Soul to God, the heart of a woman, honor. The motto of Russian officers: “Life to the Motherland, heart to a woman, honor to nobody! Cadet Corps "Eternal Virgins"

This phrase about "life, honor and homeland" is usually uttered by the Russian patriots with a delightful breath, sincerely believing that this was the motto of all students of cadet schools and gentlemen officers, who were "blue princes."

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And they do not even know that they are only repeating either the family motto of the German-Polish count family von Hutten-Czapski, or the name of the White Guard anti-Bolshevik film of 1919 "Life is for the Motherland, honor is for nobody ...". In which a gathering of drunken bandits and rapists from the Red Army rapes a noble noble maiden Nina. Deprived of maiden honor Nina then joins the ranks of the Volunteer Army, which launches an offensive against the Bolsheviks in order to "crush Russia's rapists and lead the country to a great future."
But about the film and scenes of sexual violence in silent films, at the end, and first where did this "Life - to the Motherland, honor - to nobody" come from.

Coat of arms of the Counts von Hutten-Czapski with their motto

V Russian Empire the slogan “Life to the Motherland, honor to anyone” had nothing Russian, since it belonged to the German-Polish count family von Hutten-Czapski, who had owned the family motto “Vitam Patriae Honorem Nemini” since the middle of the 16th century. The coat of arms of the Counts Gutten-Chapsky was part of the 13th part of the General Armorial of the Russian Empire, and according to heraldic laws, their patrimonial motto could not be used in Russia by other nobles.
Although the generic mottos allowed other variations from the famous medieval knightly motto “ My soul for God, my life for the King, my heart for the Lady, my honor for me". So General Vasilchikov in 1839, when elevating to princely dignity, chose the original motto “ Life to the Tsar, honor to no one". And the motto of the 2nd St. Petersburg Cadet Corps was also similar: “ Faith to the Tsar, life to the Fatherland, honor to anyone”, Which gave rise to the delusion that all pre-revolutionary cadets had such a motto.
In fact, each cadet corps in the Russian Empire had its own motto - so the motto of the 1st Moscow Cadet Corps was “ Fear God, honor the King, respect the authorities, love the brothers", And the motto of the Nizhny Novgorod Cadet Corps was" Betrayed without flattery».
The motto “ Life to the Motherland, honor to anyone"And not in any" Code of Honor of a Russian Officer ", if only because the Russian officers never had any written" Code of Honor ". Unless, of course, we do not consider as such "Advice to a young officer", written in 1904 by Captain Kulchitsky with stupid maxims such as " It is illegal to hit a soldier" or " In front of the orderlies, refrain from talking on sensitive topics».

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The ma'am "Life to the Motherland, honor to anyone" was widely disseminated in 1988 thanks to the Soviet film "Midshipmen, Forward!" In which three pupils of the Navigation School during the time of Empress Elizabeth, Kharatyan, Shevelkov and Zhigunov constantly shouting this phrase, suppressed the intrigues of Western intelligence services in the person of Boyarsky.
The popularity of this film in the USSR was incredible, and its slogan soon healed in Russian Federation his life, then appearing in the most unexpected places.

Cadet Corps "Eternal Virgins"

Director Druzhinina borrowed the tagline for her film not at all from the times of tsarist Russia, but from the title of the anti-Bolshevik silent film "Life to the Motherland, Honor to No One ...", filmed by the White Guards in 1919 in Rostov-on-Don.
Here is an annotation to this film from the newspaper "Yalta Vecher" from 11/01/1919:

