.
Interesting fact
What are these traditions for the Day of Missile Forces?
Of course, on the Day of the Rocket Forces, the country's top officials always come and pay tribute to those people who are engaged in the air defense of the Russian space and monitor the integrity of Russia. And missilemen and veterans of this field of activity simply listen to congratulations on the day of the missile forces and take them with pride. It's so nice to know that you are needed and important not only to your relatives, but to your entire homeland.
Day of Missile Troops and Artillery
The crucial, and therefore so memorable and responsible moment in the end of the military operations at Stalingrad was precisely the successful fulfillment of the key task of the artillery defense, which showed simply super missions and changed the course of military events.
Considering this, in 1964 the celebration received an updated name - Day of Missile Troops and Artillery. After all, the main task of any citizen of Russia to honor the memory of the heroes, who did not lose courage, heroically defended their freedom and their native spaces, and bravely fought to the last bit for their own and our future.
Why is the activity of rocket and artillery troops so important?
Therefore, each artilleryman or missile must constantly improve their skills, monitor novelties of technical equipment and weapons, improve their combat skills and skills, and unquestioningly carry out the tasks assigned by the leadership.
In this regard, the celebration for the day of the missile troops on November 19 is always characterized by festive parades, demonstration firings and military exercises on a state scale.
Modern Missile Forces
Naturally, the government of the country also cares about training missile specialists. Therefore, in Russia there are several higher educational institutions that produce professional rocket men, for example, the Moscow Military Academy named after Peter the Great. That is why the Day of Russian Missile Troops is celebrated on such a scale in the country. After all, these guys are constantly guarding the nuclear defense of their homeland from a possible aggressor.
The main tasks of the country's missile forces
1. In peacetime, Russia's missile forces must ensure order and "quiet sleep" of their citizens. And if necessary, take all security measures to eliminate the influence of a possible aggressor in terms of nuclear intervention on the territory of the Russian Federation.
2. In the event of a military situation, the missile forces must prove themselves to the maximum, react promptly to the threatening threat and immediately begin defending their homeland. After all, an attack can occur at any time of the day or night, and therefore it is worthwhile to always be on guard.
Today, Russian missile weapons are represented in the form of stationary basing complexes and mobile missile systems. In the first case, rocket devices of medium and heavy classes are located in specialized mines. In the second, these are complexes of the "Topol" class.
Missile forces are the guarantor of security
Despite the emerging difficulties and problems in the country, missile weapons are always given due attention. And, if necessary, the strategic missile army will prove its readiness to protect citizens from a nuclear attack and defend the frontiers of their homeland. Because the efficiency, mobility and combat capability of the missile army can not be questioned.
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