Higher Military Educational Institutions Research Articles

Incomplete mechanisms of authorities in issues of ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state language

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the current legislation regulating the issues of ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state language. Analyzed such basic legal acts as the Constitution of Ukraine and the Laws of Ukraine "On ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state language", "About Higher Education". It is determined, that the status of the Ukrainian language as a single state language in Ukraine is determined exclusively by the Constitution of Ukraine, and the procedure for the functioning and use of the state language is exclusively determined by law. The current legal acts contain gaps that are persistent.
 Based on the results of the study, the author's vision of ways to regulate the imperfection of the mechanism of state power has been formed. Namely, it is proposed to supplement Article 10 of Section III of the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as a State Language” with part 4 as follows: “as an alternative, the level of proficiency in the state language by persons, defined in the first and second parts of Article 9 of this Law, is certified by a document with Unified State Electronic Database on Education. This clarification in some cases will help simplify the mechanism for assessing the level of proficiency in the state language of military personnel serving in higher military educational institutions as scientific and pedagogical workers, as well as eliminate negative reactions from society regarding the failure to confirm the level of proficiency in the state language of persons applying for individual elective positions (Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine). After all, all citizens of Ukraine are equal before the Law and proper language skills are an integral part of professional competence, a guarantee of success in the profession, as well as an indicator of the general culture of the individual.
 In addition, the article emphasizes that insufficient legal work and legal culture of local officials remain the problematic issues, faced by contract military personnel serving in the positions of scientific and pedagogical workers in institutions of higher military education. Therefore, one of the ways to increase the effectiveness of legal awareness of both military personnel (under contract) in the security and defense sector and officials of public authorities is to strengthen the work in teams on the interpretation of legal norms and ways to implement them

THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY: TRAINING OF SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE

The article deals with the main aspects of training of higher education applicants in higher military educational institutions and scientific institutions of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The author analyzes the regulatory framework for the acquisition of professional competence of higher education students in higher military educational institutions and scientific institutions of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The national security of Ukraine is an integral part and priority goal of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, which accordingly determines the main factors of stable development of society. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has created the conditions for the emergence of a hybrid form of warfare using the information space, which has forced the creation of new approaches to ensuring and maintaining the national security of the state. In this case, an important role is played by the training of students to acquire competencies in the development and testing of weapons and military equipment, which in today's conditions requires constant updating. Graduates of higher education institutions and research institutions of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine must take into account the peculiarities of the production of weapons and military equipment in a timely manner in order to ensure the country's defense capability.
 The issue of training applicants in the modern conditions of the modern educational process should focus on the ability to make decisions in martial law and uncertainty. The level of education of students will be higher, the broader the chosen field of knowledge, as well as the ability to design solutions in an uncertain situation, which will allow them to have a wider range of possible decision-making methods. Therefore, raising the level of training of students in military sciences will create the preconditions for further implementation of measures that will ensure the development of personnel in the system of higher military education and increase Ukraine's defence capabilities.

Program of individual physical training of cadets (women) of Higher Military Educational Institutions with an emphasis on the use of modern fitness technologies

Summarizing the results of the special literature, it is appropriate to state that the actual issue of introducing modern Fitness Technologies into the System of Individual Physical Training of women military servicemen of Institutions of the Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine (SDSU) – an insufficient number of Scientific works are devoted to it. In addition, based on the Results of the Analysis of Research and Publications, it was established, that of comprehensive Research dedicated to the Implementation and testing of modern Fitness Technologies in the System of Physical Education of female cadets of Higher Mili tary Educational Institutions (HMEI) of SDSU – not conducted. This emphasizes the relevance, timeliness and practical component of the chosen direction of Scientific Research. Research Methods: axiomatic, idealization, historical and logical, descent from the concrete, formalization/In the Process of Research and Analytical work, we developed an Experimental Program of Individual Physical Training of female cadets of the National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine with an emphasis on the use of modern Fitness Technologies. The Results of the Empirical study are Implemented in the System of Physical Education of HMEI cadets (women) of SDSU Institutions. Prospects for Further Research in the chosen direction of Scientific Research include the organization of a Pedagogical Experiment to test the effectiveness of the Program of Individual Physical training of female cadets of Higher Military Educational Institutions of SDSU with an emphasis on the use of modern Fitness Technologies.

