Russian army opts for brains over brawn
August 20, 2013 Anton Valagin, special to RBTH
The air force has enlisted the country’s first science company.
The mathematical model makes it possible to workout airplanes' behavior in critical modes without risking pilots' lives. Source: Igor Filonov / RG
The soldiers of Russia’s first science company at the Voronezh Air Force Academy (around 320 miles south of Moscow) have taken their oath. Unlike other armed forces, their life is regulated not only by army rules but also by special RF Defense Ministry Order 404.
These soldiers have no assault rifles: They had to borrow them from nearby military units for military exercises and the oath of enlistment. Instead, the company’s weapon is intellect.
“The soldiers are engaged in scientific work four days a week, from Monday through Thursday. Friday is devoted to routine army disciplines: marching drill, tactical and physical training,” says the company’s commander, Maj. Viktor Merzlov.
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Russian army opts for brains over brawn | Russia Beyond The Headlines
August 20, 2013 Anton Valagin, special to RBTH
The air force has enlisted the country’s first science company.
The mathematical model makes it possible to workout airplanes' behavior in critical modes without risking pilots' lives. Source: Igor Filonov / RG
The soldiers of Russia’s first science company at the Voronezh Air Force Academy (around 320 miles south of Moscow) have taken their oath. Unlike other armed forces, their life is regulated not only by army rules but also by special RF Defense Ministry Order 404.
These soldiers have no assault rifles: They had to borrow them from nearby military units for military exercises and the oath of enlistment. Instead, the company’s weapon is intellect.
“The soldiers are engaged in scientific work four days a week, from Monday through Thursday. Friday is devoted to routine army disciplines: marching drill, tactical and physical training,” says the company’s commander, Maj. Viktor Merzlov.
hier geht es weiter bei Interesse:
Russian army opts for brains over brawn | Russia Beyond The Headlines
