Service in the army is an honorable and prestigious occupation that is necessary for every young man striving to become a real man. But for a young man it is difficult to part with an established family life, with friends and relatives, with his girlfriend. Therefore, in order for a future soldier to look forward to being transferred to the reserve and to fondly recall the last days of civilian life, it should be unforgettable to send a person to the army.
Instructions
Step 1
As a rule, they are escorted into the army by a noisy company of friends and relatives. They set the table, sing songs with a guitar, remember events from childhood. Everyone who is dear to the draftee - friends, relatives, classmates and, of course, his beloved - are invited to the send-off. Anyone who will wait for him from the army, write him letters.
Step 2
Often, a future soldier is given an original and memorable gift that he can take with him to the service and which will remind him of seeing him off to the ranks of the Armed Forces. Often they give money - as much as they can. The salary of a conscript soldier is small, and a certain amount of money will be useful to him in the first months of his service in the army. Sometimes, as a joke, young people throw a hat in a circle, in which all invitees collect money "for a soldier for boots."
Step 3
One of the traditions of sending off to the army is shaving the head off. At the recruiting station, recruits are shaved with a machine "to zero" and, in order to save the future soldier from this procedure, they shave him at home. In the company of friends, this procedure is fun and will be remembered by everyone for a long time. Many relatives and beloved girls of the conscript often keep the soldier's curls until his return from the army. Comrades who have already served in the army tell the conscript about the peculiarities of military service, recall interesting moments of army life.
Step 4
Depending on the traditions, on the number of guests and on the financial possibilities, the farewell is celebrated in a cafe, in a sauna, at a picnic or at home. In the summertime, the feast is often held at the dacha with barbecue and alcohol. Friends of the conscript should take care of the entertainment of the young man, relatives - about not overloading young people with alcohol. Also, they often arrange "double" farewells - on one day the conscript's friends and classmates gather, on the other day the soldier is seen off by his relatives and friends.
Step 5
To make the farewell truly memorable, relatives and friends write an approximate scenario of events in advance. Make up toasts in advance. Gifts are prepared in advance. Often, the recruit is presented with an album with photos of friends and relatives, in which they write him wishes, parting words or some jokes. The girls sing songs to the recruit. This "format" of wires allows you to arrange a merry holiday without alcohol at all.
Step 6
Some, in memory of those leaving for the army, hang a ribbon at home, symbolizing that a part of the future conscript will always remain at home. Some are throwing coins under the wheels of an army bus on which the future soldier is leaving. Before the call, believers must visit the church, ask the blessing of the priest for the military service.
Step 7
Trying on a military uniform before leaving for the army is considered a bad omen. And it is considered good if a soldier leaves his home with his back forward in order to return back safe and sound.
