Military Education System Research Articles

RESEARCH ON THE MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ABILITIES ACQUIRED IN THE MILITARY EDUCATION SYSTEM

The socio-economical changes in the Bulgarian society leave their traces in all spheres of public life and in the military education system in particular. The implemented reforms in the Republic of Bulgaria assign to military higher schools the task to train officers with management skills and abilities at a higher level, ready to solve efficiently complicated and versatile tasks. The specific character of the non-combatant officer’s activity, sets increased requirements to their training and assurance of its effectiveness. The non-combatant cadet’s management skills and abilities appear to be significant indicators of improving the effectiveness in the military professional training for management activity and developing a readiness for the timely taking of quality management decisions. The research target is the professional military training of the future logistic officers. The research aim is to analyze the acquired skills and abilities in the course of professional military training management and to related to them management effectiveness. The methods of research are: theoretical analyses of the military education literature, inquiry, statistics, substantiation and general conclusions.

ANALYSIS OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR MILITARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONING AND ITS IMPACT ON THE PREPARATION OF CADETS FOR MILITARY PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

The realisation of the goals and priorities of the National Security Strategy and the National Defence Strategy, as well as the realisation of the activities in the National Program "Bulgaria in NATO and in European Defense - 2020", and the Investment Plan-Program of the Ministry of Defense to 2020 set new tasks to the military educational system of the Republic of Bulgaria and in particular to the logistics officers preparation. The tasks have a complex character and include: improving the quality and competitiveness of the military education, increasing personal cadets’ satisfaction in the process of training, and improving the organisation and content of the military professional training of the future officers. Military education is a complex, adaptable and flexible system which is developed in unity with the complementary system of the civic education in Bulgaria. The target of research is the military professional activity, while the subject of research is the military professional activity of the Logistic Officers. Methods of research: during the research a theoretical analysis of the military educational literature and of the normative documents was used; analysis and synthesis of the extent and the contents of the basic concepts, used in the elaboration; abstraction; substantiation; general conclusion and analogy.

Educational Model Of Teachers Hmei Professional Competence In Post-Graduate Education

The article deals with the grounding of the Higher Military Educational institutions lecturers’ professional competence development pedagogical model in the post-graduate education system. The analysis of scientific views concerning the problem of the optimal forms of teaching and learning activities process, professional development in continuous education system, competence approach in military education system is completed. The approaches to the terms definition “model” and “modeling” are investigated, the author’s definition of professional competence development pedagogical model is offered. Higher Military Educational institutions lecturers professional competence development in the post-graduate education system structural functional model is offered. This model includes next structural blocks: purpose-defining, organizational pedagogical conditions, theoretic methodological, content, organizational, processing, results diagnostic. The content of the model structural elements is revealed.

Research on the Management Skills and Abilities Acquired in the Military Education System

The socio-economical changes in the Bulgarian society leave their traces in all spheres of public life and in the military education system in particular. The implemented reforms in the Republic of Bulgaria assign to military higher schools the task to train officers with management skills and abilities at a higher level, ready to solve efficiently complicated and versatile tasks. The specific character of the non-combatant officer’s activity, sets increased requirements to their training and assurance of its effectiveness. The non-combatant cadet’s management skills and abilities appear to be significant indicators of improving the effectiveness in the military professional training for management activity and developing a readiness for the timely taking of quality management decisions. The research target is the professional military training of the future logistic officers. The research aim is to analyze the acquired skills and abilities in the course of professional military training management and to related to them management effectiveness. The methods of research are: theoretical analyses of the military education literature, inquiry, statistics, substantiation and general conclusions.

(Development of Military Education System in Bulgaria)

