Higher Military Educational Institutions Research Articles

Psycho-physiological prerequisites of the success of military-professional training of cadets of military institutions of higher education

The article examines in detail the educational process of military- professional training of future army officers, which made it possible to substantiate the structural-systemic approach to the chosen problem. The analysis of the data obtained as a result of testing the morphofunctional and motor indicators of the development of the body of the cadets of military institutions of higher education confirmed the general low physical condition of modern military personnel. Regarding physical capacity, this indicator is in the range from low to satisfactory in most cadets. The results of testing the motor readiness of future military personnel confirm the existing data on the insufficient development of endurance in young men and the insufficient development of endurance and speed in girls. The study of the psycho-emotional state of the cadets of the military institutions of higher education showed that the resistance to stress in extreme situations of the vast majority of future officers is in the range from above average to high levels. In addition, as a result of special studies, the dependence of the success of the formation of professional skills and abilities on the psychophysiological indicators of the development of the cadets' body, depending on gender and military specialization, was established. The results of the correlation analysis of the dependence of the success of the cadets' professional training on the psychophysiological indicators of their organism's development made it possible to determine the structure of the complex psychophysiological preparedness of future officers, taking into account gender and military specialization. Therefore, the differentiation of future officers by specialization and gender determines the selection of means of physical training of the appropriate orientation depending on the structure of complex psychophysiological training.

NATIVE EXPERIENCE OF NATIONAL PATRIOTIC EDUCATION IN THE MILITARY SPHERE OF THE STUDIED PERIOD (END OF XX – BEGINNING OF XXI CENTURY)

In the modern conditions of full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, the problem of national-patriotic education of future officers in military institutions of higher education of Ukraine emerges with all urgency. The priority of the formation of patriotic qualities in the officers of military institutions of higher education plays a key role in the readiness for conscious defense of the Motherland, which is the main task assigned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the conditions of hostilities with the enemy. The level of formation of patriotic qualities in future officers depends on the effectiveness of education of relevant properties in the personnel of military units and units, which determines their ability to selflessly fulfill the constitutional duty to consciously protect the Motherland. The basis of the formation of national self-awareness is the education of a conscientious officer, citizen, and patriot. National self-awareness is not an innate quality, it is formed during the life of an individual. At the current stage of Ukraine’s development, when the threat of losing state independence and the country’s integrity has increased, national-patriotic education in the military sphere has a priority role. The main aspect is the education of national-patriotic feeling in young officers, devotion to the defense of the state, on a national scale. The purpose of this article is to analyze the domestic experience of national-patriotic education in the military sphere of the late 20th – early 21st centuries. An integral part of the national-patriotic education of officers and personnel of the military forces is the formation of readiness to defend the Motherland. In the conditions of a full-scale war, education as a social phenomenon needs rethinking, development of new approaches and strategies in the development of a system of education of national-patriotic qualities in young officers and personnel in representatives of power structures. The external attributes of the army were also of great importance for the establishment of the national-patriotic upbringing of young officers: firstly, the development of new models of military uniforms and insignia; secondly, the approval of the provisions on military awards; thirdly, honorary names of military units that had a national historical origin. Thus, an important aspect of the investigated problem is the tendency to change the system of national-patriotic education in military institutions of higher education in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This happened both at the legislative level and by filling the system of national-patriotic education with new content. The activities of the collectives of military institutions of higher education are aimed at: first, the formation of the national-patriotic consciousness of cadets; secondly, the awakening of national pride for the Ukrainian people; thirdly, hardening of patriotic consciousness; fourthly, training cadets to protect the independence of Ukraine, its state sovereignty. High results of educational work with cadets of institutions of higher education are ensured thanks to the inseparability of goals, the purpose of education in the conditions of both classroom and extra-auditory activities of the teaching staff of military higher education institutions. Turning to the historical experience of implementing the implementation of the national idea strengthens the search for ways to implement the national idea in the national-patriotic education of future officers in military institutions of higher education of Ukraine. Since effective educational work can be carried out under the conditions of a close combination of the achievements of cadets during educational and practical classes in military institutions of higher education of Ukraine with combat achievements of graduates of military institutions of higher education while protecting the territorial integrity of Ukraine, it is worth considering the possibilities of wider use of the potential of participants in hostilities for the formation of a patriotic consciousness and patriotic feelings. Today, the problem of national-patriotic education of young officers is becoming particularly acute, since the future of Ukraine as an independent, sovereign state depends on its solution.

