In the city of Kamyshin, Volgograd Region, the legendary 56th separate guards airborne assault brigade is located. The military unit has two official addresses, among which there are colloquial names on the lips: "red and gray roofs." The names came from the color of the main barracks, where 56 DSB soldiers live.
Historical information
The formation arose back in 1943 and has a glorious history from the time of World War II. The fighters were especially distinguished during the liberation of the Hungarian cities from the German invaders. Parts of the paratroopers took part in the famous Prague operation, while crossing the borders of Czechoslovakia.
The fighters were indispensable in Afghanistan, performing an international duty. And they also helped the infantry during the battles in Chechnya. Permanent deployment in Kamyshin was carried out in 1998.
Interestingly, the basis for the formation of the unit is very impressive. At this place was the famous KKVSKU - a military higher educational institution where officers were trained. The university, unfortunately, was disbanded, and the staff was transferred to the Togliatti and St. Petersburg Institute.
Part composition
After World War II, units were withdrawn from Hungary and located near Budapest. Since 1946, the city of Tula became the main location, and part of it became part of the 38th Guards Airborne Corps of Vienna. But already in 1953 the landing army was completely disbanded.
The personnel was admitted to the 137th Guards Parachute Regiment, located in Ryazan. The soldiers took part in helping residents of Tashkent after the earthquake, as well as being the guarantor of security during public unrest.
Only in 1997, the 56th Air Assault Brigade was organized and relocated to the city of Kamyshin. Since 2010, the unit has been named after the Order of Kutuzov and the Order of the Patriotic War.
Purpose of the part
The main purpose of the 56th DB in the Kamyshin is the formation of a military reserve of trained paratroopers, ready to land in the combat zone. According to the decree of the Minister of Defense, in order to increase mobility, a part is transferred to automotive equipment.
For the transfer of personnel, helicopters are assumed, the soldiers are deployed fully armed and equipped with parachutes. Military equipment moves on its own. However, with the help of heavy helicopters, it is possible to transfer it from the air. To do this, regularly conducted exercises with monthly field trips.
The latest large-scale tests were carried out in 2008, when howitzers and GAZ vehicles were thrown from the air.
Glorious feats of personnel
In 1999, soldiers on the Russian border with Georgia protected the Chechen lands. The paratroopers, having landed from the air, completely blocked mountain passages and trails. The gangs in their attempts to bypass the fighters and strike from Georgia suffered a complete fiasco. Many soldiers were presented for awards, and mainly the forces of the paratroopers did not allow mass bloodshed at the border.
Three fighters of the 56th DShB brigade for heroism and courage shown during the military action were awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation.
Honored Awards
For its glorious history, the unit has many awards, both personnel and combined arms. Among the most important are:
- Guard Combat Banner.
- Order of the Patriotic War of 1 degree.
- Order of Kutuzov 2 degrees.
- Order of the Red Banner.
- Gratitude of the Supreme Commander.
The military personnel received many awards for participating in the Chechen campaign and serving in Afghanistan.
Service today
To date, 56 DShB is engaged in the training of soldiers undergoing military service, also here they are held on a contract basis. In addition to the excellent physical training that a paratrooper should have, the personnel are trained in other skills. For this purpose, field trips are regularly organized, where military exercises take place in the field, close to the military.
At this time, the soldiers live in tents, food is provided on their own, using the field kitchen. A daily ration is issued for the duration of the trips. According to the military, the food is quite high-calorie, varied and tasty. Fighters are delighted on holidays with chocolate, pastries and even barbecue.
Most of the soldiers who served in Kamyshin are proud to be part of the Airborne Forces. 56 DSB prepares paratroopers, so the mandatory program includes parachute jumping. At the same time, jumping from a helicopter and an airplane is supposed. Contractors who have completed the jumping program receive a cash surcharge.
Living conditions
Comfortable barracks are provided for military service soldiers. Recruits, passing the "course of the young fighter", are separated from the "old-timers" in order to avoid possible conflicts. Then they are combined.
Soldiers are placed in cockpits, which are designed for four. The shower is located directly in the block or on the floor. A bathroom is located in each cockpit. The room is standard and has bunk beds, bedside tables, a wardrobe and a desk.
Meals are provided in the dining room, where cooks are civilian personnel. For the convenience of soldiers, a small store is located on the territory, however, according to reviews, the cost of production is slightly higher than in urban outlets.
Information for parents of draftees
When forming the premises, it should be remembered that it is forbidden to invest any medications inside. They will be taken away anyway during the inspection. However, according to the doctor’s help, an inhaler is allowed. If necessary, in vitamins, they are handed over to the medical office, and the soldier receives them from the doctor.
The soldier can leave the phone if he does not abuse it. No one will select a means of communication if you use it only in your free time. It is recommended that the soldier write messages, and to the extent possible, the servicemen themselves call up relatives.
If, nevertheless, the phone is taken away, then its delivery occurs on the weekend once a week. If there is a suspicion of unauthorized use of the mobile phone, the serviceman is called by the commander, and the means of communication are seized before the end of the proceedings.
Conscript conscripts may only go with parental consent in agreement with the commander. Permission can be obtained by legal wives. Walking with a girl will not work.
Oath
As in any part, 56 DSB holds a solemn oath of recruits. For the convenience of relatives, the event is timed to the weekend, in the morning.
After the oath, you can get a leave of absence. If the parents have come to the rookie from afar, you can agree with the commander on the weekend, until Tuesday.
Part address
56 DShB in Kamyshin address has a double. The main unit of the airborne forces is located in the "gray roofs" on the street. Gorokhovskaya. For postal items the address is used: Kamyshin-10, military unit 74507.
Parts of RCBZ are located on the street. Petrovsky. For postal items the address is used: 403871 Volgograd region, Kamyshin-1, on demand.
Kamyshin is located between Volgograd and Saratov. There is no airport, trains run only from Moscow. It is easier to get to the city by bus. From Volgograd and Saratov they go regularly.
