November 19 is the holiday of the missile forces. Day of missile forces and artillery in Russia. A brief history of Russian artillery

Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is a professional holiday of missilemen and artillerymen. Everyone who is related to this branch of the military, including service veterans and cadets of military educational institutions, joins the celebration.

In Russia, in 2020, the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery is celebrated on November 19 and is held at the official level 77 times.

Meaning: the date of the holiday is timed to coincide with the counteroffensive of the Red Army during the Battle of Stalingrad on 11/19/1942.

On this day, celebrations are held, concerts with the participation of show business stars, receptions, parades, demonstrations of technical weapons, demonstration exercises and shooting, rallies, meetings. Distinguished employees are awarded medals, awards, cash prizes.

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history of the holiday

The date of the event has a symbolic meaning. On November 19, 1942, a fierce battle between the Soviet army and the soldiers of Nazi Germany near Stalingrad took place. The artillery fire stunned the enemy, and after the counteroffensive he was driven out of the occupied territory. The contribution to the victory of these troops was enormous, and for military merits by the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces of October 21, 1944 "On the establishment of the annual holiday of the" Day of Artillery "of the Red Army" its annual celebration was fixed on November 19. The document was ratified by the chairman of the Presidium M. Kalinin, under the secretary A. Gorkin.

With the creation of the missile forces, this holiday in 1964 was renamed the Day of the missile forces and artillery. Since 1988, according to the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces "On Amendments to the Legislation of the USSR on Holidays and Memorable Days", it began to be celebrated on the third Sunday of November. But in 2006, by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, the original date of the celebration was returned.

Holiday traditions

In this celebration, solemn honoring of servicemen takes place. There are concerts with the participation of show business stars, marches, parades, rallies, meetings, indications of technical equipment, demonstration exercises and shooting. In the evening, artillery fireworks are launched into the sky. Distinguished employees are presented with awards, medals, prizes.

Also, the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is a memorable day. On this date, a traditional wreath-laying ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. The ceremony is attended by veterans, active military personnel, school cadets.

Quest for the day

Watch a documentary or reportage about the Russian missile forces and artillery.

• In the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces of October 21, 1944, it was fixed to celebrate the "Day of Artillery" with 20 simultaneous shots from 224 artillery pieces.
• The artillery chronicle dates back to 1382. Defending Moscow from the attack of the horde, they used "mattresses" and "guns".
• Proven and effective combat systems are named after natural elements and plants: Grad, Hurricane, Acacia, Smerch.
• The Katyusha, the brainchild of Russian scientists, was recognized as the first among the multiple launch rocket systems in the world.
• The first missiles in the Russian army appeared in 1717. They were flares.
• For the first time, the rocket forces began the battle in the Caucasus in August 1827, during the Russian-Iranian war.

Toast

“Congratulations on the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery. I wish you absolute peace on the borders of the Motherland and absolute confidence in combat readiness for any unforeseen event. And also I wish you courage and determination, fortitude and endurance, perseverance and steadfastness. May every goal of life be achieved as quickly as a rocket launcher reaches its goal. "

“Today is a holiday for those who shoot the hardest and farthest - the missile forces and artillery. I wish you on this day that not only at the training ground, but also in life, you have continuous hits! So that health, joy, love, prosperity, prosperity and peace of mind always have the highest rates, and everything that you have in mind gets into the top ten! And most importantly - let your valuable knowledge be used only at reviews and parades, under the peaceful sky of the Motherland. "

“Please accept from me the most sincere congratulations on the holiday! May the day of rocket troops and artillery bring you many pleasant surprises and the best mood! I wish you a sea of \u200b\u200bpositive, real luck and crushing victories in any business!

Presents

Thematic accessory. A mug, a purse, a T-shirt, a baseball cap, a phone case with the emblem of the missile forces will be an excellent present for a soldier for a professional holiday.

Military encyclopedia.A military encyclopedia in a gift edition will be an excellent present for a soldier. Those who prefer to spend their leisure time reading can also be presented with a collection of works by their favorite author.

Wrist Watch. The command watch will become a practical and stylish holiday gift. Personalized engraving will turn such a present into a memorable thing.

Camouflage uniform. Durable waterproof camouflage uniform will delight the military. Such clothes can be used at any time of the year and will come to the rescue on fishing, hunting, picnic or camping trips.

