CLOTHING AND INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT SOVIET ARMY

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QUARTERMASTER INTELLIGENCE SPECIAL STUDY
CLOTHING AND INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
SOVIET AMY
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The information contained in this
publication is current as of the
date shown on the bottom of each
page.
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A TECHNICAL SERVRIE INTELLIGENCE DOCUMEVT
This document was compiled and published by ihe
Quartermaster Intelligence Agency, and is intended
for use within the Quartermaster Corps. This
document has not been reviewed by the OACSI, and
therefore does not necessarily represent agreed
Department of the Army intelligence.
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FOREWORD
The purpose of this publication is to facilitate identification
of new uniforms, special clothing, individual equipment and insignia
used by the Soviet Army Ground Forces and the quasi-military Interior
and Border Troops. Thus it supplements DA Pamphlet 30-50-1, in which
similar data is presented primarily to facilitate order of battle
recognition of Soviet troops.
This study is designed to provide the most complete iniormation
known on the various items of clothing and equipment in use by Soviet
troops, Included within its scope are supply information such as
issue data, construction details, technical and special characteristics,
and functional adequacy. An appendix to the main catalog portion of
this study includes data on the new Soviet uniforms which were announced
in April 1958 and are being issued to authorized personnel.
The publication is in loose-leaf form to facilitate changes or
additions as new information becomes available.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I - INTRODUCTION . ? ? ?
SECTION II - 6TANDARD CLOTHING ITEMS ?
1. Historical Data ? ? ? ? ?
2. Individual Clothing Items
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a. Headgear
Coats
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Double-Breasted
Closed Standing
Closed Standing
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Open Roll Collar Coat
Collar Service Coat
Collar Dress Coat. ?
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c. Breeches and Trousers ?
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Breeches, Wool ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? ?
Breeches, Cotton and Rayon-Wool. ? ? ?
Trousers, Wool ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ?
d. Skirts and Dresses . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
e. Overcoats ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 0 ? ? ? ? e
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Summer,
Winter,
Winter,
(5) Summer and Winter., Female Officers
(6) Enlisted Personnel
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Field and Company Grade Male Officers.
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(2) Mittens, Shell, Trigger-Finger ? ? ? ? e e ? ?
(3) Mittens, Trigger-Finger ? . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
(4) Mittens, Trigger-Finger . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shirts, Neckties and Scarves. ? ?
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(2) Underwear, Summer and Winter
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k. Belts and Buttons ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? -. ? . .
Uniform Ensembles ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
a. Male Officers ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? ? . ? ?
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Dress, for Formation - Uniform No. 1 . ? ? ? ? ?
Semi-Dress, for Wear Outside Formation -
Uniform No. 2 . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Service-Field, for Formation A. Uniform No. 3
Service, for Wear Outside Formation -
Uniform No. 4 . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Enlisted Men . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
(1) Dress/Semi-Dress ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
(2) Service-Field/Service . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Ce Female Officers . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
(1) Dress and Semi-Dress ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? ?
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(1) Dress/Semi-Dress . ? ? ? ? . ? ? . ? ?
(2) Service-Field/Service . . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? .
e. Officer Candidates and Cadets 9 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
f. Quasi-Military Personnel . . ? ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? ? .
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Coat and Breeches, Padded. ? ? ? . e ? e
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Overcoat, Sheepskin ._. . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? .
Coverall, Fully-Reinforced . . ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? . . 111
Coverall, Knee-Reinforced
Coverall, Unreinforced
Coverall, Jump ? . ?
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Coverall, Closed Standing
Boots, Felt ? . ? ?
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o. Footgear, Mountain ? ?
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Special Clothing Ensembles ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Arctic Suits .
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Winter Work Uniform, Quilt-lined ? ? ? ? ? ? 131
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e. Flotation Suit, MPK ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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3. Camouflage Clothing
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CBR Protective Clothing ? ? 6 ? ? ? ? ? ?
a. Anti-Chemical Coverall, Impermeuble . ?
b. CBR Light Protective Suit, Impermeabig .
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CBR Protective Apron, Impermeable
Gas Protective Apron, Impermeable
CBR Protective Cover . ?
i. Protective Mitten., Impermeable
j. ?Protective Footgear . ? ? ? ?
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INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT .
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1. Rucksack; M-1939 . ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
2. Rucksack, Improvised . ? ? ? 0
3. Light Field Assembly ? ? ? ? ?
4. Field Pack Assembly .
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Mess Kit ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . 179
Canteen ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? to 181
Ammunition-Carrying :Equipment ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 6 4 183
Grenade Carrier . . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? 0 185
10. Map Case Officers
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SECTION V . INSIGNIA ? . . ? ? ? ?
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APPENDIX I . NEW SOVIET UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA
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SECTION I - INTRODUCTION
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Soviet field clothing and equipment is generally of simple design
and construction as compared with types used in most Western armies. They
are technically adequate in most respects but afford only minimal protec-
tion tO the soldier in the environment to which he is normally. exposed.
It must be borne in mind, however, that the typical soldier is raised in
a society which practices strict regimentation and control of the individ-
ual. He is usually inured to hard labor and privations, and having had
few comforts or luxuries in civilian life, finds working conditions and
living standards in the service somewhat better than those to which he
had been accustomed. His experience prepares him for resorting to improvim
sation and field expedients when necessary to maintain his personal
welfare and combat effectiveness. A lack of significant technical ad-
vancements in Soviet clothing and individual equipment does not, therefore,
present extraordinary difficulties to the average soldier.
Many items in the Soviet field uniform are basically merely military
modifications of the civilian clothing that has been worn in Russia for
centuries. The tunic, breeches, and boots have long been typical dress
for enlisted men. Despite shortcomings of certain uniforms, they are in
continued use chiefly because the troops are used to wearing them and
they are economically and easily produced.
The absence of sophistication in textile research and development
is more indicative of a lack of interest than of technical know-how.
Primary emphasis in research and development is beirre devoted to the more
lethal types of military hardware.
Soviet special clothing utilizes several types of new or improved
materials, which represent the major extent of research and development
in clothing. Fiberglass materials have been tested as insulation in
padded winter clothing, though there is no confirmation that it is now
in use; a flotation suit has been developed and tested; an asbestos
flame protection suit has been developed and issued; two new hard-type
crash helmets were probably undergoing field tests in 1955; and a number
of CBR protective clothing items are now available for issue. The
Soviets have been much more concerned with cold weather clothing than
with tropic clothing, Work in the latter regard appears limited and,
until recently at least, of little interest to Soviet military planners.
Individual field equipment of World War II vintage is still standard
issue for officers and enlisted personnel. To date, two changes have
been reported: (1) a new-type haversack and load carrying system which
is more adaptable to combat operations, and (2) a Czechoslovak-manufactured
sleeping bag reported in general issue only for Soviet officers. Individ-
ual equipment of the Soviet soldier is generally lightweight, simply de-
signed, and well suited for combat use.
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soviet Army insignia fora an elaborate system which functions as
a means of distinguishing rank and arm or service. These insignia are
basically the same as in World War II, but in recent years numerous
innovations have been introduced.
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SECTION II - STANDARD CLOTHING
1. Historical Data
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Following the Revolutions the Soviet regimes as part of a general
break with the past, attempted to depart from the traditional Russian
style in uniforms and to abolish distinctions of rank both in uniforms
and insignia.
A gradual shift in emphasis was, however, apparent by 1935. Changes
in uniform styles were decreed; identifying marks were ordered worn on the
sleeves of coats and overcoats; the uniforms had a smarter cut, with coats
and trousers fitting more closely to the wearer; more color was provided
in the uriform, and clear distinction of service was ordered.
In 1940, further modifications of the style of uniforms were promul-
gated by the People's Commissariat of _Defense Order No. 212 of 13 July.
A new dress uniform for general officers was authorized - a single-breasted
closed standing collar dress Coat, trousers instead of breeches, and dress
service cap. Distinctive metallic devices showing rank were worn on the
collar. Winter headgear for the entire Army was changed to a cap of gray
clipped fur.
In the winter of 1942-43, two drastic changes in uniform styles were
made by the People's Commissariat of Defense Order No. 25 of 13 January
1943 - the general substitution on tunics and coats of the closed standing
collar for the closed roll collar formerly in use, and the introduction of
shoulderboard insignia of rank to replace the less conspicuous collar
tab insignia. The old system of idenWyirig rank by squares, rectangles,
and triangles of red enamel was superseded by Tsarist-type shoulderboards
with braid, stripes, and stars. Uniforms were designed so as to differ-
entiate between general officers, field and company grade officers, and
enlisted men.
? With the exception of the dark blue double-breasted dress coat with
closed standing collar, and matching cap and breeches, which were adopted
for dress wear by general officers, few changes in the uniforms of the
Soviet Army came about during the early post-World War II period.
A noticeable change in the uniform was evident in early 1949 when
Air Force and Armored officers appeared in a "western-style" double-
breasted, open roll collar coat. In 1953, marshals and general officers
were also wearing this style of coat, and in 1955 the transition was
complete - all officers of the Soviet Army appeared in the western-
style coat in accordance with the new officers uniform regulations intro-
duced on 30 June 1955 by Ministry of Defense Order No. 105.
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The new uniform regulations for officers prescribe the various
types of uniforms which are to be worn according to duty status and
special occasions; subdivide uniforms into summer and winter types;
and introduce a numbering system and new nomenclature, i.e., Uniform
No. 1- Dress, for Formation; Uniform No. 2 - Semi-Dress, for Wear Out-
side Formation; Uniform No. 3 - Field, for Formation; and Uniform No. 4 -
Service, for Wear Outside Formation. In some cases, there may be as many
as throb different types of ensembles f6r a particular seasonal uniform,
e.g., three summer ensembles of Uniform No. 4 are prescribed for marshals
and generals of the Ground Forces; other officers of the Ground Forces
have two, summer ensembles for Uniform No. 4.
In addition to the double-breasted/open roll collar coat, the 1955
officers uniform regulations included two other new items - summer over-
coats and a modified tunic with convertible collar for wear in hot regions.
The closed standing collar coats and tunics of WOrld War II design continue
to be the most typical components of the Soviet Army officers, clothing.
Enlisted grades have not fared as well. The only significant new
component of their standard uniforms since World War II is the double-
breasted, closed standing collar dress coat, which relatively few en-
listed personnel began wearing in the early 19501s for certain formal
duties and special occasions.
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The service cap (ftrazhka) with an oval shaped crown, straight band,
visor and chin strap, is of the same basic design for all ranks. Cap crown
and side body are made of the same material as the coat with which the cap
is worn. The capband and piping around crown edge are in the branch of
service color for all caps, including those worn in the field. The cap
crown is of one piece; the side body is made of four pieces with a slight
outward curve supported by wadding. Caps have an inner body band of paper,
a buckram front stiffener, padding in edges of crown, rayon lining, plastic
sheet crown protector, painted steel grommets, gold buttons, and black lacquered
fiber visor.
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The dress/semi-dress service cap ( aradno-vykhodna a furazhka) for wear
by all officers has ornamental gold or silver, braid, in lieu of a chin
strap, and additional gold or silver metallic ornamentation on the cap band ?
and visor; the service/field service cap (pontinima.21921X1
furazhka) for wear by marshals and generals has ornamental gold or silver
SirriTsol instead of the adjustable black leather chin strap worn by
other officers. A gold cap device (cockade) is also worfl with all service
caps, including those worn in the field.
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? Noncommissioned officers and privates wear service caps with black
visors and black chin straps; the Soviet red star, hammer and sickle cap
device is worn on the front of the cap band.
Officers of Military Communications (VOSO) wear a service cap with a
short black visor, cap crown piped in light blue, and black velvet cap
band. An embroidered VOSO emblem (a winged wheel) is worn on the front of
the cap crown, and the regulation cap device on the front of the cap band.
The garrison cap (Elytka) is worn/only by enlisted personnel. The
cap, of elongated shape with pointed ends, is made of the olive drab woven
cotton material used in tunics. It is fully lined with rayon cloth and
finished with an inner sweatband. The cap crown is made of two vertical
pieces of material with pointed ends; the two side pieces are straight at
the bottom and curve on the top to conform to the shape of the crown.
Garrison caps are not piped in the branch of service color; however, a line
of stitching along the 'ppr edge of the two side pieces gives the appearance
of artificial piping. The Soviet red star, hammer and sickle cap device is
fastened on the front of the cap band.
A tall gray Caucasian-type fur hat (papakha), made of caraeul fur, is
worn in winter by marshals of the Soviet 'Union, chief marshals, marshals of
the arms or services, generals, and colonels. The flat surface at the top
is in branch of service color with two gold stripes crossed at right angles.
The regulation cap device without braid ornamentation is worn on the front
of the hat.
A fur cap (sha ka-ushanka) with ear and forehead flaps is the standard
winter headgear for field and company grade officers below the rank of
colonel, noncommissioned officers, and privates. The outer crown is made of
four pieces of olive drab wool felt. The inside of the ear and forehead
flaps are made of the same olive drab wool felt and are faced on the outside
With gray sheepskin or imitation fur. The ear flaps are fastened on top of
the cap by short tie tapes. The inside of the cap crown is lined with rayon
quilt-stitched to a gray wool wadding and interlining of rayon.
The regulation cap device is worn on the forehead flap.
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A large brimmed campaign hat (npama) with chin strap is authorized
for wear by male personnel in hot rea5,E17 The hat, made of olive drab
cotton material, hasrows of stitching around the wide brim, and steel
grommets in the cap -624Own to reduce heat stress. The newer hats have a
chin strap attached by brass buttons; when used, the strap is removed
from above the brim and re-attached inside the bottom of the crown. Field
and company grade officers wear the Soviet red star, hammer and sickle oval
cap device on the front of the cap crown; enlisted personnel wear the plain
Soviet red star, hammer and sickle device on the front of the cap crown.
The beret (beret) worn by female personnel is of conventional design
and without branchiainervice piping. Field and company grade officers
wear steel-blue berets with regulation cap device and gold or silver
ornamentation for dress and semi-dress uniforms (Uniforms No. 1 and 2); blue
berets with the regulation cap device without braid ornamentation are worn
with service-field and service uniforms (Uniforms No. 3 and 4). Noncommissioned
officers wear blue, and privates wear olive drab berets with a Soviet red
stars hammer and sickle cap device fastened on the front.
A fur cap (mekhova a sha ka), somewhat similar to the caracul fur hat
worn by Cossacks, stew er ie adgear for female officers.
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(when worn with dress
and semi-dress uniforms
Transliteration
Otkrytyi mundir
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Open dress coat
OTITEITLIti BMWS Otkrytyi kitel Open service coat
(when worn with service-
field uniform of female
officers, and service
uniform of marshals,
generals and Armored Force
male officers).
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/X. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Double-breasted, open roll collar coat
with wide peaked lapels, plain banded cuffs, two sets each of
three gold colored buttons in vertical rows, two cut-in waist
pockets with plain rectangular flaps parallel to front edge of
coat and bottom row of buttons. The coat is fitted slightly at
the waist by two darts positioned Above waist pocket and ex-
tending to the top row of coat buttons. The coat worn by male
officers buttons on the right and that of female officers buttons
on the left.
isterialt Wool doeskin of blue-green, olive drabs, and steel-
blue color; light gray material probably of tropical worsted
type; and white duck.
Color: Blue-green, olive drab, light gray, and white for marshals
and generals; steel-blue for all other officers, and elio:olive
drab for Armored Force and female officers. The steel-blue
coat for the Armored Farces has a black velvet collar. All
coats, except white, are piped with the branch of service color
on the collar edge and tops of sleeve cuffs; on dress coats of
marshals and generals, a narrow strip of gold or silver braid
is also sewed on parallel and clo&-e to the piping. All dress
coats have gold or silver metallic ornamentation attached to
the collar and cuffs, together with the branch of servit.A de=0
vice in the case of field and company grade officers. Service
coats of marshals and generals have the ornamentation attached
only on the collars, in place of which Armored Force and female
officers wear branch of service devices and collar tabs.
Buttons: 6 buttons, gold plated with national crest for marshals
and generals; brass with Soviet star, hammer and sickle emblem
for field and company grade officers.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Marshals and generals wear blue-green coats
with the dress and semi-dress uniforms and olive drab with
the service uniform; light gray and white coats are also worn
with summer service uniforms. Al]. other officers wear steel-
blue coats with dress and semi-dress uniforms. Armored Force
and female officers wear olive drab coats with service uniforms,
and female officers wear them also with the service-field uni-
form.
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Initial Issue:
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Replacement Factor:
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1 for dress and semi-dress uni-
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Soviet Army; 1 for service
uniform of Armored Force officers;
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uniforms of female officers.
3 years for dress and semi-dress coats,
2 years for service coats.
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(2) Closed Standing Collar Service Coat
MEN S CLOSED
STANDING COLLAR SERVICE COAT
WOMEN'S WHITE
MODIFIED SERVICE COAT
I. IDENTIFICATICN:
Foreign Name.
