Motorized rifle troops (MSV) of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are considered the most numerous. The basis of the Ground Forces (SV), which are the MSV, was formed in 1992. The smallest tactical unit of the SV is the motorized rifle division (MSO). According to experts, this formation is characterized by high combat independence, versatility and firepower. Information on the composition of the motorized rifle squad, tasks and armaments is contained in this article.
Tasks of the MCO
This formation can act both in the offensive and in defense. Depending on the combat capabilities of the motorized rifle squad, the military command indicates the direction of the offensive and the objects of attack. Mostly the goal is manpower, the place of deployment of which became trenches or other fortifications. Also, the motorized rifle compartment is opposed to various enemy fire weapons: tanks, artillery and machine guns installed in strong points.
Vehicles
Depending on what task the motorized rifle division performs, combat and marching procedures are envisaged for MCO soldiers. Attacks are advanced to the target on foot or with the use of military equipment. Such vehicles are armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles.
What are the armed forces of the MCO armed with?
According to experts, the armament of the motorized rifle squad on armored transporters and infantry fighting vehicles is the same. The differences affected only the vehicles themselves. MCO soldiers have the following weapons:
- Kalashnikov assault rifles of two modifications: AKSU and AK-74.
- Kalashnikov light machine guns (RPK).
- Manual anti-tank grenade launchers (RPGs).
- Dragunov sniper rifles (SVD).
- Manual and cumulative grenades.
About the organization of MCO in the BTR
The composition of the motorized rifle compartment on an armored personnel carrier is presented:
- The commander of the department. Armed with an AK-74 assault rifle.
- Driver At his disposal is AKSU.
- Machine gunner using RMB.
- Shooter grenade launcher. He is shooting from an RPG.
- The sniper. For the soldier is provided for SVD.
- Three arrows using the AK-74. One of the servicemen in this MCO is appointed senior.
On the composition of the BMP
In one infantry fighting vehicle, the presence of:
- MCO commander. He also serves as the commander of the BMP. As a weapon uses AK-74.
- Gunner. He is also the deputy commander. Shooting is from AKSU.
- The driver, armed with AKSU.
- Machine gunner with RMB.
- Grenade launcher and his assistant. At the disposal of the first RPG, the second - the 74th model of a Kalashnikov assault rifle.
- Sniper (SVD).
- Three shooters using an AK-74.
Motorized rifle squad in defense
The main task of the MCOs is to take a position on the ground, strengthen it as efficiently as possible and, due to favorable conditions and fortifications, destroy the largest number of enemy manpower. Also, the tasks of the MCO include opposing advancing tanks and other armored vehicles. One motorized rifle squad provides defense of positions along the front up to 100 m long. Upon arrival, the squad leader explores the area, determines firing positions for machine gunners, grenade launchers and machine gunners.
Next, the combat mission and information about the enemy are voiced. After the military personnel begin to equip the fortifications: the installation of mine-explosive barriers, digging and camouflage trenches. The task of these actions is to clear the terrain for observation and shooting as much as possible. In addition, soldiers dig several solitary trenches and one separate for the vehicle. Equip several spare firing positions. Their distance to the main one should be no more than 50 m. Next, single trenches are connected into trenches in which soldiers are located at a distance of up to 15 m from each other. A place is considered for the commander, which is considered the most convenient for controlling the MCO. Without his order, the military personnel of the department are not entitled to leave the held position.