“Yalta department of the Ambulance Committee for the ranks of the Dobrarmia named after gene. MV Alekseeva The last three days will be staged an unprecedented Russian sensational motion picture, made in Rostov-on-Don by the factory (Rus) of MS Trofimov and Co.
Drama in 2 episodes - 8 parts LIFE - MOTHERLAND, HONOR - ANYONE ... More than 10,000 people take part in the film. For a complete impression, both series are shown in one session.
At one of the military factories, a criminal group led by a German spy, Koch, set off an explosion. During a rally convened after the sabotage, a worker was killed by a shot from the office of the plant director, Belyaev. Fleeing from reprisals, Belyaev, along with his daughter Nina and a young officer in love with her, Boris Markov, flees to the Don, to the Cossack village to his father. There Markov leaves the Belyaevs to create an army to fight the Bolsheviks.
In the village of Belyaev, the Bolsheviks are recognized and arrested. They shoot him along with the priest who tried to save him, and Nina abused... However, Belyaev survives, and his father secretly brings him home. The Bolsheviks, having learned about this, again try to "use it up". Not wanting to endure new bullying, the former director of the plant asks his father to shoot him, and he is forced to fulfill this request.
After her father's death, Nina enlists in the Volunteer Army and meets Markov there, who, together with the army he created, begins an offensive against the Bolsheviks in order to crush Russia's rapists and lead the country to a great future. "

They say that this masterpiece has been partially preserved by the Gosfilmofond of Russia, but I could not find it. It is a great pity, of course, although even without it, the topic of sexual violence against a socially alien element and the deprivation of honor for girls of a hostile class was very popular among both whites and reds. Here is a small snippet of such shots from the Anthology of Russian Cinema. Film 2nd. 1918-1925 "directed by Marianna Kireeva (studio" Artima ", 2003).

So when you now hear about "Life is for the Motherland, honor for anyone," then remember that it has little to do with the history of the Russian Empire. And that only those who have never had this honor before rejoice in wars - to lose something, there is still nothing…

Honor is the main internal moral merit of a Russian officer, his valor, nobility of soul and a clear conscience. The army, driven by a sense of Officer's Honor, is an invincible force, a real guarantor of state existence and the peaceful prosperity of Russia.

A Russian Officer is a noble defender of the Fatherland, an honest name, the highest rank. Honor is the main treasure for the Russian Officer, whose sacred duty is to keep it clean and impeccable. Honor protects the dignity of an officer's rank, obliges one to perform excellent deeds, great deeds, feats of arms, to lay down "his soul for his own friend."

The high rank of the Russian Officer is not attached to the officer's shoulder straps. They deserve it with their whole life and are worn with their heads held high. Not every Russian by origin who puts on a uniform automatically becomes a Russian Officer. A Russian Officer may not be Russian by origin, but one who has laid down his life for the good of our Fatherland - Russia.

Russian Officer is a warrior in Spirit. This has been the case for all ages. Today there is a war for the soul of a man, a soldier. Russia and the Russian army - the last "deterrent" from the offensive of the satanic "new world order". Until Vera becomes the support of the Officer, the Army itself cannot become the support of society and the State. "Do not be nervous, do not fall into cowardice, do not rush God ... if you are a warrior, then fight!"

Fatherland is the highest value of the Russian Officer. The main thing is Russia, everything else is transitory: "I, a Russian Officer, have the honor, but I live for the sake of serving the Fatherland ... I agree to live and die without a name, always remembering the main thing: if only the name of the Motherland remains in holiness."

Love your Fatherland - Russia, know its history, observe glorious traditions and be a noble citizen and patriot, do not lose heart under any circumstances, do not stop at any obstacles. Not to admit treason and betrayal, to be faithful to the People and the Fatherland to the point of exhaustion, to serve it faithfully, to protect it from external and internal enemies to the last drop of blood.

To be aware of personal responsibility not only for the combat readiness of the entrusted unit and the security of their surroundings, but also for the defense of the Russian State, the state of its Armed Forces, for victories and defeats, the development of military art, the improvement of military affairs, especially in modern information-psychological, financial - economic, sabotage and terrorist wars, which are total in nature and affect all the bonds of the state: territory, economy, management, public consciousness, morale.

Constantly seek and earn honor for yourself, following the example and dignity of great ancestors, relying on their traditions and covenants; study military history and use its lessons to strengthen the Russian Army, the successive development of the Officer Corps.

To tirelessly develop the qualities necessary for a military man: honesty, disinterestedness, truthfulness, straightforwardness, good manners, modesty, patience, constancy, protection of the weak, innocent and offended; to cultivate discipline, decisive character, will to win, "zeal for a common cause and loyalty to service", foresight, self-control, initiative, courage, courage, courage, vigor, endurance and other military virtues.