Analysis of the adaptation potential of entrants to higher military educational institutions

The purpose of the research given in the article is to analyze the dynamics of adaptation potential of entrants to higher military educational institutions (HMEI). The process of adaptation represents the ability of the human body to adapt to external aggravators or structural changes in the work of its systems. Adaptation of military personnel characterizes the state of body functions adaptation to the conditions of military and professional activity. The success of the physical improvement of future officers and the construction of the physical education process in HMEI depends on the adaptive capabilities of young people who begin professional military training. The current research was carried out for three years on the base of Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. Three groups of entrants were observed, a total amount was 232 cadets. The average age of respondents was 18.4 years. Anthropometric (measurement of anthropometric indicators) and medical-biological (rhythmvasometry, electromanometry) research methods were applied. Based on the results of anthropometric and medico-biological measurements, an index of functional changes was determined. Index of functional changes (IFC) is designed to evaluate the level of functional capabilities, as well as determine the adaptation potential of the cardiovascular system. The IFC of the 2019-2021 sets representatives is found within the limits of no more than 2.59 conditional units, which indicates a satisfactory assessment of the adaptation degree of the organism. The results of the conducted experiment demonstrate a statistically significant deterioration of the index of functional changes, the difference in indicators for representatives of the sets of 2019 and 2021 is 1.5%. This fact indicates a gradual deterioration of the adaptation capabilities of entrants to higher military educational institutions.

VALIDATION OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE SCALE IN A MILITARY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

The evaluation of organizational climate is a critical factor in business management, and its importance is even greater in military higher education institutions, due to the high motivation and commitment expected from their members. However, research on this topic in Ecuador is scarce. The present study validates a scale to measure organizational climate in Ecuadorian military higher education institutions. The instrument proposed by Hernández, Garrido & Rico (2016) was applied to an intentional sample of 44 Military Engineering School (ESINGM) members. Its reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, obtaining values above 0.960, indicating high internal consistency. The dimensions of the organizational climate present in the institution were identified, and the results of the first-level statistical validation were presented. It is concluded that the scale is valid and reliable for measuring the organizational climate in this institution. In addition, this study contributes to the understanding of the organizational climate in military higher education institutions in Ecuador and may have implications for the management and improvement of educational quality in the context of higher education in Ecuador.

СOMPARATIVE ANALYSISOF THE EFFICIENCY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING OF UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES OFFICERS AT HIGHER MILITARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

The article analysesthe efficiency of foreign language training of UkrainianArmed Forces officers at higher military educational institutions. It also defines the levels of professional language training of servicemen and itsimportance in the professional activity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces officersaccording to NATO STANAG 6001 standard. The author also compares language education in the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Canada and Ukraine. The paper emphasizes the fact that without mastering foreign languages, it is impossible to realize the social and professional mobility of servicemen. Prospects for further research include an analysis of the content and forms of educational and special English language courses for military personnel of Ukraine, the development of an English-language training program for officers in the postgraduate education system using modern educational technologies in combination with personal-oriented training and military-professional activities.Key words: efficiency of foreign language training, NATO STANAG 6001 standard, Ukrainian Armed Forces officers, levels of professional training of servicemen,professional activity.

CHALLENGES TODAY IN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT LANGUAGE TRAINING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE

Today’s challenges require Ukrainian servicemen and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be fluent in English, since the instructions for using foreign-made weapons, as well as the process of education and training to use these weapons are carried out in English.
 The main goal of this work is to determine promising methods and forms of language training in military structures, both out of the official activities and in the course of independent work.
 Today, the ranks of the Armed Forces face two urgent tasks that need to be solved:
 
 the first task is the urgent acquision of the English language by servicemen and senior staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for training in the use of foreign-made weapons;
 the second task is the improvement and modernization of the English language learning process in Higher Military Educational Institutions in order to increase the level of English language proficiency.
 
