The theoretical bases of application of military-applied sports as effective means of development of physical skills of senior pupils in the course of pre-conscription preparation are considered in the article. It was found that the correct influence on physiological development forms the general moral and psychological readiness of the soldier. The most effective means of physical training of high school students during pre-service training is the introduction of military-applied sports in the educational process, among which the leading place is occupied by military sports, which have a complex impact on the development of high school students. military applied skills and abilities. Modern scientists have found that modern methods and systems of all-around competitions are best adapted to the real conditions of battle, so not only increase the level of physical fitness of future recruits, but also improve their moral and psychological condition on the battlefield. The article also identifies a set of exercises that have a direct impact on the formation of volitional and emotional stability of the serviceman. In particular, the educationof courage and determination is carried out during the performance of tasks that are new to perform, in particular walking on logs, stumps; overcoming high-altitude obstacles; jumping over trenches, fences; climbing high obstacles; jumping into the water, overcoming water obstacles. The development of initiative, ingenuity and ingenuity occurs in the process of solving problems that require independent decision-making: overcoming areas of confined space; diving to length in uniform; dogfight. Exercises that involve significant and prolonged physical exertion and psychological stress, such as march-throw, which is combined with overcoming obstacles, transporting the wounded, carrying boxes, dragging bags; crawling like a platoon in difficult weather conditions, cultivate perseverance and perseverance in the military. Performing exercises that require precision of movement, despite physical exertion and mental stress, and occur in the rapid dynamics of change (swimming in equipment and with weapons; practice in the water while overcoming water obstacles; delayed breathing under water; staying in the cold for a long time water, overcoming the elements of the psychological barrier) contribute to the development of endurance and self-control.