Each type of armed forces in modern countries has its own form with corresponding insignia. This makes it possible to determine both the employee’s affiliation with the type of aircraft, department or service, as well as personal rank, position. Shoulder straps are used as the basis for shoulder signs. EMERCOM of Russia, being a militarized structure, also has its own form and insignia.
What is the form of employees of the Ministry of Emergencies?
Protective clothing is provided for employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, in the set of which special shoes and equipment are attached. Until 2006, this uniform form had several options and was issued to the Ministry of Emergencies for experimental wear. In 2006, the Logistics and Arms Department, together with the manufacturer, subjected a special set of employees of this department to modernization. In the production of overalls, membrane materials began to be used, due to which the form is not blown, does not get wet, does not interfere with air circulation and keeps heat for a long time. The introduction of new types of workwear took place gradually, as old stocks were used up. The modern form of the Ministry of Emergencies was presented at the exhibition “Integrated Security” and represents 30 types of clothing suitable for various situations.
Form Types
Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are equipped with special clothing, which happens:
- Front door. This form is intended for combat and non-combat wear. It can be winter and summer.
- Daily. The approved Rules for wearing uniforms and clothes No. 364 of July 3, 2008 allow you to use this uniform, as well as the main one, in the ranks and out of order.
What else is indicated in the Rules for wearing uniforms and clothes?
According to the order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation of 2008 No. 364, depending on the ranks for employees, insignia (plates and stars) are established, the basis for which are shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergencies. The titles of internal service in the Russian Federation are identical to the marks of the police officers. The rules have a detailed description of each form element. In addition, the document states at what distance from each other insignia should be located and how they are sewn on shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergencies.
What are epaulets?
Epaulet is a rectangular product with insignia located on it. These signs are:
- Lyches
- gaps;
- stars;
- chevrons.
Insignia can be located on the collar (buttonholes), on the sleeves (sleeve).
An inexperienced person can easily confuse epaulettes with epaulettes. Their difference from each other is that the shoulder strap is a rectangular product and is sewn at one end to the shoulder seam, and the second is fastened with a button to the collar. The epaulet is a circle with the presence of a fringe. Its fastening on the form is carried out using a special valve and counter-run.
Where are used?
Shoulder straps in many states are indicators of the title, position, official affiliation of the owner to law enforcement agencies, paramilitary groups, departments and organizations. Today, many government agencies, in addition to the Armed Forces, use epaulettes: the Ministry of Emergencies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the prosecutor's office, tax and environmental services. Remembering the location of the decals is easy. The ability to "read" epaulets will allow you to properly contact the military.
Shoulder straps EMERCOM of Russia
Employees of this ministry are equipped with special clothes of a standard pattern. On the summer and winter sets there is a symbol of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation. Shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergencies for foremen and sergeants of the internal service are distinguished by the location of insignia on their surface. For sergeants, epaulettes have strips of stripes perpendicular to the longitudinal center line. Epaulettes of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of foremen are equipped with plates that extend along the longitudinal center line. Also provided for the presence of metal emblems that have a golden color. Emblems are placed along the center line. Their distance from the button should be 0.5 cm.
What do cadet epaulets look like?
For the rank and file, no insignia are provided. The shoulder straps of the Emergencies Ministry cadet at the edges are equipped with golden longitudinal galloons. They stretch along two edges, the exception is the upper and lower edges. The letter "K" is a mandatory attribute that have cadet epaulettes of the Ministry of Emergencies. The photo below presents the features of the uniform of cadets of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia.
Where are shoulder straps worn?
For wearing epaulettes by cadets, a winter and summer form of the Ministry of Emergencies is provided. Shoulder straps may be:
- Stitched. They are used in winter form: tunics (jackets), coats and jackets. These shoulder straps are a gray-blue field, along the edges of which there are golden longitudinal stripes.
- Removable. They are used in summer: jackets, shirts and blouses. In its design, this type of epaulet is identical to the stitched one.
Insignia junior commanding staff
The sergeant's shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergencies have a golden color (ordinary). False shoulder straps are represented by metallic shades. On shoulder straps of sergeants of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, in accordance with the Rules of wearing uniforms and clothes, there are golden plates (stripes).
For wearing epaulettes by the junior command staff of the Ministry of Emergencies of the Russian Federation, a front and field uniforms are provided. Ceremonial is a tunic and coat. They are sewn on blue epaulets with a speckled border on the sides. The front shirt uses similar epaulets. They differ in that removable shoulder straps are sewn onto the shirt. In addition, they are not marked with a speckled border. In sergeant form, sergeants have a false shoulder strap with camouflage color.
Depending on the season, the uniform of the sergeant EMERCOM of the Russian Federation can be winter or summer.
How are shoulder straps sewn?
The form must always be impeccable and meet all the requirements of the charter. Particular attention when bringing uniforms into proper shape should be given to sewing on shoulder straps. Despite the fact that the Ministry of Emergency Situations is considered a non-army structure, in this department, as well as in the army, the shoulder straps of the Ministry of Emergencies are of great importance. How to sew them to a tunic? This issue is often encountered when it is necessary to equip outer clothing with insignia.
The process of sewing on shoulder straps is simple. This work will require the necessary materials and knowledge. The availability of the necessary tools and phased implementation guarantees a perfect result.
What tools will be needed?
- Ruler.
- Needles with a thimble. The presence of a thimble will protect against injury to the fingers with a needle.
- A thread. It must be durable and match the color of the trim.
- Pliers or tweezers. These devices are useful when pulling a needle with a colored thread from the shoulder strap.
Completing of the work
The procedure for sewing epaulettes consists of several stages:
- Preparation of the epaulette. The job is to fasten insignia (stars, bows) on an un sewn pursuit. When it is already sewn, this procedure is complicated.
- The location of the shoulder strap on the form. It must be placed in such a way that it rests on its seam away from the button against the seam connecting the shoulder with the sleeve in the tunic. On top of the shoulder strap at 10 mm should be located with an overlap of the seam running along the shoulder. Thus, it is very important to carry out a shoulder strap offset of 10 mm.
- Fixing epaulettes to a tunic. This procedure can be completely performed using a thread of a different color (at the end of the work it is easy to remove). The shoulder strap is fixed in three places: in the corners, at the point of contact with the sleeve seam and in the center. For temporary fastening, pins can also be used. This will prevent a possible shift of shoulder straps on the tunic.
- Sewing epaulettes. Work is done along its perimeter with the help of stitches. This stage of the work should be carried out very carefully, so that on top of the shoulder strap you can see subtle points from piercing with a needle and thread. The thread itself must necessarily pass from the inside. In this case, it will not be visible, even if it will be a different color than the shoulder strap. Each stitch should have an optimum length of 10 mm. To facilitate the process, it is recommended to place shoulder straps on the tunic so that their lower parts correspond to the seams with which the sleeves are sewn. This will make it possible to insert the needle into existing seam openings. Sewing should be done along the line connecting the edging and its main part.
You can quickly cope with this work if a tunic is prepared in advance. During the process itself, it is recommended to use a thimble, even if it works well without it. Those who have extensive experience in this matter, note that through the shoulder straps the sewing needle passes with difficulty. This situation can be corrected using pliers or tweezers. With these tools you can push the needle like a thimble, or grab one edge of it, pull it through the shoulder strap. According to this technology, epaulets of various structures are sewn: police officers, the Federal Penitentiary Service, the air force and the Ministry of Emergencies. Shoulder straps are removed only from the summer uniform. The winter version does not provide for this, since epaulets that are non-removable are sewn on tunics.
