Baku Higher Combined Arms Command School
The Baku Higher Combined Arms Command School (BVOKU) was one of the military academies of the USSR. It trained military personnel in a number of specializations. It was located in Baku in the Azerbaijan SSR.
The banner of the academy
During a parade in Baku in 1970
The Honor Guard of the Academy during a parade in 1966
The release of lieutenants in 1968
Military education in the Soviet Union
There existed an evolved system of military education in the Soviet Union that covered a wide range of ages. The Soviet Armed Forces had many tri-service educational opportunities as well as educational institutions for the Soviet Ground Forces, the Air Forces, and the Navy. The Soviet Border Troops, the KGB and the Internal Troops also maintained service academies.
The Gretchko Naval Academy, led by Captain Anatoliy Karpenko, during a parade on Leningrad's Palace Square in 1983.
The Baku Higher Combined Arms Command School during a parade in Baku in 1970.
Cadets of the Moscow Border Military School of the KGB under the Council of Ministers during the 1972 October Revolution Parade.
The Moscow Military Music College during the 1977 October Revolution Parade.