 The problem of first training was the insufficient command of the English language by the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the training.
 The solution of the second problem is not as critical in time as the solution of the first problem, therefore, currently, various programs, distance courses are being developed, and innovative teaching methods are being implemented in order to improve the improvement process of English language by students of higher educational institutions and officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. An important issue on the agenda is the introduction of the latest forms and methods of teaching a foreign language and special techniques and methods of teaching.
 Studying a foreign language will provide an opportunity for various branches of the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to freely and professionally conduct a dialogue with representatives of various professions and partner countries from the NATO military-political alliance.

FEATURES OF THE MILITARY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION CADETS POLYCULTURAL COMPETENCE FORMATION IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED FOREIGN LANGUAGE

The article is devoted to consideration of the peculiarities of the formation of multicultural competence of cadets in the process of learning a professionally oriented foreign language, as well as the issue of mastering foreign language communication skills as an important element of the formation of multicultural competence of cadets of military institutions of higher education. The article highlights the relevance of the formation of multicultural competence for future officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in modern conditions. Based on the analysis of various scientists’ researches, the essence of the concept of multicultural competence of cadets of military institutions of higher education is revealed, its structure is defined as the unity of cognitive processual and personal axiological components. The role of communication in a foreign language and the development of its skills in the formation of the mentioned phenomenon during the training of cadets in military institutions of higher education is substantiated. The forms and methods of educational work that contribute to the successful formation of skills and abilities of multicultural competence as one of the components of the professional training of future military specialists are presented. For example, involvement in participation in the work of sections, discussions, such as conferences, meetings, quizzes, etc.
 The examples of the use of authentic materials meant to increrase the level of formation of cadets' polycultural competence while learning a foreign language such as advertising brochures, posters, excursion leaflets, guidebooks, etc., are considered. The importance and necessity of forming such a professionally significant quality as tolerance, which has verbal and non-verbal expression in speech and is a core element of intercultural communication, is emphasized. Examples of language parameters of tolerance and intolerance, such as flexibility of speech, referentiality, etc., are provided.
 Key words: polycultural competence; cadet; military institution of higher education; communication in a foreign language; professional activity; tolerance.

Implementation of active learning methods on the example of teaching the educational discipline “military bridges and roads”

The modern educational process is based on the paradigm of personal-oriented learning and involves purposeful and meaningful interaction between those who teach and those who learn. The methodology of teaching the disciplines of the military special training unit requires a significant arsenal of generally accepted and specific methods, techniques and means of learning, in particular active and interactive methods that encourage the cadet to direct and conscious self-development, the acquisition of quality knowledge, professional skills, and the creative solution of identified problems. The issue of finding new and adapting known forms and methods of conducting classes, choosing the most effective among them to increase the level of training of military specialists is urgent and requires detailed research. The purpose of the study is to reveal the role, advantages and disadvantages of active learning and to analyze the possibility of its integration into the educational process of cadets in higher military educational institutions. The main task was to determine potential risks during the use of active learning methods with cadets and to conduct a comparative analysis of the results of the control and experimental groups. The main concerns of teachers and cadets that arise during the implementation of new educational methods are analyzed. It was established that the academic achievements of cadets thanks to active learning are statistically significant and the overall productivity of cadets studying with the help of active learning methods is higher, which is confirmed by the actual level of knowledge and the total effect of active learning methods. The influence of different types and forms of tasks practiced in group classes on the discipline “Military Bridges and Roads” was studied and it was found that the most productive types of tasks that contribute to the assimilation of knowledge are situational tasks, task schemes and description schemes. Implementation of the proposed innovative forms and methods of conducting group classes will help to increase the rate of assimilation of educational material compared to traditional approaches. The main direction of further research should be directed to the development of various types of tasks and forms of their implementation, which will contribute to the formation of the cognitive activity of cadets both under the guidance of a teacher and during independent training, as well as to the creation of an informational and educational “e-environment” taking into account the rapidity of development information and communication technologies.

