How is service in the Russian army going, is there hazing? What do they do in the army? What a conscript needs to know - legal advice.
Rumors, stories, publications in the press, high-profile scandals - all this creates a colorful picture of how service in the Russian army goes. In the minds of some, service in the ranks of the Russian army is a "school of life", in the minds of others - the fear of physical pain, the situation of complete lack of rights and subordination to the will of sergeants and officers. Let's figure out how military service is in modern Russia: what are the advantages of serving in the army, what to take a conscript to the army and to the assembly point, what service in the army gives.
Boys are taught from childhood that when they reach adulthood, they will become soldiers. The initial image of a soldier-defender of the Motherland does not cause negativity in most kids, and most of them do not think becoming a soldier is scary. Only later, during adolescence and youth, does a negative image of military service begin to form. By the time the time comes for the first time to appear for a medical examination at the military registration and enlistment office and receive a draft certificate, the conscript no longer wonders how long the service in the army is, because he knows that for conscripted military personnel, the service life is 12 months and is calculated from the date of assignment of the military the rank of private. At the same time, the conscript begins to take an active interest in how the service in the army goes, the conditions of life in the army, the rules and traditions that prevail in the army environment.
When service in the army is getting closer, the stories of friends who have served it occupy more and more attention of the conscript and make you seriously think about what the army is, what the conscript needs to know and whether he has enough strength to break away from his usual family life for a year. For some, this is a difficult life test, but for some, long-term service in the Russian army does not scare - over time, they sign a contract and army life becomes a natural way of life for them.
In order for the memories of military service to remain good, an appropriate psychological attitude and good physical preparation are necessary.
The point is not even that military service implies high physical exertion, but that it provides for some violence against the person and a mandatory regime:
performing physical exercises at any time of the year, regardless of the weather;
minimum of household amenities;
change in sleep and rest;
change of climate and time zone;
transition to fairly monotonous food.
There is a simple answer to the question of how to prepare for military service - to learn to be as independent and collected as possible before the service, to get maximum self-service skills, to try to put your health and physical shape in order. All this will help to quickly and easily go through the adaptation period.
It has long been noted that young men who are accustomed to physical labor from childhood (village residents, representatives of working specialties) are easier to adapt to army service. The process of adaptation takes a little longer for conscripts who are physically weak. Service in the army after higher education is especially difficult due to the difference in age and sometimes the biased attitude of less educated colleagues towards a conscript with a “tower”.
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If desired, you can also get a military registration specialty (VUS). Higher education training is especially popular among conscripts who want to get a driver's license and later serve in the army as a driver. Young men who have been trained in the specialties of drivers and who have passed exams by military examination commissions receive a certificate that is the basis for passing qualifying exams at the local traffic police and obtaining a driver's license.
The initial registration of conscripts for military registration is carried out from January 1 to March 31 in the year they reach the age of 17 years. During the same period, a preliminary selection of recruits for training in the Higher Educational System is also carried out.
So, the army is just around the corner - what does the conscript need to know, what should he take with him to the assembly point? Citizens in respect of whom a decision has been made to call for military service are given a summons to appear at the appointed time at the military registration and enlistment office for subsequent dispatch to the assembly point and then to the place of military service. On the day of sending conscripts to the assembly point, they are required to have with them:
- passport of a citizen of Russia;
- registration certificate (on the same day, the registration certificate is withdrawn, and a military ID is issued in return);
- driver's license and certificate of the presence of VUS (if any);
- shoes and clothes (according to the season).
Wives, mothers or grandmothers often take care of the collections for sending to the military unit, who seek to supply the conscript with a mass of unnecessary and useless things in army life: warm knitted socks, scarves, etc. The advice on what to take to the conscript in the army, received from fathers and grandfathers who served several decades ago and recommending taking more needles and threads or a weekly supply of stew with you - since then a lot of water has flowed under the bridge, the norms and procedures for providing for the defenders of the Fatherland have changed a lot.