Russian Abstract: Докладът представя всички предизвикателства, пред които е изправена българската военнообразователна система в контекста на основните характеристики на средата и тенденциите в сигурността за първата половина на ХХ-тото столетие, чрез идентифициране на основните проблемни области в нейното функциониране. Състоянието и възможностите на военнообразователната система на Република България се обсъждат на основата на приключен анализ на ключови стратегически документи в секторите на образованието, сигурността и отбраната, както и на сегашното състояние на военното и гражданското образование и присъщите дейности на институциите за обучение. Очертани са основните принципи на изграждане и функциониране на военнообразователните системи и основните стратегически цели и задачи в съответствие със съвременната стратегическа среда за сигурност и динамично променящите се условия в НАТО и ЕС. Описани са основните елементи на военнообразователната система като комплексна, адаптивна и гъвкава система, която се развива в единство и допълване със системата на гражданското образование в България. Изготвени са насоки за подобряване на военно-образователната система във връзка с нейния принос за укрепване на националната сигурност и отбрана на страната в три посоки - концептуално, организационно и технологично усъвършенстване. English Abstract: The report represents all current challenges which the Bulgarian military -educational system is facing in the context of the basic features of the security environment and trends for the first half of XX-thcentury, by identifying the main problem areas in its functioning. The status and the capabilities of the military - educational system of the Republic of Bulgaria are discussed on the bases of concluded analysis about key strategic documents in the sectors of education, security and defence as well as the current state of the military and civil education and the inherent activitiesof the training institutions. Outlined are the basic principles of construction and operation of the military - educational systems and the fundamental strategic goals and tasks according to modern strategic security environment and dynamically changing conditions in NATO and the EU. Described are the main elements of the military - educational system as a complex, adaptive and flexible system that develops in unity and complementarity with the system of civil education in Bulgaria. Guidelines are formulated for improving the military - educational system in relation to its contribution of strengthening national security and defence of the country in three directions - conceptual, organizational and technological improvement.

(Guidelines for Development of Military Education System in Bulgaria)

Bulgarian Abstract: Докладът представя всички предизвикателства, пред които е изправена българската военнообразователна система в контекста на основните характеристики на средата и тенденциите в сигурността за първата половина на ХХ-тото столетие, чрез идентифициране на основните проблемни области в нейното функциониране. Състоянието и възможностите на военнообразователната система на Република България се обсъждат на основата на приключен анализ на ключови стратегически документи в секторите на образованието, сигурността и отбраната, както и на сегашното състояние на военното и гражданското образование и присъщите дейности на институциите за обучение. Очертани са основните принципи на изграждане и функциониране на военнообразователните системи и основните стратегически цели и задачи в съответствие със съвременната стратегическа среда за сигурност и динамично променящите се условия в НАТО и ЕС. Описани са основните елементи на военнообразователната система като комплексна, адаптивна и гъвкава система, която се развива в единство и допълване със системата на гражданското образование в България. Изготвени са насоки за подобряване на военно-образователната система във връзка с нейния принос за укрепване на националната сигурност и отбрана на страната в три посоки - концептуално, организационно и технологично усъвършенстване. English Abstract: The report represents all current challenges which the Bulgarian military - educational system is facing in the context of the basic features of the security environment and trends for the first half of XX-th century, by identifying the main problem areas in its functioning. The status and the capabilities of the military - educational system of the Republic of Bulgaria are discussed on the bases of concluded analysis about key strategic documents in the sectors of education, security and defence as well as the current state of the military and civil education and the inherent activitiesof the training institutions. Outlined are the basic principles of construction and operation of the military - educational systems and the fundamental strategic goals and tasks according to modern strategic security environment and dynamically changing conditions in NATO and the EU. Described are the main elements of the military - educational system as a complex, adaptive and flexible system that develops in unity and complementarity with the system of civil education in Bulgaria. Guidelines are formulated for improving the military - educational system in relation to its contribution of strengthening national security and defence of the country in three directions - conceptual, organizational and technological improvement.

Military Professional Training and Development of Skills in Cadets from Logistics Specializations

The social, political and economical changes in the Bulgarian society leave their traces in all spheres of the public life, in particular of the military education system. The implemented in the Republic of Bulgaria reforms assign to the Vasil Levski National Military University the task to train logistic officers at a high level of professional skills, who are ready to solve efficiently the assigned tasks. The specific character of the logistic officers activity sets increased requirements to their management skills and abilities and to the management effectiveness, related to them. In connection with this the disclosure of holdings of cadets from different specializations logistics management, organizational and communication skills is the topical trend to disclose ways to improve military professional training and formation of readiness for a timely and quality management decision making. The research target is the military professional training of the future logistic officers, while the developed in the course of their military professional training management skills, management, organizational and communication skills of the future logistic officers are subject of research. The research aim is to analyze the acquired in the course of the military professional training of the future logistic officers management skills and abilities and the related to them management effectiveness. The methods of research are: a theoretical analysis of the military education literature is used during the research; also the methods of inquiry, statistics, substantiation and general conclusion.