Contests

Climb
Before the competition, it is necessary to prepare sets of men's clothing: T-shirt, shirt, trousers, belt, socks, shoes, etc. The number of kits must correspond to the number of participants. Clothes are laid out on chairs, and contestants are lined up. The leader gives the command and lights the matches. Contestants must run to the chairs and put on their clothes. The winner is the participant who, while the match was burning, managed to put on more wardrobe items. If two contestants have the same results, an additional round is held.

Accurate shooter
To conduct the competition, you must draw a target on the Whatman paper. Contest participants are given shells - colored markers. The contestants remove the caps from the felt-tip pens and take turns throwing them at the target. The winner is the one whose "shot" is closer to the target. To complicate the competition, you can blindfold the participants and invite them to demonstrate their accuracy blindly.

Sniper
The requisite for the competition is a transparent high container (jar or decanter), at the bottom of which a glass is placed. The container is completely filled with water. An unlimited number of people can take part in the competition. Each competitor is given a coin. Their task is to throw a coin into the glass. The one who manages to hit the target becomes the winner.

About rocket and artillery personnel

Rocket forces and artillery are part of the Ground Forces and are the firepower of the army. They provide peace and tranquility to the country, and in the event of an enemy attack, they attack with artillery and missile installations. In the course of hostilities, rocket forces and artillery are the main means of engaging the enemy with fire. The development and increase of combat capabilities is carried out by equipping with precision weapons, increasing the power and firing range of ammunition, and automating the firing processes.

reactive, cannon, howitzer, artillery reconnaissance, support and control. The rocket troops and artillery include the Ground Forces, the Coastal Forces of the Navy, and the Airborne Forces of the Russian Armed Forces. The artillery of the troops of the Russian Federation consists of units: mortars, service in them begins after graduation from specialized military educational institutions.

This holiday in other countries

In Belarus and Kazakhstan, as well as in Russia, the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is celebrated on November 19. In Ukraine, this holiday is celebrated on November 3.

Rocket Forces and Artillery - MFA - a branch of the ground forces, is considered the main means of fire and nuclear destruction of the enemy during hostilities. The MFA includes rocket, rocket, artillery brigades, regiments and divisions, as well as separate divisions, brigades and military bases of the Russian army.

Photo: Anti-tank gun MT-12 Rapier (RIA Novosti / Pavel Lisitsyn)

The Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery - as an official holiday, the day when servicemen accept congratulations - appeared on October 21, 1994, after the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. But the defenders of the homeland were honored even during the Great Patriotic War, after the large-scale and extremely important Operation Uranus, carried out on November 19, 1942.

"Uranus"

The outcome of Operation Uranus, one might say, changed the course of the Second World War and the efforts of the success of the Soviet counteroffensive during the Battle of Stalingrad. It was 80 minutes of the most powerful, prepared in advance and carefully planned artillery preparation - as a result, our soldiers managed to break through the Nazi defenses, on which Germany had pinned great hopes. The enemy's plans were destroyed, and at that moment the artillery of the Southwestern and Don fronts delivered another fire strike, reinforcing the success and eliminating the enemy's personnel and equipment. After - the 76-day offensive of the Soviet troops began, which ended with the defeat of the German group.

Photo: Captured German at Stalingrad, globallookpress.com

In difficult times for Russia, when our army had to defend its territory from occupation, artillery was respectfully called "the god of war." This nickname stuck and came into use after Stalin's landmark speech in 1940. Then the Marshal of the Soviet Union said:

- In modern warfare, artillery is God ... Whoever wants to rebuild in a new modern way should understand that artillery decides the fate of the war.

And in the Battle of Stalingrad, the artillery clearly demonstrated that it really decides fate. It was after this attack, taking into account the role of guns and missiles, that the Day of the Artilleryman was established - November 19.

In 1961, the name of the holiday was changed. Then it was associated with the reorganization in the army - on the basis of artillery and missile formations of the Ground Forces, the Rocket Forces and Artillery family were formed as a separate type. Of course, due to confusion and all sorts of changes, the holiday has lost touch with the historical event of the Great Patriotic War, from 1988 to 2006, the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery was celebrated every third Sunday in November. But after - everything returned to stocks, now this day is celebrated, as at the very beginning, - November 19.