At the assembly point, all conscripts are provided with food and clothing in accordance with established standards. At the same time, after receiving a military uniform, the conscript has the right to send his personal belongings home free of charge from the local branch of the Russian Post (clause 8, article 20 of the Federal Law “On the status of military personnel”).
Often, recruits at the military registration and enlistment office at the place of residence are given a memo that lists things that you can take with you to the assembly point:
- toiletries;
- products (bread, canned food, condensed milk, water in a plastic bottle).
It is also possible to take some cash with you, as there is often a small shop on the territory of the collection point, where conscripts can purchase basic necessities.
The same memo from the military registration and enlistment office usually indicates what is forbidden to take with you to the assembly point, in particular:
- piercing and cutting objects;
- alcoholic drinks;
- any medications, unless prescribed by a doctor.
Arrival at the military unit, the course of a young soldier (KMB)
At the assembly point, conscripts can stay for several days while a “team” is being formed to be sent to a military unit. Immediately upon arrival at the unit, recruits are taken to the bathhouse and uniformed. Usually, the foreman's eyes are so swollen that he accurately determines the size and size of the issued form. But feel free to immediately ask to change any element of the form in size if it does not suit you. Tight shoes and headgear are the main cause of injury among recruits.
The army is a good school of life, which many men who have not served are advised to take in absentia. We will not rant on whether it is worth going there or not (since every young person must make such a decision himself), but we will only give a few tips from the series “how not to behave in the army if you want to serve well.” Therefore, if you are probably going to “taste army porridge” (or maybe even serve for some time), sit comfortably at the monitor and remember everything that we will tell you now. Let's make a reservation in advance that situations are different, and our advice should not be taken as the only possible behavior, but most often they will help you avoid some problems.
Seriously. Many guys who enter the army begin to believe that since there is no opposite sex here, and no one from relatives / acquaintances can see you, you can not give a damn about your appearance and walk like a “chicken”.
Set aside! You are seen by those around you, and, as you know, they are met precisely by clothes.
In addition, such people are shunned and despised in the army, and often sent to the dirtiest and most “disrespectful” jobs (hello, cleaning the “toilet”). Conclusion? Start respecting yourself (and, accordingly, your appearance) and others will respect you!
Do not agree to dubious "requests" of old-timers
In the army, the order of the authorities is undeniable, however, in addition to the officers, you will also deal with old-timers (“grandfathers”, “demobilizations”, etc.). And if the former are unlikely to give you an order that you should refuse, then the latter from the very first day may try to bend you.
Imagine the situation - on the very first day of service, one of the soldiers comes up to you and asks you to wash his uniform, make his bed, find a cigarette for him, etc. It is strictly contraindicated to do all this, otherwise your reputation will be wetted for all further service. Say a firm "No" and even, despite the likely threats, stand your ground! Of course, the so-called "grandfathers" may subsequently try to arrange a difficult army life for you, begin to put pressure on you morally or even threaten you physically - do not bend!
Remember that having broken down once, you will no longer regain the respect of both old-timers and soldiers of your conscription.
Are they betting on money? Don't give anything. They tease, humiliate or even beat you - beat back or send them to hell. All this will not continue indefinitely and at some point they will leave you behind, realizing that you are a person of principle who does not serve anyone.
Don't be greedy
It would seem to be a common truth. However, there is such a thing as "army greed", which is associated with the fact that it is very, very difficult to get sweets, cigarettes and other joys of life in the army. For this reason, it is not uncommon for you to receive a package and eat only a couple of sweets from it, and the rest is dispersed among your colleagues. After such moments, some begin to hide in every possible way that they have something tasty (or, for example, cigarettes, which sell like hot cakes here) and try to find opportunities to eat it alone. I am ready to give at least 3-5 examples when people were caught eating under the covers after lights out or even in the toilet!
On "hammer" on duties
There is a clear hierarchy in the army, and if you have not learned the charter, then the inspecting officer will ask first of all from the sergeant, who will later remember this for you.
