Chechenia republic

How that works? Chechenia republic its special police or military receive the same military equipment ,future soldier gear and training than the Russian Federation in moscow ?  For example can Chechen republic that is inside the Russian federation ,can chechen republic its special forces receive Kornets-D missile and same weapons that the Russian Federation special forces and army ,like a T-90A tank?

Vann7 wrote:How that works? Chechenia republic its special police or military receive the same military equipment ,future soldier gear and training than the Russian Federation in moscow ?  For example can Chechen republic that is inside the Russian federation ,can chechen republic its special forces receive Kornets-D missile and same weapons that the Russian Federation special forces and army ,like a T-90A tank?

Chechnia is a part of Russian Federation. Most of the T-90A are in the Joint Command South, and Chechnia is the part of that Joint Command.
There are their own ministries of internal affairs (republican MVDs) in federal republics (like Chechnia), which are subordinate to the federal ministry of internal affairs, but still have some degree of independence (locals are on the commanding posts, ect.), and the Army is strictly federal with the rigid chain of command (they are mostly russians from other federal subjects serving in Chechnia, but still there are many local-born contract soldiers). This situation influences on the logistics: local MVD's can buy equipment from it's own budgets, for example, iirc, the Army's supply is strictly centralized with little exceptions (unit's commanders have autority over some common tasks fundings, as I know, but not the munition supply or vehicles).

Asf wrote:

Vann7 wrote:How that works? Chechenia republic its special police or military receive the same military equipment ,future soldier gear and training than the Russian Federation in moscow ?  For example can Chechen republic that is inside the Russian federation ,can chechen republic its special forces receive Kornets-D missile and same weapons that the Russian Federation special forces and army ,like a T-90A tank?

Chechnia is a part of Russian Federation. Most of the T-90A are in the Joint Command South, and Chechnia is the part of that Joint Command.
There are their own ministries of internal affairs (republican MVDs) in federal republics (like Chechnia), which are subordinate to the federal ministry of internal affairs, but still have some degree of independence (locals are on the commanding posts, ect.), and the Army is strictly federal with the rigid chain of command (they are mostly russians from other federal subjects serving in Chechnia, but still there are many local-born contract soldiers). This situation influences on the logistics: local MVD's can buy equipment from it's own budgets, for example, iirc, the Army's supply is strictly centralized with little exceptions (unit's commanders have autority over some common tasks fundings, as I know, but not the munition supply or vehicles).

So are there many chechens that joins the Russian army? or its rare?

Vann7 wrote:
So are there many chechens that joins the Russian army? or its rare?

I do not know the exact numbers. There is still no conscription from Chechnia and usually you have to serve as a conscript to join the Army later as a contract soldier (but no an officer, officers go in a different path). But still chechens are a bit wild and warlike people (highlanders are all the same), they like to be warriors. And still not that much job in the republic and contract solders do have good salary for a not very reach region (many of them goes to different other regions of Russia for the job though).

I know there are many different MVD units in Chechnia, which consists of chechens only (they fought terrorists primely on they own for the long time), and some of them serves in the Army (there is rumors about chechen-only battalion(s) like disbanded Vostok and Zapad, do not know for sure).

sepheronx wrote:I think the 58th Army is mostly Chechen?  At least was during 2008 war.

Chechens make good mercenaries for Russian's in conflicts.  Many were used during the Chechen war against their own, as it was a struggle for power via the tribes as well.  And in the future, Cossacks and Chechens will still be used as a form of mercenaries for the Russian gov, which is a benefit over anything else, as Mercenaries are more likely to do the task at hand because they are doing it for moeny over pride, and as well, they are still "their own" so they do not get this entire feeling of being "ruled" over by anyone else.  They are given tasks to do, and they go do it based upon how they think is best (which is usually a brutal and less than human like, which I am not a fan of).

this is what I gathered from reading around since the 2008 conflict.

Chechen battalions performed professionally and effectively in Georgia 2008, they successfully assaulted a Georgian unit and took them captive. No beheadings, earcuttings, anything like that. Only thing is that the captives ended up with quite a few bruises but nothing more than that.

I think the 58th Army is mostly Chechen? At least was during 2008 war.

Lol    And don't forget chechen Black Sea Fleet and chechen VDV in Abkhazia.

It's really funny to see how people are scared with virtual chechens sended to own their asses - georgians first, then ukrainian ''national guard' in the South-East.It is worth two wars to earn such a nice reputation
I can't wait to see a NATO army abandon their position because of chechen horde assaulting their front.

GarryB wrote:
Claims of being fearsome warriors... but in reality they turn out to be dedicated professionals.

Chechens of Vostok battalion had great experince of an assymetric warfare, because many of them were insurgents before they turned sides and join pro-russian forces. Nowadays many chechens in internal troops in Chechnia do have good anti-terrorist experience. But most of chechen reputation is about being a ruthless headtaker and a fearless fanatic. Greorgians in 2008 were scared of being murdured instead of being captured by chechens.

Which is why I mentioned the Gurkhas...

I agree with you. And don't forget about cossacks    After napoleonic wars they earned similar fearful reputation.

Vostok troops didn't cut POWs heads, rather gave them good beating, injured their index fingers so they wouldn't use guns when released and exchanged them. Most of chechens there were young guys who never been insurgents before. But there were plenty of veterans too. I can understand why chechens fought Russia on first war and why they joined russian side on second. First war could be way different if Putin would've been president then.