Peculiarities of training Teams of Higher Military Educational Institutions in Military pentathlon for Competitions of various ranks in the conditions of a limited period of training

Today, it has become traditional in Ukraine to hold competitions of various ranks in military applied sports, namely: military sports all-around, officer triathlon, polyathlon, hand-to-hand combat, official triathlon among representatives of the institutions of the security and defense sector of Ukraine. The study was carried out in accordance with the plan of research and development work of the department of special physical and combat training of the National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine (initiative scientific project «Triathlon Service, 2021-2024»). In the process of research and analytical work, members of the research group used the following research methods: idealization, formalization, axiomatic, historical and logical, descent from concrete. As a result of the research, the members of the research group determined the specifics of the formation of the personnel reserve and the training of the national team of the National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine in official triathlon for competitions of various ranks (in the conditions of a limited period of preparation). It is necessary to emphasize that the components of the selection work defined by us in the direction of staffing national teams from service-applied all-around events are characteristic of other higher military educational institutions (HMEI). Prospects for further research in the chosen direction of scientific intelligence include the development of organizational and pedagogical conditions for the formation of the readiness of male and female cadets of HMEI. who specialize in official triathlon for competitions of higher ranks (taking into account the peculiarities of the military situation).

КОУЧИНГОВИЙ ПІДХІД ДО ФОРМУВАННЯ ЛІДЕРСЬКИХ ЯКОСТЕЙ МАЙБУТНІХ ОФІЦЕРІВ

The purpose of the article is to substantiate a coaching approach that ensures the effectiveness of developing leadership skills of future officers and to provide practical recommendations on the example “peer-to-peer” leadership training in higher military educational institution. The article substantiates that the coaching approach of the leadership skills formation of future officers begins with the establishment and development of relationships between cadets and instructors before providing relevant content that agrees with the stage of leadership development, learning and experience of cadets. The implementation of the coaching approach covers all areas of learning (cognitive, reflective and behavioral) through numerous forms of learning (training, role-playing, simulation games) contributing to carefully organized environment and space conductive to learning. Cadets should see the benefits of the leadership development program contributing to their personal growth. It is established that the purpose of the coaching approach is to create a positive experience for future officers. The result of the coaching approach to training is cognitive growth, development of leadership skills and sustainable behavioral change of future officers. The coaching approach is proven to be based on connection rather than content to build trust and strengthen the social structure between participants. This is done through reflection and building reflective connections that allow sharing and discussing difficult situations. It is summarized that the coaching approach offers a new perspective on leadership development by eliminating the shortcomings of traditional approaches and justifies the emergence of leadership development training programs. The coaching approach puts less emphasis on formal teaching and instead uses discussion, situation solving and emotional storytelling. Future officers develop and apply new knowledge and skills together with instructors and fellow students, developing relationships between them and creating a positive learning environment. The peculiarities of the coaching approach are considered on the example of “peer-to-peer” leadership training. Key words: future officers, cadets, leadership skills, reflection, coaching approach, training, higher military educational institutions.

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНА ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ ОФІЦЕРІВ: ДОСВІД, ПРОПОЗИЦІЇ ТА РЕКОМЕНДАЦІЇ

At the time of brutal, unprovoked military aggression by the russian federation, our state continues targeted work on the systematic reform of military education. Current events and trends in the military-political arena indicate the need for a significant rethinking of the theoretical studies and methodological developments of military pedagogues, psychologists and psycho-physiologists regarding the directions and quality of unit commanders’ psychological training. The process of training specialists of the Armed Forces and other branches of the security and defense sector is accompanied not only by increasing the requirements for their military and professional competence, but also by improving the officer corps’ psychological training. The purpose of the article is to generalize the experience of psychological training of future officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at military higher educational institutions and to outline proposals for its optimization. Methodology. The effectiveness of implementing the practice of training military specialists in the armies of NATO countries into the educational space of Ukraine was analyzed; problematic issues related to the organization of future officers’ psychological training at military higher educational institutions are summarized. Results. The necessity of designing and implementing a pedagogical system that specifies the relevant tasks, diversifies the forms and technologies for the formation of future officers’ psychological readiness for professional activity was proven; the results of monitoring studies of the dynamics of officers’ psychological readiness to implement new professional competence were presented; measures for the formation of future officers’ psychological readiness for professional activity at military higher educational institutions were proposed. Data were obtained indicating the effectiveness of their implementation at military higher educational institutions. Recommendations for optimizing the process of forming future tactical-level officers’ psychological readiness while training at higher education institutions with specific training conditions were formulated. Key words: higher military educational institutions, NATO, future officers’ training, psychological readiness, reflexive approach, components of readiness.

