August 1 is the day of the rear of the armed forces. Armed Forces Logistics Day

August in Russia traditionally opens a series of military holidays. The first of them is the Day of Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This holiday is celebrated annually on August 1st. Logistics Day is a professional holiday for all military personnel, as well as civilian personnel of the armed forces related to units and subunits of the rear of the RF Armed Forces.

Logistic Day of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is a very young holiday, it was approved by order of the Minister of Defense of Russia No. 225 of May 7, 1998. At the same time, the holiday began to be celebrated on August 1 as a memorial day in accordance with the decree of the President of Russia of May 31, 2006 "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation."

The starting point for organizing the rear of the Russian army is considered to be the first quarter of the 18th century, when the regular army and navy were organized by Peter I. The creation of a regular army also required the organization of its permanent state support from state warehouses. At the same time, orders (Military, Artillery and Provisions) became the central supply organs. The beginning of the creation of provisioning bodies in the Russian army is attributed to February 18 (March 1, according to a new style) in 1700, when Peter I, on the basis of a corresponding decree, introduced a new position in the military department - a provision general. On the same day, Peter I also formed the “Special Order” (later it will be called the Military, although it was also called the Commissariat), it was entrusted with the supply of troops with equipment, uniforms and salaries, as well as horses and weapons. The artillery order was formed later - in 1701 on the basis of the Pushkar order, which had existed in Russia since the 16th century and was in charge of the production, distribution and accounting of artillery and ammunition for it.

In 1711, by decree of Peter I, supply agencies were included in the active army. And the structure of government bodies that developed at the beginning of the 18th century, as well as the experience gained during the Northern War in supplying the army in the field, were enshrined in the military regulations of 1716.

In the future, the structure and system of logistic support of the armed forces of our country has been continuously improved, taking into account the experience of conducting various wars. The supply transport was gaining more and more importance, a system of echeloning of military supplies was created, and a unified commissary service was formed. During the First World War, army and front-line supply bases were created, front-line distribution stations began to operate, which ensured the reception of railway transport, which brought ammunition, weapons, food and uniforms necessary for the troops from the depths of the country, and hull unloading stations also began to operate.

By the beginning of World War II, the rear of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union included: rear units, subunits and institutions that were part of military units, formations and associations of all types of the Armed Forces; warehouses and bases with stocks of various material resources; automobile, road, aviation technical, engineering and airfield, repair, medical, veterinary and other rear units and units of central subordination. The management of this entire system was carried out through the relevant main and central departments of the People's Commissariat of Defense. The general management of the Main Quartermaster, Veterinary, Sanitary Directorates and the Department of Material Funds was entrusted to the Deputy People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR.

There were no front and army rear services, since their maintenance in peacetime conditions was not provided for by the staffing table. Such a structure of logistical support for the troops did not meet the requirements of wartime.

In the conditions of the Great Patriotic War that had already begun, on August 1, 1941, Stalin signed an order of the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR "On the organization of the Main Directorate of Logistics of the Red Army", which united the headquarters of the chief of logistics, the road department, the military communications department (VOSO), as well as the inspection chief of rear of the Red Army. At the same time, a new position was introduced - the head of the rear of the Red Army, in addition to the Main Logistics Directorate, he was also subordinate to the Fuel Supply Directorate, the Main Quartermaster Directorate, the Veterinary and Sanitary Directorates. In addition, the positions of chiefs of logistics were introduced in the armies and at the fronts. By May 1942, the positions of chiefs of logistics were already introduced in the corps and divisions of the Red Army. As a result of all the measures taken in rather difficult wartime conditions, it was possible to quickly create a well-organized and technically equipped rear of the Armed Forces, which coped with the colossal amount of work assigned to it. As a result, already in the 21st century, it was the date of August 1 that was chosen as a memorable day - the Day of Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Today, the rear of the armed forces is organically integrated into the integrated system of logistics of troops (forces), which occupies one of the leading positions in improving the combat readiness of units, formations and organizations of the Russian Defense Ministry, in particular, and in strengthening the defense capability of the Russian Federation. In many respects, the combat effectiveness of the modern Russian army today depends on the effective and well-coordinated work of the logistical support system of the Armed Forces.