SELITEITE12 ENTe.u)
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1.1.CAAAVyavor.d.r.w.. e e ? ? ? Zakrytyi Kitel
Translation . . . . . ? ? ? ? ? ? Closed service coat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:
Male officers: Single-breastedyclosed standing collar, five
button/lined coat with shoulder pads, plain banded cuffs, two
cut-in breast pockets with scalloped flaps, inside left breast
pocket; fitted slightly at the waist by darts or inserted side
pieces which curve from back sleeve and armhole seams to the
bottom of the coat. The front openings are reinforced with two
separate strips of interlined material; buttonholes are worked
on the right.hand strip. The standing collar is stitched ope-half
inch below piping seam and is closed by hooks and eyes, either
two or three depending on the height of the collar. A white
neckband, basted on the inside of the standing collar, extends
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approximately one-eight inch above collar edge. The coat is equipped
with shoulder loops near sleeve seams and eyelets near the neck
edge for attaching rigid buttoned-on shoulderboards.
Female officers: Female officers are authorized a white modified
service coat with "turned-down" colltr (W,1212,,.!..g.ollogianza
vorotnikom). It is a singlembreasted, five button coat with
a convertible collar, no breast pockets and buttoning on the
left side. The convertible collar can be worn closed or with
the top button unfastened and the collar open.
Material and coloz!: Worsted wool gabardine of olive drab color,
with piping in branch of service color on collar edge and cuffs,
and unpiped white duck for summer coats of field and company
grade officers.
Buttons: 5 buttons; gold plated with the national crest for mar-
shale and generals; brass with Soviet star, hammer and sickle
emblem for field and company grade officers.
III. CONDITION OF USE: Worn as i component of the service-field
uniform (Uniform No. 3) by marshals of the Soviet Union, chief
marshals, marshals of the arms or services,;and generals, its
summer and winter, and by field and company grade male officers
in winter only; it is also prescribed for .year-round wear as
part of the service uniform (Uniform No. 4) by field and company
grade male officers except Armored. Al]. field and company
grade officers may wear the white service coat (Uniform No. 4)
during the summer months.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: 1 each, olive drab and white.
Replacement Factor: 2 years.
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IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name e * ? e e ? *
Transliteration ? ?
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. Zakrytyi Mundir
? Closed dress coat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Single- and double-breasted partially
lined coats with standing collars closed by two or three hodks
and eyes, depending on height, five-button frontal closures,
plain banded cuffs, and slightly flared Skirts. The frontal
closure of the single-breasted coat is positioned in the center;
the double-breasted type buttons on the right and has a matching
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Tow of five. buttons on ,the left chest. Fronts of coats are
fitted by'darts, positioned paralleI to edge of frontal
closures, which extend from waist seams and terminate in line
with the third button. Backs of coats have inserted side
pieces which curve from back sleeve and armhole seams to the
.waist. The flared dkirtS are seamed to the blouse at the waist.
Skirt backs have a vent, slightly to the right of center, with
straight pieces of material in the form of false flaps on either
side with four buttons, two on each flap, which form a square.
Coate are equipped with shoulder loops adjacent to the shoulder
sleeve seam. A white cloth neckband, basted on the inside of
the standing. collars extendi approximately one-eight inch above collar
edge.. (Earlier versions of the dress coat are of similar design
except for a center back seat Which extends from the shoulder to
the waist, and triangular-shaped false flaps on eachside of the
vent.)
Material and? colors Wool gabardine of olive drab color, with piping
in branch of service color on collar edge and cuffs. (The ear-
lier versions are, in addition, piped on the frontal closure and
the vent flaps.) Collar tabs (cloth parallelograms, with gold or
silver stripes for NCO's) are sewed on the front of CIE)
Buttons: Soviet star, hammer and sickle emblem brass uniform
buttons; 11 on single-breasted coat, 16 on double-breasted model;
2 buttons each on false flaps and 2 buttons on top of shoulder
near neck edge for attaching shoulderboards.
M. CONDITIONS OF USE: The single- and double-breasted olive drab
coats are prescribed for dross and semi-dress uniforms of
noncommissioned officers and privates.
IV. ISSUE DATA: The single- and double-breasted coats are reportedly
issued may for days of ceremonial or special occasions. A
double-breasted coat, with a raw of five buttons on each side
forming a truncatsd "V", is worn by Army honor guards and
bandsmen and by the quasi-military Border and Interior Troops.
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STANDARD TUNIC
( Gimnastyorka )
MODIFIED TUNIC
( Gimnastyorka )
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name ??. ?
?? TErmHaefriSpica
Transliteration . ? ? ? ? ? . . ? ? Gimnastyorka
Translation ? ? ? ?
? ? 0 ? 9 ? ? ? Tunic
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:
Standard: A pull-over type tunic with five-button partial front
opening, soft closed standing collar, two cut-in breast pockets
with button-dawn scalloped flaps, and long sleeves pleated into
two-button banded cuff*. The body of the tunic is made of two
pieces, front and back, and is hemmed at the bottom. The front
placket ends in a point and fastens with three bright brass
buttons and vertical buttonholes. The breast pockets are =t-
in.; the scalloped pocket flaps are made of faced material and
finished with vertical buttonholes for bright brass buttons.
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The shirt style sleeves are made of two pieces of material with
a 2 1/4-inch sleeve opening and four pleats for insertion into
a wide one-piece cuff band which is fastened with two bright
brass buttons and horizontal buttonholes. The collar is Laced
and interlined, and buttons with two bright brass buttons and
horizontal buttonholes. The shoulders of the tunic are equipped
with. loops near the sleeve seams and bright brass buttons near
the collar for attaching shoulderboards. Tunics for enlisted
personnel have had diamond-shapaireinforcement patches at the
.elbow since late 1949.
Modified: For wear in hot regions and similar in design to the
standard tunic, but with convertible collar, one buttell adjust-'
able sleeve tabs, and no cuffs.
Material and Colors Cotton twill of olive drib color approximating
U. S. standard color shads OD 33, for enlisted men; rayon-wool
gabardine of olive drib color approximating U. S. standard color
shade OD 746, for officers.
Buttons:
Standard: 13 standard bright brass buttons: 11 for fastening
cuffs, front placket, collar,, and pockets 2 for fastening the
shoulderboards.
Modified: 9 standard bright brass buttons, for fastening front
placket, sleeve tabs, pockets, and shoulderboards.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: The tunic with closed standing collar is the
standard summer service-field tunic for field and company grade
officers; enlisted personnel wear the standard tunic the year
around for the service-field/service uniform. The modified tunic
with convertible collar is substituted by both officer and en-
listed nersOneei serving in hot regions, with the enliAr open or
closed as desired. The collar and cuffs of the standard tunic
may, with the permission of the commander, be unbuttoned on a
march during the hot season of the year.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue:
Officers: 1 standard tunic; probably 1 modified tunic instead
for officers in hot regions.
Enlisted personnel: 2 tunics: 1 standard tunic upon induction, a
second issue of the standard or a modified tunic upon arrival at
regular duty station.
Replacement Factor: 1 year for officers 6 months for enlisted
personnel.
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V. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Samples of the regulation closed standing-
collar tunic analyzed under laboratory conditions have given no
evidence of water repellent or Lire-resistance treatments. The
small sampling of Soviet combat uniform items field tested since
1950 has shown a complete lack of consistency with regard to
infrared reflectance camouflage characteristics. However, labors-
tory analysis of the uniform materials and dyes having good in-
frared characteristics (which render them relatively invisible to
early U. S. model sniperecopes and eAbeir active infrared devices)
has consistently indicated use of sulphur dyestuff. This has
not been the general practice of Soviet indumtry; but low, in-
frared reflectance values are readily attained with sulphur dyes
and less readily attained with vat colors. Law reflectance can
be achieved billy as effectively and with much better fastness
properties by the use of direct dyestuffs. Soviet textile
industries, however, have frequently used direct dyestuffs only
for cellulosic components which are not likely to be readily
observed, as in a lining or binding. In such cases. the basic
uniform material has been cotton,dyedwith sulphur dyestuff to
obtain low infrared reflectance. Direct-dyed cellulosic-rayon
fiber and chrome-dyed wool fiber appear to be used generally
for officers' field clothing. The most recently tested matrial
had only fair infrared qualities, while the cellulosic element
of the fabric (83%) had a good rating. Material tested earlier
had less cellulosic fiber (29%) and indicated no effort had
been made to obtain infrared camouflage.
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c. Breeches and Trousers
(1) Breeches, Ilfoa.
IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name
Transliteration
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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Bryuki v sapogi
? ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? ?Trousers in boots
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Breeches with a set-on waist band closed
with one button and buttonhole and equipped with seven belt
loops, fouviwbutton fly, two adjustment straps with buckles at
each side of the waist, two cut-in side pockets, one cut-in
hip pocket on right side which buttons through scalloped flaps
and a cut-in watch pocket on the left side. The leg bottoms
are closed with one button and buttonhole. Prior to 1947.
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the Soviets were studying means of eliminating certain undesirable
features of the standard breeches with belt loops and leg tie
tapes. For health reasons, it was considered harmful to wear a
belt to hold up such garments or to have them tied with tapes
around the lower legs. In order to free the stomach and legs
from the constant preesura of the belt and tapes and to reduce
sweating, breeches were designed with suspenders for support and
inatep-strap loops in place of leg tie tapes. The special features
of theae breeches include a quilted rayon waist band with sus-
pender buttons on the outside of the band, a vent at the back of
the waist with a waist adjustment strap, a three-button fly wit!?
a buttoned f37 extension, and strap loops at the leg bottoms.
All breeches, with the exception of those worn by noncom-
missioned officers, are piped in the branch of service color on
the leg outer seams; breeches of marshals and generals also have
a wide stripe of the same color on each aide of the seam piping.
Material: Serge of wool-rayon-cotton blend.
Color: Blue-green or dark blue for marshals and generals; dark blue
for other officer ranks and noncommissioned officers.
Buttons: Black composition, 4-hole, sewed-on type.
Buckles: Steel, double-tongue center bar with keeper.
Weight: 1 lb. 12 oz.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Marshals and generals wear blue-green breeches
with the dress uniform and dark blue breeches with the service-
field uniform; other officer ranks wear dark blue breeches with
the dress and service uniforms and, in winter only, with the
service-field uniform; NCO's wear Ville breeches with dress and
semi -dress'uniforms?
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: Marshals
blue breeches; other
blue breeches,
and generals - 1 pair each of blue-green and
officers and noncommlssioned officers - 1 pair
Replacement Factor: 3 years for blue-green breeches, 1 year for blue
breeches.
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IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? . . ?
Transliteration ? ? ? ?
Translation ? ? ? ? .
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Breeches with a wide set-on waist band
closed with two buttons and buttonholes and equipped with six
belt loops, four-button fly, two adjustment straps with buckles
at each waist side, two cut-in side pockets, one cut-in hip
pocket on right side which buttons through scalloped flap, and
a cut-in watch pocket on the left side. The leg buttons are
fastened with two buttons and shirt-type finished buttonholes.
Diamond-shaped reinforcement patches have been sewn on the
knees of breeches worn by enlisted grades since late 1949.
Material ad Color: Cotton twill of olive drab color approxi-
mating U. S. standard color shade OD 33, for enlisted men;
rayon-wool gabardine of olive drab color approximating U. S.
standard color shade OD 7463 for officers.
Buttons: Black composition, 4-hole sewed-on type; 4 are sewed
on the inside waist band to accommodate suspenders.
Buckles: Lacquer-finishee steel double-tongue, center bar
with keeper.
Weight: 1 lb. 3 oz.
CONDITIONS OF USE: Rayon-wool breeches comprise part of the
service-field and service uniforms for noncommissioned
officers and of all uniforms for privates, for wear during
all seasons of the year. Officer ranks of colonel and below
wear cotton breeches with the standard summer tunic and the
modified tunic with convertible collar for warm regions (Uni-
formt No. 3).
IV. ISSUE DATA:
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Initial Issue: 1 for field and company grade officers; for
enlisted grades, 1 upOn induction and a second issue upon
arrival at regular duty station.
Replacement Factor: 1 year
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Samples of Soviet cotton breeches
analyzed under laboratory conditions have given no (evidence
of water-repellent or fire-resistance treatments. In 1955,
textile weaving plants in the Soviet Zone of Germany were
reported to be using a synthetic resin compound for the
iMgregnation of OD cotton twill used in the manufacture
of Soviet Army issue breeches. Impregnation was reported
to be effective for one year under normal wearing conditions.
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*out 20 times was analyzed under laboratory conditions. The
finish remaining after launderings indicate that the fabric had
probably been treated with a non-durable wax-type water repellent.
(See page 19 for discussion of infrared camouflage characteristics.)
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DETAIL OF ADJUSTABLE STRAP
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . . Epinua EWIUMiyaK
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? Bryuki nalrypuA
Translation ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . Trousers uritucked
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Full-cut long cuffless trousers with a
set-on waist band closed with one button and buttonhole and
equipped with four belt loops, three-button fly with
fly extension, two adjustment straps with buckles at each
waist side, two cut-in side pockets, one cut-in hip pocket
on left side with cloth loop attached on the underside of
scalloped flap, and a cut-in watch pocket on the left side
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front. All trousers are piped in the branch of service color
on the leg outer seams; trousers of marshals and generals also
have a wide stripe of the same color on each side of the seam
piping.
Material: Serge of wool-rayon-cotton blend.
Color: Blue-green or dark blue for marshals and generals: dark
blue for field and company grade officers.
Buttons: Black composition, 4-hole sewing type.
Buckles: Steel, dodble-tongue, center bar with keeper..
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Marshals and generals wear blue-green trousers
with the semi-dress coat (Uniform No. 2) and dark blue trousers
with the service coat (Uniform No. 4); all other officer ranks
wear dark blue trousers with the semi-dress and service coats.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: Marshals and generals . 1 pair for semi-dress
uniform and probably 2 pair for the service uniform; 1 pair
for all other officer ranks.
Replacement Factor: 3 years.
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d. Skirts and Dresses
(For illustrations, see pages 8l-88)
A skirt (yubka) is prescribed for all female uniforms, although
a dress (plat'ye) is authorised for optional wear with the summer
service uniform. The skirts are of dark blue wool for all officer
uniforms and for the dress and semi-dress uniforms of noncommissioned
officers. Olive drib cotton skirts are morn with other enlisted
women's uniforms. Officers' skirts have two full-length knife pleats
on each side of the front, and skirts for enlisted women have only a
single full-length knife pleat on each side.
Dresses for female personnel are of olive drib wool. They have
a closed roll collar, long sleeves with plain band cuffs, two
breast pockets, inset belt, and a knife pleat an each side of the
skirt portion. The blouse portion of the dress for officers has
tailored vertical pleats, slanting buttoned pocket flaps, and a four-
button frontal closure, while the dress for enlisted women is unpleated,
has plain pocket flaps and a three-button frontal closure.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Jleniee MELJIBTO
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Letneye pallto
Translation . ? ? ? e ? ? ? ? ? . Summer overcoat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Single-breasted with overlap on right
side, concealed button closure, long sleeves with cuff tabs,
convertible collar with notched lapels and button closure, and
two lower diagonal slash pockets. A belt of the same material
as the overcoat, having a plain bar buckle and attached belt
loop, may be worn optionally.
Material and Color: Wool.rAymn gabardine; light gray.
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Issue: One
Replacement Factor: Unknown.
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(2) Summers Field and Company Grade Male Officers
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? ? .. ? ? ? ? . Yiemee EMUMTO
Transliteration ? . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? . Letneye pal,to
Translation ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? Summer overcoat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Lightweight,doUble-breasted with two
sets each of four buttons in vertical rows, long sleeves
without cuffs, and has three pockets: an inner breast pocket
with buttonhole loop to button, and two inside hanging pockets
with plain rectangular flaps. The overcoat has a convertible
collar with wide, deep.notched lapels and button closure; a
wide, two-button, two-piece belt at the back of waist; and a
four-button center back vent. The garment is lined with
rayon twill material. Sewed-on shoulderboards have replaced
the button-on type used before 1955.
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Material and Color: Wool.rayon gabardine; steel-blue.
Buttons: Brass with Soviet star, hammer and sickle emblem for
field and company grade officers.
CONDITIONS OF USE: Authorized for optional field and company
grade male officers with the summer uniforms for wear
outside formation (Uniforms No. 2 and 4).
The summer overcoat is buttoned on three buttons with
open lapels and on four buttons when it is buttoned to the
top.
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IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: One.
Replacement Factor: 3 years.
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SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS: The methods used in spinning the long
staple fibers into yarn and processing the overcoat fabric
gives 'the material a smooth finish with good wearing qualities
and the ability to shed water;?
The summer overcoat's construction without provision for
a liner restricts its use and makes it less adaptable to
efficient service under widely variable conditions.
The full length measurements of the summer overcoats are
almost identical to the U. S. counterpart of equal size. All
the manufacturing techniques generally employed indicate
skilled, well-executed workmanship under careful supervision,
and are considered to be close to U. S. Army standards on
similar garments.
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(3) Winter, Marshals and Generals
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? ? ? Bezels
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Bekesh
Translation . ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
. ? ? ? . . Fur-lined overcoat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Single-breasted with a wide overlap
fastened by concealed hook and eye closures, long sleeves with
adjustable cuff tabs and two lower diagonal slash pockets.
The overcoat is lined with fur and has a collar made of
caracul fur.
Material and Color: Wool melton; steel-blue.