НАПРЯМИ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ЯКОСТІ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ОФІЦЕРІВ У ВІЙСЬКОВИХ ВИЩИХ НАВЧАЛЬНИХ ЗАКЛАДАХ

The article is devoted to the topical problem of reforming the military education of the Armed Forces of Ukraine according to the principles of military specialists’ training in NATO member countries. The main tendencies of improvement of the quality of education within the military higher educational institution are determined. The study revealed that the current system of military education needs improving in the context of guaranteeing its quality. It is noted that proper military education should be considered as a result of military training, and the staff of military higher educational institution acts as a guarantor of its quality. Improving the quality of professional training of future tactical-level officers of the Armed Forces is a significant scientific and pedagogical problem, which involves solving a number of issues, in particular, improving the regulatory and legal framework of military education, intensification of educational aspect of the activity of military higher education institutions and optimization of other ones, etc. High competence and readiness to effectively perform tasks for protecting the Motherland and to participate in international military cooperation are the basis of officers’ professional activity. Ensuring the quality of military education should be regulated by the updated legal framework. To train the officers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, NATO standards related to the requirements for knowledge, abilities, skills, competencies of specialists of all levels and profiles who interact in the military structures of the armies of the leading countries and members of the alliance should be taken into account and applied. Taking into account the peculiarities of the modern training of tactical-level officers, as well as the standards of military education in the leading NATO member countries, the following main directions for improving the quality of future officers’ training at military higher educational institutions were formulated: comprehensive consideration and implementation of the models for guaranteeing the quality of military education according to NATO standards; comprehensive motivation of cadets towards professional development; updating the material and technical base of military higher educational institutions; improvement of psychological support; and creation of the education quality department in the organizational and staff structure of military higher educational institutions. Due to the implementation of these proposals, the social status of training at a higher military educational institution will increase, which will contribute to the formation of highly qualified, competent officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who will meet the challenges of today. In general, this will affect the popularization of military education and the general image of the military service. Key words: military education, higher military educational institution, quality of military education, competence, cadets, NATO standards.

Мотиваційно-ціннісне ставлення курсантів до занять з фізичної підготовки і спорту

the problem of quality training of future officers of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine requires not only a high level of their training in the chosen specialty, but also the development of physical and psychological qualities, the formation of military-applied motor abilities and skills, which will contribute to ensuring the effective performance of assigned tasks. Achieving the specified tasks is facilitated by practicing military sports, among which sports orientation occupies an important place. Sports orienteering classes, along with the development of basic physical qualities, contribute to the formation of abilities and skills to quickly navigate the environment and terrain, analyze it and make the right decisions quickly, work in a team, etc. the introduction of sports orientation to the physical training of cadets of higher military educational institutions (HmEI) during the sports and mass work (SmW) will also contribute to improving their motivation for regular physical activity, increasing interest in systematic physical exercises. Aim and methods. the aim is to investigate the motivational and value attitude of cadets to physical training and sports classes. methods: analysis, synthesis and generalization of literary sources, questionnaires. 504 servicemen (492 cadets, 12 officers) took part in the survey. the study was conducted in 2020-2021 at S. P. Koroliov Zhytomyr military Institute. Results. It was found that as the year of study increases, the cadets’ interest in traditional classes of SmW decreases (from 51.3% in the 1st year to 17.9 % in the 5th year). It was found that the main cause of the mentioned problem is the insufficient variety of modern means of physical training and sports. It was established that 100 % of the interviewed cadets and graduate officers, who were engaged in sports orientation during their studies, are convinced of the effectiveness of this kind of sport in forming military applied motor skills and abilities of cadets and improving their physical fitness. Conclusions. the results of the survey indicate the expediency of introducing sports orientation as one of the effective modern kind of military-applied sports to SmW. It will contribute to improving the motivational and value attitude of cadets towards physical training and sports during their studying at HmEI

The importance of the English language training in higher military educational institutions

In the period of the successful development of Azerbaijan's comprehensive relations with the countries of the world, the problem of studying foreign languages, which play a leading role in the modern world, and primarily English, which is globally recognized as the main language of communication, has become of particular importance. Today, as in all other fields in Azerbaijan, serious reforms are carried out in the field of Education. As is known, the Azerbaijani education system integrates into the European education system. However, despite the significant reforms carried out, a number of problems are still awaiting their solution. The most important of these problems is the training of Foreign Language teachers who meet the requirements of the day in the era of globalization.