Be a creative person, independent in actions and thoughts, noble in actions and intentions; "To fix the matter with reasoning, and not to adhere to the military regulations, like a blind wall"; constantly train your mind, expand your cultural horizons; be able to recognize and develop the talents of their subordinates.

Know the Laws of Russia and Military Regulations, deeply understand military affairs, the current situation, methods and methods of war against Russia, be a professional, constantly improve in the subject of his service; always behave and act "as an honest, loyal and brave Officer should be"; to fulfill their duties with zeal and diligence, constantly keeping in mind the benefits of the service and the state interest - selfishness and careerism are contrary to the essence of public service.

It is holy to observe and honor the Battle Banner of a military unit and symbols of Russian glory and valor. The banner is the "soul of the army", a symbol of honor and valor of the defenders of the Motherland, the personification of the connection of the glorious past with a worthy present and future, a reminder of duty. Do not forget that the presentation of banners and standards is the highest award, and their loss is a crime and shame.

Strive to become not just a military specialist, a combat leader of subordinates in the Army or in the conditions of civilian life, but also an ideological inspirer, the ruler of Russian hearts, a subtle psychologist and propagandist; be able to win not only with a sword, but also with a word, master the techniques of eloquence; to fight against the anti-state and pacifist teachings that are corrupting the Army and the State.

Achieve victories "with little blood", fight courageously and bravely, not forgetting about prudence; in word, in deed and by personal example, to encourage soldiers to show firmness in battle, not to retreat without an order, to fight to the last opportunity, to die with Honor and Glory; to lead troops into battle, not to send; do not feel sorry for yourself, do not avoid difficulties, show personal courage, contempt for dangers and death; not to despair at defeats, but to use them for the benefit of future victories; in captivity to behave with dignity, to make every effort to return to the ranks and continue the struggle.

For a Russian Officer, “a soldier is dearer than himself”; he is "brother", "knight", "miracle hero". To take care of the soldiers, to treat them with care, philanthropy: to educate them in piety and loyalty, "the industrious hunt for military service"; teach effectively, "without cruelty and haste"; to strive for a lasting assimilation of techniques and actions, the foundations of the art of war.

For a Russian Officer, camaraderie is selflessness and a sacrificial willingness to come to the rescue both in battle and in Everyday life... Strengthen the officer brotherhood, the ability to "act at the same time against the enemy"; “Do not mend dishonor to comrades by word or deed, to remain in indissoluble love, peace and harmony, to show respect at dignity”; to show mutual assistance and mutual assistance, to keep partners from doing bad deeds; to honor the mournful memory and prayer of those who fell on the battlefield and thus brought their lives to the altar of the Fatherland, to preserve the memories of their exploits.

The officer must always keep his word. Already out of respect for himself, he is obliged to be the master of his word. No one dares to doubt his word of honor. Insincerity is a sign of a lack of courage and therefore affects the Honor of the Officer.

The imperative of an officer’s life is firm knowledge and belief that “the Russian Army, trained to win, can be inflicted separate defeats, but it cannot be defeated ... An army entering a war must believe that at the end it will be Victory. The plowman and the soldier alike endure hardships for the sake of the end result. Don't be this alluring goal - why then are our efforts? "

It is a special honor to stand under the humiliated Banners, mocked by the enemy and dishonored among the people, in order to win the next campaign and not allow more defeats.

The difficult and noble profession of an Officer is a necessary and useful business for the Russian people and Russia. It is not monetarily or career-wise. The dignity of an Officer lies in dreams and the desire to make a career and become a commander. To excel in the service and in business against the enemy. Otherwise, it is better to immediately go "to sell suspenders or beet marmalade." The honor of an Officer does not allow being a careerist, even smart and knowledgeable, and not putting a career above the interests of Russia!

“Do your job, keep your word, speak the truth, don't be fawning, refrain from excessive drinks and snacks,” learn from others, including the enemy’s energy, efficiency and punctuality, be frank, “but within the limits that are not in any way they hurt neither my Honor, nor the Honor of my State. "

For the Russian Officer, all of our past, all of the present and all of the future is embodied in one great and all-embracing word - Russia.