INTEGRATION AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN IN IMPROVING COMPETITIVENESS OF MILITARY INSTITUTIONS

Abstract. Since the educational system of the University is aimed to ensure the successful formation of personality of a prospective specialist, the domestic higher school in conditions of modernization, aimed at finding educational technologies. The ability of the military education system to meet the needs of society and personality outlines the priorities of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It is important that in these conditions, higher military institution focuses on the formation of personal maturity and professionalism of a prospective specialist who is able to act efficiently [1, p. 7]. Thus, the source of competitiveness in the market of higher military education is the formation of comprehensive education services on the basis of competence-based approach to integration and interdisciplinary design. It is evident, that application of pedagogical design technology in the military higher education institution changes the role of a teacher as a representative of science, researcher and instructor. The transfer from authoritarian model of education to teaching as a way of involvement the students and attracting them to the values and learning personally significant knowledge that can be applied in implementation of personal projects [2. p. 27]. The author argues, that education in the military institution with the use of pedagogical design is not just a teaching activity but a lifelong process [3, p. 42]. The project activity puts the student in an active position and he does research, solves problems, takes decisions, explores and records information about his activity. Аннотация. Поскольку воспитательно-образовательная система вуза призвана обеспечить успешное становление личности будущего специалиста, отечественная высшая школа, находящаяся в условиях модернизации, нацелена на поиск воспитательно-образовательных технологий. Способность системы военного образования удовлетворять потребности общества и личности определяет приоритеты развития Вооруженных Сил Российской Федерации. Показательно, что в этих условиях высшая военная школа приобретает новое направление на становление личностной зрелости и профессионализма будущего специалиста, способного действовать компетентно и оперативно [1, с. 7]. Так, источником обеспечения конкурентоспособности на рынке высшего военного профессионального образования является формирование полноценной образовательной услуги на основе компетентностного подхода, построенного на интеграции и междисциплинарном проектировании. Очевидным становится, что при использовании педагогического проектирования в военном вузе интегрируется и меняется роль преподавателя как представителя науки, исследователя и педагога. От авторитарной модели обучения осуществляется переход к преподаванию как способу приобщения курсанта к ценностям и технологиям добывания личностно значимых знаний, служащих реализации жизненных и личностных проектов [2, c. 27]. Таким образом, можно утверждать, что образование в военном вузе с использованием проектирования перестает быть просто деятельностью обучения, протекающей в стенах этого учебного заведения в специально организованных условиях, а становится процессом жизнедеятельности, совершающейся в течение активной профессиональной деятельности, может стать формой непрерывного образования личности [3, с. 42]. Проектная деятельность ставит курсанта в активную позицию– человека, который исследует, решает проблемы, принимает решения, изучает, документирует свою деятельность.

Comparative Analysis of the Formation of Military Professional Skills in the Cadets to Be Trained in Logistics Specializations

The social, political and economical changes in the Bulgarian society leave their traces in all spheres of the public life, in particular of the military education system. The implemented in the Republic of Bulgaria reforms assign to the Vasil Levski National Military University the task to train logistic officers at a high level of professional skills, who are ready to solve efficiently the assigned tasks. The specific character of the logistic officers activity sets increased requirements to their management skills and abilities and to the management effectiveness, related to them. In connection with this the disclosure of holdings of cadets from different specializations logistics management, organizational and communication skills is the topical trend to disclose ways to improve military professional training and formation of readiness for a timely and quality management decision making. The research target is the military professional training of the future logistic officers, while the developed in the course of their military professional training management skills, management, organizational and communication skills of the future logistic officers are subject of research. The research aim is to analyze the acquired in the course of the military professional training of the future logistic officers management skills and abilities and the related to them management effectiveness. The methods of research are: a theoretical analysis of the military education literature is used during the research; also the methods of inquiry, statistics, substantiation and general conclusion.

Mapping Trends in Pedagogical Approaches and Learning Technologies: Perspectives from the Canadian, International, and Military Education Contexts

Increased technological advances, coupled with new learners’ needs, have created new realities for higher education contexts. This study explored and mapped trends in pedagogical approaches and learning technologies in postsecondary education and identified how these innovations are affecting teaching and learning practices in higher education settings, particularly for the Canadian Armed Forces education system. A qualitative research methodology was employed including a comprehensive review of Canadian and international literature, an environmental scan of Canadian Armed Forces educational institutions, and consultations with experts and practitioners in the field of military education. The research findings shed light on trends in pedagogies and learning technologies in higher education as well as on the presence of these trends in the military educational system. In addition, the findings consider the necessity for a corresponding level of preparedness to meet the needs of diverse learners in the future. This study informs both the field of higher education and the field of military education. 