The role of distance learning technologies in the organization of the educational process in Higher Educational Institutions of Ukraine in the conditions of the large-scale armed aggression russian federation against Ukraine

2022 has been a year of huge challenge for all Educational Institutions of Ukraine in terms of their ability to quickly organization of distance version of the educational process in connection with large-scale armed aggression russian federation against Ukraine with goal to destruction of Ukraine and its people. After February 24, 2022 when Russia-Ukraine war that began back in 2014 became the large-scale war and President of Ukraine announced of martial law, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (MD) and the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) of Ukraine recommended of all Educational Institutions of the country to use the distance learning technologies (DLT) for further continuation educational process. That’s why Institutions Higher Education (IHE) and Higher Military Educational Institutions (HMEI) of Ukraine actively use own developments and the best developments of the world’s leading companies which work in this direction (Google, Microsoft, ZOOM, Coursera, Udemy, edX, SpaceX, hp, Vodafone, Lifecell, Київстар, etc.) to improve the quality of distance learning in the conditions of the large-scale armed aggression russian federation against Ukraine. The wide opportunities of modern information technologies for the creation of simulation models of objects and processes (flash-animation, 3-D models, educational computer games etc.) allow visualization of information and make the content of the distance courses the most understandable and interesting for students and cadets. That’s why the task of researching the role of distance learning technologies in the organization of the educational process in Higher Educational Institutions of Ukraine in the conditions of the large-scale armed aggression russian federation against Ukraine is more relevant than ever [1-7].

Аpplication of equipment of kettlebell sports as a tool for forming the physical readiness of future officers in the training process

The purpose of the work is to investigate the influence of kettlebell training on the formation of the physical readiness of cadets, future officers, to perform combat and other assigned tasks in accordance with the requirements of modern combat during training at a higher military educational institution. Future male officers of the 1st year of the Zhytomyr Military Institute named after S. P. Korolyov of the 2021 recruitment took part in the study, which was conducted during the academic year (n=50). To achieve the goal of the study, two statistically homogeneous groups were formed: experimental and control. The experimental group (EG) (n=25) included future officers who systematically engaged in kettlebell sports in the institute's section on kettlebell sports. Classes were held three times a week under the guidance of a trainer-teacher. The control group (CG) (n=25) included future officers who were additionally engaged in physical training in accordance with the Instruction on physical training in the system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Classes were held three times a week during sports and mass work hours under the guidance of a course officer.
 It was established that the level of development of physical qualities among future officers who engaged in kettlebell training during their studies at the higher military educational institution is significantly higher at the end of the study than among future officers who engaged in physical training in accordance with the Instructions in the system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The most pronounced impact of classes with kettlebell sports was found on the development of strength qualities and endurance of future EG officers.

Experimental verification of the technology for forming the physical readiness of future NGU officers for service and combat activities in the process of professional preparation

The article examines the experimental verification of the technology of forming the physical readiness of future NGU officers for service-combat activity in the process of professional training. A pedagogical experiment was organized in order to identify the dynamics of the formation of the physical readiness of future NGU officers for service-combat activity and to evaluate the effectiveness of the justified technology of its formation.
 The planning and conducting of a pedagogical experiment, the processing of its results, and the effectiveness of the application of this technology in military institutions of higher education are described.
 The pedagogical experiment included the definition of the methodology and the plan, forms of training of future officers of the NGU to conduct experimental work, organization and conduct of sections, testing and processing of the obtained results and took place in three stages: ascertaining, formative and control, the experiment was conducted on the basis of the National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine 217 cadets were involved in it.
 We decided not to include a control group in the pedagogical experiment, because in our opinion, it is not objective to compare two groups according to different demographic and social indicators, according to different basic preparation of the applicants and different social and living conditions of stay, which invariably carries its own corrections in the purity of the experiment.
 Qualitative and quantitative indicators in the experimental group after the completion of the formative experiment testified to the positive impact of the developed technology and the formation of the physical readiness of future officers of the NSU for service and combat activities.