FOSTERING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN MILITARY ENGINEERING EDUCATION: INTRODUCTION OF A TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Digital tools have become integral to training military engineers, and the introduction of a technology-enhanced learning environment may improve the educational process at higher military educational institutions. This study explores the impact of digital transformations in military engineering education through a technology-enhanced learning environment. To answer the research questions, mixed methodology was used, which involved integration and data triangulation matrices. The survey included 17 experts who possess the competences to evaluate the integration of technology into the learning environment. The results showed that a positive technology-enhanced learning environment is represented through ICT-supported learning, e-learning, blended learning, and virtual learning environments. The researchers distinguished groups of digital tools used at higher military educational institutions (communication tools, content creation tools, Learning Management Systems, collaboration tools, assessment tools, simulation and modelling, and adaptive learning tools). The impact of digital tools applied for the formation of professional competence among future military engineers was evaluated. Then, the algorithm for creating and developing a positive technology-enhanced learning environment was explained as the set of systematic measures used to design and implement a learning environment that integrates technology. The measures to be taken to foster digital technologies while training future military engineers were described during the study. The outcomes can be used to improve the existing system of military engineering education at the Ukrainian military institutions and to maximize the professional training at the active military units. Keywords: digital tools, higher military educational institution, learning environment, professional competence, technology-enhanced learning

The informational and educational environment «DIALOG» on the way to improve the educational process in the Higher Military Educational Institutions in the conditions of full-scale armed aggression russian federation against Ukraine

The informational and educational environment «DIALOG» on the way to improve the educational process in the Higher Military Educational Institutions in the conditions of full-scale armed aggression russian federation against Ukraine

Possible project of distance learning course and content development of tactical training module: legal aspect

Some technologies for creating the project and course content of the "Tactical training” module are revealed in remote teaching of military disciplines.
 The role of the introduction of some educational technologies during distance learning in the system of training cadets in higher military educational institutions and military-educational units of higher education institutions engaged in the reserve officer training program is determined.
 The main advantages and problems regarding the development and implementation of technologies for the creation of a project of any course in the remote teaching of military disciplines are listed, taking into account the absence of the possibility of practical use of the educational and material base, including weapons and military equipment.
 Course tasks, object, subject of teaching, research and study are defined.
 Some approaches to solving the problems of implementing distance learning technologies in the teaching of military disciplines are defined: the dependence of the development of the concept of distance education on all sections of military training, including fire training; further development and adaptation of the corporate network of institution of higher education; development, placement of electronic textbooks, manuals, and educational and methodological materials on the website of institution of higher education and creation of a distance education database; organization of interaction between all participants of the educational process; creation of a unified corporate system of distance education and uniform methodical resources in the conditions of martial law; organization of training and advanced training of teachers and technical personnel in the field of dual purpose information technologies, taking into account the transition to NATO standards in teaching.
 Defined competencies and desired learning outcomes from the third section of reserve officer training "Tactical and tactical-special training”.

Scientific and Theoretical Basis for Training Future Communication Specialists in Higher Military Education Institutions

Since 2014 Ukraine has been under the military influence of the Russian aggressor and in February 2022, it immediately turned into a full-scale war. Equipping the Armed Forces of Ukraine with sophisticated weapons, expanding the range of tactical techniques for conducting combat operations in various conditions necessitated a broad scientific search for ways to develop and improve the training (combat) process, including physical training, which has always been considered the most important factor in the high combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine. According to the results of the analysis of scientific, methodological and specialised literature, it has been established that the system of training future communication specialists for military and professional activities needs a scientifically based transformation in accordance with the requirements of today. The purpose to analyse the scientific, methodological and special literature on the training of future communication specialists for military and professional activities by means of special physical training. Research methods: analysis, synthesis, comparison, systematization of scientific and special sources. Conclusions. As a result of the analysis of scientific, methodological and specialised literature, it is determined that the system of training future communication specialists for military professional activities needs a scientifically based transformation in accordance with the new requirements of today. The article also analyses various approaches of modern scholars to the training of future specialists for professional activities using special physical exercises. In addition, in the context of theoretical research, we have identified an insufficient number of scientific papers devoted to solving the practical problem of training future communication specialists for military professional activities by means of special physical training, which emphasises the relevance and practical component of the chosen area of scientific research.

