MOUNTAIN TRAINING AT THE MODERN STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
The article provides a brief analysis of the development of mountain training in Russia and outlines the current state of mountain training in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The content and focus of mountain training in the period of its formation is considered, as well as the USSR educational institutions providing training officers for service in the mountain units. The idea of what is included into mountain training in modern Armed Forces, and its relevance in modern conditions is described. The article also informs who is in charge of comprehensive training of servicemen and units in mountainous and highland areas; the system of measures for the prestige of service in the mountainous and highland units increase, including qualification insignia and elements of material incentives, is presented.