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Today, Ukrainian universities continue to develop internal quality assurance systems, in particular, they form and improve appropriate institutional structures. The different types of organizational management structures of internal quality assurance system in higher education institutions of Ukraine are highlighted in the article. Their features in military higher education institutions are identified. It is determined that: 1) the most successful and widespread management structure of internal quality assurance system in Ukrainian universities is matrix; 2) the main functions of the quality management unit (or structure) are design (planning and organization), coordination, monitoring (control), motivation; 3) the type of organizational structure of the internal quality assurance system is determined by the mission and strategy of the higher education institution, the distribution of management functions among its subjects, the number of main educational units (faculties, institutes). Ten types of organizational structures of internal quality assurance system and a few their derivatives have been allocated. In military higher education institutions, which are characterized by a linear-functional structure of the organization of relationships with a high level of hierarchy, a small and medium number of educational units, the functions of quality management are mainly assigned to the educational and methodological unit, its structural units, or distributed among all structural units and collegial bodies. At the same time, the military higher educational institutions of Ukraine, under the influence of external factors and due to the gradual formation of an academic culture of quality, are transforming their management structures, creating a particular structural unit for quality management.

Development of emotional and volitional resilience of future officers of defense and Security Sector of Ukraine During Professional Training

The article highlights the specifics of emotional and volitional resilience development of future officers of the defense and security sector of Ukraine during professional training at the higher military educational institutions (HMEI). The emotional and volitional resilience of future officers of the defense and security sector of Ukraine is considered as a holistic characteristic of the mental component of their purposeful managerial activity in everyday and, especially, extreme and combat conditions, readiness to resist the stressogenic influence of stress factors of adverse situations of military-professional activity. The emotional and volitional resilience includes a systematic practical ability to withstand extreme excitement and emotional stress under the influence of military service stressors, in particular, stress factors of the combat situation. Stimulation of emotional and volitional resilience of future officers should include exercises and techniques modified in accordance with the purpose and objectives of the training program at the HMEI for the formation and development of cadets' resilience. The specified professional training should be filled with necessary, practically oriented psychological knowledge and enrich the entire educational process with not only methods to form emotional and volitional resilience, but also create conditions for the internal growth of the cadets' personality. Thus, training program for the formation and development of emotional and volitional stability of cadets should be an important addition to the system of psychological training that functions at the HMEI of the security and defense sector Ukraine.

Ռազմաուսումնական հաստատություններում առաջին կուրսի կուրսանտների հարմարման որոշ հարցեր / Some first year cadets adaptation issues in military universities

One of the key objectives of military education is the formation of such an officer corps, which, owing to rich knowledge and the ability to skillfully apply it, will be able not only to quickly and correctly orient in the complex environment of modern combat, and make effective decisions, but also to educate warriors capable and entirely devoted to the Motherland. In higher military educational institutions, cadets, especially first-year students, experience serious psychological burden, associated, in particular, with a drastic change in living conditions isolated from their family, friends, and familiar environment, with the need to absolutely independently build relationships with commanders and fellow students, etc. This can cause negative emotions and states –anxiety, despair, stress, fatigue, etc., due to which the normal functioning of the mechanisms of socio-psychological adaptation of cadets can be disrupted, and maladaptive behavior may develop, which negatively affects the cadet’s performance and his/her ability to absorb the training material. In this regard, one of the primary tasks of the command staff and the faculty of higher military educational institutions is to ensure rapid adaptation of first-year cadets, their effective integration into a cohesive team and their mastery of a new social role. Based on the analysis of professional literature, the author presented the stages and the criteria of socio-psychological adaptation of first-year cadets. In addition, he marked the individual-psychological, socio-psychological, pedagogical, and professional directions of their adaptation to the educational process. Assumed from the results of the analysis, the author draws the conclusion that for effective adaptation of cadets to the environment and conditions of a military educational institution, it is recommended to: .consistently solve the problem of informing people of military age for their vocational guidance, through developing and implementing a package of regulatory documents to regulate this sphere of the education system; .upon admission to a higher educational institution, check and evaluate not only the level of applicants’ knowledge, but also their ability to master the training material in full, the degree of compliance with the chosen profession and psychograms; with the help of psychological research provide scientificity of the process of cadets’ adaptation; .increase the level of awareness of students of pre-conscription and conscription age through the use of new information technologies within the cooperation framework between the school and the higher military educational institution in order to guide future applicants in choosing a military profession.