HYBRID PEDAGOGIES FOR HYBRID WAR

DOI: 10.19062/2247-3173.2016.18.2.3 Abstract: Paper presents the main characteristics of hybrid war and the new requirements for military educational and training system related to the new challenges of these irregular threats. The hybrid wars require innovative thinking, a more flexibility in action, and enhanced cognitive skills. This paper lays out some findings of neuroscience. In this respect we can conclude that neuroscience should be used as a tool in educational policy. Knowing that the education is a powerful form of cognitive enhancement we consider that the neuroscience research could identify the mechanisms of learning and the sources of individual differences in learning ability in order to develop the cognitive skills needed in the hybrid framework of the battle.

PECULIAR FEATURES OF CASE APPLICATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL AND CREATIVE COMPETENCE OF LECTURERS OF HIGHER MILITARY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

The article is devoted to an actual problem of cultural and creative training of competent lecturers applying case technology in the system of higher military education. Based on the research of the problem under consideration, it has been established that the situational analysis technology presupposes students to be involved to the in-class substantive examination of specially designed cases containing real problem-based situations that may arise in the future professional activity. The author considers peculiar features of variously structured ‘dead’ and ‘live’ cases to be used in the development of cultural and creative competence of lecturers of the higher military educational establishment of Ivan Chernyakhovskyi National Defense University of Ukraine. On the ground of the material set forth, it has been proved that the application of cases, based on pedagogical situations and cultural and creative materials, ensures proper cultural and creative competence to be gained by the lecturers of higher military educational establishments, which allows them to quickly, comprehensively and flexibly solve professional issues, thus achieving efficient results in training military specialists

The artillery and engineering gentry cadet corps as an important part of the system of military personnel training in Russia

In the course of modernization of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the transition to the new image of the officer, military education of the Russian Federation today faces a complex and important task of the scientific study of processes of formation and training of officers, capable of solving problems of the security of the state, and reform of the system of military education that meets the priority tasks of the Russian Armed Forces. These facts lead to the need to turn to the history of the formation of the system of military education and the necessity to examine military education in Russia in second half XVIII century with the aim of summarizing, organizing, recording and use of past experience in contemporary Russia. In the process of training at the artillery and engineering gentry cadet corps pupils were taught to love Russian history, Russian army, the Navy, and developed high moral standards. Cadets were notable for their extensive professional knowledge, broad outlook, patriotism, honor, duty, and comradeship. Until the end of the eighteenth century, the training of future officers in the cadet corps took place on the basis of the revitalization of moral education, free and comprehensive development of personality of a future officer of the Russian army. The author makes use of some archival sources that have not yet been examined.

Assessment of quality indicators in Spanish higher military education

The quality assessment is subject to multiple interpretations of its content and purpose, and also regarding to methods and techniques used to develop it. Although purposes of assessment are varied, usually pursuit three goals: Improvement, accountability and information. Currently, the concept of quality evaluation has been replaced by the management of educational quality, as Matthew [6] point “the new culture of evaluation is no longer oriented to penalty, ranking or selection of people, as provide a reasoned and reasonable information to guide the management of educational improvement”. Military Training Centres are externally evaluated by an experts External Evaluation Unit to identify strengths and weaknesses on their self-evaluation system and focus on important aspects related to the organization of the Centre, development of work plans, teacher’s style and students learning strategies, system of evaluation and qualification and accurate recommendations to improve all that. This research focuses on the evaluation of quality indicators for the external evaluation of higher education at Military Education Centres in Spain and it is funded by a joint project between University of Granada and MADOC. The technique used for collecting and analysing information was a content description of several documents provided by these military educational authorities, arising the identification and extraction of relevant indicators on the evaluation of higher education. This analysis was primarily based on standards and indicators systems by ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation) adapted to the Military Higher Education, but also it was consider other standards by international agencies and evaluative institutions, such as University of Chile, University of Paraguay, Canarias Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation and Agency for Quality Education System University of Castilla y Leon. The analysis realize a usual use of assessment indicators not based on evidences of user satisfaction, and it provide new proposes of indicators to assess properly quality of Military Higher Education, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. To conclude, it is consider that civil evaluation indicators can be conveniently adapted to be applied in the military education system. This evaluation processes should be supported on obtaining reliable data based on self-evaluation, regular evaluation and specific evaluation, to develop its structure and functioning for enabling implementation of a continuous improvement plan.

MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Much has already been written on the importance of military education and training since the creation of the independent Slovenia. Some may wonder why to re-open this topic, while others might think that nothing has been written on the issue in a while. Irrespective of the approach, this is a very dynamic area, filled with action and changes, especially with regard to activities in the context of the classic military education and training, international military exercises, and participation in international operations and missions. Last year, the Slovenian Armed Forces adopted the Doctrine of Military Education and Training. It was signed by the then minister on 15 March 2013. The Doctrine reflects the changes that the Bologna Process has brought into the European environment. It could be said that the Bologna Process planted the desire and necessity in the European spirit to be more comparable, interoperable and of higher quality. The quality of education, training and advanced training is gaining importance in both the European Union and the Alliance. Increasing integration and transparency of educational institutions are blurring the boundaries and divisions between the public and military educational institutions. There are substantive differences between the two, while the common objective is being the best. Regardless of the international links, the foundations of the public and military educational institutions are in the domain of individual countries. These are always the ones that allow, direct and provide the organizational, substantive and financial conditions for the operation and, in particular, the development of such institutions in which our common future is being developed. It has been known for some time that there is a constant decrease in educational resources in the broadest sense, which is a reason more for increasing the quality of education and better utilizing the internal potentials. What, therefore, is new in military education and training? The future vision of military education in relation to the latest European trends in Romania and the Romanian Armed Forces is presented by Olivian Stănică in his paper titled Global Success of “Europe 2020” – Remodelling Education Systems, Even Military Ones?. In his paper Security Studies – Synthesis between Academy and Practice, Darko Trifunović, Serbia, points to various conflict situations in the world and the ways to resolve them, building on the example of the “Arab Spring”. The key quality issue is whether the education systems follow and include the latest knowledge acquired from practice. The Macedonian approach to the development of the military education system is described by Slavko Angelevski and Metodi Hadji-Janev in their paper titled Contemporary Challenges in Military Education – Macedonian Military Academy in the Context. They claim that the redefinition of the role and responsibilities of the Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” in Skopje was most affected by the dynamics of the transformation processes in the Alliance and Macedonia. The Slovenian view of military education and training is presented by Vinko Vegič and Stojan Zabukovec who, in the paper titled Officer Education: From Discussions on the Organization to the Consideration of Contents, emphasize the importance of higher quality at all levels of military education and training. Particular focus is placed on the role and importance of quality providers. Miha Rijavec, in his paper titled Future of the Officer Career Development System in the Slovenian Armed Forces, derives from the recent organizational changes in the Slovenian Armed Forces and proposes the introduction of several best practises from the British Army, which he believes would bring added value to the Slovenian officer career development system. “Auftragstaktik” is a German term for the doctrine principles which are the product of the Prussian-German military school. In English, the term best suited to this expression is mission command. This prompted the writing of Viktor Potočnik, who addressed the topic in his paper titled Auftragstaktik/Mission Command in the Slovenian Armed Forces. We hope that the content presented above contributes to the development of military scientific and professional thought. We particularly want to encourage all those who are interested in military topics. Perhaps, here and there, you sometimes think of writing something on a military topic you are well familiar with, but there is not much literature on your topic. This might be a good reason and an additional incentive for writing.

The relations of military specialists of armies of aerospace defense to physical preparation in system of additional military professional education

The relations of military specialists of armies of aerospace defense to physical preparation in system of additional military professional education

POLITICAL AND LEGAL CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENTS OF THE MILITARY EDUCATION SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

Within the framework of shaping systemic military thinking with regard for its national interests an important part is assigned to the modernization of the military education system, the increase of the effectiveness of educational programs and curricula. The education is process of forming fundamental, including basic special knowledge, ability to think analytically. The field of military education and personnel management is regarded as the primary factor for ensuring the defense system and combat capability of the Armed Forces. In this context, the history of development of the military education system in the RA Armed Forces is examined, and the main directions of its development are analyzed. The reforming of the system of military education is gradually under way in separate areas by broadening the range of changes based on the positive results. The Armenian officer should be the bearer of the national ideology. At the same time, he must be perceived by the public as the symbol of honesty and education.

