Soviet barracks (Red Alert 1)

	For other buildings of the same name, see Barracks.

Barracks
Structure
Internal name	BARR
Faction	Soviet Union
Role	Infantry training
Tier	1
Tech level	1
Properties
Hit points	800
Armor type	Wood
Production
Cost	$300
Produced by	Soviet construction yard
Requires	Power plant
Combat
Sight range	5
Function
Power	-20
Produces	See § Production

The Soviet barracks are an infantry training structure in Red Alert 1.

Background

“

The Barracks is where all Soviet infantry are trained. Some infantry units may not be available until other structures are built. - Red Alert manual(src)

”

Made out of pre-fabricated elements, this building provides housing and training space for Soviet infantry.

Legacy

By the Third World War, it was succeeded by the next generation of barracks.

Game building

Production

The Soviet barracks can train the following infantry:

Tier 1

Rifle Infantry Basic infantry

Grenadier Anti-ground support infantry, can throw grenades over cliffs and walls

Rocket Soldier Anti-armor and anti-aircraft infantry

Engineer Base support infantry, can capture and repair structures

Tier 2

Shock Trooper (The Aftermath only) Elite anti-surface infantry Requires Tesla Coil

Tier 3

Flamethrower Infantry Close-range support infantry Requires Soviet Tech Center

Tanya (multiplayer only) Commando, can instantly kill infantry, and can plant C4 explosives on buildings Requires Soviet Tech Center, only one can be trained per player

Cameos

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See also

• Allied barracks
• Kennel