Features of the organization of the educational process on physical education and military-professional activities of female cadets in higher military educational institutions under the conditions of the state of martial

The article researched the peculiarities of the organization of the educational process of physical education and military-professional activity of female cadets in higher military educational institutions under the conditions of the legal regime of martial law, and how the current conditions of the educational and service activity of female cadets are related to the level of their physical fitness.
 Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of educational and methodological recommendations by research topic, documentary method, questionnaire, comparison method.
 It has been established that the high level of physical fitness of female cadets of higher military educational institutions is closely related to the success of studies and the effectiveness of military professional activities of female cadets under martial law. The results of the conducted research indicate the need to increase the level of physical fitness, especially strength qualities, of female cadets during their studies at the higher military educational institutions, which will contribute to improving the quality of the educational process and the effectiveness of the performance of military-professional tasks as assigned in the conditions of martial law.

Application of crossfit in physical training of law enforcement officers

Military professional activities place significant demands on the training of military personnel during participation in combat operations. Scientific research confirms that the most effective means and method of forming the professional readiness of law enforcement units is the quality training of soldiers in military higher education institutions. It is this training that requires the search for new methods and technologies for organizing forms of physical training with military personnel of all specialties. Scientists consider crossfit to be an effective, popular sport that is important in the development of general physical qualities and maintaining the functional state of a soldier at the proper level, and is rapidly developing among different segments of the population in the world.
 The article examines the professional and motor fitness of law enforcement officers, which ensures the success of military and professional activities. The author assesses the levels of physical fitness of officers and substantiates the relevance of crossfit as a system of a new sport that demonstrates many qualities: strength, agility, endurance, speed, coordination. The possibility of including cross-fit in the system of professional and applied physical training of law enforcement officers in order to increase the level of military and applied readiness of each officer is considered. The effectiveness of cross-fit means and methods in the development of professionally significant strength qualities of students is proved.

The Implementatio of the Blended Learning Technologies at the Higher Military Educational Institution: Features of the Readiness Formation of the Future Special Purpose Specialists for Professional Activity

The technology of blended learning, which combines the advantages of traditional classroom and electronic learning, is considered. It is noted that blended learning is characterized by a double significance (personally significant educational activity and proper organization of educational activity in electronic and traditional format), which contributes to the development of a cadet of a military educational institution as a subject of self-education, and forms his readiness for self-development in the future professional activity. An analysis of the features and essential characteristics of blended learning technology was carried out, its models were investigated, and approaches to introducing blended learning into the educational process of cadets of higher military educational institutions were described. The critical characteristics of blended learning, such as individualization of learning, productive, independent work, appropriate use of classroom time, active implementation of modern information and communication technologies, etc., are highlighted. The interaction of subjects: the teacher, students, electronic educational resources, and the roles assigned to them in the blended learning model are characterized. Electronic resources for implementing blended learning into practice (Google for Education cloud services with basic applications) are considered. The experience of using blended learning technology in the teaching process is described, which is implemented in the form of a three-stage educational model - independent work of cadets (viewing video materials to familiarize themselves with the theoretical material for this lesson, independent performance of tasks to check understanding of the reviewed material), classroom work (active types of educational activity) and post-audit work (independent generalization of the studied educational material). It was concluded that the introduction of blended training into the educational process of future particular purpose specialists, as well as its practical use at higher military educational institutions, contributes to the formation of cadets’ readiness for the activities of future military officers.

EFFECT OF QUIZLET USE ON UKRAINIAN SERVICE MEMBERS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY ACQUISITION

The article focused on exploring the effect of the use of Quizlet on Ukrainian service members’ English vocabulary acquisition and their perceptions of its utilisation in the educational process. A mixed-method research design combining quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed in this experimental study, which consisted of 3 stages. The data for the analysis were collected through 3 survey questionnaires and 2 tests. The obtained results reported a beneficial effect of Quizlet integration into the English language course on the service members’ English vocabulary mastery. The participants demonstrated high learning outcomes and significant English vocabulary acquisition progress after systematic and continued Quizlet utilisation in and out of class. Ukrainian service members positively responded to Quizlet implementation during the course and supported its further integration into the programme. The participants viewed Quizlet as an effective learning tool and highly valued its practical use. They praised Quizlet's simplicity, convenience, mobility, and time-saving abilities but underestimated its motivating and entertaining potential. Under the current conditions of the increased demand for English-speaking personnel, this study can contribute to the development of practice guidelines for the incorporation of Quizlet and other vocabulary-building mobile applications into the English language courses for military professionals at higher military educational institutions.

