THE INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES INTO THE SYSTEM OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR CADETS IN MILITARY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

The study is dedicated to the analytical aspects of the prospects of integrating knowledge resources and infor-mation technologies into the system of professional training for cadets at military higher education institutions. An analysis of current trends in the development of the military education sector requiring optimization through the integration of knowledge and information technologies is conducted. The concept of “knowledge resource” is elucidated, and the value of knowledge resources in the training of military personnel is characterized. The main components of knowledge resources in the system of professional training for future military personnel are identified, including educational programs, educational materials (sylla- bi, textbooks, manuals, lecture materials, presentations, recommendations for independent work and seminar classes), human resources (scientific and pedagogical staff conducting formal training for military personnel, possessing sufficient knowledge and experience in the military field), informal and non-formal forms of learning (webinars, seminars, conferences), knowledge assessment system (tests, quizzes, practical assignments, etc.), video and audio materials. The feasibility of implementing in- formation technologies in the military professional education system is substantiated. The research reveals the impact of an integrated approach on the activity, motivation, and adaptability of cadets to modern challenges and threats. The distinction between information technologies and knowledge resources is justified, highlighting that information technologies are tools for processing and transmitting information, while knowledge resources are the information used for acquiring knowledge and solving tasks. Information technologies can assist in accessing knowledge resources, facilitating their processing, and rapid dissemination. The obtained results can serve as a basis for further development of educational programs and strategies for the development of military education aimed at preparing future military leaders.