Don't get hung up on thoughts of home
Now let's talk about your state of mind. If you don’t want to “fly off the coils” and feel more or less comfortable, try not to burden yourself with unnecessary memories. Of course, you don’t need to completely forget the house, parents, friends or girlfriend.
But take it right now that the army is now your new home with its own rules and conventions. And the sooner you master them, the better.
Meet people, be interested in the device of the entrusted weapon or tank, occupy yourself with something and your service will pass quickly and interestingly.
Don't be "mumble"
Try to be clear and to the point, and don't mumble under your breath. Keep your posture, do not slouch, behave calmly and confidently, without lowering your eyes.
Remember that lowering your eyes, head or slouching is taking on the role of a “potential victim”.
Don't be secretive
“Dark horses” in the army are frankly disliked, so do not move away from the team, make acquaintances, moving in this direction on your own (for example, treat a colleague with something). Show off your talents. Can you play the guitar? Play! Are you into radio electronics? Repair the ensign's favorite radio!
The sooner you prove yourself, the better your relationship with the team will be.
Do not fall for provocations
Try not to succumb to various provocations. In addition, there are many different peculiar jokes in the army, which are aimed at breaking you psychologically. For this reason, try to show restraint and calmness in situations where it is possible (of course, sometimes you can and should prove your case with your fists, but the commander who managed to win without a fight is good).
Weigh all your actions and always think about how well you are behaving.
On the wires, try not to drink a lot, but it is better to give up alcohol altogether.
When leaving for work, do not dress pretentiously. Choose some casual clothes. The wealthy are not well liked in the army, and this can greatly affect relations with other conscripts.
First time
Arriving at the unit, try to find friends as soon as possible. It is even better to find a fellow countryman who could help and protect you in unpleasant cases. Do not boast of your achievements, especially if you are a good athlete or know how to play. "Grandfathers" can test you.The sooner you figure out how the orders are arranged in your unit, the better. Then much less curses and threats will fly to your address. If you were chosen from all the newcomers to go to the store, then this is a huge plus, since the “grandfathers” began to trust and singled out you as smart.
Do not think that you have been assigned the role of an errand boy, this is an erroneous opinion. The main thing is not to let the "grandfathers" down, then the service will be much easier.
Constantly check your appearance. You can seriously get for a torn off button, for example. If you see that a friend has something wrong with his appearance, be sure to tell him. Generally, help others and be the first to lend a helping hand. In no case do not break down on other guys from your call.
Try to learn all the statutes as quickly as possible. This will save you unnecessary problems and give you some legal protection.
If in the army it became unbearable for you, you should not lose heart or, even more so, “snitch” on others. This can be the biggest mistake: the attitude of the entire environment will become extremely negative towards you, and further service will be impossible. In this case, it is better to immediately ask to be transferred to another part, but this may not save the situation. At another duty station, you will still be asked why you transferred.
The army does not touch people who know how to defend their honor and dignity. If people cannot stand up for themselves in civilian life, then they have a bad time in the army. Therefore, it is better to prepare in advance for the service, set yourself up for courage, courage and learn self-defense. Of course, in recent years, hazing has become weaker, but it still exists.
In the canteen, eat quickly and don't beg for more. They don't like them very much, because no one eats enough in the army.
So first, let's get to know each other. My name is Igor. 1983 year of birth. Currently Entrepreneur. He was taken to the ramia in 2003 at the age of 20. Demobilized in 2005. He served in 2 parts of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.1) Part 6716 - Leningrad region Lembolovo.
2) Part 6117 - The city of St. Petersburg can be said on Dortsovaya Square itself)How it all began.
I probably can’t say that I mowed, I just didn’t think about the army for the entire 20th anniversary. The police did not stop me, they simply did not pay attention to the subpoenas.
At one fine moment at work, I fired the Security Guard (I won’t go into details). Former Policeman. Fired in disgrace. In retaliation, he promised to send me to the army.