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plating and national crest.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: This item is optional wear for marshals and
generals with the service-field uniform for formation
(Uniform No. 3) and the service uniform for wear outside
formation (Uniform NO. 4).
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: One?
Replacement Factor: Unknown.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name ? ? ? ? ? . Mem)
Transliteration . . ? . . . . . . . Shinell
Translation ? ? ? . ? ? . . . ? . . Overcoat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Double-.breasted with two sets each of
six buttons in vertical rows, long sleeves with wide cuffs,
and has three pockets - an inner breast pocket and two inside
hanging side pockets with plain rectangular flaps. The collar
is convertible, with a hook and eye fastener at the apex of
the deep notches in the lapels. The back is cut in one piece
with a wide inverted pleat at center running fall length of
garment, stitched shut from the collar to the waist. It is
finished with a deep open vent with a five-button closure and
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has a waist belt attached by means of one button on either
side to anchor flaps. The overcoat is lined with rayon
twill. Overcoats of marshals and generals only are piped,
on the front edge, collar , cuffs and pocket flaps.
Material and Color: Wooles.cotton melton; steelblue and dark gray.
Buttons: Brass with Soviet star, hammer and sickle emblem.
:ca. CONDITIONS OF USE: The steel-blue overcoat is a dress overcoat
issued to marshals and generals for wear with the dress,
semi-dress and service uniforms (Uniforms No. la 2, and 4)
and to other officers for wear with the dress and semi-dress
uniforms (Uniforms No. 1 and 2); the dark gray overcoat is a
service-field overcoat worn only with the service-field
uniform (Uniform No. 3) by marshals and generals but also with
the service uniform (Uniform No. 4) by other officers.
Regulations specify that while in formation and on detail,
the overcoat should be fastened with the hook and completely
buttoned. When not in formation, one may wear the overcoat
buttoned on the four lower buttons. In the latter case
the upper corners of both sides of the overcoat are turned in
the form of a lapel. When the winter cap is worn with ear flaps
down, the overcoat should be completely buttoned and fastened
by the hook on the collar.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: 1 steel-blue for dress, semi-dress and service ,
uniforms (Uniforms NO. 1, 2, and 4), and 1 dark gray for
the service-field and service uniforms (Uniforms No. 3 and 4).
Replacement Factor: 3 years.
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(5) Summer and Ante?, Female Officers
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Hamm
Transliteration . ? ? ? ? ? . ? . Palito
Translation . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? * Overcoat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Single-breasted with overlap on left
side with concealed button closure; long sleeves with wide
cuffs; convertible collar fastened by one button; and a belt
of the same material with a plain bar buckle and attached belt
loop.
Material and Color: Wool-cotton melton; steel-blue and dark gray.
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Buttons: L. plain buttons for frontal closure.
UNCLASSIFIED
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: The steel-blue overcoat is worn with the
winter dress and semi-dress uniforms (Uniforms No. 1 and 2),
and the dark gray overcoat is worn with the winter service"
field and service uniforms (Uniforms No. 3 and 4). When
wearing overcoats in formation (Uniforms No. 1 and 3), they
are buttoned on all four buttons. When wearing overcoats
outside formation (Uniforms No. 2 and 4), they maybe worn
buttoned to the top, buttoned on the lower three buttons
with the upper corners turned back in the form of lapels,
or with a detachable fur collar and buttoned to the top; in
all cases, the overcoat belt must be buckled. The steel-
blue overcoat may serve as the summer overcoat for both
Uniforms NO. 2 and 40
(6) Enlisted Personnel
June - 1958
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? LainiezB
Transliteration . Shinell
Translation ? ....... Overcoat
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Single-breasted with overlap on right
side, steel hook and eye front closure, convertible collar,
long sleeves, wide cuffs, and three pockets: one inside
breast hanging pocket and two outer diagonal slash inside?
hanging pockets. The back is finished with a wide folded
pleat down the center with a four-button vent, and has a one
piece waist belt attached by means of one button on either
side to anchor flaps. The overcoat has a lining of cotton
material.
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Material and Color: Coarse wool.cotton melton; olive drab.
UNCLASSIFIED
Buttons: Buttons for the waist belt and for shoulderboards are
brass embossed with the Soviet star, hammer and sickle.
CONDITIONS OF USE: Issued to enlisted personnel for wear with
all types of uniforms, as required.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: One.
Replacement Factor:
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(1) Raincape, Officers
3 years.
V. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS: The fabric has not been given any special
treatment or finish to effect water repellency. The breast
padding (which is a common feature of Soviet garment construction
and design) and the shoulder pads are made of pressed material
comprised of wool, cotton, rayon, and jute fibers.
In comparison with the U. S. Army's men's overcoat, the
Soviet item is lighter in weight and the collar is less
adaptable to adjustment. The outer fabric and lighter weight
linings are not as wear.resistant as the U. S. Army overcoat
fabrics and do not offer as much protection against cold
penetration. A further deficiency is that the steel hooks and
eyes are subject to rusting.
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IDENTIFICATION:
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1958
UNCLASSIFIED
Foreign Name ?
. . ? ? ? . ? . ? 17.x aul ?HaRiaorgca
Transliteratidn . ? ? ? ? ? . . Plashch.nakidka
Translation
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. Cloak-cape
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Loose-fitting, full length, single.
breasted with five concealed-button closure and convertible
collar closed by means of a hook:and eye. The raincape has a
16-inch slit on either side for hand exposure. The collar
also has five concealed buttons for attaching the hood. The
raincape has a rubberized lining.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: Authorized for all officers as component of
summer service-field uniform for formation (Uniform No. 3);
? also authorized for wear with the winter service-field uniform
for formation and summer or winter uniforms for wear outside
formation (Uniforms No. 2 and 4). Maybe worn during rainy
weather over tunic, service coat, dress coat, overcoat, and
also over special clothing. Shoulderboards are not worn on
the raincape.
ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: One.
Replacement Factor:
3 years.
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(2) Poncho, Ezilisted Personnel
IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name w ? ? ? ? ? ?
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? ?
Translation
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? Plashch-palatka
. ? Cloak-tent
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Triangular-shaped, with two 6 1/2-foot
sides, one 8-foot side, and a 14-inch slit opening near the
middle of the center seam. Buttons and buttonholes, adjacent
to each other at 8-inch intervals along the hems of the shorter
sides, provide for double-button closure. Buttonholes at
16-inch intervals along the hem of the longer side are paired
with buttons 10 inches from the edge, also providing double-
button closure. Each corner is cut short to form a 6-inch end
in which a large brass grommet is situated. Each end of the
longer side has in addition two small grommets, a button1 and
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a buttonhole; near each end of the shorter sides there is
also an additional button and buttonhole. For use as a
tent, the head slit is flapped to prevent leakage, and the
center seam reinforced by a patch at the long side. Apparently
designed to form a pyramidal tent of four upright sections,
with or without an 8-foot square ground cover.
Material and Color: Cotton duck; olive drab.
Buttons: 30, plain metallic.
CONDITIONS OF USE: Normallj used as a protective garment in wet
or cold, windy weather, wheli on field or guard duty; probably
also used frequently for bedding-down individually, during
short-term bivouacs, field exercises or maneuvers. Not
generally used to form a tent, inasmuch as larger tents
(organizational property) are provided during extended
bivouacs, field exercises and maneuvers. During wartime
and in combat training, ponchos are often used for temporary
shelters constructed with field-expedient materials.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: One
Replacement Factor: 3 years.
June - 1958
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Black leather knee length boots (gAR2g1) are standard issue for
all ranks. Enlisted grades normally wear boots at all times; male
officers are required to wear them with dress and service-field uniforms
only. Black service shoes (botinki) are worn by all male officers
with the semi-dress and service uniforms, but field and company grade
officers may wear boots optionally with the service uniform. Female
officers wear boots year-around with the service-field uniform and in
1.4inter only, with the dress uniform; women's black low-quarter shoes
(tufli) are otherwise worn in summer and women's black service shoes
(botinki) in winter, but brown low-quarter shoes may be worn optionally
with the service uniform.
Officer's boots are made of chrome or yuftl (specially tanned)
leather and enlisted personnel's boots are made of yuftl or lova
(barren cow) leather. Service and low-quarter shoes are made of chrome
leather.
Galoshes (galoshi) are authorized for optional wear with the
semi-dress uniform of all male officers; when shoes rather than boots
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are worn with the service uniform, galoshes may also be worn. High
galoshes (boqki) are authorized similarly for wear by female officers.
- Socks (noski) are standard issue only for officers; footwraps
(Dortyanki), square pieces of flannel, cotton, or linen cloth, are
worn inside boots by enlisted personnel; and female personnel wear
tan stockings (chu14) with low.quarter or service shoes. As 411ustrated,
the footwraps are wrapped around the feet and calves.
Depending upon climatic conditions, one or two sets of footwraps
may'be worn. Two pairs of footwraps are issued upon induction and
another pair upon arrival at the first duty station.
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h. Handwear
Gloves ( erchatki) have been prescribed as the standard handwear
for officers. BrownIeather gloves are authorized for wear with all
officers' uniforms except the summer dress and white service uniforms;
officers are required to wear them with the winter dress and the summer
and winter semi-dress uniforms. White gloves are required to be worn
with the summer dress uniform of all officers, and marshals and
generals are permitted to wear them also with their white service
uniform.
White gloves are worn by honor guards and bandsmen. Brown
trigger-finger mittens have been authorized as standard winter
handwear for all enlisted ranks, and fur mittens have been pre.*
scribed for field wear by enlisted personnel only when specially
authorized.
UNCLASSIFIED
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(1) :Kittens
I. IDENTIFICATION:
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Foreign Name ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? , PyRamil
Transliteration . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . Rukavitv
Translation . . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? . Mittens
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: One...piece thumb, a twowsection palm and a
one.piece back section. Mittens are 10 inches in length and
5 1/4 inches across the palm, and are constructed from one layer
of material, except for the palm which is made from two layers.
Material: Woven linen canvas.
Color: Approximates the U. S. Army color shade standard ap No. 746.
UNCLASSIFIED
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III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Worn by enlisted men the year-round for manual
labor, or used as mitten shells under winter'field/combat con-
ditions.
IV. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Water repellency: Considerable resistance to water penetration,
due partially to its heavey, close construction as well as the
vegetable waxes inherent in the basic fiber.
ISSUE DATA: Unknown.
June- 1958
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
(2) Mittens, Shell, Trigger-Finger
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? ? ? . . . ? ? ?
. . ? . . AByliamie I:rep:fano'
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Transliteratioft .
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Dvupalyye perchatki
Translation ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? . . . Two-finger gloves
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: One-piece thumb, one-piece
palm, and one-piece forefinger and back section.
Material: Woven linen canvas.
Color: Olive drab.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Worn by enlisted personnel as mitten shells under,
winter field/combat conditions.
IV. ISSUE DATA: Unknown.
forefinger and
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UNCLASSIFIED
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . . ? . . ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? . ? . ABynamie neptzaincx
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Translation . . ? ? ? . ? ? ? . ? . . . . . DT:::::: r1)::::::"
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: One-piece thumb; one-piece forefinger and
palm, elasticized at wrist; and one-piece forefinger and back
section.
Material: Plain woven cotton and cotton flannel.
Color: Olive drab.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Worn by enlisted personnel alone, or as inserts
for trigger-finger mitten shells, under winter field/combat condi-
tions.
IV. ISSUE DATA: Unknown.
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(1) Underwear, Winter
UNCLASSIFIED
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? . . . . ? ? . ? ? ? ? ? ?
Transliteration ? . ? ? ? ? ? ?
Translation ? . . . . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Loose-fitting, long-sleeved, pull-over
type undershirt with partial opening finished with three buttons
and buttonholes; long drawers with three buttons and buttonholes
on waistband at fly, two waist adjustment tabs sewn into back
center of waist band with two buttons and four buttonholes for
adjustment.
Material: Heavy, flat-knit cotton-flannel (Jersey); cuff and anklet
material of rib-knit cotton fabric.
Color: Bleached white.
Weight: 2 lb. 3 oz.
III. CONDITIONS (NUM: Probably worn for combat, field or service duty
under extreme cold conditions. Garments will afford adequate
protection with appropriate outer clothing in winter temperatures
ranging well below zero Fahrenheit, possibly to 30 or 40 below,
in the ease of an acclimatized individual.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: 1 oats
Replacement Factor: Every 6 months for officers; enlisted personnel
exchange underwear for clean items on each bath day.
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Russians was an unbleached, woven-cotton material (12m1)
originally a product of Persia and Bukhara. The Soviet Union
manufactured it in large quantities, finished in various weights,
textures, and colors for use in underwear, sheets, dresses, etc.
Its main deficiency as underwear Werial was its low air perme-
ability and small capacity for absorption of moisture. During
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improved quality and functional value; knitted goods were con-
sidered superior to all other materials and manufactured for
general civilian use. Knitted underwear was apparently introduced
for use of the Soviet Army at about the same time. Knitted under-
wear in sets of orchid, pink or light blue, which are believed to
be standard civilian types, were undergoing a wear-test by Soviet
Army personnel early in 1952.
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(2) Underwear, Summer and Winter
I. IDENTIFICATTON:
Foreign Name . . . ? ? ? ? . ? ? ? . HaTeABH013 ClellEto
Transliteration . ? . ? . ? ? ? . ? ? . Natel'noye bel'yo
Translation . . . . ? . . ? . ? . ? ? . Body linen
UNCLASSIFIED
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Loose-fitting, long-sleeved, pull-over under-
shirt with partial opening finished with two buttons and buttonholes;
long drawers with two buttons and buttonholes on waistband at fly,
cord-laced rear vent, and leg openings with tie tapes.
Material: Cotton woven flannel, unbleached.
Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Probably worn by all ranks throughout the year,
except under extreme cold conditions.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
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Replacement Factor: Every 6 months for officers; enlisted personnel
exchange underwear for clean items on each bath day.
V. REMARKS: The underwear was acquired for analysis in 1951 and is
representative of the type manufactured during the time (1947-51)
when Soviet research was developing knitted goods of improved
quality and functional value.
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colored narrow bands with a gold colored national crest buckle for
marshals of the Soviet Union, chief marshals, marshals of the arms
or services, and generals (except generals of Medical, Veterinary
and Justice branches whose belts are silver and red); field and
company grade officers wear a gold colored buckle with the Soviet
star, hammer and sickle emblem. The dress belt is worn over the
dress coat in summer and over the overcoat in winter. An orna-
mental dirk (kortik) (not shown) is also worn by male officers,
attached to the dress belt in winter and to the Sam Browne belt
under the dress coat in summer.
All officers wear a leather Sam Browne belt (pokhodnoye
garagemin) with the service-field uniform (Uniform No. 3).
Buckles are of brass. Marshals and generals wear a Soviet star,
hammer and sickle open-work type buckle; officer ranks wear a
double-tongued bar buckle.
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Enlisted personnel. - A white dress belt with a wide red band
through the can er is worn by honor guards and bandsmen. A brown
leather waist belt with a solid brass buckle, embossed with the Soviet
star, hammer and sickle emblem, is worn with all standard enlisted
men's uniforms and some special clothing.
BUTTONS: Regulation buttons are of gold-plated metal or brass and are
of throe sizes - small, medium and large. Gold-plated buttons
embossed with the national crest are worn by marshals and generals;
brass buttons embossed with the Soviet star, hammer and sickle
emblem are worn by all other ranks.
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3. Uniform Ensembles
a. Male Officers
(1) Dress, for Formation . Uniform No. 1
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OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: The dress uniform for formation (paradnaya forma
odezhdy dlya stram) is worn by all officers on the following occasions:
participation in paradds; presentation of banners to military units;
when reporting to the immediate commander upon arrival or departure for
a new place of service; when receiving an appointment to new duties or
proration to the next military rank; when receiving an appointment to
an Honor Guard unit; when taking the military oath; and on annual unit
holidays.
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COMPONENTS
RANK
SUMMER
WINTER
Marshals and
Generals
Blue-green dress service
cap, dress coat and
breeches, white shirt, black
tie, black boots, dress belt,
dirk, white gloves; orders,
medals and badges.
Same as summer except
gray Caucasian-tYPe
fur hat and brown
gloves, plus steel-blue
overcoat and white
scarf.
Field and
Company Grade
Officers
(except
Armored)
4
Steel-blue dreSs service Same as summer except
cap and dress coat, blue 1gray Caucasian-type
breeches, white shirt, fur hat for colonels,
dark gray tie, black:boots, gray fur cap with ear-
dress belt, dirk, white flaps for ranks below
gloves; orders, medals and colonel, and brawn
badges. gloves, plus steel-blue
overcoat and white
scarf.
Armored Force
Officers of
Field and
Company Grade
Same as other officers Same as summer except
except steel-blue dress same winter items as
coat with black velvet ,for other officers are
dollar, blue trousers and 'substituted.
black service shoes.
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(2) Semi-Dress, for Wear Outside Formation . Uniform No. 2
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: The semi-.dress uniform for wear outside formation
(2tradnomivykhOlausi.tormalalOhdy dlva.agglanimile strqya) is
worn by all officers on the following occasions* the anniversary
of the Revolution; May Day and Army Day; when participating in
sessions of the Supreme Soviet of the U.S.S.R. or of the Union
Republics; when attending ceremonial public meetings, official
receptions, theaters or other public functions; and when so ordered.
