Psychological preparation of soldiers for military service

Abstract

Many researchers emphasize the fact that the profession of a soldier is burdened with a significant stress, which requires individuals to have specific predispositions. The effectiveness of soldiers actions depends on many factors, which are an important research areas in terms of health, the psychology of stress and personal security.The quality of professional performance is influenced by external factors as well as and personality. An important requirement is resistance to stress-inducing stimuli and the ability to use adaptive ways of coping with stress. Increased mental resilience enables the individual to function better under pressure in a rapidly changing environment hence the need for individuals to be aware of their ability to cope with stress. The article presents the process of selection, preparation and education of soldiers for military action.