There is nothing surprising in this, a million-strong army must be supplied every day with everything necessary: ​​to feed, shoe, clothe, provide housing and communal services to barracks and housing funds, refuel all military equipment without exception, store equipment and ammunition, provide veterinary, sanitary, environmental and fire security and solve many other problems. At the same time, all of the above must be done in emergency and extreme situations. To cope with such a volume of work, tens of thousands of logistics specialists are working on solving logistics problems around the clock.

Logistics specialists are responsible for organizing the transportation of troops and various materiel, the restoration and technical cover of transport communications. They contain air and naval bases, numerous military camps throughout the country, provide them with cold and hot water, and electricity. To solve these problems, a system of logistics support of the RF Armed Forces was created, which is rightly considered an integral part of the country's defense potential, a link between the Russian economy and the army and navy itself.

Today, the management of general types of support is entrusted to the central bodies of military control, among which are: the Headquarters of Logistics Support of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, two departments (operational maintenance and provision of public services for military units and organizations and transport support), three main directorates (rocket and artillery, armored , head of the Railway Troops), six departments (food, clothing, rocket fuel and fuel, metrology, for monitoring the logistics system and the department for perpetuating the memory of those who died defending the Fatherland).

In the types and arms of the troops, the management of material and technical support is carried out by the deputy commanders-in-chief (commanders) for logistics through their subordinate control bodies, services and departments. In the navy and in military districts, the management of general types of logistics is carried out by the deputy commanders of the troops of the military district (fleet) for logistics through the headquarters and directorates, which have contenting functions in relation to all troops (forces), according to their territorial principle. At the military level of the logistics system, there is a management structure for the technical and logistic support of military units and formations, which is led by deputy commanders for logistics and armaments.

The work of the rear of the RF Armed Forces is best expressed through numbers. Every year, the efforts of the rear services ensure the maintenance and correct operation of more than 120 thousand units of armored and rocket-artillery weapons, more than 400 thousand units of automotive and other military equipment. Every year they provide military personnel with food for two dozen food rations. Also, more than 50 million different items of military uniforms are constantly in the personal use of Russian military personnel, and about 15 million units of such items are issued every year.

The Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Dmitry Bulgakov, congratulating the personnel of the governing bodies and logistics units, noted that today the rear faces very difficult tasks: every day it is necessary to feed about 600 thousand military personnel at 1 norm of food rations, annually give out about 50 millions of different items of military uniforms; keep in order 5.7 thousand military camps throughout the country, including 69.5 thousand various buildings and structures, more than 5 thousand residential facilities and almost 200 thousand residential premises, as well as more than 7 thousand water and sewer facilities, more than 4 thousand thermal facilities and almost 24 thousand kilometers of various engineering systems and communications. At the same time, the rear servicemen, like other military personnel, have to serve and carry out their activities in all climatic zones of our country.

On August 1, Military Review congratulates all military personnel, as well as civilian personnel of the armed forces related to units and subunits of the rear of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as well as veterans of the rear service, including participants in the Great Patriotic War, on their professional holiday.

The year 1700 was taken as the starting point for the history of the Logistics of the Armed Forces. Then Peter I signed the Decree "On the management of all the grain reserves of military people to Okolnichi Yazykov, with the name of it for this part of the General Provisions."

The first independent supply body was established - the Provisional Order, which was in charge of the supply of bread, cereals and grain fodder for the army. He carried out centralized food supply, which, as you know, is today one of the types of material support for the troops.

On August 1, 1941, the actual self-determination of the Logistics of the Armed Forces took place - the Logistics was defined as an independent branch or branch of the Armed Forces.

On this day, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief I.V. Stalin signed the order of the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR No. 0257 "On the organization of the Main Directorate of Logistics of the Red Army ...", which united the headquarters of the head of the Logistics, the VOSO department, the road administration and the inspection of the head of the Logistics of the Red Army. The post of Chief of Logistics of the Red Army was introduced, to whom, in addition to the Main Directorate of Logistics of the Red Army, "in all respects" the Main Quartermaster Directorate, the Fuel Supply Directorate, the Sanitary and Veterinary Directorates were also subordinate.

The position of Chief of Logistics was also introduced in fronts and armies. Deputy People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR, Lieutenant-General of the quartermaster service A.V. Khrulev, his chief of staff - Major General of the quartermaster service P.V. Utkin. Bringing under one head the entire set of supply, medical and transport structures made it possible to establish a complex process of logistical support for the army in the field.