COMPONENTS
RANK
SUMMER
WINTER
Marshals and
Generals
Same as Uniform No. 1
except blue-.green trousers,
black service shoes, brown
gloves, no parade belt;
ribbons of orders and medals,
and badges. (The light gray
summer overcoat, with white
scarf and galoshes, are
optional.)
Same as summer except
same winter items as
for Uniform No. 1 are
substituted. (Galoshes
are optional. The dres
service cap may be sub-
stituted for the winter
headgear.)
Field and
Company
Grade
Officers
(except
Armored)
Same as Uniform No. 1
except blue trousers, black
service shoes, brown gloves,
no parade belt; ribbons of
orders and medals, and
badges. (ne steel-gray
summer overcoat, with white
scarf and galoshes are
optional.)
Same as summer except
same winter items as
for Uniform No. I are
substituted. (Galoshes
are optional. The dress
service cap may be sub-
stituted for the winter
headgear.)
Armored Force
Officers of
Field and
Company Grade
Same as Uniform No. 1 except
brown gloves, no parade belt;
ribbons of orders and medals,
and badges. (The steel-gray
summer overcoat, with white
scarf and galoshes, are
optional.)
Same as summer except
same winter items as
for Uniform No. I are
substituted. (Galoshes
are optional. The dress
service cap may be sub-
stituted for the winter
headgear.)
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, (3) Service-Fields for Formation - Uniform No. 3
MARSHALS AND GENERALS
STANDARD TYPE HOT REGION TYPE
Field and Company grade Officers
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: The service-field uniform for formation
( ovsednevno- oleva a forma odez a stro a) is worn by all
officers on the following occasions: drill exercises; instructions
in the field; maneuvers; exercises within the unit area; and during
performance of daily details.
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COMPONENTS
RANK
SUMNER
WINTER
Marshals and
Generals
i
Olive drab service cap and
closed standing collar
service coat, blue breeches
black boots, brown gloves,
Sam Browne belt, raincape,
ribbons of orders and
medals, and badges.
Same as summer except
gray Caucasian-type fur
hat, plus dark gray
overcoat and gray scarf,
and minus raincape.
(The steel-blue fur-
lined overcoat and felt
boots are optional.)
Field and
Company Grade
Officers
Olive drab service cap,
tunic and breeches, black
boots, brown gloves, Sam
Browne belt, raincape;
ribbons of orders and
medals and badges. (In
hot regions, the modified
tunic with convertible
collar and the campaign
hat are authorized; during
field exercises and
maneuvers, and when going
into field chity. the qmni
Browne belt is worn with J
hand arms.)
,
Gray Caucasian-type fur
hat for colonels and
gray fur cap with ears..
flaps for ranks below
colonel, dark gray
overcoat, gray scarf,
olive drab closed
standing collar service
coat, blue breeches,
black boots, brown
gloves, Sam Browne
belt. (During field
,,a,,,4%.4.33 and maneuvrts,
and when going into
field duty, the Sam
Browne belt is worn
with hand arms.)
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(4) Service, for Wear Outside Formation - Uniform No. 4
MARSHALS AND GENERALS, AND FIELD
AND COMPANY GRADE ARMORED FORCE
OFFICERS (General's Type II Shown)
FIELD AND COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS,
. EXCEPT ARMORED FORCE OFFICERS
(Type I Shown
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: The service uniform for wear outside formation
( ovsednevnaya forma odezhdy dlva nosheniye vne stanza) may be
worn by all officers while off duty, although wearing of civilian
clothes instead is authorized; the service uniform is also worn
by all officers of the staffs and directorates of large combined
units (sovedineniye), armies, military districts, installations and
educational institutions, and the central offices of the Defense
Ministry, when performing duties outside formation. The service
uniforms with white, or light gray (marshals and generals only),
components are the only ones authorized to be worn at public places
such as theaters, clubs and parks.
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COMPONENTS
BANK
SUMMER
WINTER
Marshals and
Generals
.
Type I . Olive drab service
cap, open roll collar service
coat, shirt and tie, blue
trousers, black service
shoes, brown gloves; ribbons
of orders and medals, and
badges.
Type II . Light gray service
cap, open roll collar
service coat, shirt and tie,
blue trousers, black service
shoes, brown gloves; ribbons
of orders and medals, and
badges.
Type III . White service
car, open roll collar
service coat and Shirt,
Black :"tie, blue trousers,
black service shoes,
white gloves; ribbons of
orders and medals, and
badges.
(The light gray summer
overcoat, with white
scarf and galoshes, are
optional.)
Same as summer Type 1
except gray Caucasian-
type fur hat, plus
steel-blue overcoat
and gray scarf. (The
steel-blue fur-lined
overcoat and felt boots,
or galoshes on service
shoes, are optional.
The service cap may
be substituted for the
winter headgear.)
.
Field and
Company Grade
Officers
(except
Armored)
Type I - Olive drab service
cap and closed standing
collar service coat, blue
breeches and black boots
or blue trousers and
black service shoes,
brown gloves; ribbons of
orders and medals, and
badges.
Same as summer Type I
except gray Caucasian-.
type fur hat for colonels
and gray fur cap with
earflaps for ranks below
colonel, plus dark gray
overcoat and gray scarf.
(Galoshes on service
shoes are optional. The
service cap may be sub-
stituted for the winter
headgear.)
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COMPONENTS (Continued)
RANK
SUMMER
WINTER
Field and
Company Grade
Officers
(except
Armored)
(Continued)
Type II - White service
cap and closed standing
collar service coat, blue
trousers, black service
shoes; ribbons of orders
and medals, and badges.
(The steel-gray summer
overcoat, with white
scarf and galoshes, are
optional.)
Armored Force
Officers of
Field and
Company
Grade
Type I - Olive drab
service cap, open roll
collar service coat, shirt
and tie: blue trousers,
black service shoes;
ribbons of orders and
medals, and badges.
Type II - White service
, cap and closed stand-
ing collar service
coat, blue trousers,
black service shoes;
ribbons of orders and
medals, and badges.
(The steel-gray summer
overcoat, with white
scarf and galoshes, are
optional.)
Same as summer Type I
except same winter
items as for other
officers are sub-
stituted. (Galoshes
are optional. The
service cap may be
substituted for the
winter headgear.)
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b. Enlisted Men
(1) Dress/Semi-Dress
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS
PRIVATES
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: Same as for dress and semi-dress uniforms of
male officers.
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Olive drab service cap, olive drab
single double-breasted /closed
standing collar dress coat,
breeches (blue for NCO's and
olive drab for privates), black
boots, brown leather waiat
belt with solid brass buckle;
orders, medals, and badges?
(Honor guards and bandsmen wear
iustead the modified double-
breasted olive drab dress coat,
white and red dress belt, and
White gloves.)
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artificial.fur cap with earflaps
and brown trigger.finger mittens,
plus olive drab overcoat.
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(2) Service-Field/Service
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS
PRIVATES
UNCLASSIFIED
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: Same as for service-field and service uniforms
of male officers except that wearing civilian clothes when off
duty and off post is authorized only for extended service NCO's.
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SUMMER
WINTER
Olive drab cap (garrison cap for
normal field duty, campaign hat
for personnel on field duty in
hot regions, and service cap
for other daily service duty and
off duty wear), olive drab tunic
and breeches, black boots,
brown leather waist belt with
solid brass buckle; ribbons of
orders and medals, and badges.
Same as summer except gray
artificial.fur cap with earflaps,
plus olive drab overcoat and
brown trigger-finger mittens.
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c. Female Officers
(1) Dress and Semi-Dress
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: Same as for male officers.
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COMPONENTS
num
2mmui,
WINTER
Uniform No. 1
Steel-blue dress beret,steel.?
blue dress coat (with black
velvet collar for Armored
Forces), white shirt, dark
gray tie, blue skirt, tan
stockings, black low-quarter
shoes, white gloves, orders
medals and badges.
Same as summer except
women's gray fur cap,
boots and brown gloves,
plus women's steel-
blue overcoat and
white scarf.
.
Uniform No.2
'
Same as Uniform No. 1 except Same as summer except
brown gloves, ribbons of women's black service
orders and medals, and shoes and other winter
badges. (The steel-gray items as for Uniform
summer overcoat, with white No. I are substituted.
scarf, and galoshes or high (The button-on fur
galoshes, are optional.) collar for the women's
Isteel-blue overcoat,
and galoshes or high
galoshes, are optional.)
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SERVICE-FIELD
SUMMER SERVICE
(Type II Shown)
SERVICE
(Optional Dress)
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: Same as for male officers except? that female
officers of military headquarters, hospitals and other military
installations are authorized to wear civilian clothing while on duty.
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Mg=
SUMMER
WIN
Uniform No. 3
Blue service beret, olive
drib open roll collar service
coat, Oirt and tie, blue
skirts tan stockings, black
boots, brown. gloves, Sam
Browne belt, rainoape; .
ribbons Of orders and medals,
and badges.
Same as summer except
women's gray fur cap,
plus women's dark gray
overcoat and gray scarf,
and minus raincape.
, Uniform No. k
Type I . Blue service beret
olive drab open roll collar
service coat, shirt and tie
blue skirt, tan stockings,
black loWs.quarter shoes,
brawn .gloves; ribbons of
?orders and medals, and
badges.
Type II - Blue service
beret, white modified
service coat with
convertible collar, blue
skirt, tan stockings,
blacielow.quarter shoes;
ribbons of orders and
medals, and badges. -
(The olive drab wool dress
maybe substituted. for
service coat and skirt;
the steel gray summer
Overcoat and white scarf,
brown, low-quarter shoes,
and galoshes or high
galoshes, are alsoy
optional.)
Same as summer Type I
except women's gray fur
cap, plus women's dark
gray overcoat, gray
scarf, and women's
black service shoes.
(The olive drab wool
dress may be substituted
for service coat and
skirt; the button-on
fur collar for the
women's steel-blue
overcoat, and galoshes
or high galoshes, are
also optional.)
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(1) Dress/Semi-Drees
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: Same as for dress and semi-dress uniforms of
officers and enlisted men.
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COMPONENTS
(2) Service-Field/Service
Beret (blue for NCO's, olive drab
for privates), olive drab single.
or double-breasted closed standing
collar dress coat, skirt (blue
for NCO's, olive drab for
privates), tan stockings, black
boots, brown leather waist belt
with solid brass buckle; orders,
medals ad. badges.
Same as summer except gray
artificial-fur cap with earflaps
and brown trigger-finger mittens,
plus olive drab overcoat.
SERVICE-FIELD SERVICE
OCCASIONS FOR WEAR: Same as for service-field and service uniforms
of enlisted men; unlike female officers, enlisted women are not
authorized to wear civilian clothes when on duty in certain
military installations.
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COMPONENTS
SUMMER
MILR
,
Olive drab beret, tunic and skirts,
tan stockings, black boots, brown
leather waist belt with solid
braise buckle; ribbons of orders
and medals, and badges. (For
the service uniform, the olive
drab dress and low-quarter
black shoes are substituted
optionally for tunic, skirt
and boots.)
Same as summer except gray
artificial-fur cap with ear-
flaps, plus olive drab overcoat
and brown trigger-finger mittens.
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e. Officer Candidates and Cadets
OFFICER CANDIDATES: Officer candidates wear the same uniforms as
enlisted personnel, the only distinctive feature being a wide
gold or silver braid border on their shoulderboards.
CADETS: Cadets of the Suvorov Military Schools (preparatory schools)
wear a dark blue distinctive dress/semi-dress uniform and the
standard Army service-field/service uniforms. The blue service
cap has a red cap band and white piping on the upper edge of the
band and around the crown. The blue coat is similar in cut to the
closed-standing collar dress coat of enlisted personnel but has
an eight-(rather than five) button frontal closure, a red collar
with an enlongated strip of gold braid on each side, and red
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piping on tops of sleeve cuffs; shoulderboards are red, with white
piping and school initials. The blue trousers have a wide red
stripe. along each of the outside seams. Black shoes, white gloves
and a brown leather waist belt with s9lid brass buckle (type worn...by
enlisted personnel), complete the dress/semi-dress uniform.
When off duty in the summer, cadets may wear white service coats
and white-topped service caps similar to those Timm by officers.
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f. Quasi-Military Personnel
Personnel of the militarized seourity forces veer uniforms
differing little from those of the Soviet Army. The uniforms are
distinguished by the basic color of the service cap crown, shoulder-
boards and collar tabs - green for Border Troops and blue for Interior
Troops, complemented by blue and red cap bands respectively. The
metallic branch device of Army infantry personnel, a five-pointed
star bordered by two oak branches, has been -worn since its esUblish-
ment in 1955.
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SECTION III - SPECIAL CLOTHING
Soviet Army special clothing (spe,t3ialnava odezhda) includes work
and organizational clothing (rAb9cheYe I irmallmailtIlm issued
for short periods of use, such as coveralls, special terrain clothing,
CBR protective suits and items, and items for specific operational duties.
The Soviet types are of simple design and provide a minimum of comfort
and protection as compared with clothing used for the same purposes in
most Western armies.
Coveralls are worn for work details and as an operational garment.
Camouflage garments designed for summer or winter operations are
available and issued for special training and operations.
Protective clothing, such as would be worn when engaged in
training for CBR warfare, consists of impregnated paper or oilskin
capes, rubberized or impregnated smocks, aprons, coveralls, boots,
hoods and gloves.
Relatively little is known of recent Soviet developments in special
purpose clothing; however, some advancements in this field are noted.
Although a World War ;II flotation suit has been modernized and is of
general issue, it may be undergoing replacement by a newly developed and
tested immersion suit; the new suit, a one-piece inflatable cover.
all with a hood and watertight turtle neck, is reportedly treated
chemically for water repellency and fire and acid resistance. The
Soviets have developed a fireproof protective suit which was first
seen in 1955 and reported at that time to be issued to Engineer units
equipped with flame throwers.
There has been no evidence of Soviet research and development
on body armor and it is possible that the Soviets have made no attempt to
copy the U. S. nylon vests which were captured in Korea.
The Soviet officers uniform regulations forbid wearing shoulder-
boards and military insignia on "coveralls and other articles of special
clothing." In this respect they are treated much the same as the
standard raincape, which is likewise worn without shoulderboards or
insignia. Wearing of orders and medals, ribbons, and military chest
insignia is also forbidden on special clothing (as well as standard
overcoats). The stated restrictions on wearing shoulderboards do not
appear to apply to all special clothing, however; inasmuch as the
regulations specifically refer to them on the short sheepskin coat
(polushubok), they are probably still worn on certain other items also.
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SECTION III - SPECIAL CLOTHING
Soviet Army special clothing (spe,t3ialnava odezhda) includes work
and organizational clothing (rAb9cheYe I irmallmailtIlm issued
for short periods of use, such as coveralls, special terrain clothing,
CBR protective suits and items, and items for specific operational duties.
The Soviet types are of simple design and provide a minimum of comfort
and protection as compared with clothing used for the same purposes in
most Western armies.
Coveralls are worn for work details and as an operational garment.
Camouflage garments designed for summer or winter operations are
available and issued for special training and operations.
Protective clothing, such as would be worn when engaged in
training for CBR warfare, consists of impregnated paper or oilskin
capes, rubberized or impregnated smocks, aprons, coveralls, boots,
hoods and gloves.
Relatively little is known of recent Soviet developments in special
purpose clothing; however, some advancements in this field are noted.
Although a World War ;II flotation suit has been modernized and is of
general issue, it may be undergoing replacement by a newly developed and
tested immersion suit; the new suit, a one-piece inflatable cover.
all with a hood and watertight turtle neck, is reportedly treated
chemically for water repellency and fire and acid resistance. The
Soviets have developed a fireproof protective suit which was first
seen in 1955 and reported at that time to be issued to Engineer units
equipped with flame throwers.
There has been no evidence of Soviet research and development
on body armor and it is possible that the Soviets have made no attempt to
copy the U. S. nylon vests which were captured in Korea.
The Soviet officers uniform regulations forbid wearing shoulder-
boards and military insignia on "coveralls and other articles of special
clothing." In this respect they are treated much the same as the
standard raincape, which is likewise worn without shoulderboards or
insignia. Wearing of orders and medals, ribbons, and military chest
insignia is also forbidden on special clothing (as well as standard
overcoats). The stated restrictions on wearing shoulderboards do not
appear to apply to all special clothing, however; inasmuch as the
regulations specifically refer to them on the short sheepskin coat
(polushubok), they are probably still worn on certain other items also.
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strips; the strips are in turn fastened to the shell with a total of six
rivets. (An earlier type of suspension system has but three rivets and
no pads.) Two of the rivets also secure hinged metal loop assemblies
through which two web strap sections are looped and rivetted. The chin
strap sections are joined and adjusted by a slide buckle; the strap is
normally worn under, rather than in front of, the chin. The Soviet steel
helmet averages 2 lb. 12 oz. in weight, as compared to 2 lb. 15 oz. for
the U. S. Army helmet with liner (weighing 10 oz.), and affords slightly
greater ballistic protection. The Soviet steel helmet is sometimes morn
in the wintertime over the fur cap with earflaps or a knitted toque.
