"War... war is never changes, but lunch has to be on time!" Providing food in the field is very important, because a hungry soldier is not as effective as a well-fed one. A soldier of any branch of the Russian army must have a special kettle with him.   

The Paratrooper's kettle, unlike its infantry counterpart, is more versatile and variable, due to the presence of a flask in the kit. The kettle of this model is used exclusively in the Russian VDV.   

The kit consists of a flask, a cap with a handle and the pot itself with a shackle for hanging over the fire or carrying.