After 3-4 months on May 25, 2003. Right from work, 2 representatives of law enforcement agencies took me away, first to the police department and then immediately with a representative of the military registration and enlistment office immediately to the distribution point.
At that time I was 20 years old. For me it was a shock. There was depression and just a shock. Come Friends, Girl. There were tears, there were attempts by acquaintances to help me. Even I could hardly see how my friends in a drooping mood could hardly contain their emotions.Action first. Distribution point.
So, at the distribution point, each conscript is interviewed. It is usually conducted by an experienced psychologist. To determine in order to determine which troops to send a soldier to. As an experienced dodger, in theory, they should have sent me away from my native St. Petersburg. But for some reason I made a good impression on the psychologist and he said that I would serve in a good place. And after waiting at the distribution point for 2 days, they took me to Lembolov (flax area)
Action two. Military unit 6717.
This is the usual training unit of the troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Simple tutorial. That is, in this part, sergeants are trained and then distributed to other parts of the NW district. There are about 600 people there. + -100.
Going to the army, it is not necessary to take ANY things with you. In our train, every soldier had a home lunch. Chicken, 1-2 blocks of good cigarettes, Lemonade, juices, socks, Wash items. Chewing gum, chips, etc.
All this was taken from us in the first 10 minutes of being in the company. They were only allowed to take mynorrylny accessories.On the first day, we were all waiting for Dembel to take care of us (arrange elements of hazing). But this never happened. In general, there were no grandfathering with elements of violence at all throughout my stay in the unit.
The most difficult is the Stroitelnaya. Walking under the sun for 5-8 hours a day in footcloths and kerz boots is very difficult. The physical training there is usually a little stronger than at your school in a physical education lesson. Below is the schedule for the whole day.
5-50 Company Rise.
6-00-6-30 - Charging.
6-30-7-00 - Washing, making beds.
7-00 -8-00 - Cleaning the location of the company (Mopping and other things)
8-00-9-00 - Breakfast.
9-00 to 13-00 --- It's different for everyone. When cleaning the territory. When drill, when work in the classroom.
13-00 to 14-00 Lunch. Holy feast of the Spirit))
14-00 to 19-00 Again, according to everyone. From different part-time work to free time.
19-00 to 20-00 Dinner.
20-00 to 21-00 Usually watching the News, but sometimes also Housekeeping.
21-00 Evening verification of personnel begins. (Like the magazine at school)
22-00 --Company Lights out. All sleep.This is how the first half of the year of your stay in the educational unit passes. Basically, for the Spirits, in the intervals between meals, household chores + Fizukha + Combatant take place.
So first let's divide you into categories of people.
1) Simple ordinary guys. The character is calm. Not prone to conflict situations.
2) Party people. HIPI. Punks.
3) Cheerful Energetic people, love to chat.
4) Gopniks) They love to fight, They thumped at the civilians in the guards, smoked Gashik played cards, etc.
5) People who are not made for the army. Little skinny, with complexes.So, the worst thing in the army is for those who belong to points 2 and 5. BUT if the second ones are just joking for the first six months, sometimes they can kick. Then the latter should take into account hanging out in outfits in the dining room or in the Household Yard.
The guys from Point One serve quietly. often become sergeants.
The third point also works flawlessly. Often become the soul of the company. Also sergeants.
Strange as it may seem, but by and large, a greater number of Suetsides and Samovolok occurs with the 4th point of people. Since it is very difficult for them to adapt to a new way of life. And in the Army with such manners, you won’t last long. As a result, they have conflicts with the Dembel squad with the commanders of the Company, and as a result, they are simply pressed to the fullest. Those who have become demobilized treat spirits the worst. Because they are taking revenge for the way they were treated.
So the main rules for people who belong to all categories except 2.4 and 5.
1) In each part in the first-2 weeks you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. Be sure to fill out in detail, somewhere you can increase your abilities in order to beat your competitors. There are not many good places in the army.