The most common type of protective headgear for Armored and Mechanized
Troops is the black cloth-covered, ribbedisoft,cresh helmet. Communications
equipment is fitted into square or circular ear pads. The soft=-crash helmet
is the standard headgear for tank and armored vehicle crews and motorcyclists.
An olive green, rigid, crash helmet with ear flaps and neck shield was
produced as early as 1952 and reportedly in limited use by the Soviet Army
in 1955. The helmet has a fiber shell with 11 three-quarter inch holes on
top for ventilation. The interior of the helmet is faced with leather and
padded by one-half inch thick felt blocks. Suspension of the helmet shell
is by means of the leather facing which extends upward inside the, helmet to
an adjustment cord. The helmets are made with two types of leather and
fabric earflaps, one using webbing, and the other using leather, on the out-
side to secure earphones in the earflaps recesses. An elastic band, normally
carried on the fiber neck shield, is believed to be used as a chin strap. A
metallic Soviet red star, hammer and sickle emblem is attached to the front
of the helmet shell. This helmet is not a general issue item and was reported
to be worn only on certain maneuvers, by crews of armored personnel carriers
and armored cars but not by tank crews. It may have been introduced only for
field testing and possible ultimate Aoptioa as standard headgear for certain
Armored and Mechanized personnel.
A black-ribbed crash helmet with visor and without earflaps was also
reported in use by the Soviet Army in 1955. The helmet shell is reportedly
made of hard material covered with leather and has itwo approximately one-
half inch holes on each side for ventilation. Both the helmet shell and
visor, are believed to be made of fiber. A metallic Soviet red star,
hammer and sickle enblen is attached to the front of the padded rib around
the base of the helmet shell. This helmet is also not a general issue
item and was reported to be warn only motorcyclists and crews of open
armored vehicles. It may also have been introduced only for field testing
and possible ultimate adoption as standard headgear for certain Armored
and Mechanized personnel.
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Several types of paratrooper jump helmets, made of dark leather
or cloth, are used by Soviet airborne personnel. At least two types
of leather jump helmets (one shown) provide for communications equip-
ment; these are distinguished from pilot's helmets (which have pro-
truding circular earphone fittings) by the close-fitting horizontal
flaps over earphones in the jump helmet. One leather-type jump helmet
(not shown) apparently has a padded strip running over the center of
the helmet, from front to rear. A cloth-type jump helmet has a forehead
flap similar in outline to that on the fur cap with ear flaps. A
winter helmet with fur lining and wide chin straps is known to be worn
by both parachute and other (non-jump) Airborne personnel. The Soviet
star emblem is some worn on jump he
A knitted toque with a small circular opening for the face is
sometimes worn in extreme winter conditions, under the fur cap with
earflaps or the steel helmet. The toque is tight-fitting and has a
flap sewn horizontally around it from ear to ear to provide additional
protection.
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b. Coat and Breeches, Padded
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .
Transliteration
Translation .
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 13BaaTTEHriaRe ciTpeOREIT5iiga X
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . Vvaattnnyyayae tberyukilogreika i
. ? . ? . . . Padded body-warmer and
padded breeches
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:
Coats Loose-fitting, cotton quilted coat, padded throughout with
the exception of the stand-up collar and narrow sleeve cuffs
which are finished with one button and buttonhole tab, two lower
patch pockets, a five-button front closure with fabric button-
hole tabs; a two-piece belt sewn into the garment side seam for
back adjustment by means of a center bar double-tongue buckle.
Breeches: Padded, cotton quilted, full-cut breeches with a wide
waist band with two buttons and buttonholes, four two-position
belt loops, a waist adjustment strap with buckle at the back,
a two button convertible fly, and tie tapes on each garment
leg which are finished with a vent.
Material and Color: Olive drab cotton sheeting approximating
U.S. Army celor shade OD No. 1, padded with a wadding consisting
of cotton, rayon, wool, linen and jute, and quilted to the outer
shell by vertical rows of stitching.
Buttons: Nine 4-hole plastic buttons.
Weight:
Coat: 2 lb., 14 oz.
Trousers: 3 lb.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: For protection against extreme cold and wind;
rimy be worn over the winter field uniform or over the winter
underclothing alone. Felt boots are usually worn.
IV. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS; The garments are not well designed for
adjustment to varying heat conditions, and do not include any special
feature for holding heated air efficiently in the clothing layers.
The lack of wind-resistant and water.repellent qualities of the
garments make them less effective. Repeated abrasion at pressure
points and continued laundering will tend to materially reduce
the over-all effective insulating value of the padding. Its
effective insulating value is further ?educed by the poor choice
of outside garment fabric. The garment would become very
uncomfortable if wet, and in field conditions would be very
difficult to dry quickly; drying time has been estimated at about
6 hours. The infrared value exhibited by the shades of these
garments were found to be well above the optimum range for
infrared camouflage.
ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: One
Replacement Factor: 4 years.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
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? _ Ter:Lome.=
? . . . S . ? ? . ? Utepliteli
? ? ? ? ? ? , ? ? Warmers
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Quilted and padded sleeveless vest finished
with five buttons and buttonholes; quilted and padded trousers
with a tunnelled waist drawstring and suspender loops, overlap.
type open ay, and open vents on each garment leg.
Material and Color:
Vest: Medium heavyweight white cotton material for garment exterior
and medium lightweight unbleached shirting lining, padded with
a thin batting of mixed animal and vegetable fibers and finished
in a large square quilting pattern.
Breeches: Blue, medium-weight cotton sateen for garment ex-
terior and green, black and white striped fancy cotton twill
lining padded with a thin batting of mixed animal and vegetable
fibers and finished in a rectangular quilting pattern.
Buttons: 51 material unknown. ,
Weight:
Vest: 14.1/2 oz.
Trousers: 2 lb. 7 oz.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: It is reported that these garments are worn in
the winter by guard troops abd tank personnel over a suit of
linen underwear with sometimes two undershirtp being worn . one
linen and one flannel. Although specificpinrormation is lacking,
it is believed that enlisted men also weir their standard
tunic and breeches over the padded clothingt
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Coat, Quilt.lined
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ?
. ? ? ? ? Bannol trozymy6ox
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Transliteration . . ? ? ? o la ? ? ? Vatnyi Polushubok
Translation ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? . Padded short overcoat
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: An olive drab, single-breasted
coat with wide front overlap fastened by five pairs of hooks
and eyes, standing collar closed by a hook and eye, plain
banded cuffs, two vertical slash pockets, and shoulder fittings
for attaching shoulderboards.
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Material:
Outer: Cotton or rayon twill.
Lining: One-fourth inch thick cotton-waste batting, diamond
stitched to rayon sateen lining fabric.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Reportedly- worn by enlisted personnel during
milder winter weather, vithout an overcoat and over standard
cotton tunic and breeches; sometimes also worn with matching
quilt-lined breeches. Probably is an early model component
of the quilt-lined winter work uniform.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue: Cele
Replacement Factor:
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e. Jacket, Quilt-lined
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name ? ? ? . . ? ? . ? ? ? ? ?
Transliteration .,??????41...
Translation ?
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s Bammla Eypirica
. Vatnayakurtka
? Padded Jacket
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: An olive drab)double.breasted, quilt-lined
jacket with a large convertible collar, two lower inside hanging
pockets with plain flaps, front darts and plain sleeves. The
coat is finished with waist belt loops at the sides and a narrow
loop on each shoulder for attaching shoulderboards.
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f. Jacket, Parka.Type, Sheepskin.lined
IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .
Transliteration
Translation .
? Kyveita C seaummownw
? Kurtka s kapyushonom
. Jacket with hood
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: A single-breasted, slate-blue, rubberized.
rgyon, sheared sheepskin lined, parka-type jacket with a sheepskin
lined hood. It has two diagonal inside hanging pockets, two
lower patch pockets with plain flaps, and a waist belt with
tunnel at the back. The attached hood has a metal slide fastener
finished into the crown and fabric tie-tapes and tunnel for
hood face adjustment. The sleeves are equipped with cuff
adjustment tabs with button and buttonhole closure.
Material:
Outer: Coated, woven, rayon, herringbone twill fabric. Coated on
the body side with a thin rubber coating consisting of natural and
synthetic rubber.
Lining: Sheared sheepskin.
Buttons: 9, pressed fiber with black coating.
Zipper: Brass, nickel-plated, single-pull non-locking type with
cotton webbing.
Weight: 7 lb. 6 oz.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: It is reported that this type jacket is worn by
Air Force ground troops, mechanics and other technical personnel.
IV. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS: The garment's outer fabric offers an efficient
barrier to the outside environment, and air trapped between this
outer barrier and the sheepskin acts as an additional insulator.
However, the garment has limited range of utility for wear in
widely varying conditions. Having been designed as a single
unit, cooling can be accomplished only by loosening the front
closure, sleeve tabs and waist belt, and opening the hood-crown
slide fastener, whereby the hood may be rearranged as a collar
or thrown back completely on the shoulders.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
g. Overcoat, Sheepskin
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Foreign Name ? ? . ? ? ? . ? . ? ? ? . ? TVgra and OBtINHHEIft
nozymytiox
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . . ? ? . Tulup and Ovehinui
polushubok
Translation ? ? e e
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: A single-breasted sheepskin coat with a
wide front overlap fastened by concealed hooks. The coat may
be full length (italga) or three-quarter length (polushUbok).
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Normally worn by personnel whose duties require
prolonged exposure to cold and wind. It is worn over the standard
overcoat, frequently with a knitted toque under the standard
winter cap and with felt boots.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? K03161411e8011
Transliteration ? ? ? ? . ? ? . . ? Kombinezon
Translation . . ? ? . . ? . . . Coverall
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: One.piece garment with convertible collar,
fly-type front openings and drop seat attached to cloth belt with metal
bar buckle. The collar is closed at the neck by a metal hook
and eye; the front opening by six concealed buttons and button.
holes. Two patch pockets, a small one on the left breast and a
larger pocket on the right thigh, have button.down flaps.
Sleeve cuffs and garment legs are fitted with adjustable button-
tabs. Elbows, knees and crotch are reinforced with patches.
Material and Color: Black cotton whipcord.
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buttons.
III, CONDITIONS OF USE: Maybe worn over the regular Any uniform or over
the underwear. Officers wear the San Browne belt, and enlisted men
wear the leather waist belt with brass buckle, over the coverall.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial Issue:
1 to Armored, Mechanized, Parachute and Technical
Troops.
Replacement Factors As required, based on wear('
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Coverall, Kftee-Reinforced
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? KomonturesoH
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Kombinezon
Translation ? ? ? . ? . ? 0 ? 0 Coverall
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Material and Color: Dark gray cotton gabardine or olive drib
cotton whipcord.
Buttons: Sixteen 4.hole plastic buttons.
Buckles: 5 metal buckles, one on each sleeve and garment leg, and
one on belt.
CONDITIONS OF USE: May be worn over the regular Army uniform or
over underwear.
IV. ISSUE DATA:
Initial issue: 1 to Armored, Mechanized, and Parachute troops.
Replacement Factor: As required, based on wear.
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Soviet paratroopers wear: an Alpaca-lined, light green cotton twill
jump coverall; an olive drab coverall similar in design to the coverall
worn by Armored and Mechanized Troops; or an olive drab coverall similar
to that illustrated above, which is common to the Soviet Air Force.
Coveralls are worn over the regular field or combat uniform. A
wide leather belt and a close-fitting leather or cloth helmet, fastened
under the chin, and thick-soled black jump boots complete the dress.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? , Kolgikuresoli
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . KoMbinezon
Translation ? ? ? ? ? ? ? a 6 ? * ? ? . Coverall
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: One-piece garment with closed standing
collar fastened by two hooks and eyes, fly-type front opening
with eight buttonholes and buttons, shirt-type sleeves with one
button cuffs, two inside hanging breast pockets and one patch
pocket on the left front leg, all with buttoned.down flaps, a
slit pocket on the left side and a slit opening on the right
side for access to pockets of the inner uniform, and equipped
with belt loops to accommodate regular issue belts. Trouser legs
are fitted with cloth straps and metal buckles.
Material and Color: Hard-finished cotton iaterial similar to U. S.
Army summer khaki 8 oz.
Buttons: 12 black plastic buttons.
Buckles: 2 metal bar-type buckles on trouser legs.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Worn on work detail with leather waist
belt and garrison cap. Believed to be an obsolescent
or possibly obsolete coverall type.
IV. ISSUI DATA:
Initial Issues Lto Technical Troops (mechanics, truck drivers,
and laborers) if still in supply.
Replacement Factors As required, based on wear, if still in supply.
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m. Boots, Felt
Rolled felt boots (valenki) of one piece and knee length are the
most commonly worn boots for dry, cold climates. The rolled felt is
about one-quarter inch thick in the leg, but thicker in the foot and
sole. It is worn without any protective overshoe, as part of the winter
service-field and service uniforms.
Modified felt boots (fetrovve sapogi) are worn in wet, cold
climates. These are of three types: with leather soles, vamps,
heels and counters; with rubber soles and heels, and rubberized vamps,
counters and quarters of service shoe height; and with a leather-covered
bottom of service shoe height, canvas-covered tops, leather soles and
heels. Wearing of all types of felt boots requires special authorization,
except for marshals and generals who have the standing option of wearing
the first of these modified types as part of their winter service-field
and service uniforms.
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SNOW SHOES
RACKET
Ski boots, snow shoes, and skis are used in snow covered areas.
Ski boots are usually leather with felt tops. The soles are flat but
the heels are raised and the flaps fasten over the boots at the ankles.
Felt boots with special ski bindings are also used.
Two types of snow shoe are issued - an oval-type and a racket-type.
The oval snow shoe, which has two variations, consists of a wooden
rim with inner bindings of leather straps and strings, is between
7.9 to 10 inches in width and between 15.7 to 19.7 inches in length,
and is fastened to the boot by means of leather straps. This type shoe
is used in forest country and where snow is deep and soft.
Skis are made of ash and hickory in five sizes, the size depending
on the weight of the fully equipped skier. They are made in two types -
one for use in flat or wooded terrain and one for use in mountainous
country.
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The illustrated jump boots were worn by members of the Soviet
parachute teams which participated in the world championship jumping
contests in 1954 and 1956. The Russian teams represented the DOSAAF
(All-Union Voluntary Society for Support of the Army, Aviation and
Navy), a quasi.military training organisation.
The height of the Russian boots appears to be between that of the
U.S. Army service and paratrooper boots. Both solee and heels are
made of leather.
The 1954 model has a 3/8 inch platform of shock-absorbing material
with about the same resiliency as felt. A 3/8 inch insole of felt
provides additional shock protection. A short, broad, leather strap
laced together over the instep braces the instep.
The 1956 model differs from the 1954 boot in that the thickness
of the shook platform is increased by use of two layers of 1/4 inch
foam rubber, under one layer of 3/16 inch felt. There are two leather
insoles, one in the Shoe proper and one at the base of the platform.
A longer and narrower strap replaces that on the earlier model.
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The Soviet boots, with the stilttYPe foam rubber and felt platforms,
are not believed to satisfy true needs of the jumper. Military parachutists
are taught landing techniques in which shock absorption by special boots
has little sigrificanCe. The Soviet boots also are considered to be
poorly suited for marching and walking because they do not provide
firm foot support. It is possible that Soviet Ar paratroopers may
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2. Special Clothing biaeablee
a Arctic Suits
For extreme cold, maximum protection is provided by a padded arctic
ensemble. A wool turtle-neck sweater, overcoat, headgear, arctic boots,
and fur mittens may be worn in 'various combinations with the basic coat
and trousers.
The coat is made of heavy quilted-.00tton, lined with reindeer,
fox or dog fur, It has two patch-type pockets, and ay have a hood
aa'nu,
The trousers are made of heavy quilted-cotton, lined with flannel,
The lining extends four inches below the trouser legs and forms a tight
cuff; it also extends above the waist up to the cheat, buttoning in the
front.
An overcoat, known as the eakui, is a one-piece reindeer fur
garment of ankle length. The sleeves are slit so they can be rolled
back to expose the hande, This garment is worn for additional protection
under extreme or extended conditions.
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The Soviet boots, with the stilttYPe foam rubber and felt platforms,
are not believed to satisfy true needs of the jumper. Military parachutists
are taught landing techniques in which shock absorption by special boots
has little sigrificanCe. The Soviet boots also are considered to be
poorly suited for marching and walking because they do not provide
firm foot support. It is possible that Soviet Ar paratroopers may
sometim?3 wear the halt..boots (,oliisatot) usually worn in mountain areas.
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2. Special Clothing biaeablee
a Arctic Suits
For extreme cold, maximum protection is provided by a padded arctic
ensemble. A wool turtle-neck sweater, overcoat, headgear, arctic boots,
and fur mittens may be worn in 'various combinations with the basic coat
and trousers.
The coat is made of heavy quilted-.00tton, lined with reindeer,
fox or dog fur, It has two patch-type pockets, and ay have a hood
aa'nu,
The trousers are made of heavy quilted-cotton, lined with flannel,
The lining extends four inches below the trouser legs and forms a tight
cuff; it also extends above the waist up to the cheat, buttoning in the
front.
