 General Igor Rodionov commanded the District in 1985-6.Within the District's territory and under its command was the 40th Army, in Afghanistan, the 36th Army Corps, and other forces, totalling one Soviet Airborne Troops airlanding (the 105th Guards Airborne Division at Fergana) and 8 motor rifle divisions.Aviation support for the district was provided by the 49th Air Army, and air defence by the 12th Army of the Air Defence Forces.