2) Do you want a quiet service without Extreme? Follow the orders of Sergeants and Officers. Earn trust.
3) Don't let your comrades down. Glavneo rule in the Army. Nakasyachil One answers the whole company (platoon)
4) Do not knock. Don't rattling.
5) Less complexes. We had soldiers in our company who were embarrassed even to go to the Banya. No need for these children's complexes))
6) In any situation behave like Men. There is no place for the weak in the army. If you screwed up, then adequately accept the punishment.
7) Do not be afraid to give from the dacha. Be afraid to remain silent. If some Dembel wants to humiliate you, you should not be silent. Put aside your dignity. But at the same time, don't overdo it.
8) Dzhekichans are not liked in the army. If you are a master of sports in Boxing. It's worse for you if you turn on the show off. There is no reception against scrap))
9) No one will touch you. Each demobilization is an ordinary person who does not need unnecessary problems at all.
10) The officer is also an ordinary person in pagons. Don't be afraid to talk to them. They are like teachers in a school. Everyone has a sense of humor.
All in all, my half a year in Uchebka passed very quickly. And as I said, the most difficult thing is Drilling) The rest is trifles.
Part four. Life after school.
After training, you will be assigned to different parts of your district. If you were awarded the rank of junior sergeant, then be prepared for another 1-2 months of elephant service in a new place. Since, in addition to everything else, you will need to command demobilizations) Which at first really do not want to obey you)) But with time it will pass. If you are a junior sergeant, you are responsible for everything) And everyone will ask you. Therefore, there must be order both in the location of the company and in the tuplet.If you have not received the rank of sergeant, then normal Cherpakovskaya service is already beginning for you) Minimum order, maximum rest.
In the future, you will enjoy the service very much)
Part Five. Conclusion and parting words.
1) Guys from myself I want to say that if it were not for the army, I would not have become the successful entrepreneur that I am to this day.
2) 1 year is quite a lot of time.
3) I would be happy to serve a term for you. For some reason, you are ready to spend hundreds of thousands for a slope. For what?
4) Almost every demobilized person leaves the army with tears. I saw off many and they all very much left with a proudly raised head.
5) The army is the place where people from all over Russia meet. Everyone has their own views, everyone has their own problems in the soul. One experience of communication with all these loves will be enough for you for the rest of your life. You won't find this kind of experience anywhere.
6) Going to the army as a Boy, you will return as a real Man. This I guarantee you.
7) Pay off the army, I advise the 2nd and 4th points of the young men. Because they have already ruined their lives. It will be hard for them to fix it.
8) I visit my company very often. Vsposnit, poobchatsya with officers.
I hope my story helps you. And you will understand that the Army life is a huge plus in your life.
I am proud of my service in the army. And I am very grateful to the Security Guard who once sent me there.
Successful service to you. If you have any questions I will be sure to answer.
MENSBY
The army is a school that some of us have yet to go through. How to behave in the army, what not to do in the service, how to prepare for the army, what to take with you for an emergency and how to put yourself among the soldiers?
Hi all. The spring conscription begins on April 1, so the post is mainly designed for those who are just about to join the ranks of the Armed Forces. I never pretend to be the "last resort" and I understand perfectly well that everything is different in each part.
I myself never rushed into the army, but I didn’t want to purposefully mow down either. Rather, he simply went with the flow from the position: "If they recognize me as fit, I will serve." Naturally, I was recognized fit and with the "people's" category B3 in December 2013 I left for a military unit. At that time I was 23 years old, with a completed higher education and shitty physical training.