Those who have elected the Sovereign Service, be it an officer, warrant officer, midshipman, sergeant, soldier, must always remember that they serve and sacrifice their lives for the sake of higher Truths, that they “do not have a second Motherland in reserve” and “swear allegiance only once”. An Officer of Honor cannot retire or retire.

🙂 My dear reader, take some time and read the "Code of Honor of a Russian Officer of 1804". By following these rules, you will avoid many mistakes in life.

Today we are in a different time, from 1804 we are separated by more than 200 years and the whole Soviet era. But the word "honor" will always be relevant. " Honor can only be lost once. " EM. Kapiev

Russian officer's code of honor

1. Don't promise if you're not sure you will keep your promise.
2. Keep yourself simple, with dignity, without fondness.
3. It is necessary to remember the border where politeness full of dignity ends and groveling begins.
4. Do not write rash letters and reports in the heat of the moment.
5. Be less frank - you will regret it. Remember: my tongue is my enemy!
6. Do not kuti - you will not prove your daring, but you will compromise yourself.
7. Do not rush to get on a short leg with a person whom you do not know enough.
8.with comrades. Money ruins relationships.
9. Do not take at your own expense insulting remarks, witticisms, ridicule, said after. Be above this.
10. If you cannot say anything good about someone, then refrain from saying bad things.
11. Do not neglect anyone's advice - listen.
12. The strength of an officer is not in impulses, but in indestructible calmness.
13. Take care of the reputation of the woman who confides in you, whoever she is.
14. There are situations in life when you need to silence your heart and live by reason.
15. A secret that you have communicated to at least one person ceases to be a secret.
16. Be always on the alert and do not bloom.
17. Try to keep your words soft in a dispute and firm arguments.
18. It is not customary for officers to dance at public masquerades.
19. When speaking, avoid gestures and do not raise your voice.
20. If you entered a society, in the midst of which the person with whom you are in a quarrel. Then, when greeting everyone, it is customary to shake hands with him.
21. Nothing teaches like the realization of your mistake. This is one of the main means of self-education. Only the one who does nothing is not mistaken.
22. When two people quarrel, both are always to blame.
23. Authority is acquired by knowledge of business and service. It is important that subordinates respect you, not fear you. Where there is fear, there is no love, but there is a hidden ill will.
24. There is nothing worse than indecision. Better a worse decision than hesitation or inaction.
25. Soul to God, heart to a woman, duty to the Fatherland, honor to anyone!

What is the honor of an officer

Russian officer's code of honor - "honor is the main treasure for an officer, whose sacred duty is to keep it clean and impeccable." V explanatory dictionary Dahl's explanation: “Honor is an internal, moral dignity of a person. Valor, honesty, nobility of soul and a clear conscience. "

The officers of the Russian army were called "white bone", meaning a clear conscience and unblemished honor, which were above all for an officer. How honest (or dishonest) a person is, judged mainly by others, is formed public opinion... Usually, people place a high value on those who are "a man of honor."

“Honor is the shrine of an officer, it is the highest blessing that he is obliged to keep and keep clean. Honor is his reward in happiness and consolation in grief; it does not tolerate and does not bear any stain. " Galkin

Self-esteem had nothing to do with arrogance, arrogance, or a sense of superiority over the civilian population.

“On the contrary, an officer must show respect for every rank and conduct himself with equal dignity with all classes of society. Moreover, in relation to people who are below him in education. He should not stoop to the level of their morals, but, on the contrary, try to raise them to his own height. "

Nobility consists in the ability to sacrifice personal interests in favor of others, generosity, inability to humiliate and humiliate others.

With the transition, mainly to a contract basis, the requirements for observance by servicemen of the rules related to the concepts of military honor and dignity have decreased. And there is an explanation for that.

Previously, for the officer corps, military service was the meaning of their whole life and was not limited by the term of the contract. Today, servicemen are only fulfilling their constitutional duty and exercising their right to work through military service.

