Розробка методики психологічного вивчення кандидатів на проходження навчання за програмою підготовки офіцерів запасу

Abstract

Background. The war started by the Russian Federation against Ukraine has become a challenge for Ukraine and requires significant changes in the system of training military personnel to acquire powerful capabilities in the defense of our state. Reserve officers are one of the categories of military personnel whose training requires special attention, therefore there is a need to improve the quality of selection and training of reserve officers. That is why the aim of the study was to work out an effective mechanism for the qualitative selection of citizens of Ukraine who are motivated and capable, in the course of obtaining a tactical level of military education, to master military-professional and military-special competences, duties for typical primary positions of officers, who expressed a desire to study under reserve officer training program. Methods. In the course of the study, theoretical methods were used for the study and comprehensive analysis of the scientific and theoretical development that has been formed today within the chosen subject. Results. The stages of conducting a longitudinal study in accordance with the multi-level method of psychological study of citizens of Ukraine during the competitive selection for military training under the reserve officer training program are proposed. The requirements for candidates for training in the L-1A basic course have been determined, among which the following can be distinguished: a sufficient level of mental abilities, psychological stability, an analytical thinking style and the presence of organizational abilities. Candidate evaluation criteria are proposed. The methodological principles for the further conducting of an expert survey, if necessary, were considered. Conclusions. The developed multi-level method of psychological study of candidates for training under the reserve officer training program will provide an opportunity to optimize the process of psychological study of candidates for military training under the reserve officer training program.