Holidays of Russia - Day of Food and Clothing Service of the Russian Armed Forces

The need to provide armies with food has always been understood. Efforts and funds were spent on this, but only Peter I put an end to it and formed an Order, which was responsible for providing the army with food. During that historical period, the emperor laid the foundation for many branches of the military. February 18 has since been considered the date of birth of the food and clothing service of the Armed Forces. The actions of this service are not noticeable at first glance, but the mood of the soldiers and armies depends on them. The high-quality diet of our army is not as utilitarian as it seems. The calorie content of dishes is increasing, vitamin complexes are being introduced, and new forms of dry rations are being developed. Service officers are responsible for calculating caloric intake and estimating the soldiers' daily allowance. Much has changed over the past decades. Those who served in the 90s will definitely not be able to imagine how soldiers eat now. On average, the daily ration in a modern army is 4300 kcal. For comparison, in the USA - 4200, in France - 3950. The nutritional value of the diet is achieved not simply by adding foods high in carbohydrates. More and more parts and divisions offer a choice of several first and second courses. A unique version of a buffet. According to statements from the defense department, about a thousand canteens have been switched to this type of food. The creation and refurbishment of salad bars is underway. During the year, Russian army personnel eat more than 750,000 tons of various foods. To ensure uninterrupted power supply, about 45 million technical devices and household property are used. The approach to nutrition for conscript soldiers has changed dramatically. High-quality products and a balanced diet completely solve the problem of preparing soldiers for combat and training missions. A competent and responsible unit commander, in modern conditions, cannot have problems with feeding his personnel. The second most important task of the service is to provide soldiers and officers with uniforms. Gone are the attempts to dress soldiers in haute couture uniforms. Currently, military personnel of all branches of the military wear functional, high-quality uniforms that meet the assigned tasks. When developing new uniforms, the opinions of military experts are taken into account. The form is divided not only by seasons and climatic zones. Performing special tasks requires special qualities from clothing and shoes. The special forces uniform meets all the necessary parameters. Since 2016, all units have switched to all-season multifunctional field uniforms. This uniform will allow you to perform training and combat missions in any climatic conditions. The role of the Food and Supplies Service is now more important than ever. Our units carry out peacekeeping missions in different parts of the world. This requires a special approach to nutrition and form. The service uses all the latest developments in nutrition and tissue production. On this day, we congratulate all military personnel and veterans on their professional holiday. Their work is necessary for the entire army and will always be held in high esteem.