Holidays of Russia - Day of Logistics of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Without a reliable, powerful rear, not a single army in the world can exist and operate Combat units need provisions, ammunition, ammunition and much more Mobility, rapid response and defense depend on the capabilities of the logistics service The state understands the importance of the tasks performed by rear service personnel, therefore, on August 1, rear service personnel celebrate their professional holiday The greatest ruler of Russia, Peter I, laid the foundation of the Russian army and individual branches of the military He established government supplies from government warehouses The provision was controlled by special orders Employees of the Special Order were responsible for providing salaries, equipment, clothing, weapons, and so on Supplies have been part of the army since 1711 A military economy appeared in each regiment Over the course of several decades, logistics support (MSS) has developed and improved Transport and the segregation of supplies have been developed Create a general support system The Revolution and Civil War created confusion in the supply of necessary things to the troops Since the end of the war, the Supply Directorate has been formed The support received unified subordination to the People's Commissariat of Defense By the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, the Main Quartermaster Directorate was formed, and the term “rear” was abolished The leadership of logistics services was entrusted to the Deputy People's Commissar of Defense Unfortunately, the structure did not correspond to the methods of warfare In peacetime, logistics support was not developed or funded As a consequence, there is a lack of coherent army and front-line support structures It was possible to create a coherent support structure only by the middle of 1942 The positions of chief of logistics in military formations were introduced The measures made it possible to ensure high-quality, timely supply of provisions, ammunition, and spare parts The fighters made a huge contribution to achieving the overall victory In the post-war period, the country's economy grew, and the role of the army and its supplies was reconsidered The improvement of the rear took place in the light of breakthrough discoveries in military and related fields After the collapse of the country, many connections had to not only be restored, but also created anew A certain number of enterprises, units, and structures remained on the territory of the former Soviet republics Since the beginning of the 2000s, a structural transformation has begun in the logistics of the army and navy The scope of MTO activities included support for the condition of residential and outbuildings of the Ministry of Defense, utilities, veterinary control, environmental conditions, and fire safety Today, the logistics support structure includes: • Logistics Headquarters; • Transport Department; • Department of Public Utilities; • Automotive and armored control; • Rocket and artillery control; • Management of railway troops; • Metrology Department The Home Front Service can be proud of its centuries-old history The slogan “Without a rear there is no victory” can be heard when solving everyday problems, on holidays and at special events The functioning of all branches of the military depends on the quality of logistics We congratulate military personnel, veterans and rear service employees on their professional holiday, we wish them health and success in educational and combat training