Putin has made changes regarding the uniforms and shoulder straps of military personnel

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree clarifying the rules for wearing military uniforms.

For example, the published document specifies a set of field uniforms for military personnel of the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Federal Security Service and the Main Directorate of Special Programs of the President of the Russian Federation. It includes insulated and demi-season hats, caps, trousers and suits, as well as other items of clothing.

Now shoulder straps with a field of established colors, with or without edging, apply to cadets, except for those who study at FSB educational organizations that train military personnel for Coast Guard units. The type of such shoulder straps will also not apply to the coast guard units of the FSB border agencies.

The document clarifies several norms of wearing uniform elements for officers of the SVR, FSB, FSO and the Main Directorate of Special Programs of the President of the Russian Federation.

Previously, a winter casual jacket of the established color with shoulder straps was provided only for military personnel Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Rosgvardiya and FSO. Now this variant of uniforms also applies to military personnel of the SVR, the FSB and the Main Directorate of Special Programs of the president. Also, for example, winter field and summer field caps will not be provided for employees of the listed departments.

A casual jacket with long sleeves and shoulder straps is also added — it is provided only for military personnel of the SVR, the FSB and the Main Directorate of Special Programs of the President of the Russian Federation, TASS reports.