Before leaving for the service, he heavily smoked forums on the topic "how not to behave in the army." Based on what I've read and my own experience, I can say the following:
1. Fizukha will not be superfluous. I served all year in training - first as a cadet, then as a sergeant. At first it was really hard, because I had to run for UFZ (morning physical exercises). I gradually got involved, but it's better to master it "in civilian life" and run at least 3 km without stopping and moving to a step;
2. Always remember that you are human. Being drafted into the army did not make you a thoughtless dummy, although this is the easiest way to follow orders (I say hello to the movie "Forrest Gump"). Do not cave in if they start to put pressure - there is always a limit, after which they will consider a person with a weak spirit and, as a result, be treated with disdain. I had a case - in the second week of service, young replenishment was still brought to us (which I myself was at that time). If necessary, he helped his comrades to hem, put things in the bedside table correctly, make the bed, and so on, which earned him a certain authority among his colleagues.
It was in the evening. I'm standing in the washbasin, washing the collar. A guy comes, who arrived only yesterday, and "asks" to wash his collar too. He argued that "well, you can help, is it difficult or what?". By me, this subject was sent to a known address, but his attempts to test me for strength did not stop throughout my stay in training (almost six months). At the end, they fought with him, but this matter was hushed up.
3. Don't download rights. When I got the rank, the 10-19-year-old boys who froze me the most, who boasted of their "rights", but completely forgetting about their duties. Because of these blockheads, the whole company suffered stably, because they loved to speak. Over time, their own people began to slow down and the situation became much simpler. Hence the conclusion: do not show off. The order is first executed, and only then challenged. We had a routine like this: if something in the service is not clear, go to the KO (squad commander, aka chest of drawers) and calmly ask what, why and how. Starting out of line is not a good idea. Far from the best.
4. People serve even in the army. Everything can always be solved in a human way. Uchebka is, by and large, a kindergarten with a bias in the military. If you are sick, it is better not to hide it. I know from my own experience that a cold turned into bronchitis, and then he turned into bilateral pneumonia. They rush around the conscript like around a small child, so there are excesses in the restrictions. As it turned out later, not in vain.
It was already under my demobilization. We had about 3 weeks left to serve. I am resting in the barracks, my young people come in and say:
Tov. junior sergeant, did you hear what happened in the PPMP (reception point for young replenishment)?
- No.
- The smell (a soldier who did not take the oath) went AWOL.
- Come on?!
Yes, I got out of the hospital.
In general, this fool was lucky in 2 points:
1) He did not take an oath and could not be convicted by a military court for SOC (unauthorized abandonment of a unit)
2) His mother turned out to be head over heels and called the commanders herself to say that the unlucky offspring had returned home (about 500 km from the hospital).
Therefore, if some kind of garbage suddenly happened, you should not try to resolve everything on your own (jambs and flights do not count, except for serious ones). Go to the chest of drawers or ZKV (deputy platoon commander) and explain the essence of the problem. That's what the sergeants are there for.
5. Remember your responsibilities as quickly as possible. You know better what you have to do - you mow less and, as a result, it is easier to serve. If colleagues do not mess up, but then you already need to help each other. The duties are written in the charter in the articles "Duties of a soldier (sailor" and "Duties of a soldier before formation and in the ranks."
6. It will not be superfluous to learn the names and sizes of military units. I give a short list, usually in military service more is not required (the numbers are approximate, they differ in each part, I write as it was with us):
a) department - 10 people
b) platoon - 30 people, 3 squads.
c) company - 90-120 people, 3 platoons
d) battalion - 300 people, 3 companies
e) regiment - 1000 people, 3 battalions
7. Remember the commanders (chiefs) in person and by name and rank as quickly as possible. This is even spelled out in the duties of a soldier (sailor). The soldier has enough bosses:
a) chest of drawers or ZKV (corporal, junior sergeant or sergeant, direct commanders, go to them with all the garbage.)