HYGIENIC ASPECTS FOR MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF MILITARY SPECIALTIES CADETS: ASSESSMENT, OPTIMIZATION OF LEARNING AND LIVING CONDITIONS, AND OVERCOMING RISK FACTORS

This research theme was approved by the Academic Council of Kharkiv National University as a dissertation for Doctor of Philosophy degree.
 The aim of this publication is to present a literature review summarizing the findings from national and international scientific and practical works on the training of military personnel. The focus is on the hygienic and psychophysiological foundations of health, optimization requirements for the training conditions of cadets in military educational institutions, and other critical aspects related to this important issue.
 The materials and methods were based on well-known methodological aspects of analytical evaluation and interpretation of scientific and practical information from the literature.
 The results obtained by the analytical assessment of relevant materials indicate that the issue of training military personnel is pertinent globally and particularly crucial in the context of the ongoing conflict with the Russian aggressor in Ukraine. It has been established that in recent decades, Ukraine has lacked studies specifically focused on understanding the dynamics of mental states and the development of mental maladaptation. The absence of such research has hindered the formulation of health protection measures and the enhancement of combat readiness for cadets in higher military educational institutions throughout their entire course of study. Literature findings on the study of educational conditions for both civilian students and cadets in military educational institutions underscore the intricacies of the adaptation process for young individuals pursuing higher education. This complexity arises from age-related psychological characteristics influencing their reactions to changes in social status brought about by the transition to the environment and conditions of higher education institutions. In particular, the change in lifestyle affects cadets and junior students. This is due to an increase in the amount of received information, the unusual form of its presentation, the lack of systematic control by teachers and parents, and other factors that increase the burden on the psycho-emotional sphere of students. Specifically, cadets and junior students are significantly affected by the shift in lifestyle. This can be attributed to the heightened volume of information, its unconventional presentation, the absence of systematic monitoring by educators and parents, and various factors that contribute to an increased load on the psycho-emotional well-being of students.
 Conclusions.
 
 The issue of cadets' learning conditions in military educational institutions is a pressing concern globally.
 Through a review of scientific and practical literature, it is evident that there is an immediate need to establish criteria for the effectiveness of socio-pedagogical prevention in addressing maladjustment among junior cadets in higher military educational institutions, including those in the Ukrainian Air Force. The inadequacies in a cadet's socio-psychological characteristics may lead to maladjustment, becoming a potential factor contributing to health disorders.
 The review of existing scientific and practical literature highlights a gap in research pertaining to the psycho-emotional profile of cadets in higher military Air Force educational institutions. This lack of comprehensive study hinders efforts to preserve health and combat capability while developing hygienic preventive measures, underscoring the relevance of our scientific work.

Postgraduate education methodology for foreign language teachers' assessment competence development in higher military educational institutions

Ukraine's tendency to achieve compatibility with the standards of NATO member states, in particular as a result of Russian aggression against Ukraine, raises the issue of developing the diagnostic competence of foreign language teachers in higher military educational institutions. After all, the ability of foreign language teachers in higher military educational institutions to effectively assess the levels of foreign language communicative competence of military personnel allows them to respond promptly to problematic issues in their language training and change training strategies following the needs of the Armed Forces. Therefore, the study aims to reveal the essence of the methodology of adaptive development of foreign language teachers' diagnostic competence in the system of postgraduate education. To achieve this goal, several theoretical (analysis, synthesis, systematisation of scientific psychological, pedagogical, methodological literature) and empirical (observation, comparison, description) methods were used. Adaptive learning technologies are proposed, which allow studying the educational material with the help of adaptive algorithms for each student, according to knowledge, skills, and personal learning needs, i.e., through the adaptive presentation of the educational material of the author's remote special course. The stages of implementation of the author's methodology for adaptive development of diagnostic competence of foreign language teachers in higher military educational institutions are highlighted. The specifics of the methodology of adaptive development of diagnostic competence of foreign language teachers are revealed, considering their diagnostic activities in the system of military education. The authors' developed methodology for the adaptive development of diagnostic competence of foreign language teachers in higher military educational institutions contributes to the actualisation, systematisation and deepening of their theoretical diagnostic knowledge, and improvement of practical diagnostic skills and abilities that form the basis for the development of their diagnostic competence. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of applying its results to improve the qualifications of foreign language teachers at higher military educational institutions