Today, the Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, being an integral part of the defense potential of the state and a link between the country's economy and the troops directly consuming the manufactured products, is a well-coordinated and efficient mechanism. It includes the headquarters of the Logistics, 9 main and central directorates, 3 services, as well as government bodies, troops and organizations of central subordination, rear structures of the types and branches of the Armed Forces, military districts and fleets, associations, formations and military units.

And, as mentioned above, in 2000, President of Russia V. Putin signed the Decree “On the 300th anniversary of the Logistics of the Armed Forces”, the text of which reads: “Given the importance of the logistic support of the army and navy, noting the military merits to the Fatherland of veterans and personnel of the Logistics of the Armed Forces and in connection with its 300th anniversary, I decide: To establish a memorable day - the 300th anniversary of the Logistics of the Armed Forces and mark it on August 1, 2000 ». Since then, this holiday has been included in the list of memorable dates of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Congratulations to all the rearmen,
We wish you successful service
Works efficient to you - always.
Worthy service respect
After all, our army supply -
Requires a lot of work.
On the day of the rear of the glorious troops of Russia
Send knowledge and strength,
To strengthen the defense.
When the rear in the troops is reliable -
You can serve and live in peace,
Such an army cannot be defeated!

Every year in Russia, August 1 is celebrated as the Day of Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
This day is dedicated to the date of the creation of the rear troops on August 1, 1940 by Joseph Stalin. The first commander of these troops was A.V. Khrulev.
Despite the fact that the first provisioning services in the army were formed under Peter I, nevertheless, the report on the organization of a full-fledged rear service, the unification of many subordinate structures together, must be considered precisely since 1940.

It depends on the provision of troops with food, medicines, uniforms and, of course, ammunition, how combat-ready they will be. It is this task that falls on the logistics servicemen. Recognizing this great role, Stalin more than once mentioned on various occasions that if it were not for the rear service, we would not have had our victory.

After the collapse of the USSR, it was decided at the presidential level that there was no need to transfer the celebration of this day to another date and, according to the decree of May 7, 1998, “Logistics Day of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation” is celebrated annually on August 1.
By tradition, on this day, all employees of the department receive congratulations from the highest ranks of the armed forces, and outstanding servicemen are awarded extraordinary titles and valuable awards.

Logistics Day of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is an official professional holiday, which is included in the register of memorable and festive dates of the Russian Federation. Not a weekend (if it falls on a weekday).

Holidays are constant companions of people's life. Holidays for us are an opportunity to bring joy to loved ones! And of course, a holiday is not a calendar concept, it takes place where it is felt, where it is expected. Much has changed in our lives in recent years, but people's craving for holidays remains an important phenomenon for any person.

On August 1, servicemen, workers of rear services celebrate their professional holiday - Logistics Day of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, which was established by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation of May 7, 1998.

History of the rear of the Armed Forces

The holiday of August 1 - the Day of Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - is a great occasion to remember history.

The formation of rear services is directly related to the formation of the Russian regular army, at the origins of which was Peter I. In 1700, the Provisional Order was created (for the supply of bread, cereals, grain fodder to the army) and the Military Order, which issued appropriations, among other primary needs, for supplying troops with uniforms .

Over the centuries, units, formations and institutions of the Home Front have gone through a difficult path of development. The rear was repeatedly reorganized, its status changed.

August 1, 1941 Supreme Commander I.V. Stalin signed the order of the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR No. 0257 "On the organization of the Main Directorate of Logistics of the Red Army ...", which united the headquarters of the chief of logistics, the department of VOSO, the road administration and the inspection of the chief of logistics of the Red Army. The post of Chief of Logistics of the Red Army was introduced, to whom, in addition to the Main Directorate of Logistics of the Red Army, "in all respects" the Main Quartermaster Directorate, the Fuel Supply Directorate, the Sanitary and Veterinary Directorates were also subordinate. The post of chief of logistics was also introduced in the fronts and armies.

Deputy People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR, Lieutenant General of the quartermaster service A.V. was appointed head of the rear of the Red Army. Khrulev, his chief of staff - Major General of the quartermaster service P.V. Utkin. Bringing under one head the entire set of supply, medical and transport structures made it possible to establish a complex process of logistical support for the army in the field.