Photo: RIA Novosti / Pavel Lisitsyn

History

Artillery is the oldest branch of the Russian army - it is almost 500 years old. And during this time, a lot has changed - it all started with homemade throwing devices that in some cases could only frighten the enemy, and continues with innovative, the world's best missile systems, which by their mere appearance make it clear that Russia is reliably protected and to fight with us hopeless and extremely dangerous.

The first mentions of artillery are found already in the XIV century - then, during the defense of Moscow from the troops of the Khan of the Golden Horde Tokhtamysh in 1382, the city guards used primitive artillery pieces - "great cannons", as well as short-barreled cannons, which showered the enemy troops loaded with iron elements and stones. These shells were called “mattresses”. And there were also "launchers" - another type of projectile that attacked the enemy from a distance.

The first cast cannons appeared in Russia only under Ivan III. Before him, weapons were cast abroad and brought to us, but after that, the craftsmen gained experience and mastered production, which was subsequently put on stream. At that time, artillery deservedly became an integral part of the Russian army in campaigns - the guns were equipped with wheels and tied to carts and carts - and delivered to the front line. At the same time, the Cannon Order was established - this is a sectoral ministry, which was entrusted with controlling the process of casting a gun, supplying it to the army and manufacturing ammunition in sufficient quantities.

In 1586, the legendary Moscow foundryman Andrei Chokhov made a cannon with an equestrian image of Tsar Feodor Ioannovich. Later it will be called the Tsar Cannon. Then, during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, artillery took shape as an independent branch of the army.

Photo: Tsar Cannon, RIA Novosti / Valery Shustov

Artilleryman's day now

On a large scale, the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is not celebrated in Russia - rocket men are modest, responsible and a bit harsh people. Perhaps the main tradition of this day is the laying of flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. Also, on November 19, local military parades and reviews are held throughout Russia, accompanied by artillery salutes.

Traditionally, on November 19, servicemen congratulate each other and thank their relatives, friends and colleagues from related units for their kind words and wishes. If among your friends there are officers and warrant officers, cadets, defense industry workers, military contractors and "conscripts", veterans of war, labor and the Armed Forces associated with missiles - be sure to congratulate them on this day.

It is annually celebrated on November 19 on the basis of the decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 31, 2006 "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" as a memorable day, established in recognition of the merits of military specialists in solving the problems of ensuring the defense and security of the state and called promote the revival and development of domestic military traditions, increase the prestige of military service.

It was the artillery at the beginning of the operation that inflicted heavy losses on the enemy with a powerful fire strike and violated the entire system of its defense, which allowed the Soviet troops, avoiding significant losses, to launch a counteroffensive, which ended with the encirclement and defeat of the enemy at Stalingrad.

In the post-war period, artillery continued to develop - new, more modern and powerful weapons were developed.

In 1961, on the basis of artillery and the missile formations available at that time in the Ground Forces,

Rocket troops and artillery as a branch of the Armed Forces of the USSR.

Therefore, in 1964, the Day of Artillery was on the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery. Since 1988, it has been celebrated on the third Sunday in November, and since 2006, again on November 19.

Today, the Rocket Forces and Artillery are a branch of the Ground Forces, which is the main means of fire and nuclear destruction of the enemy in the course of combined-arms operations (combat operations). They are designed to gain and maintain fire superiority over the enemy; the defeat of his nuclear weapons, manpower, weapons, military and special equipment; disorganization of the systems of command and control of troops and weapons, intelligence and electronic warfare; destruction of long-term defensive structures and other infrastructure; disruption of the operational and military rear services; weakening and isolation of the enemy's second echelons and reserves; the destruction of tanks and other armored vehicles of the enemy that have broken through into the depths of the defense; covering open flanks and joints; participation in the destruction of enemy air and sea landings; remote mining of terrain and objects; light support for night operations of troops; smoke, blinding of enemy targets; distribution of campaign materials and other tasks.

Organizationally, the Rocket Forces and Artillery consist of missile, rocket, and artillery brigades, including mixed, high-power artillery battalions, rocket artillery regiments, separate reconnaissance divisions, as well as artillery of combined-arms brigades and military bases.