An overcoat, known as the eakui, is a one-piece reindeer fur
garment of ankle length. The sleeves are slit so they can be rolled
back to expose the hande, This garment is worn for additional protection
under extreme or extended conditions.
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? The jacket is double-breasted with two rows of five bright
brass buttons, has a scalloped yoke (cloth cut to fit the shoulders),
convertible collar; inside hanging side pockets with plain flaps, one
button adjustable sleeve tabs at the cuffs, and shoulder fittings for
attaching shoulderboards. Collar tabs and the standard leather waist
belt are also worn on the jacket.
This quilt-lined winter work uniform is believed to be replacing
earlier models of quilt-lined clothing. Such clothing is reportedly
worn for field exercises and guard duty by enlisted personnel in In.
fantry and Mechanized units. It probably was developed as an improve-
ment upon the bulkier padded clothing, for wear by personnel requiring
extra warmth, freedom of movement and good appearance (guards, truck
drivers, motorcyclists, etc.). The quilt-lined winter, worn uniform
may be warn over the standard cotton tunic aid breeches.
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0. Mountain Suit
A weatherproof suit,consisting basically of jacket and trousers,
is issued to mountain troops. The loose-fitting, double-breasted, hip..
length jacket is believed to be made of treated fabric with windproof
lining. The full-cut woolen trousers have two hip pockets with button-
down flaps and are morn with the legs tucked into heavy woolen socks or
footwraps. Helmets, fur caps, woolen mittens, canvas mitten shells, a
knitted toque, and the standard or mountain type footwear may be warn
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as conditions demand. Crampons may be attached to the footwear for
climbing steep slopes.
The mountain suit is worn over standard or special winter clothing
when protection is required from strong winds, snowstorms, and low
temperatures.
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Armored and mechanized troops wear two types of black leather
suits, as illustrated above, The double-breasted leather coat
has a five-button frontal closure, a corresponding row of buttons on
the left chest, and a convertible collar. This coat and the standard
leather belt are worn with plain cuffless leather trousers. The short
leather jacket has a fly-type frontal closure and a convertible collar.
It is worn with matching leather trousers which have a large patch
pocket with button-down flap. The trousers may be worn tucked into the
boots. A padded crash helmet is worn with both types of suits. Leather
gauntlet-type gloves may also be worn.
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e. Flotation Suit. MPK
SHOULDER STRAPS
METAL RIB
AIR RELEASE VALVE
MOUTH TUBE
FOR INFLATING
OGGLE FASTENERS
CROTCH STRAP
WOODEN PADDLES
This ensemble consists of three major parts: rubberized overalls
equipped with fins, pneumatic botwancy belt, and two wooden paddles.
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The pneumatic belt is a modernized version of the kapok stuffed
belt of the Flotation Suit, PK, developed and used during World War II.
It is equipped with two shoulder straps and a crotch strap, and is
made of rubberized fabric and ribbed with 14 metal hoops spaced at
regular intervals. The joining ends are made of plywood; to one end
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are attached three short canvas straps terminating in wooden toggles,
which engage three corresponding cord loops on the other end and hold
the belt together during use. When not in use, the fasteners secure the
deflated belt in a compressed position to facilitate handling. A
rubber mouth tube with a sealing cap is provided near one end of the
belt for inflation, and an air release valve is located near the
other end. When inflated, the diameter of the tube is approximately
10 inches, the autside diameter of the belt is about 35 inches, and the
inside diameter is approximately 16 inches. When deflated and compressed,
the height is five inches. The wooden paddles are approximately two
feet in length.
The rubberized overalls can be used separately for work in shallow
water.
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, Asbestos suits consist of coat, trousers, and a separate hood with
transparent eye-piece. They are issued as fire protective clothing for
engineer units equipped with flame throwers. The suits are worn over
standard Army uniforms.
The loose-fitting coat is made from a five-piece pattern and has
three leather straps and buckles for closures. The trousers, made over
a four-piece pattern, are also loose-fitting. The trouser waist is
provided with afsingle leather strap and buckle; the bottom of the trousers
are plain without cuffs. The separate hood is designed to be worn over
other headgear.
All items are made of heavy asbestos plain woven material with
linings of unbleached cotton sheeting.
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LOOPS FOR SECURING
CAMOUFLAGE
TYING TAPE
FLAP
FASTENING
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign
Transliteration
FASfENING
? ? ? Macimposozeut Komi:limes?Er
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . . . Maskirovochui kombinezon
Translation . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . . . . Camouflage coverall
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Loose-fitting, one-piece, reversible or
non-reVersible garments with hoods.
Reversible: A 1949 model with reinforced elbows and knees and
equipped with flat loops sewed at intervals for attaching verdure
or other camouflage material to the front and back of the suit.
Garment is buttoned at the front, has two slash hip pockets, a
patch pocket on the right hip of the drop seat, and one button
adjustable cuff and ankle c2osures. A face mask is provided with
the garment.
Non-reversible: One-piece garment with hood and fly-type front
closure. A face mask is provided with the garment.
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Material: Densely woven cotton canvas.
Color:
Reversible: Overprinting on both sides, mottled green, brown,
and yellow on outside; sandy colored on reverse.
Non-reversible: Dark green leaf design on an olive.green base.
Weight: 3 lb. (approximately)
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Coveralls are worn over the summer uniform or
over underwear only. The non.reversible garment is for use against
a foliage background. The green, brown, and yellow side of the
reversible coverall is worn with foliage laced through the loops;
the sandy colored side is worn in autumn or when in sandy areas.
Masks are used only when in proximity to opposing forces and
only with the mottled green, or the green, brown, and yellow,
camouflage patterns.
IV. ISSUE DATA: Camouflage coveralls are kept in unit supply rooms and
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observers, reconnaissance troops, certain elements of combat
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .
Transliteration
Translation .
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? ? ? . . ? ? ? ? Jlealualt macimpoaatniult
KO CT
. . . . . Letnii maskirovochnyi
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kostyum
4, ? ? ? ? . . . . . . . . Summer camouflage suit
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: A hooded cape or slip-over pajama.type
blouse with hood, face mask, and trousers.
Material: Cotton canvas.
Color: Camouflage patterns may be made of a dark green leaf design
tz! an olive-green base, brown areas of a large leaf design on an
olive.green base, or oblong ovoids in eight or more colors ranging
from bright green to light yellow and green in an overlapping
pattern.
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Color: White.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: These garments are worn over standard or special
winter clothing. Trigger-finger white mittens, a white gauze
face piece, standard army boots, skis4poot5 or a modified type
of felt boots may be worn.
IV. ISSUE DATA: Garments are issued as organizational clothing to ski
troops, or to individuals on special operational tasks.
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a, Anti-Chemical Coverall, Impermeable
STRAPS FOR ADJUSTING
SIZE OF HOOD
BIB COVERING
CHEST
STRAPS FOR
SECURING SLEEVES
THROAT STRAP
WOODEN BUTTONS
FOR CLOSING
STRAPS FOR SECURING TROUSERS
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .
Transliteration
Translation
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cheskii
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icheltimi011
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kombinezon
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . ? Anti-chemical coverall
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: One-piece coverall with attached hood. A
bib (underflap) covers the whole chest and extends up to the
neck, terminating in a rubberized collar which covers the opening
in front. The front is closed by fastening the left front over
the right front. Eyelets, through all three thicknesses,
accommodate heavy wooden buttons with pointed tops. A loop, for
a waist belt, is attached outside the coverall to the back
garment seam. The suit is equipped with straps at the hood,
throat, sleeves, and the short trouser legs.
Material: Natural rubber bonded to cotton cloth.
Color: Black on the outside and gray on the inside.
III. REMARKS: Rubber gloves, rubber boots and a gas mask are probably
worn with the coverall. This item is probably an early model
of the coverall comprising a part of the CBR protective cover-
all set shown and described on pages 151-152.
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COMBAT READY
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .
Transliteration
Translation .
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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . zerxrdR swam& ROCTIOM
. . . Lyogkii zashchitnyi kostyum
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1149
. . Light protective suit
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: The suit comprises a jacket with attached
hood, crotch strap, and elasticized waist closure with thumb
loops; a hood liner; trousers with attached overshoes; calf and
ankle straps, and suspenders; trigger-finger mittens with large
gauntlets; and a carrying pouch.
Material: Rubberized fabric, except for rubber soles and the
cotton hood liner.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Worn over the standard uniform with gas mask
for prolonged and complete protection from CBR materials.
During prolonged summer wear, heat relief is gained by wetting
the suit or by donning a wet poncho or camouflage cloak. Carried
with the pouch slung over the left shoulder.
IV. REMARKS: The jacket of this light protective suit is believed
closely similar or identical to the protective jacket shown
and described on pages 155-156.
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0. CBR Protective Coverall Set, Impermeable
I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 3alliMTH1111 'COMM
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . . . Komplekt zashchitnogo kombinezona
. Set of protective coveralls
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Consists of a coverall-type garment,
detached hood, gloves and boots. The coverall is equipped with
sleeve adjustment straps, inner cuffs with loops which may
drawn down over the gauntlet of the gloves and held in place by
passing the thumb through the sleeve loops, and ankle adjustment
straps to provide a gas-tight closure. The front of the garment
has a bib (underflap) finished with buttonholes and buttons.
The bib covers the whole chest and extends up to the neck.
The front is closed by buttoning the outer flaps over the under-
flap (bib).
Material: Coveralls - rubberized fabric; hood liner - cotton
fabric; boots and gloves rubber.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Worn for prolonged and ceplete protection
from MR materials. In temperatures of 50,F. or more, it is
worn over summer or winter uniforms. During prolonged summer
wear, heat relief is gained by wetting the coveralls periodically
or by donning a wet poncho or camouflage cloak. Carried by
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
. .lidoxpo?uirroBaa ICOMOKINSOH
Foreign Name ? ? ? e ? ? ? ? ?
Transliteration ? ? e ? ? ? Mokro-shchitovyi kokbinezon
Translation . . . . . . Net-shield coverall
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: A coverall with hood and elongated patch-
type pocket to accommodate the gas mask and canister.
Material: Bleached cotton.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Reported worn in hot weather over protective
body clothing and with protective gloves, boots, and gas mask;
it is wetted-down every one and one-half or two hours to reduce
heat stress and increase performance capability. Reportedly a
person clothed in protective body clothing is capable of performing
work at above 770 F. for only 15 to 30 minutes, whereas by
also wearing the wet shield coverall, hard physical labor is
possible up to six hours.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .
Transliteration
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 3ailikrTHas ItypTica c
1carnomor10/1
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . Zashchitnaya kurtka s
kapyushonom
Translation . ? ? ? ? ? . ? . Protective jacket with
hood
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II* DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: A waist length jacket with attached
hood, a gusset-type underflap front opening extending one-third
of the way down from the neck, long sleeves with tie tapes and
tunnel closures, and a long throat strap attached to the hood.
The garment fits loosely and was intended either to be tucked
into protective trousers which fit closely up under the armpits,
or to hang over the trousers.
Material: Cotton sheeting with a single coating of butyl-type rubber.
Color: Gray-green.
Weight: 1.9 lb.
III. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS: The breaking strength, tear resistance,
flexibility and abrasion resistance of the material meet the
specification requirements for U. S. double-coated butyl cotton
sheeting; moisture vapor cannot penetrate the coated fabric.
IV.* REMARKS: This jacket is believed closely similar or identical
to the jacket of the CBR light protective suit shown and
described on pages 149-150.
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I, IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name ? . ? I . ? ? . . . . . ? ? 3aptarmirc cpapvic
Transliteration . . . . . . ? ? . . . . ZashchitAyi fartuk
Translation . ? ? . ? . . ? ?
. ? . . Protective apron
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Similar in design to a butcher's apron,
it is secured at the neck and waist by tape ties.
Material: Rubber or oil impregnated fabric.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: Worn over other protective clothing or the
standard uniform, during decontamination of clothing, weapons
and equipment. When worn over the standard uniform, protective
boot covers, protective mittens,and gas mask are morn,
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name .
Transliteration
Translation
. 3811VITHIa XEUMT
? Zashchitnyi khalat
. Protective gown
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II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: A long, loose-fitting garment with long
sleeves, back opening of full length (similar to a laboratory
smock), an eight-and-one-half inch front opening equipped with
a flap sewn to the underside of the right edge, and a neck
closure with tab to provide a gas-tight fit at the neck. The
sleeves have adjustable buttonhole tabs and wooden buttons.
The garment is closed at the back of the neck by a plain button-
hole and button. A two-buttonhole tab sewn to the edge of the
left waist back fastens over a button affixed on a tab sewn
into the underarm seam on the right side.
Material and Color: Oiled (raincoat type) green fabric.
Buttons: Wooden, collar button-type with an oversized head.
Weight: 3 lb. (approximately).
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: It is assumed that this ensemble would be used
by Medical Corps personnel handling chemical warfare casualties
or personnel who come in contact with liquid chemical agents.
IV. REMARKS: Protective gloves and boots and a gas mask are probably
worn with this apron.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name . . ? 0 ? ? ? ? . ? ? . . . Sau4Rmali HELICKgKil
Transliteration . . . ? ? ? . ? ? . . . Zashchitnaya nakidka
Translation . . ? ? o Protective cape
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from two oblong pieces of
impregnated paper glued together on one side (long side) and the
adjacent end, leaving one side and one end open. The corners of
the closed end are folded down and glued flat to make a peak
which fits loosely over the wearer's head. Paper tabs of the
same material, sewn inside the front opening, keep the cover
shut and in place. The cover can be folded into a series of
"concertina" pleats to make a packet measuring about eight by
six inches.
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Material: Single layer of heavily impregnated paper (impregnating
material unknown) weighing about 10 oz.
III. CONDITIONS OF USE: An expendable, standard item of issue designed
to cover a soldier in a crouching position and afford temporary
protection from CBR materials.
IV. REMARKS: The protective cover is carried in the gas mask container.
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IDENTIFICATION:
ForeignName????????????? ? IA
M e nepnantm
Transliteration ? ? ? ? ? . ? ? ? ? ? ? Zashchitnyye perchatki
Translation ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Protective gloves
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: The mitten extends to the mid-forearm
and has separate thumb and index-finger stalls. The thumb stall
is on a different plane from the index-finger and the three-
finger stalls. At the junction of the index-finger and three.
finger stalls is a gusset to permit free movement of the index-
finger. The entire underside of the mitten from the wrist to
finger tips (except for index-finger tip) is reinforced. The
mitten is made of six pieces of material, including underside
reinforcementsand gusset. A tab of the same material is sewn
into the outside seam at the wrist and a six-inch long white
elastic tape band looped through it to provide for a gas-tight
fit at the wrist. All seams are reinforced and sealed on the
outside with gray-green rubberized tape.
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Materials Cotton cloth coated with butyl-type rubber, inorganic
, mineral-like solid material, and an organic binder for bonding
of rubber and material to the cloth.
Color: Gray-green.
Weight: 1.8 oz..
III. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS: The mitten material is impermeable,
gas resistant and compares favorably with the U. S. butyl.
coated impermeable, protective cloth. The mitten is sturdily
constructed and well-designed; its breaking strength and.tear
resistance are good,
IV. CONDITIONS OF USE: Trigger-finger protective mittens are known
to be worn not only with the CBR light protective suit but also
with only the standard uniform, gas mask and protective boot
covers.
V. REMARKS: These protective mittens are made of material similar
to that of the protective jacket covered on pages 155-1561 and
are likewise believed to be similar or identical to the mittens
of the CBR light protective suit covered on pages 149-150.
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I. IDENTIFICATION:
Foreign Name ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Transliteration . ? ? ? ?
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Ttivnua
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chulki
Translation ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
. ? . . Protective boots and hose
II. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Protective boots and boot covers are of
knee-length or longer, and the latter are equipped with tie tapes
for a tight fit. Protective boots are made of pure black rubber
with a canvas inner lining. Protective boot covers are now generally
made of rubberized fabric, in types resembling the earlier oilskin
and paper boot covers described below.
Oilskin boot cover:
Type I: The leg portion is made of a single layer of oilskin fabric
with an additional layer in front for added protection. The
sole is made of a double thickness of oilskin fabric covered
with an outerlayer of black oiled canvas. The boot cover
extends well above the knee and is secured with a cotton
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tape which is tied around the thigh and a loop tape fastened
to the waist belt. To facilitate removal, a loop tab is fitted
at the heel.
Type II: Similar to Type I except that it is 10 inches shorter
and the upper part consists of a single layer of heavily
impregnated cotton cloth. The foot is made of a single layer
of jute heavily impregnated, black in color, which is stitched
to the leg part of the boot. Adjustment on the foot is
made by a cloth strap which passes through loops at the heel
and front; a similar adjustment is found at the knee.
Paper boot cover:
Type I: A knee length boot cover made of paper, reinforced'with
light coarse fabric, and impregnated with a water-Ooofing
compound. Sole is attached with adhesive tape and coated
pitch; a short tab attached to the heel facilitates removal.
The boot cover is secured by wrap-around cloth tapes.
Type II: A short boot cover made of a double thickness of paper,
reinforced internally with a webbing of hemp thread, and bound
together with a paraffin-like substance. An additional layer
of this material provides added reinforcement for the sole and
to. To increase wear resistance, the sole is reinforced by
a cheesecloth-type material stitched at the outer- edges.