The contract does not contain obligations to observe moral and ethical principles related to military honor of servicemen. I think that orders to have conscience or honor cannot be in nature. They cultivate this in themselves from childhood. "Take care of honor from a young age, and a dress again."

If the army is ruled by dishonest officers, it is doomed to defeat in the war.

Recently I came across a brochure "Tips of a Russian officer" published by the editors of the magazine of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia "On the combat post", the author of which is a colonel of the Russian imperial army V.M. Kulchitsky. Many of our commanders of the older generation are familiar with these recommendations from the time of their cadets. Printed on typewriters, rewritten by hand, they left few people indifferent then. The theme of officer honor, which has always been relevant for the domestic Armed Forces - and in pre-revolutionary ones, runs through all Kulchitsky's instructions. tsarist times, and under Soviet rule. But today it is perhaps gaining even greater significance.

What is honor, where did this concept come from among our ancestors, and why is it considered the pivotal quality of an officer?

SHRINK OF THE RATH STATE

Back in the era Ancient Rus a class of professional warriors was formed - princely and boyar warriors, for whom it was a rule, along with combat skill, to be proud of the observance of the rules of military honor. The Kiev prince Svyatoslav Igorevich (IX century), getting ready for a battle with superior enemy forces, turned to his army with the words: “We will not shame the Russian land, but we will lie down with our bones. The dead have no more shame. We do not have a custom to flee to save ourselves. Let's become strong. " Inspired by these words, the warriors withstood the onslaught of the enemy and returned to their homelands undefeated.

So, obviously, for the first time in the domestic one, one of the most important axioms for a person who chose the military path was clearly formulated and documented in the Russian chronicles. You will not observe it - and what a military honor you have then. Note that Svyatoslav is talking about shame (shame). This is no coincidence. Our ancestors most of all tried not to compromise their conscience, the loss of which gave rise to shame, after which life itself lost its meaning. For honor and conscience do not exist separately and have always been placed on the highest place in the list of virtues obligatory for a Russian soldier.

Our famous commanders of the 18th-19th centuries, military leaders, scientists, publicists and writers of that time wrote a lot about officer and military honor. For example, Colonel of the General Staff M. S. Galkin said about her with amazingly penetrating words: “Honor is an officer’s shrine ... it is the highest blessing ... honor is a reward in happiness and consolation in sorrow. Honor builds courage and ennobles courage. Honor knows neither burdens nor dangers ... honor does not tolerate and cannot bear any stain. "

Peter the Great, the creator of the Russian regular army, demanded that officers "observe honor", knowing full well that without it there is no officer as such.

The honor of a man in uniform, like a litmus test, must first of all manifest itself in battle, when performing a combat mission. According to A. V. Suvorov, who, in my opinion, was the standard of an officer, it was the feeling of honor that prompted the soldiers to do military affairs. In combat conditions, honor is primarily expressed through personal courage, courage, fortitude, self-control, and readiness for self-sacrifice. In the name of the success of the battle, Russian officers, captivating the soldiers with their example, overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles (recall the stunning example of the passage of the Suvorov miracle heroes across the Alps). And the more difficult the situation developed, the stronger was the officer's desire to carry out the order at any cost - after all, honor was at stake! Personal honor, the honor of the regiment, the honor of the whole army.

Panicked in complex climatic conditions Austrian general Melas Suvorov sends a letter filled with barely concealed contempt: “Women, dandies and sloths are chasing good weather. A big talker who complains about the service will, like an egoist, be removed from office ... Italy must be freed from the yoke of the atheists and the French: every honest officer must sacrifice himself for this purpose ... "Note, according to Suvorov, an honest officer - this is the bearer of the officer's honor.

A soldier is obliged to be honest, to preserve his spotless reputation, wherever he is: on the battlefield, in the company of colleagues, in everyday life, where none of his comrades sees him, and even ... being captured. Here you can recall the feat of Lieutenant General D. M. Karbyshev, being shell-shocked, unconscious was captured by the Germans. Nothing could shake the courageous military leader, force him to compromise with his conscience, break his oath in order to agree to serve the enemy! He was brutally tortured, but did not become a traitor, retained his officer's honor.

