IDIOT’S GUIDE TO MILITIA

“Most Commonly Seen”

Proper guide to mix n’ match your own RR Militia kit.

The following is a series on uniforms, identifying insignia, equipment, and weapons that are historically
accurate to the DNR/LNR/Cossacks of the conflict in Ukraine, as well as a general outline for a simple,
cost-effective kit to better follow guidelines of MSW militia/Cossack/REGFOR faction regulations. The
goal is for anyone who wishes to be part of this faction have a kit which properly identifies them as a no-
fucks-giving hobo militiaman, and limit on-field confusion of militia forces with RUSFOR/NATO forces.

*YOU WILL NOTE THERE IS NO US M81 WOODLAND OR M4 WEAPONS SYSTEM ON THIS LIST.

3. INSIGNIA, MARKERS AND FIELD IDENTIFIERS

So, the goal as stated repeatedly here is to limit in-field confusion of militia for RUSFOR or NATO. The
hardest thing about this all is that you have to look like shit, BUT it’s a particular KIND of shit. You can’t
look like a Regular Russian soldier, (i.e.-primarily green with modern-looking gear), but you also can’t
look like NATO (primarily TAN with modern looking gear and M4s). If you follow this guide as well as the
uniform and gear instructions from the previous guides, all issues of identification should be avoided.

THE DEAD GIVEAWAY: ST. GEORGE’S RIBBON

A popular symbol of Russian military victory and history throughout its history, the St. George ribbon is
now synonymous with Russian military pride and militarism surrounding the victory of Soviet forces over
Nazi Germany in WW2. It is commonly worn today during ‘Victory Day’ (Celebration of victory of
Germany on May 9th) and was adopted as a distinctly ‘Russian’ identifier for protesters, and later militia
fighters who fought for pro-Russian factions in Ukraine. It can easily be bought in rolls of several feet on
eBay for cheap, so you could kit out your whole squad. Typically this is the ONLY uniform item among
members of a militia group. It looks like this:
 Wearing the Ribbon:
The ribbon is seen sewn, tied, and worn in all sorts of variations on gear,
uniforms, and weapons amongst pro-Russian militia. Some of the most common
ways include:

1. Bow-tied to Load Bearing Vest:

*Simple tied straight to the vest. Note British Desert DPM vests, balaclava and SPECTRE style uniform
2. “V” Sewn to Upper or Lower uniform Sleeves: Also very commonly seen
especially among ‘Vostok’ Battalion unit, Motorola, and other militia.

3. Sewn/Tied to Uniform Shoulder Boards: these can be looped around the

boards, or sewn lengthwise along the top.
 *Note the M88 Russian FLORA uniform, soviet pattern 4-cell mag pouch, Steel helmet with
weird off-color woodland cover, civilian pattern woodland tshirt, and worn-out look of “fuck this
place” on the militiaman’s face.

4. Tied to your Weapon:

*There are various other ways of attaching the ribbon, but the above are the most common
and easily visible. Remember not to make them TOO obvious at a distance or you risk
making yourself stick out. However, most every militia member wears one in some way.

OTHER WAYS OF ID-ING YOURSELF AS A PRO-RUSSIAN HOBO

White Cloth Arm/Leg bands:

 *Note mix of GORKA suit pants, German flecktarn, and Digiflora field gear. Extra hobo. Also
notice the use of riot leg/shin protectors of the man at the left.

Russian Tri-Color Flag: worn anywhere, but sleeve is most typical.

*Note the civilian MossyOak-type hunting camo uniform and cool guy leather gloves. Also,
taped mags are a thing:
‘Novorossiya’ National Flag/Patch: A historical term used for the modern day region of
Ukraine while it was under Russian rule during the 18th and 19th centuries. The militia soon
drifted to the term as a way of legitimizing their claims to being ethnically Russian and thus,
more inclined to be part of the Russian Federation. Can be found on eBay currently.

*Note the mix of Russian FLORA, and SPECTRE uniforms, as well as 6sh112 vest, and VSR-93 6b12 armor
Russian/Soviet Insignia, Medals, and Pins: Given their fondness for the ’good ol days’
it’s no surprise many militiamen wear older insignia of the USSR. Many are/were former
members of the Soviet military. Most can be found for next to nothing online:

*Note the Cossack Papakha fur hat, Soviet hat insignia, and Russian Armed forces sleeve patch.
To conclude, if you combine any one of these identifying marks with your other
shitty eastern European load carriers, pouches and uniforms and a pair of Adidas,
you’re good to go. Anyone who mis-identifies you as anything other than a
borderline homeless militiaman with a bad attitude is either blind, or NATO.