THE SPECIFICITY OF THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY IN MILITARY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The article examines the specifics of the formation of professional identity in military institutions of higher education. The idea that the development of higher military education remains a priority task of Ukrainian state-building is emphasized. The term „professional military education” is explained, referring to specialized military education, which is obtained under educational programs at the appropriate levels of military education in order to improve the professional level of a military specialist. It is proved that the formation of the professional identity of applicants of higher military education is a long process of qualitative modification of their inner world, which correlates with the stages of professionalization by enriching social subjectivity, selfactualization, and self-fulfillment in military professional activities. That is why, identification is proposed to be perceived as the main mechanism of socialization of an individual, translation of military-professional corporate values, and professional adaptation, which contributes to the freedom of individual development, enrichment, and diversity of meanings of activity. The role of the „self-concept” as a cognitive system for regulating behavior in various life conditions, in accordance with which there is a search for the meaning of one’s own existence, and the formation of an internal position, is emphasized. It is determined that the educational and professional environment in military institutions of higher education provides for constant problematization by solving several non-standard professional tasks that are projected onto a multidisciplinary structure of professional training, which has a systematic, progressive, and dynamic nature. It is shown that a developed sense of professional identity allows an individual to build his or her own professional perspective, taking into account the specifics of the acquired military professional experience and integration into the valuable military experience of foreign countries.

Features of training for female military officers of military institutions of higher education. Abstract

It is known that the success of military- professional activity depends on the peculiarities of the learning and upbringing process, which must be built not only on the basis of general psychological and pedagogical laws, but also taking into account certain methods of influence that correspond to the characteristics of cadets. Today's conditions, changes in the directions of military and professional activity and the conditions for conducting combat operations by servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of the state against the aggressor of the Russian Federation require from hand-to-hand combat the improvement of the set of means for training, education and formation of soldiers in technical, tactical, physical and mental readiness for actions in difficult conditions of close combat.
 The article presents the main results of experimental research on the testing in real conditions of the educational process of the proposed experimental program for training female servicemen in hand-to-hand combat, which are used during practical classes in accordance with the training program at the VZVO (Lviv) during the academic year. The purpose of the experimental training program for female servicemen was to prepare cadets for hand-to-hand combat and self-defense. The program is designed for the period of study at the VZVO: in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years - study and training of techniques and actions, in the 4th and 5th years - improvement of previously learned techniques and actions of hand-to-hand combat with the inclusion of a section in various forms of physical preparation

Using Professionally-Oriented Electronic Educational Resources to Enhance Foreign Language Competence of Future Border Guard Officers

Nowadays, in the context of the restrictions imposed by pandemic and war initiated by Russian federation, it became indispensable to make adjustments to the educational process and use relevant methods to teach future border guard officers of Ukraine foreign languages in order to maximize the efficiency of the educational process at the higher military educational institution. The results of the analysis of practical experience, as well as taking into account the best international practices for training security and defense sector officers, made it possible to determine the optimal electronic educational technologies that can be used for foreign language training of future officers in the context of a various restriction to the educational process. To test the effectiveness of integrating electronic educational resources into the training of future officers, four training groups of the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service were involved, who studied at the same course in the specialty "State Border Security" and "Telecommunications and Radio Engineering". Professional training in the experimental group was carried out with the maximum possible application of electronic educational resources. The effectiveness of integrating professionally-oriented training programs with interface in English, as well as specifically designed ESP distance learning course into the system of professional training of future officers has been proved in practice. This was confirmed by the results of diagnostics of academic achievements of cadets who used electronic means for professional English language training. Although, it is recommended to adhering to a certain ratio of the share of classes using electronic educational resources and practical contact classes.

Study on the development of health-saving competence of future border guard officers

The paper presents a methodological system for the formation of health-saving competence of future border guard officers at higher military educational institution. The system is focused on the educational component of training and familiarizing cadets with the specifics and ways of forming this professionally important quality using the potential of interactive and research training methods. The article aims at justification, implementation and verification of the effectiveness of the methodological system during an experimental study in which 132 cadets aged 17-22 years took part, including 118 boys and 14 girls. The research methods used were: retrospective and comparative analysis, generalization, pedagogical observation, questionnaires and surveys, testing, expert assessments, experiment and methods of statistical assessment. At the end of the formative stage of the experiment, cadets of the experimental group have a predominantly high (23,88 %) and average (55.22%) levels of health-saving competence. In the control group the indicators were 12.31% and 46.15%, respectively. It has been proved that the proposed methodological system allows to increase the motivation of cadets to preserve their health, its physical, social and mental (spiritual) components, improve their level of awareness of the importance of health in personal and professional life, improve the skills of health-saving activities.

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