Russian Holidays - Russian Navy Reconnaissance Day

Navy reconnaissance officers are engaged in collecting information about the location of enemy groups, their intentions, numbers and weapons The data obtained is used by the naval command to assess the situation and make decisions about the start of hostilities Professionals demonstrate restraint and fortitude, the ability to conduct covert surveillance, capture prisoners, make predictions based on interrogations, and wield various types of weapons Since 1998, Russia has celebrated Navy Reconnaissance Day on February 16, a holiday established in honor of resourceful, intelligent, patient and physically strong warriors The date of the celebration was not chosen by chance In 1938, by Order No 003 of the People's Commissariat of the Navy, intelligence management from February 16 began to be carried out by the RO NK of the Navy The holiday was given official status in modern Russia in January 1998 Every year in February, intelligence officers receive congratulations from management, colleagues, relatives and friends For the holiday, books are published about the participation of representatives of the naval community in various combat operations, and meetings are organized with naval intelligence veterans Professionals operate at any time of the day in extreme conditions, regardless of weather conditions and other factors They are capable of crossing water barriers, participating in defense or oncoming combat with the enemy Navy reconnaissance officers are fluent in any weapon, sapper shovel, and knife for the purposes of self-defense and for raiding enemy fortifications They march many kilometers through areas with difficult terrain, know how to equip shelters and camouflage them using available means Naval reconnaissance officers easily determine the coordinates of enemy targets and objects, use devices for signaling, surveillance (radio stations and night vision devices) and listening to enemy conversations Military personnel with secondary education, experience in participating in sports competitions and training in martial arts training sections are allowed to master the basics of the specialty Among the personal qualities of a Navy intelligence officer, self-control, skills of synthesis and analysis, and the ability to concentrate for a long time, despite external stimuli, are especially highlighted In addition to visual acuity, they must be able to detect camouflaged objects and enemy targets, have a good memory and eye The outcome of a naval battle or a battle conducted jointly with ground forces depends on how much information is received by the reconnaissance officer and how completely it is reported to the commander Ambush, raid, capture of a prisoner, observation and questioning of local residents are among the many methods of conducting intelligence operations After completing military service, high-level specialists find application for their abilities in civilian professions Sea scouts become topographers, huntsmen, commercial hunters, tourism instructors, tunnelers and gas rescuers The holiday is celebrated on February 16 by both active and retired military personnel In honor of Reconnaissance Day, ceremonial events and exercises are held in all fleets and flotillas of the Russian Federation, the leadership presents awards and thanks to Navy personnel