The boot cover is secured by a cotton wrap-around tape. It
is believed to be one of the latest types of expendable items.
CONDITIONS OF USE: Protective boot covers are worn with the
standard uniform, gas mask and protective trigger-finger mittens.
They are used for partial body protection against poison gas
droplets, and possibly other CBR materials, when in contaminated
areas or during limited decontamination operations. Rubber boots
are probably worn normally only with protective coveralls, during
prolonged CBR operations.
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The equipment of the individual Soviet soldier is lightweight
and of simple design. It is well suited for long marches and for
combat use. ?
Soviet officers usually carry a pistol or revolver with belt
holster, field glasses, a gas mask, a leather map case, and a
musette bag. The musette bag is made of durable fabric or leather
and is carried either across the Shoulder or attached to the Sam
Browne belt. The mess kit and other minor articles are carried in
the bag. A cloth rucksack may be carried in lieu of the musette bag.
The map case, mess kit, and rucksack are described on the following
pages.
Enlisted personnel are issued personal equipment including the
following items: a uniform belt supported by suspenders; two sets of
ammunition pouches or cloth bandoleer; one fabric reserve ammunition
pouch; grenade pouch; mess kit, and field pack. The gas mask is worn
on the left hip and is slung from a broad cloth strap worn over the
right Shoulder. Grenades, depending on their model, may be carried
clinped to the leather belt or in a cloth pouch attached to the belt.
Box magazines for the PPS and PPSh submachine-guns may be carried in
web puucthea attached to the belt.
An entrenching shovel with carrier, similar to that formerly
used by the U. S. Army is issued to most Soviet enlisted personnel.
Some of the shovels have a square rather than a rounded blade.
Before World War II the Soviet enlisted man was issued an M-1939
rucksack. This was a German-type rucksack of heavy duck material.
Because of the material shortages and manufacturing difficulties of
the war period, an improvised rucksack was substituted. Both types
are reported in use. A new field pack assembly was developed in 1953.
This pack assembly and other items of standard issue are described in
the following pages.
Special items of equipment are issued to mountain troops and
paratroopers. Mountain troops are issued a 0.47- to 0.55-inch cotton,
hemp, or sisal rope with a tensile strength of from 2,200 to 3,500
pounds, issued in 90-foot lengths; ice axes; ten-point crampons;
ice and rock pitons; snap links for making attachments to pitons;
double-lined sleeping bags; and lightweight single- or double-floored
canvas tents. Shovels, avalanche probes, and red avalanche cords are
provided for rescue work. A number of special packboards are issued
for the purpose of transporting heavy loads over difficult terrain.
There are no general types, each packboard being designed to accommodate
a specific type of equipment.
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Soviet paratroopers usually jump with an average 60.pound combat
load (excluding parachute). The following items of personal equipment
are issued: gas mask; canteen; utility pouch:, cartridge pouches;
knife; entrenching shovel; hand grenades; goggles; and field packs.
The field pack is carried below the parachute pack and is used for
carrying underwear, reserve rations, canned food, and other miscellaneous
supplies. In addition, certain items are issued to paretroopers
depending on their assignment. For example, paratroop riflemen have
an additional allotment of 45 pounds which includes the following
items: a carbine; 200 rounds of ammunition; mess kit; a weapon
cleaning set; first aid packet; compass; knife; and rations and
ration pouch. The most lightly equipped are the officers and senior
NCO's who jump with about 53 pounds. The light machine gunners
pack 65 pounds making their, equipment the heaviest of any individual
trooper.
In addition to the personal clothing and equipment mentioned
above, 5oviet paratroopers are issued soft pads which are worn on
the chest under the extension straps of the parachute pack. These
pads protect the paratrooper from bruising caused by the straps when
the parachute opens. The thigh straps are similarly protected. The
pads consist of canvas covers filled with cotton or wool and are
quilt-stitched to ensure even distribution of the padding.
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This rucksack is made of heavy duck and is approximately 12 inches
square and 4 inches deep. It has a drawstring top and a buckled flap
over the top. The back and shoulder straps are padded. An inside pocket
along the back is for carrying underwear, footwraps, etc. The remaining
Inside space is used to carry clothing, extra rations, poncho, mess
gear, and other small items of individual equipment. Two small outside
pockets with buckled flaps are used to carry toilet articles and the
rifle cleaning kit.
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The light field assembly illustrated above was developed and widely
used in World War II. It consists of a belt with two leather ammunition
pouches worn in front, and a ration pouch, canteen; entrenching tool
with carrier, and a grenade pouch worn in back. A reserve, fabric am-
munition pouch may also be attached in front. The overcoat is carried
in a horseshoe roll(skatka)over the left shoulder, the ends being tied
together at the right hip with a small strap.
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This field pack assembly was developed in 1953 to improve the
earlier load carrying systems. The pack consists of a haversack sup-
ported by a metal pack frame and harness with shoulder padding, and an
entrenching tool with carrier. It has two inside pockets for carrying
mess gear, toilet articles, etc., and is closed by means of a strap
and buckle. The metal frame has loops for attaching the harness. The
poncho or overcoat is carried in a roll secured to the haversack by
straps. This pack assembly is currently used infield training exer-
cises and may ultimately replace the earlier model rucksacks and light
field assembly.
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The ration pouch is approximately 8 inches by 10 inches and is
made of a khaki.cotton, waterproofed material. It is carried on the
back of the uniform belt and is used to carry rations and a mess kit.
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? The mess gear (kotelok) of the Soviet eoldier is a painted metal
container of approximately one quart capacity with a cover which serves
as a cup. The metal combination spoon, fork, and knife utensil,
illustrated above, is reported issued only to Soviet officers.
The canteen with cover shown in the above illustration is
standard issue to all Soviet Army personnel. It has a capacity of
24.1 fluid ounces. The canteen is aluminum and has a wool cover with
a snap-type closure along one side.
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10. Map Case, Officers
This black leather map case with carrying strap weighs approximately
one pound. It consists of a face piece, a back niece which is extended
to fold over and form a flap, and a leather separator inside the case.
All pieces are stitched together. The case is constructed with
bellows sides to allow for expanding and collapsing of the pocket
portion. As shown in the above illustration, the case flan can be
fastened in either of two positions, depending unon the amount of
material placed in the case. On the face of the case is stitched a
piece of leather with four inserts for storing writing implements.
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Soviet Army personnel wear a variety of insignia to indicate
rank and arm or service. The primary form of insignia is the shoulder-
hoards of which there are several sizes and types, and on which are
displayed various kinds of braid, colored cloths etiripeas pipings
stars and emblems. Other insignia include collar tabs, collar
ornamentation and cap devices* The following pages discuss only
the insignia worn on service and field uniforms. They are treated
as supply items, emphasizing general characteristics of design and
construction rather than order of battle Identification data.
Shoulderboards are worn with all standard uniforms and a few
special clothing items. A soft or rigid buttoned-on type is worn
on closed standing collar tunics and coats, and on winter overcoats,
while a semi-rigid, sewed-on type is worn on open rolled cellar coats,
and on summer overcoats (see Figure 78). Each type has four widths
corresponding to size of clothing. The profiles of the button-ends
of shoulderboards also differ accordieg to ranks with the end forming
a half-octagon silape or an olirtuse angle. Only the buttoned-on shoulder-
boards are als9 divided into service and field types.
Buttoned-on shoulderboards are soft for enlisted personnel and
rigid for officers. Both kinds are attached to a garment by means
of a button and a strap and loop assembly. The latter consists of
a strap sewed onto the outer end of the shoulderboard, a loop sewed
on near the center of the shoulderboard (rigid type only), and a
shoulder loop sewed onto the garment, parallel and near to the
shoulder-sleeve seam. A shoulderboard is placed on a garment by
running the strap through the shoulder loop, then through the
shoulderboard loop to the inner end of the shoulderboard, where
it is buttoned on by one of two methods. Soft shoulderboards are
made with buttonholes extending outward 1.5 - 3.5 cm. from the
inner end of the shoulderboard and strap; they are fastened by
a button sewed on the uniform. Rigid shoulderboards are made
with holes 4 mm. in diameter, located 1.5 cm. from the inner end
of the shoulderboard and strap; these are fastened by putting
the shank of a button down through the holes in the shoulderboard
and strap and securing it with a cord or wire to two special holes
on each shoulder of officer& clothing. This design permits the
shculderboards to slide in the shoulder loop, eliminating binding
or other possible adverse effects resulting from body movement
when wearing the rigid shoulderboards. The design also requires
a minimum of effort to attach or remove a pair of shoulderboards.
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Reverse
Half-Octagon End
BASIC TYPES OF SHOULDERBOARDS
BUTTONED-ON TYPES
Face Reverse
Obtuse-Angle End
SEWED-ON TYPE
Oblique-Angie End
SIZES AND DESIGNS OF SHOULDERBOARDS
OFFICERS' STANDARD SHOULDERBOARDS OFFICERS' NARROW SHOULDERBOARDS
5mm
15,
16,
or
17
cm
Marshals and Generals
(Except certain
Service branches-
Marshal of Artillery
shown)
it
II.
III
6cm
3cm
1-?-?-1-1.5cm
Master Sergeant
50mm.
Marshals of the
Soviet Union
(Embroidered)
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Field and Company Grades
(Except certain
Service branchas-
field grade shown)
2.5mm
k-4.5cm.-1
Marshals and Generals
(Certain Service
branches only-
Major General shown)
ENLISTED PERSONNEL AND OFFICER CANDIDATES
6cm
3cm tiN
2rnm c_L-1 m
IE/
Senior Sergeant
STANDARD SHOULDERBOARDS
40mm.
Chief Marshals
and Marshals of
Branches
(Embroidered)
22rnm.
General
Officers
Other Ranks
(Sergeant shown)
OFFICERS' RANK STARS
20mm.
Field Grade
Officers
190
13mm .
Company Grade
Officers
5mm
1
13,
14,
15,
or
16,
cm
1-.4.0cm.1
Field and Company Grades
(Certain Service
branches only-
company grade shown)
1.3cm
13,
14,
15,
or
16
cm
Officer Candidate
(Private shown)
NARROW SHOULDERBOARDS
20mm.
General
Officers
16mm.
Field Grade
Officers
13mm .
Company Grade
Officers
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Sewed-on shoulderboards have been limited in use to officer
personnel. They were first introduced along with, and for, open
roll collar coats in 1949. The shoulderboards extend under the
collar and have an oblique end to conform roughly to the rear
curvature of the collar. Their semi-rigid construction provides
for flexing along with the shoulder of the garment.
Widths of shoulderboards vary only for officer personnel.
Shonlderboards for certain service branches are much narrower
than those for the combat arms, while shoulderboards for field
and company grade officers are only slightly narrower than those
for marshals and generals. The majority of shoulderboards are
6.0 cm. in width and are worn by field and company grade officers,
enlisted personnel, officer candidates and cadets* Shoulderboards
4.0 cm. in width are probably nekt most common and are worn by
field and company grade officers of certain services (Medical,
Veterinary, Justice, and Administration). Marshals and most
generals wear shoulderboards 6.5 cm. in width, while relatively
few generals (in Medical, Veterinary, and justice services only)
wear shoulderboards 4.5 cm. in width. The dimensions above
were established to include piping; recently introduced shoulder-
boards without piping conform to the same figures. Samples may
vary somewhat from the eqtWished standards.
Lengths of shoulderboards vary according to the sizes of
clothing on which they are worn. Shorlderboards for male officer,
enlisted and officer candidate personnel are supplied in lengths of
14, 15, and 16 cm. Shoulderboards for female personnel are supplied
in lengths of 13, 14, and 15 cm. Cadets' shoulderboards are possibly
less than 13 cm.in length. These established sizes are based on the
length of shoulderboards at their lateral center. Buttoned-on
shoulderboards are 1 cm. shorter at the outside edge, while sewed-on
shoulderboards are 1 cm. shorter at the front edge and 1 cm. longer
at the rear edge.
Profiles of buttoned-on shoulderboards are different for officers
and other personnel. The half-octagon end profile for officersf
shoulderboards was first adopted only for general grade officers,
when shoulderboards were introduced in the Red Army early in 1943.
All other army personnel in World War II wore shoulderboards with
an obtuse-angle end profile. The introduction of the half-octagon
profile for field and company grade officers in the late 19401s,
and its svbsequent official adoption as the standard type by the
officers uniform regulations of 1955, has narrowed usage of the
obtuse-angle profile to enlisted personnel, officer candidates and
cadets.
Service and field versions of buttoned-on shoulderboards are
established for all personnel under Soviet Army jurisdiction except
officer candidates and cadets. Service shoulderboards are generally
worn in peacetime with all uniforms, including field uniforms, Field
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shoulderboards are sometimes worn during field exercises or maneuvers,
however. They will undoubtedly always be worn on the field uniforms of
personnel participating in armed conflict or military intervention.
The differences between service and field shoulderboards are pri-
marily in terms of the colors and types of material from which they are
made. All shoulderboards are made with a wool cloth base. Service
shoulderboards of general grade officers are made with gold or silver
metallic braid for the backgrounds while other officers' service shoulder-
boards use gold or silver silk braid for background and branch-color
silk braid for rank stripes. Service shoulderboards for enlisted
personnel use branch-color wool cloth for the backgrounds and gold
or silver silk braid for rank stripes. In each case, gold represents
the combat erns and support troops, while silver, represents the services.
Field shoulderboards substitute stripes in claret color for combat arms
or support troops and brown stripes for the services. Olive drab wool
cloth is used for all field shoulderboard backgrounds except those of
general grade officers, which are made of olive drab silk braid. All
shoulderboards for general grade officers use a cuss-cross weave for
the background, while service shoulderboards for other officers use a
relatively simple weave pattern of varied longitudinal lines.
Rank stripes on officers' shoulderboards consist of two longi-
tudinal stripes for field grades and one stripe for company grades.
The established width for these stripes is 5 mm. Piping of branch
color wool cloth and 2.5 mm wide was required for all Army shoulder-
boards until 1957, when new shoulderboards without it were intro-
duced; field and company grade officers now wear unpiped shoulder-
boards in the field, and enlisted personnel wear unpiped shoulder-
boards on all occasions.: The lateral rank stripes on shoulderboards
Ion enlisted personnel and officer candidates are established in
widths of 1 or 3 cm., and the longitudinal stripe on a Master Sergeant's
shoulderboard is set at a width of 1.5 cm, The gold silk braid border
on officer candidate shoulderboards is officially 1.3 cm. wide. Actual
shoulderboards may differ from the above dimensions due to varying pro-
duction standards.
Stars for rank insignia on officers' shoulderboards are officially
established in six sizes, Stars for marshals and generals are em-
broidered on the shoulderboard; those for other officers are metallic
and separate supply items. The star for a Marshal of the Soviet Union
is 50 mm. between opposite points, while those for Chief Marshals and
Marshals of the Branches are 40 rem. For most generals and other officers,
stars are the following sizes: generals - 22 mm., field'grade officers ....
20 mm., and company grade officers - 13 mm.; for those in service
branches wearing narrow shoulderboards, they are: generals - 20 mm.,
field grade officers - 16 ma., and company grade officers 13 rom. The
smaller stars for service branches are gold and the narrow shoulder-
boards on which they are worn have silver backgrounds. The larger
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and most coneon stars are silver or gold, for other Army branches.
Actual sizes of stars may vary somewhat from the established sizes
due to haphazard quality standards in their production. The metallic
stars are attached to shoulderboards with two wires or metal strips
soldered on the bottom; these are run through the shoulderboard and
then bent outward in the same manner as a paper rivet.
Buttons for all shoulderboards are 18 mmo in diameter; bright
gold buttons are used for service shoulderboards and olive drab ones
on field shoulderboards? Until 1955, buttons for personnel other
than general grade officers (with the star, hammer and sickle emblem,
rather than the national crest) had a tubular ring around the circum-
ference. They now have a plain edge and are more dome-shaped.
Branch emblems are worn on either the buttoned-on shoulderboards
or on the collar tabs of service and field uniforms. (On officers'
dress coats, the emblems are worn directly on the coat collar.) The
emblems are worn by marshals and generals of only a few branches, and
for marshals these are of silver embroidery on the shoulderboards.
The majority of other personnel wear etiblems of gold, stamped or cast
brass; silver-plated emblems are used by certain services (Intendance,
Administration and Veterinary). Until 1957, enlisted men did not
wear branch emblems on field shoulderboards or on collar tabs; on the
collar tabs they wore instead a large brass button 23 mm, in diameter.
Officers exchanged branch erellems for buttons on collar tabs in 1955.
The largest branch emblems are about 26 mme between extreme points.
Like rank' stars, the emblems'are attached be means of two wires or
strips of metal which are run through a sho?ulderboard or collar tab
and bent outward.
Collar tabs are worn by all ranks on overcoats and by Armored
and female officers on open roll collar service coats. They are made
of branch-color wool cloth formed over a semi-rigid base having the
shape of a parallelogram (see Figure 79). The tabs are 3.25 cm.
wide and 10 cm. long, with a 1 cm. offset between the long sides.