b) foreman of the company (usually it is an ensign or senior warrant officer, but there are exceptions. Sometimes you can meet a foreman of a company with the rank of foreman, but this is a relic in the form of soap, hemming cloth, shoe cream and, in general, any mat. company support)
c) platoon commander (lieutenant or senior lieutenant. With a lack of personnel - an ensign or senior ensign. We had them practically the same age. Gouging in a good sense of the word. Psychologically mutate becoming company commanders)
d) company commander (senior lieutenant, captain. In advanced cases, major. An idealist person who dreams of building a career as a general. With jambs in the service, they slip in this position for many years)
e) the chief of staff of the battalion (a rare bird in the barracks, you need to know. We had captains or majors. The head of all the paperwork that takes place in the battalion)
f) battalion commander (we have lieutenant colonels. The battalion commander yells - the battalion commander has a torn mouth ... Underground, which usually has 3 companies under its command)
g) Deputy unit commander for educational work (colloquially political officer. You should always keep your eyes open with this person, excellent psychologists. We had the rank of major. His job is to look for "hazing" and other forbidden things in the unit.)
g) Deputy unit commander for logistics (also known as zampotyl. Also majors. Petty officer of the entire unit)
h) beginning unit headquarters (lieutenant colonel. Head of all clerical work in the military unit. And there is plenty of it. I crossed paths with him several times in the service, and even then briefly.)
i) Deputy unit commander (lieutenant colonel. The second person in command of the military unit (military unit) and the first, in the absence of the unit commander. Just an important bump)
d) unit commander (colonel. In our country, he was not a very good person, because of which sometimes a mess and a madhouse were created in the unit, mixed with insanity. As elsewhere, in principle. Alpha and Omega in a single military unit. Periodically pissed off during county inspections, better not to see this person for the rest of his life)
8. Take along a supply of food, water and soap and soap accessories. It is better not to take perishable products. Hygiene products will come in handy: a disposable razor and foam, a toothbrush and paste, a soap dish, a toothbrush case. Soap, washcloth and shoe polish will be given out in the company. I secretly smuggled in a few needles, but we were not particularly examined. Then they came in handy, because those bought in a chip (a soldier's tea shop, a shop on the territory of the unit) broke with surprising frequency. It is better to take the simplest phone until you have reconnoitered the situation in part. A pair of writing pens and a notepad will come in handy (to write down new information and assignments). If you wear glasses (like me), you can bring spares with you. On the first day, I agreed with the foreman and kept them in a nightstand, in a case. So they weren't useful. As in the army for those who wear contact lenses? Normally, there were 2 people in my platoon who used them. There were no problems.
9. Keep an eye on your possessions. There is no word for "lost" in the army. There is a word "proyebal", and who proyebal, from that and demand. If they stole it, that's another story. Because of some trifles, the commanders will not bathe, but if money, a telephone or something valuable is stolen, they will raise the whole company to their ears.
10. The barracks, though temporary, but the house. No need to litter, shit anywhere, shirk PCBs (although everyone loves a fuck). Behave in the same way as in your own home, maintain cleanliness there. This applies to everyone. We had cases when Dagestanis refused to leave. After talking with the sergeants, they changed their minds and no longer tried to put themselves above the rest in this matter. It follows from this point that...
11. Keep yourself clean. In the army, immunity is initially weakened and it will not be difficult to pick up some kind of muck. I was in the hospital 2 times. The first - because of some kind of skin rubbish. Therefore, it is worth washing at every opportunity. We had a bath once a week, but no one forbade us to go to the washbasin and wash ourselves from the basin in our free time. They put a basin in the sink, filled with water and poured themselves over. At least every day I wash, if only I could do everything that is required. In the morning we moved faster in order to have time to wash, shave and brush our teeth. Pay special attention to the latter, in the army everything wears out faster, including a person.
12. Do not torture yourself with thoughts about home. At first, it’s just pzdts how it pulls home. An unfamiliar environment, some rules, new people who have to listen and do everything they say. It's pretty unsettling. The most important thing is to start living in the army, and not wait for the end of all this. By the end of 1 month it becomes much easier and time goes faster. If someone considers himself a religion, then remember that in any of the beliefs, military service is considered honorable and your God is with you. I am a "satanist-amethist" and took out all the hardships on my shoulders.
Here, in general terms, and everything that I wanted to convey. If you have any questions, I will answer in the comments. Junior sergeant of the reserve %username% finished his report.