The special forces of the two countries are quite similar in terms of uniforms and equipment, the biggest and most recognizable difference is the guns.
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| The special forces of both the US and Russia are the best and are equipped with the most modern equipment. However, because of this equipment aiming at the most modern goal, the soldiers of the two countries look "similar" to each other. Photo source: BI. |
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| The only difference is that American soldiers often have more camouflage patterns, suitable for each specific combat condition. Photo source: BI. |
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| However, if American soldiers wore woodland camouflage, they would look 'mixed up' with Russian soldiers. Photo source: BI. |
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| Jungle camouflage has become the standard uniform of the Russian Army, suitable for combat environments in mountainous or semi-mountainous areas, with a fairly average camouflage effect. Photo source: BI. |
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| The next similarity is the helmet. Both the US and Russia use super-durable, super-light fiberglass helmets with accessory mounting slots on the helmet that also look very similar. Photo source: BI. |
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| Russian soldier's helmet with device slots similar to American helmets. Commonly mounted devices include night vision goggles, flashlights, video cameras, etc. Photo source: BI. |
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| Not only are they similar in appearance, but their combat tactics also have many similarities. Photo source: BI. |
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| There was little difference in the helicopter landing tactics of both sides. Photo source: BI. |
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| Airborne landing from an altitude of 10,000 meters is called HALO jump by the US side. These soldiers will jump out of the plane at an altitude of 10,000 meters and only open the parachute at an altitude of less than 500 meters to ensure a completely safe landing, without being detected by the enemy's radar system. Photo source: BI. |
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| Russian special forces and VDV paratroopers are also capable of performing similar jumps. In many Russian special units, soldiers are even allowed to buy some equipment from the market to use instead of the supplied equipment. Divers' fins are the most commonly purchased item by Russian soldiers because they think the military supplies are too stiff and heavy. Photo source: BI. |
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| The two countries' sniper and tactical intelligence forces are also strangely similar. Photo source: BI. |
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| If two snipers from two countries were placed in the same environment, they would certainly look exactly alike because the purpose of a sniper is to blend in with the environment, as similar to the surrounding environment as possible. Photo source: BI. |
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