You can't really call a servicemen who gave their oath a merc. You would be surprised that most of chechens actualy prefer to live in federation. They have their own control of their country like no Soviet Republic had. They like stability, federal funds and they like to have their say in a country. Their culture is entangled with russian. They like watching russian tv, listening russian music and russian is their second tongue. Clan mentality is becoming thing of the past and mafia are becoming buisnessmen. Now Ukraine looks much worse than Chechnya

sepheronx wrote:

Vann7 wrote:

Asf wrote:

Vann7 wrote:How that works? Chechenia republic its special police or military receive the same military equipment ,future soldier gear and training than the Russian Federation in moscow ?  For example can Chechen republic that is inside the Russian federation ,can chechen republic its special forces receive Kornets-D missile and same weapons that the Russian Federation special forces and army ,like a T-90A tank?

Chechnia is a part of Russian Federation. Most of the T-90A are in the Joint Command South, and Chechnia is the part of that Joint Command.
There are their own ministries of internal affairs (republican MVDs) in federal republics (like Chechnia), which are subordinate to the federal ministry of internal affairs, but still have some degree of independence (locals are on the commanding posts, ect.), and the Army is strictly federal with the rigid chain of command (they are mostly russians from other federal subjects serving in Chechnia, but still there are many local-born contract soldiers). This situation influences on the logistics: local MVD's can buy equipment from it's own budgets, for example, iirc, the Army's supply is strictly centralized with little exceptions (unit's commanders have autority over some common tasks fundings, as I know, but not the munition supply or vehicles).

So are there many chechens that joins the Russian army? or its rare?

They have their own regions military units, I think the 58th Army is mostly Chechen?  At least was during 2008 war.

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Not even close to mostly Chechen. You are thinking of the two Chechen "special" units, but the 58th did not have particularly many Chechens. Or people from Kavkaz in general, at least what the pics showed. That was of course not the entirety of the 58th army, and almost 6 years ago (how time flies).

Regular wrote:You can't really call a servicemen who gave their oath a merc. You would be surprised that most of chechens actualy prefer to live in federation. They have their own control of their country like no Soviet Republic had. They like stability, federal funds and they like to have their say in a country. Their culture is entangled with russian. They like watching russian tv, listening russian music and russian is their second tongue. Clan mentality is becoming thing of the past and mafia are becoming buisnessmen. Now Ukraine looks much worse than Chechnya

I think the differences that remain are a lot more than you think.
Clan (family really) mentality is still very strong, as is "non-Russian" sense of identity.

Kadyrov has made the place stable, but honestly, how far can Chechnya go with such a leader....

http://lenta.ru/news/2015/04/25/kadyrov/

uh oh. This Dadaev operation has gotten messy.

is this real?  Kadyrov already in Rebelion against Moscow.. ordering shoot to kill
any FSB security? who enters in Chechenia for any operation without first consulting with him?

http://www.wsj.com/articles/chechen-president-ramzan-kadyrov-gives-shoot-to-kill-order-on-outside-forces-1429812489


Oh wow.. if this is true.. it means big troubles for The Kremlin..  The Russian Government
will be now in a very dangerous position that if they just retreat and give super special status
to Chechenia so much that Russia cannot enter in its own territory without permission ,thats
ridiculous..  If that happens in USA.. that a governor give order to shoot to kill ,any Federal
government agent.. he will be in serious trouble with law and be arrested .  

All western media are making a field day about this.. They are now claiming Chechenia
demands Independence. etc etc etc..   albeit no idea what kind of independence a virtually land locked region could have.. if Moscow give it to them..  Contrary to most belief independence
is not always possible if a nation geographical location have many geographical limitations..
wondering what now the west will say..  Now independence will be seen as a good thing for them.. if chechenia ask for it.. but if cities in Ukraine ask for independence .. then hell no.. thats an international laws violation.  

I really can't wait to see how Putin manage this.. Kadyrov seems out of control.. and in full
rebellion.. what he told is a major threat to Russia nation security.. asking his police to kill any Russian Government special police..and if that is not corrected.. it will only get much worse.. ie.. that kadirov betrays the kremlin and start a Third Chechenia war..for its independence.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/chechen-president-ramzan-kadyrov-gives-shoot-to-kill-order-on-outside-forces-1429812489

The face of Islam always shows ..asking for troubles.. As i said it before.. Islam is a time bomb
looking to explode at any time.. and very easy to exploit and turn one side against another.
Kadyrov apparently have told he will be ready to resign.. if asked by Putin.. so what putin will do?  I think that unless Kadyrov retreat his last statements and apologize..at the very least ,his career in politics is over..  You cannot have Governors of region of Russia ordering to shoot
to kill at anyone who dares to enter in chechenia without his permission.  

This truly deserve an update.. and how this develop.  

Good thing for Russia however is that Chechenia as an independent nation have no chance to ever become a country.. because is encircle by other Russian Federation regions..and in the south have a Giant barrier of mountains with Georgia.. the only way out is by air .. But Any commercial or civilian airline will not be able to land in Chechenia if the kremling declare a no fly zone over there.. Chechenia without access to sea is a lost cause and without Russia help is a lost cause..

Vann7 wrote:is this real?  Kadyrov already in Rebelion against Moscow.. ordering shoot to kill
any FSB security? who enters in Chechenia for any operation without first consulting with him?

Vann,

Do you have any source for this story? Not the WSJ.

Edit: Just noticed RT has it too. Here is the RT story: http://rt.com/politics/252905-kadyrov-interior-ministry-chechnya/

In a new documentary Putin tells how US secret services were caught redhanded aiding Caucasian hitmen in their terror in Russia in an attempt to break up Russia. This is nothing new for me, it has been clear all the time, just by reading Anglo-Saxon newspapers, and Putin himself told it already after Beslan terrorist attacks. - He also told that various Western leaders came to see him in Moscow before last presidential elections in 2012 to tell him in his face that they will never allow him to be president of Russia again. - Now as those attempts failed, they have proceeded with the ultimate Plan B - war.



http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/putin-accuses-u-s-of-supporting-separatists-in-russia-s-north-caucasus-1.2345309