ЧАСТКОВА МЕТОДИКА ОЦІНЮВАННЯ РІВНЯ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТЕЙ З ВОГНЕВОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ У ГРОМАДЯН УКРАЇНИ, ЯКІ НАВЧАЮТЬСЯЗА ПРОГРАМОЮ ПІДГОТОВКИ ОФІЦЕРІВ ЗАПАСУ

The full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the need of the security and defense forces of Ukraine for well-trained officers confirmed the need to introduce new approaches to the formation of the structure and content of the military training of Ukrainian citizens studying under the reserve officer training program. This requires a reasonable approach to the issues of improving their training, which is not possible without the use of the appropriate scientific and methodological apparatus for assessing the level of their competence in fire training. On the basis of the existing scientific and methodological apparatus for evaluating the effectiveness of training and the experience of conducting fire training at departments of military training in higher military educational institutions (military educational units of higher education institutions), the article describes a partial methodology for assessing the level of competence in fire training among citizens of Ukraine who are studying under the training program for reserve officers, which is built on the basis of the calculation of a multi-criteria dimensionless assessment, which allows not only to evaluate their results in fire training, but also to take into account their physical and psychological readiness, which significantly affects their skillful and effective use of standard weapons. Indicators that have a direct impact on the level of fire training competencies of Ukrainian citizens studying under the reserve officer training program include: level of training in fire training, level of physical fitness, level of psychological fitness. The assessment of the level of training in fire training is calculated according to a dependency that takes into account the level of knowledge, skills and abilities of citizens of Ukraine who are studying under the training program for reserve officers from the module "Military weapons and fire training". The assessment of the level of physical fitness of citizens of Ukraine studying under the reserve officer training program is determined by the results of their practical performance of physical exercises in accordance with the standards established by the manual on physical training in the system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The assessment of the level of psychological preparedness of citizens of Ukraine, who are studying under the reserve officer training program, is calculated according to the dependence that takes into account their psychological stability and readiness. The indicated partial methodology allows for a quantitative assessment of the level of fire training competencies of Ukrainian citizens studying under the reserve officer training program, as well as to identify problematic issues during its organization and implementation, which necessitates the development of recommendations for improving fire training. The results of the conducted research can be used during the assessment of the level of fire training competences of citizens of Ukraine who are studying under the reserve officer training program, as well as in the course of further research in this direction in scientific institutions.

The State of Formation of Professional Competence of Future Military Intelligence Specialists in the Informational and Educational Environment Higher Military Educational Institution (HMEI)

The article examines certain features of the training of future military intelligence officers, taking into account the specifics of their future professional activity, the organization of the educational process, and the conceptual principles of their training in higher military educational institutions. The state of formation of the professional competence of future military intelligence specialists in the informational and educational environment of HMEI was clarified. The purpose of the article is to study the state of formation of professional competence of future military intelligence specialists in the information and educational environment of HMEI The research, in accordance with the tasks and the verification of the initial assumptions, used the following research methods that complemented each other: conversations, analysis, synthesis, comparison, induction, deduction, generalization, systematization, interviewing, questionnaires, testing, diagnostics to study the state problems and ascertaining the state of formation of professional competence of future specialists. The results. It has been found that the professional training of future military intelligence specialists at a higher military educational institution needs further adjustment, identification of organizational and pedagogical conditions for the formation of professional competence of future military intelligence specialists in the information and educational environment of HMEI, improvement of the information and educational environment of HMEI, improvement of the implementation of digital technologies in the organization of the educational process of HMEI, the development of educational and methodological complexes for the training of future military intelligence specialists. Conclusions. Thus, the formation of professional competence of future military intelligence specialists should be oriented towards the creation of a favorable information and educational environment of higher education institutions with the introduction of information and digital tools, interactive teaching methods, updating of educational and methodological support in accordance with the requirements of educational services in the field of military education, improvement of pedagogical psychological approaches to the educational process to acquire thorough professional skills and practical skills for future professional activity.