They are sewed on with 9 cm. on the top of the collar and the re-
maining portion extending around the under edge of the collar. Until
1955-57, all collar tabs had piping in branch colors. Now only those
for marshals and generals are piped; the piping is gold or silver
braid, 2.5 mmo wide and is used on three sides only. These tabs are
worn without the usual branch emblem at the top, in place of which
there is gold (or silver for services) embroidery in the form of an
oak leaf or laurel branch.
Ornamentation is worn on the open roll collar service coats of
marshals and generals. The ornamentation is in the form of a gold
(or silver for services) oak leaf or laurel branch and is made of
plated metal. It is attached to the collar by small split rivets,
a fiber backing, and rivet washers.
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325.1
Dimensions
COLLAR TABS
9C .
BRANCH
EMBLEM
As Worn on Overcoat
BRANCH
EMBLEM
9 CM.
As Worn on Service Coat
(Field and Company Grade
Armored and Female Offic3rs)
COLLAR ORNAMENTATION ON SERVICE COATS
Marshals of the
Soviet Union
Chief Marshals and
Maphals of Branches
and Generals
SERVICE CAP DEVICES
29 MM.
37 MM.
Officers
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Cap devices are of two basic types and are worn (without cap
ornamentation) on all service and field headgear. The officer type
has an oval gold sunburst rim surrounding an enameled red star, which
is superimposed on a gold background for marshals and generals, and
on a white enameled background for other officers. The type for en-
listed personnel, officer candidates and cadets consist of an enameled
red star with gold hammer and sickle and gold edging. Until 19%,
when the present officers' cap devices was introduced, officers wore
the type still worn by enlisted men. It is made in two sizes - 25 and
35 mm. from opposite points - both of which have fasteners of the paper
staple type. The smaller size is worn on garrison, campaign and fur
caps, and the larger size is worn on service caps. The new officer's
cap device is 37 mm. high and 29 mm. wide; the same type of double.'
pronged fastener is used,
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NEW SOVIET UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA
Numerous changes in Soviet military uniforms have been introduced
during the past two years. The most recent and extensive changes were
announced in the Soviet Army newspaper "Red Star" on 6 April 1958. New
uniform regulations were also discussed in the same publication on
15 June 1958, making available fairly complete details on style and
color changes in the uniforms of all ranks and all three Services. The
major innovations in the new regulations concern officers and career
NCO's. A number of the changes had been announced earlier, however,
and were effected during the course of 1957. The more important of
these were introduced by new regulations for enlisted personnel which
were announced in the "Red Star" on 4 September 1956. Among these
earlier changes was a reversible shoulderboard which came into general
use by January 1957 and was only described in additional detail by the
more recent announcement. Likewise, authorization of an outer shirt
for Army and Air Force officers had been announced first on 30 April 19572
and further discussed on 23 August 1957, in the Air Force newspaper
"Soviet Aviation". Thus, on 15 June 1958, "Red Star" stated that the
latest Regulations for Wear of Military Uniforms "consolidate all pre-
viously issued provisions in the rules for wearing military uniform
and also introdungt substantial nhangam,n
According to the announcement of 6 April 1958, the recent changes
in the uniform of. military personnel were introduced "for the purpose
of their improvement and standardization." A single type uniform, having
the same color and cut, has been established for Ground and Air Force
officers of field and company grades. It is also authorized for those
NCO's with extended service who fillTO/Eslots for extended service NCO
personnel. Other standardization provisions require marshals and generals
to wear the same type field uniforms as lower grades and certain services
to wear the same width of dhoulderboards as all other branches.
The new-type uniform was established for issue beginning in 19580
The announcement of the new regulations makes it clear that these uni-
forms will be supplied gradually, as the wear-out periods for present
military clothing expire. It stated that the new regulations do not
authorize officers to wear summer white service coats and caps, but
that they are permitted to wear them during 1958 because not all officers
were entitled to the new uniform on the basis of existing replacement
criteriao Photographs in the Soviet press, upto August 1958)show
that a limited number of officers and career NCO's are already wearing
the new-type uniforms and that some had received them as early as mid-
April 1958.
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FIELD UNIFORM
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Field uniforms are to be standardized for all ranks. Marshals
and generals will adopt the same basic type olive drab uniform as is
worn by field and company grade officers and enlisted personnel. Two
important changes in details of field uniforms will be made, however.
A new, completely olive drab, field service cap is required for all
officers, instead of the present olive drab service/field service cap,
which will be worn with the new service uniform and which has a branch
color band and piping, black visor and chin strap (gold braid cord for
marshals and generals), and gold buttons and cap device. (All enlisted
personnel will continue to wear olive drab garrison caps in the field.
In hot areas, both officer and enlisted personnel wear an olive drab
campaign-type "Panama" hat.) Al]. gold color uniform accessories
except belt buckles (buttons, shoulderboard insignia and officers!
cap devices) are scheduled to be replaced by olive drab items. Thus,
all basic components of the new field uniforms (service or garrison
caps, tunics, breeches, boots and belts) will apparently* be completely
of olive drab color except for black boots, gold belt buckles, and branch color
shoulderboard stripes. The olive drab raincape (plashch-nakidka) presently
worn only by officers is now also authorized for career NCO's, while
conscript personnel will continue to wear an olive drab poncho (plashche
palatka) or, relatively newer, tarpaulin cloak with hood (brezentovi47
).ash& c ktpyushonom). The announced changes made no mention of winter
cloth:all-co ors; officers will probably continue to wear the same dark
gray double-breasted service/field overcoat and all personnel to wear the
same gray fur caps. Olive drab overcoats are standard for enlisted
ranks* It is probable that in winter officers will continue to sxib-
stitute not only olive drab service coats but also blue breeches, for the
olive drab tunic and breeches worn in summer; career NCO's will apparently
also do the same. Thus the new winter field uniforms of both officers and
career NCO's are expected to lack the improved camouflage characteristics
of their new summer uniforms.
Service, semi-dress and dress uniforms for officers of field or
company grades and NCO's of extended service are radically changed.
(Changes in such uniforms for marshals, generals and conscript personnel
are relatively minor and will be discussed separately, following the
major clothing changes.) The most significant of all recent changes
concerns the introduction of a new single-breasted olive drab coat with
an open roll collar. The coat has four gold color front buttons and
buttons on the right side, a plain back with a middle seam and vent
below, plain banded cuffs, inset side pockets with scalloped flaps,
two inside breast pockets, and no piping. Sewed-on shoulderboards and
collar tabs establish whether a given coat is to be a service coat or
a dress/semi dress coat: for the former, shoulderboards are of a new
field-type with olive drab background and no piping, and collar tabs
are of the current-type (with branch color backgrounds and no piping);
for the latter, shoulderboards are of the current service-type (with
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backgrounds of gold or silver for officers and of branch colors for
NCO's), while the collar tabs are of a new-type for ranks below
generals with gold or silver piping around branch color backgrounds.
Service caps for the new service uniforms were not specifically
described in the Soviet press announcement of the new uniforms.. &w-
aver, subsequently published photographs show Soviet officers wearing
the present service/field service cap with both the new service coat
and the new outer service shirt. It is quite certain, therefore, that
no change is planned with respect to the cap for their service uniforms
other than to drop "field" from its official designation. Career
NCO's will apparently also continue to wear their present olive drab
service caps when in service uniforms, and these will continue to
display the enameled red star, hammer and sickle cap device (rather
than the officers' type oval cap device discussed below).
Dress/semi-dress service cape for most personnel will differ
little from the present olive drib service caps-. Air Force offioers
might even convert their present cap, when occasion demands, by simply
removing the ornamental gold braid cord from the present steeleblue
drese/semiedress service cap (which is to be discarded) and stb-
stituting it for the black chin strap on the olive drab service cap.
(This would make the cap the same as is presently worn by Air Force
marshals and generals.) Since Army officers are required by tha new
regulations to wear metallic gold cap band ornamentation of the present"
Air Force type, they would have merely to obtain this item to make such
conversions Career NCO's will wear the same dress/semiedress servioe
cap as officers and, since the basic construction of caps for enlisted
men does not differ from that of officeres olive drab caps, they could
make the conversion by obtaining officers! type cap band ornamentation,
braid cord and oval cap device. The apparent ease of temporarily ofte
verting present service caps for wear on special occasions requiring
dress or semimdress uniforms tends to indicate that issuance of new
service caps will be limited to the new field service cap for officers
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Trousers and breeches of the new service, semi-dress and dress
uniforms of officers have the same dark blue celor and braze-eh color
piping as the present uniforms and are worn according to the same
rules (except marshals and generals may now wear breeches with the
service uniform). Career NCO's are authorized to wear trousers for
the first time and thus will require an initial issue of this item
for optional wear with the service and semi-dress uniforms. Their
present blue dress/semi-dress breeches probably can be worn initially
with all three new uniforms pending a trouser issue.
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Service shoes and boots (black) will continue to be worn by officers
as in the past. Low-quarter shoes (also black) are authorized to male
personnel for the first time, however, and can be worn optionally instead
of service shoes. Career NCO's are authorizec-4 both service and loweeuarter
shoes for the first time, but they will be fortunate if they
receive an initial issue of only service shoes in the immediate future.
Shirts and ties of olive drab color are required for wear with the
new olive drab coat, necessitating initial issues for most authorized
personnel. (The exceptions include primarily marshals, generals, Armored
and Air Force officer, who currently wear such shirts and ties with
double-breasted open roll collar coats of olive drab color.') Gloves of
brown color only will also be worn with the new coats. Sam Browne belts
are authorized for wear with the service uniform (with breeches and boots)
during drill exercises in troop units. Dress belts of the
current-type continue to be required for the dress uniform, but the dirk
(dagger) will not be worn.
Outer shirts are authorized as an officers' summer garment for wear
(iasteed of the service coat and conventional shirt) with shoulderboards
and either trousers or breeches when outside formation in the unit area,
while working in staffs: directorates, establishments and educational in..
stitutions, and on ships and airfields and in flight. The outer shirts
are olive drab, except for light gray ones authorized to marshals and
generals and cream colored ones established for the Navy. Special
features include a bloused waist, buteoned front closure, a waistband
(worn at upper hip level) with two-button front closure eel side adjust-
ment buttons, plain standmand-fall collar and plain banded cuffs with
single-button closure. The required buttoned-on shoulderboards are
soft and made of the same material as the outer shirt, with branch
color rank stripes and no piping.
Overcoats for the new service, semi-dress and dress uniforms are
unchanged, but the present overcoats will be worn according to more
liberal provisions in the new regulations. All officers will be eer-
mitted to wear their steel-blue dressfsemi.dressovercoats with the
service uniforms, as marshals and generals already-do; marshals and
generals will also be permitted to wear the dark gray service/field
overcoat with the service uniform, as lower grade officers already
do. Career NCO's are now authorized to wear a double-breasted service
overcoat of the officers' type which probably will be of the dark
grey color and be worn with all three new uniforms, and an officere
type winter cap with earflaps (made of Tsigeika sheepskin, rather than
artificial fur as for enlisted personne nce 1956, they have also
had the same privileges as officers when outside formation to wear
service caps instead of caps with earflaps in wintertime, and to wear
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overcoats in summertime. Officers are now permitted to wear the over-
coat (shinell) with all uniforms during cold summer weather, whereas
they formerly wore only the summer overcoat (letneye pal' to) and this
with only the service and semi-dress uniforms. Thus, the changes
probably affect only winter-type overcoats, with the primary purpose
of authorizing them for summer field wear, and do not necessarily
indicate that summer overcoats will be issued to career NOO's for wear
with service and semi-dress uniforms. Officers' summer overcoats and
dress/Semi-dress winter-type overcoats will retain the current shoulder-
boards with gold or silver backgrounds, while service/field winter-type
overcoats will have olive drab shoulderboards.
Marshals' and generals' service, semi-dress and dress uniforms
will remain the same in most respects as in the past, apart from
changes already noted above. Significant changes are apparently con-
fined to the service uniform. On their olive drabodoubleebreasted,
open roll collar service coat, the gold or silver embroidery on the
collars will be replaced with olive drab embroidery, and the present
shoulderboards with gold or silver backgrounds will be replaced with
olive drab shoulderboards. The light gray summereservice coat will
retain the current gold or silver collar embroidery and shoulderboards
with gold or silver backgrounds.
Conscript personnel appear to have been authorized almost no new
standard items of clothing in recent years. Their insignia were
changed by the regulatiOns introduced in 1956, which may also have
introduced one item for initial wear by enlisted personnel: a modi-
fied tunic with "turned-down" collar (gymnastyorka a otlozhqm
vordtnikom) was authorized officers in 1955, and it appears /ion
published Soviet photographs to have come into use by both officer
and enlisted ranks at the same time, in 1957. The 1956 announcement
of new uniform regulations for enlisted personnel stated that branch
emblems are to be worn on the following items: on the shoulderboards
of the dress/semi-dress coat, tunic, sheepskin short overcoat (polushubok)
and padded coat (telogreika), and on the collar tabs of the overcoat
and padded jacket (vatna a kurtka); no change in the design of these
garments has been evidentrecent years. (The items for which the
Russian names have been given are considered limited standard or
special clothing.)
Insignia for all Argy personnel except officer candidates are
changed significantly by the new regulations. Many current dis-
tinctions will be eliminated on field and service clothing. Shoulder
boards of all ranks are to have olive drab backgrounds for both field
uniforms and service type clothing. The current officers' shoulder-
boards with gold or silver backgrounds will be retained only on dress/
semi-dress-type clothing, and new =piped shoulderboards for enlisted
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personnel are scheduled to display branch colors on only dressAemie
dress uniforms. Officers' narrow ehoulderboards for certain service
branches will be replaced on all clothing by standard widthe of 6.0
or 6.5 cm; Instead of gold or silver branch emblems and rank stars,
all officers' field clothing will display olive drab insignia and
their service-type clothing will display only gold insignia. Ealisted
personnel will wear olive drab branch emblems with their service/held
uniform at all times, but rank Stripes will be red only instead of red
or brown. There is no piping On the neW olive drab Shoulderboarde for
ranks below genera/ (marshals and generals retain their present types).
However, the branch color tormer4 shown by the piping on officers'
shoulderboards will now be used for officers' rank stripes; and the
branch colors used for the backgrounds of elhoulderboards for enlisted
persozinel will still be used for the branch color side of the reversible
shoulderboard? where it shows to some extent like pipingiwhen the olive.
drab side is up. These changes should not make branch identification
much more difficult than .before. Changed rules for wearing insignia
will make branch identification more difficelt, however, aincepersonnel
of all eubeunite of troop units are to wear the same uniform and branch
amblemi (and apparently also the same branch colors for service cap
collar tabs),
bands and piping of breeches or trousers, and on shoulderboards and
Collar tabs have been introduced for wear on all new single-
breasted"open roll collar coats. They are to be used not only to
display the branch color but also the branch emblems formerly worn
on the shoulderboards of service coats or directly on the collars
of drese6emi-dress coats. Collar tabs are without piping for the
service coat, and are piped in gold or silver for the dress/Semi-
dress coat. Previously collar tabs were worn Chiefly on overcoats
and these were piped in gold or silver only for marshals And generals;
their collar tab was only about 7.5 cm, long (instead of 9.0 cm., as for
Other personnel) and displayed a gold or ...sliver embroidered oak leaf
or laurel branch instead of a branch emblem(or button, in the case
of enlisted personnel). The same collar tab withott the embroidered
design appare1t4 has been adopted for the new drese/Semi-dress coat
of field and company grade officers and career NCO's; the same shorter
length is also apparent in Soviet photographs of the new service coatwith =piped collar tabe.
Branch emblems displeyed.on the new service coat collar tabs are
not only always gold, but are of a new smaller size. They do not ex-
ceed 21 toe between extreme points and thus are about 20 percent smaller
than other branch emblems. These emblems and the gold rank stars for
service coats are fastened by means of a threaded shank and disk:, in!..
stead of the paper-rivet type of fastener formerly used (and still used
on the new olive drab insignia). Use of the new gold insignia is thought
dress/semi-dress coats also.
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Branch emblems are placed in a different position on the new
reversible shoulderboards for enlisted kdersonnel, as compared to the
practice on shoulderboards previously worn. The regulations which
introduced the new shoulderboards in 1956j8tate that the center of
the emblem will be worn 9.5 cm. from the outer end of a shoulderboard
14 cm. long, and 1 or 2 cm. more for shoulderboards 15 and 16 cm. long,
respectively; this places the emblem in the inner half of the shoulder-
board rather than in the outer half where it was worn previously. When
wearing the overcoat, enlisted personnel now wear branch ehblems in-
stead of buttons on collar tabs. (The branch emblems were worn on the
shoulderboards.) Branch emblems on collar tabs are placed 1 cm. from
the center of the upper edge of the tab. The 1956 regulations also
establish where lateral rank stripes are to be placed on reversible
shoulderboards. This had not been necessary previously because the
stripes were sewed on when the shoulderboards were made; the stripes
are now formed by loops which are slipped on or off the shoulderboard
when reversing it - except for Master Sergeants, whose lateral and
longitudinal stripes are still sewed on. The stripes of Senior 'Sergeants
and Privates let Class are placed 6 cm. from the inner point of the
shoulderboard? and additional stripes for Sergeants and Junior Sergeants
are placed 2 MX6 outside the preceding stripes. These positions are
closer to the longitudinal center of the shoulderboards than previously.
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