The structures of the Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation provide everything necessary not only for military personnel, but also for military equipment; carry out the life support of military garrisons and carry out a number of other activities in accordance with the tasks set.

With their work, the Logistics Structures deserved their holiday, the Day of the Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

“Given the importance of the logistics support of the army and navy, noting the military merits to the Fatherland of veterans and personnel of the Logistics of the Armed Forces and in connection with its 300th anniversary”, on July 29, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree “On the 300th anniversary of the Logistics of the Armed Forces ", according to which on August 1, 2000 a memorable day was established and solemnly celebrated - the 300th anniversary of the Logistics of the Armed Forces.

More than three hundred years have passed since the establishment in Russia of the structures responsible for the centralized logistic support of the troops. During this time, the supply agencies of the army and navy, developing with the improvement of the means and methods of armed struggle, have become a reliable structure in maintaining the combat readiness of the Armed Forces at the proper level.

A multifaceted page in the history of the Logistics of the Armed Forces is a worthy contribution of its specialists to the victory of our people in the Great Patriotic War. Under the leadership of the central bodies of the rear of the Red Army, created in 1941, the rear soldiers with their work managed to make up for the losses of the first days of the war in a short time, to establish a clear system of comprehensive supply of troops and fleet forces, which contributed to the conduct of dozens of strategic and more than a thousand army operations.

For the exemplary performance of command assignments, personal courage and initiative, many specialists of the Logistics of the Armed Forces were awarded high state awards. More than a hundred of them were awarded the high title of Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of Socialist Labor.

Today, the Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is one of the most important constituent elements of the Armed Forces, which is entrusted with ensuring the daily life of the troops in peacetime and wartime. This is the food and clothing supply of military personnel, medical, commercial and household, sanitary services for personnel and the provision of troops with fuel and lubricants. This is the satisfaction of the transport needs of the troops, engineering and airfield and airfield technical support for aviation, the implementation of fire and environmental measures, and much more. It includes the headquarters of the rear, 9 main and central directorates, 3 services, as well as government bodies, troops and organizations of central subordination, rear structures of the branches and branches of the Armed Forces, military districts and fleets, associations, formations and military units.

August 1 is the Day of Logistics of the Armed Forces of Russia. This holiday was approved by Order of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation No. 225 dated May 7, 1998.

The year 1700 was taken as the starting point for the history of the rear of the Armed Forces. Then, on February 18, Peter I signed the Decree "On the management of all the grain reserves of military people to Okolnichi Yazykov, with the name of it for this part of the General Provisions."

The first independent supply body was established - the Provisional Order, which was in charge of deliveries for the army of bread, cereals and grain fodder. He carried out centralized food supply, which, as you know, is today one of the types of material support for the troops.

On August 1, 1941, the actual self-determination of the rear of the Armed Forces took place. He appeared as an independent type or branch of the Armed Forces.

On this day, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief I. V. Stalin signed the order of the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR No. 0257 "On the organization of the Main Directorate of Logistics of the Red Army ...", which united the headquarters of the chief of logistics, the department of VOSO, the road department and the inspection of the chief of logistics of the Red Army . The position of Chief of Logistics of the Red Army was introduced, to whom, in addition to the Main Directorate of Logistics of the Red Army, "in all respects" the Main Quartermaster Directorate, the Fuel Supply Directorate, the Sanitary and Veterinary Directorates were also subordinate.

The position of chief of logistics was also introduced in fronts and armies. Deputy People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR, Lieutenant General of the Quartermaster Service A.V. Khrulev was appointed Chief of the Rear of the Red Army, and Major General of the Quartermaster Service P.V. Utkin was appointed Chief of Staff. Bringing under one head the entire set of supply, medical and transport structures made it possible to establish a complex process of logistical support for the army in the field.

Today, the rear of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, being an integral part of the defense potential of the state and a link between the country's economy and the troops directly consuming the products, is a well-coordinated, effectively operating mechanism. It includes the headquarters of the rear, 9 main and central directorates, 3 services, as well as government bodies, troops and organizations of central subordination, rear structures of the branches and branches of the Armed Forces, military districts and fleets, associations, formations and military units.