NO RIGHT TO DEAL WITH THE CONSCIENCE

Although in peacetime, a military servant does not face a choice - honor or treason to the Motherland and violation of the oath. However, even in modern conditions it takes courage to keep your honor. Because the "observance of honor" should be manifested first of all in the strict fulfillment by a person in uniform of official duties, orders and orders of the authorities. And this is not easy!

But it is not for nothing that there is such a definition: the fulfillment of a given task is a matter of honor! This requirement is due to the special status of an officer who has no right to refuse, to evade the assigned task, because he is a sovereign person who does not belong to himself. It is difficult to agree with such a statement: how so - not to belong to yourself ?! However, this also has a special manifestation of honor, a kind of privilege - if not us, then who? And remember the famous motto of the Russian officers: "Soul to God, life to Fatherland, honor to nobody!" Not everyone can handle such tough requirements, which is why an officer is not just a profession, like a doctor or teacher. The officer is the backbone of the army - the shield of the Fatherland, and the shield must be flawless.

He was reminded of this by the uniform that he had no right to take off, shoulder straps, as well as the personal (all together obliged a lot), the glorious history of the regiment, its traditions, the banner and the colleagues themselves - comrades in arms. And the formation of a sense of pride was promoted by corporatism, estate (already the first officer's rank up to the middle of the 19th century gave the right to hereditary nobility), self-awareness of "nobility" (belonging to the good - kind family of defenders of the Fatherland), the existing system of training and education. Unfortunately, many of these principles were destroyed and lost over time, and the current officers, at first glance, are difficult to compare with the brilliant cavalry guards of the past. However, the continuity of generations, a common goal and the presence of an officer's honor, of course, unite and bring them together, put them on a par.

It is from the officers that society expects feat, readiness for self-sacrifice. Why? There is only one answer - they have no right to refuse, to dodge to the side, to hide behind someone's back, because they have the honor! It does not matter that a serviceman has a low salary, no apartment, a bunch of other unsolved problems, which, of course, is disgusting in itself. The paradox is that the state (but not the Motherland, not the Fatherland), the officials whom he defends, perhaps even his senior bosses are to blame for this. But even this does not give the right to a real person in uniform to make deals with his conscience, to dishonor, to stain his honor with unworthy deeds.

Alas, lately there has been a cutting edge term - "officer criminality". According to the Chief Military Prosecutor's Office, now every third crime in the army, most of which has a selfish orientation, is committed by officers. This terrible scourge that struck our Armed Forces and Internal Troops is undoubtedly associated with the loss of a sense of honor by the servicemen. Indeed, by committing such a crime, an officer is simultaneously deprived of his honor, dishonoring his name. Why doesn't he think about it, doesn't he value his good name?

Most likely, such a person initially did not have a sense of the possession of honor and did not experience any inner discomfort in this regard. After all, honor is not awarded automatically along with the lieutenant's shoulder straps. Such a feeling is developed only as a result of various situations he has experienced with dignity during the period of service or in battle. And if the officer did not overcome them, did not pass such an important exam, then the hypothetical loss of an unblemished reputation worries him little. For him, honor is what is more correctly called a military greeting. I gave it away - and went on about my business.

"... NOT FATTY SALES, BUT IDEAL SERVICE"

It is the presence in the ranks of a certain number of servicemen with an atrophied and unclaimed concept of a sense of honor that explains the bleak picture of the growth of officer criminality. Therefore, in addition to the measures taken by the military prosecutor's office and the command, this process can only be stopped by returning, and in most cases by strengthening this feeling in people in uniform.

Why was it practically not heard about such shameful phenomena in the old days? Do you think because the officers lived better? Perhaps this is partly true, but did they serve only out of profit and self-interest? Fortunately, Russian history, in which people of military labor played a huge role, refutes this argument. Almost all navigators and explorers, polar explorers and cosmonauts, many writers, poets, artists, and composers were officers. I'm not even talking about statesmen. The prestige of the officer's profession rested primarily on the right to possess a special status, rights and honor. To have honor is the privilege of an officer only, which is also enshrined in the current regulations. And real officers treasured this exclusive right. What does this oblige?

