Elite of the armed forces
Airborne troops
Airborne troops are a mobile branch of troops capable of operating in the rear and in the most difficult areas. The Airborne Forces are traditionally considered the elite of the army.
What the role involves
Duties and role
Airborne forces are designed to land and conduct combat in isolation from the main forces - in the most critical directions. These are highly mobile troops, ready to quickly deploy and act independently. Service in the Airborne Forces requires good physical fitness and character.
A paratrooper is a universal fighter: he owns different types of weapons, is ready for high loads and actions in difficult situations. Getting into the Airborne Forces is prestigious, and the training here is more serious, but a unit referral for paratroopers is also special.
Service specifics
What to know
High mobility
Fast transfer and action in the most critical areas
Serious preparation
Enhanced physical, fire and tactical training
Versatile fighter
Mastery of different types of weapons and skills
Prestige and brotherhood
Airborne Forces are an elite with their own traditions and special a unit referral
Important document
What is a unit referral
To get into this specialty - “Airborne Troops” - into a specific unit, and not according to the general distribution from the military commissariat, you need a unit referral document.
Official invitation from a unit
A unit referral is a document from the commander of a specific military unit. He confirms that the unit is ready to accept a candidate for a certain position. In essence, this is a personal invitation to serve in the selected unit.
Choice of unit and position
With a unit referral you choose a specific unit, branch of service and position - rather than going by the general distribution. The document assigns a place to you for the duration of the medical examination and registration.
From request to referral
You give us the documents, we send the request to the unit. If the candidate is suitable, the commander issues a unit referral with a stamp and signature. military commissariat takes it into account and prepares a referral to this particular unit for the selected position.
We’ll help you choose a unit and position that suits your skills and apply for a unit referral - leave a request, and we’ll take over the process.
Who it suits
This role suits you if you
- In good physical shape
- With character and ready for high loads
- Who wants to serve in the elite branch of the military
- Ready for serious preparation
FAQ
About service in this specialty
Parachute training is part of the airborne service and is taught from scratch under the guidance of instructors. The first jumps are performed after theoretical and practical training, in stages.
In the Airborne Forces, the physical training requirements are higher than average. But this does not mean that you need to be an athlete in advance - general health, endurance and the willingness to seriously work on your form are important.
Yes. Physical condition, motivation and passing the selection process decide a lot. Service experience is a plus, but the main thing is compliance and desire. During your consultation, we will honestly assess your chances.
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