Thanks to intensive re-equipment with the latest and most advanced weapons, an increase in the intensity of combat training and an integrated approach to personnel training, the Rocket Forces and artillery continue to increase their combat capabilities and determine the vector of development of the Ground Forces for the future.

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The Day of Missile Forces and Artillery has become one of the most memorable days in the history of the Armed Forces and is celebrated on November 19. The day of the calendar date was chosen because it coincides with a significant historical event - the victorious liberation of Stalingrad from the German invaders, the beginning of which was the counteroffensive of Russian troops. On this day, artillery soldiers are congratulated with special honor.

The turning point and so significant for the outcome of the war, the battle was successful thanks to one of the key roles that the gunners played. In 1964 the holiday got a new name - the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery. The Russian people sacredly honor and preserve examples of unyielding fortitude, heroism, courage of all soldiers participating in this war, heroes of thousands of battles who repulsed enemy forces.

The entire experience of using artillery and missile forces in armed conflicts proves the enormous role of their maneuverability, efficiency and firepower. The heroic traditions are adequately continued by modern generations of military missile and artillery troops of the RF Armed Forces. They fulfill their military duty with honor and nobility, master the latest weapons and equipment, improve their combat skills, the high level of which guarantees the performance of the necessary tasks in a variety of combat conditions. Celebrating this holiday, demonstration shootings, exercises, parades are held.

Happy Missile Troops Day!
I only wish the best.
Not knowing attacks and defeats
More personal achievements.

Awards, medals, orders,
Quiet peaceful days and dreams.
May your sky be clear
And the look is cheerful and radiant.

And let everything be in your personal life -
Wife, family, dear people,
Car, cottage and apartment.
I wish you happiness and peace!

I am rocket troops
I recognize from afar -
In mind and skill,
For excellent preparation.

Well done, gunners!
All tucked up, broad shoulders,
Wait a minute to argue with them,
Don't put your finger in your mouth.

So that everyone knows the deer
What troops are today,
For the soul and in his honor
Give a festive fireworks!

On the Day of the Rocket Forces, I sincerely wish you strong health, a peaceful sky and unearthly happiness! Let your life be filled with colorful events, sincere love and reliable friendship! I wish you every success, the fulfillment of all goals and a cheerful spirit!

Happy missile troops and artillery day
I sincerely want to congratulate you
Wish you great luck
Kind words send a big bouquet.

In life, let only joy happen
Every day is a pleasure
All targets are hit
And the reward hurries to you!

You carry the rank of an artilleryman
And here, no doubt, there is a reason for pride.
I wish you to be agile, fast in life,
And have no excuses for kruchina.

I wish you happiness, joy, success,
Health, strong friendship and good luck.
So that you only see bursts of laughter
I am proud of you, you are a real macho!

Happy Missile Forces and Artillery Day!
Accept your congratulations soon.
Let the peace and warmth warm the soul.
Let there be no doubts in life.

Let all battles end
Only by your victory.
Let health flow over the edge
Let summer shine in your heart forever.

Congratulations from the bottom of our hearts
Those who were artillerymen
Who served in the missile troops,
Thank you for the clear sky!

And we want to tell you:
"You are not more brave in the world,
May we not see the war
And our children are growing up in the world. "

There is no power more powerful yet,
Than the rocket troops
The artillery is coming
It also does not lag behind.

Well, happy holiday to all of you,
Success awaits you.
You are brave for the country too
For Russia, so necessary!

Be happy, cheerful,
On a holiday they are very cheerful
And let health be
And sadness will go away!

On the day of artillery and missile troops,
I wish not to meet with evil,
I wish you strength and noticeable joys,
So that everything around is surrounded by good.
To know success from many achievements,
And also happiness and great respect.

Congratulations to you rocket men
I want a special day
About all your successes
Today I will not remain silent.

Thank you all for your service,
Happiness and health to you,
Rainbow and bright life
Without frustration, trouble and drama.

Rocket congratulations
We send for you:
We start ... With this date -
Happy missile troops - now
We are glad to congratulate you again.
Artillery troops
We will always honor and praise!
Oh, the task is not easy ...
No matter how difficult
... service days to tough guys,
Borders of your country
We wish you to save.

Congratulations: 135 in verse, 20 in prose.

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