It is not for nothing that honor is called the shrine of an officer. The concept of a shrine for a person brought up in the traditional faith, family and school was something that cannot be violated, transcended, because this was a sin and entailed inevitable punishment - the death of the soul. "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord!" - written in the Bible. The loss of fear of God, the elimination of the idea of sin and the free interpretation of shame, the denial of the soul as an independent immortal substance naturally facilitated compromises with conscience, and therefore with honor. “If there is no God, then everything is permissible,” noted FM Dostoevsky, who, incidentally, is also a reserve officer.

It is difficult for a person with such a worldview to understand what holiness is. If there is no God, then there is no holiness either. And if nothing is sacred, then honor is just an ephemeral concept. Each is his own god, his own judge and legislator. Therefore, over time, the concept of holiness lost its meaning and subsequently completely depreciated, it began to be remembered in vain. This is the reason why most officers who are told about holiness, duty and honor remain immune to calls. By and large, they do not understand what it is about, they see emptiness behind this concept.

And it is difficult for such officers to explain that the desire to own, for example, a more prestigious brand of a cell phone or a car is called a passion. That the readiness for the sake of satisfying this passion to break the law for an officer is not only a crime, but also a shame, dishonor. Any justification for such actions can be taken from a civilian, because he did not take an oath, does not wear shoulder straps, and is not obliged to observe honor. For an officer, they become unacceptable. Why? Yes, all because - he has the honor, and this obliges him to be honest always and in everything!

The motivation for serving as an officer, according to the well-known pre-revolutionary military theorist Colonel V. Raikovsky, is exclusively one: "Not fat salaries and personal well-being of a material nature ... but ideological service to the cause." And it is impossible without the highest concept of honor. Hence the tradition of selfless service. To whom? Not to Ivan Ivanovich, not to his commander, but to the Fatherland! What could be higher on earth? It was from the realization of this height that Suvorov's heart was overwhelmed with feelings when he wrote in his "Science to Win": "Gentlemen, officers, what a delight!" The officer was filled with a sense of pride from his involvement in the holy and responsible cause - the defense of the Motherland. Yes, he is the person who is ready to fulfill his duty to the end - to give his life for the Motherland. For this he respects himself and has the honor!

The concept of honor, inseparable from honesty and conscience, must be nurtured from childhood, nurtured like a patient gardener grows a fruit tree, then it will grow and bear fruit. The process of educating an officer - a man of honor, of course, must be streamlined and put on stream. Where? Of course, in military institutions. But even at the beginning of the twentieth century, on the eve of the revolutionary events that shook the country, Colonel of the General Staff M. S. Galkin complained about this: “In military educational institutions, the training of the moral aspect of the duties of an officer takes up very little space. All attention is paid to the craft, to the technical side, to science ... ”Drawing lessons from the mistakes of the past, today it is necessary to create all the conditions for this.

A huge educational role is played by the personality of the course officer, teacher, and directly in the troops - the mentor, chief. If his words do not disagree with deeds, he is restrained in analyzing the mistakes of his subordinates, he is always smart, correct and cheerful in spirit - all this, together with the personality of the bearer of these qualities, gives rise to an excellent role model.

And when the boss himself is not the master of his word, is arrogant, in a conversation with subordinates he constantly breaks down to shout, does not restrain himself in strong expressions even in the presence of women, publicly humiliates the human dignity of subordinates, uses his fists - what an example of officer honor he can be ? Only negative.

The issue of educating an officer as a man of honor is a key issue for the Armed Forces. An army ruled by dishonest officers is doomed to lose the people's trust and authority in society and, as a consequence, to defeat in any future war. There is no need to wait for instructions from above and the corresponding orders. The rescue of drowning people, as you know, is the work of the drowning people themselves. Saving the prestige of the army and troops is the business of the servicemen themselves.

The army, the state as a whole, has no future if its officers do not have a sense of honor. Comrades officers, let us think about it! I have the honor!