Drogi i bezdroża szkolnictwa wojskowego w Polsce

The article presents the history of the military higher education system, which is connected to the shaping of the Polish statehood as well as its present state. The structure of this type of education system was dependent on the e ectiveness of socio-economic, political and military activities of public authorities. However, it is only the November Uprising which is generally associated with the revolt of the o cers from the O cer Cadets School [Szkoła Podchorazych] in Warsaw. The changes which occur within the military education system on account of its adjustment to the requirements of the Act “Law on higher education” of 27 June 2005 are very positive. They accommodate military higher education institutions to the public system of higher education, they in uence the development and the quality of education in these institutions, they obliged them to implement the regulations arising from the National Quali cations Framework and to observe all the procedures arising from the legislations which are enacted in the domain of higher education by the competent public authorities.

Managing Strategic Changes Through DEEP Reforms: A View from the Perspective of U.S.–Armenia “Smart Power” Cooperation

Education is a systematic process of forming the fundamental ability to think analytically, incorporating both basic and specialized knowledge. Therefore, in the armed forces of leading countries of the world, the field of military education and personnel management is regarded as a primary factor for ensuring the efficiency of the defense security system and the combat capability of the military.Defense education reforms are a significant part of the overall reforms being implemented in the defense security sector in Armenia that are helping bring both more credibility and accountability into the Armenian Armed Forces and the National Security System on the whole. The importance of defense education has grown significantly within recent years due to the introduction of sophisticated new armament systems. Current military standards demand a new level of requirements for both soldiers and officers, and military professional education is one of the most important tools to help prepare highly qualified personnel who will be capable of implementing different tasks in the rapidly changing atmosphere of the modern battlefield.The cause and the essence of these innovations are not only due to hard power subsystem dynamics, but also require accepting the fundamentally new orientation in thinking about security that is not exclusively based on threat assessments and a presumed hard power response, as was the case in the past. Over the past decade, after the Prague NATO Summit, Armenia has employed comparative analysis and innovative decision making to smoothly turn its defense security thinking toward a goal-oriented approach that synthesizes both soft and hard security dimensions within one holistic smart power-oriented defense security policymaking system. The other important dimension of these improvements is a gradual transition from an obsolete apparatchik mode of Stalinist-style military governance of the Ministry of Defense to a modern leadership and management culture characterized by the redistribution of powers between defensepolicy institutions and military bodies and the delegation of power and duties to lower tiers in the hierarchy.In the United States, the system of professional military education (PME) must meet certain basic requirements, namely that it should be comprehensive, systemic, consistent, realistic, effective, and unanimous in concept, terms, goals, challenges, and opportunities. The U.S. system is familiar to me, due to my five and a half years of Defense, Army, Air Force, and Navy Attache service as well as having held academic fellowships at the Defense Language Institute in San Antonio, Harvard University's National Security Program, the National Defense University, RAND, and the Marshall Center for Security Studies. PME training places constant tension on the mind, will, and body, giving great attention to physical fitness and its major role in service activity of all categories of personnel.The Early Stages of Armenia's Defense Education Sector DevelopmentThe formation of Armenia's armed forces coincided with what was probably the most difficult and stressful period of modern Armenian history: the transition from a Sovietstyle totalitarian regime to independent national statehood oriented around the values of liberal democracy. Drafting the main design of the Armenian Army simultaneously with the establishment of Armenian independent statehood became a challenge that needed to be addressed precisely, given the conditions of extreme uncertainty that characterized the dynamics of the post-Soviet system of global, regional, and national security. It was a matter of great responsibility and commitment for me to be ordered by the leadership of the newly born Ministry of Defense to develop the Basics of Military Policy of the Republic of Armenia, published in 1992 as the first military-political national document outlining the doctrinal content and strategic caliber of an independent Armenia. …

ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ ВОЕННО-ПАТРИОТИЧЕСКОЙ ПОДГОТОВКИ КУРСАНТОВ В СИСТЕМЕ ВЫСШЕГО ВОЕННОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

There have been studied educational activity planning and its technology. There has been made an attempt to define the nature and features of cadets’ patriotic military training technology planning in the system of higher military education. There have been suggested the stages of patriotic military training pedagogical technology planning.