State Border Guard Service Research Articles

Comparative analysis of the Law of Ukraine “On the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine” and the Law of Poland “On Border Guards”

Comparative analysis of the Law of Ukraine “On the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine” and the Law of Poland “On Border Guards”

Глобальна криза від пандемії Сovid-19 та її вплив на мобільність населення

An important and relevant issue today is not only the return to the indicators and volumes of passenger traffic in 2018-2019, but also forecasting the activities of the world transport sector after the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic, as well as finding ways to reduce the risk of passenger infection in public transport. The impact of the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus on the transport industry of Ukraine and the world as a whole has been studied. It was found that at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, about 90% of all flights to the European Union were recorded in the European Union, as well as a decrease in passenger traffic by individual and 60-90% and public transport - by 50%. The statistical data of the Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine for 2019-2020 on the facts of crossing the state border of Ukraine with the Republic of Poland are analyzed and a significant decrease in passenger traffic in 2020 is established. It is proposed to use additional equipment, which is made in the form of protective barriers to ensure physical distance between passengers, to increase safety and reduce the risk of infection of Covid-19 passengers when using internationally transported passenger vehicles.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ РОЗМІРУ ІНДЕКСАЦІЇ ГРОШОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ВІЙСЬКОВОСЛУЖБОВЦІВ ПІД ЧАС ПРОВЕДЕННЯ СУДОВИХ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ЕКСПЕРТИЗ

The article considers the concept of indexation of cash collateral, its justification and the obligation to accrue and pay. Indexation is a component of the financial security of servicemen and one of the main state guarantees. That is why it is subject to mandatory accrual and payment. According to the current legislation, the indexation of monetary income of the population is carried out when the value of the consumer price index exceeds the indexation threshold, which is set at 103 percent. The calculation of the consumer price index for the indexation of monetary income of the population is a cumulative result. To further index the monetary income of the population, the calculation of the consumer price index begins in the month in which the consumer price index exceeded the indexation threshold. The increase in monetary income of the population in connection with the indexation is carried out from the first day of the month following the month in which the consumer price index is published. Equally important is the correctness of the indexation, which in turn depends on the correctness of the base month. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of December 9, 2015 № 1013 amended the Procedure for indexation of monetary income of the population. Therefore, the calculation of the consumer price index for indexation since January 2016 was carried out not individually for each employee, depending on the date of his employment (position), but from the date of the last revision of the tariff rate (salary) for the position held by the employee. Based on the norms prescribed in the Procedure for indexation of monetary incomes of the population, the month in which the tariff rates (salaries) were increased became the base for the indexation. Recently, there has been a situation with non-accruals and non-payment of indexation of cash benefits to servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine for the period 2016–2018, which contradicts current legislation. As a result, the number of decisions of judges and applications of servicemen to conduct forensic economic examinations in order to document and determine the amounts of non-accrued or not fully accrued by military units indexation of monetary support has increased. Recently, there has been a situation with non-accruals and non-payment of indexation of cash benefits to servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine for the period 2016–2018, which contradicts current legislation. In this regard, the number of decisions of judges and applications of servicemen to conduct forensic economic examinations in order to document and determine the amounts of unaccrued or incompletely accrued by military units indexation of monetary support has increased.

РОЛЬ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ПРИКОРДОННОЇ СЛУЖБИ УКРАЇНИ В СИСТЕМІ ВОЄННОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ В УМОВАХ ГІБРИДНОЇ ВІЙНИ

The Russian Federation has used an undeclared "hybrid war" against Ukraine, which is in many ways a unique and new challenge to our state. The clearest nature of the new type of war was demonstrated first in the Kerch Strait near the island of Tuzla in 2003 and then by annexation by the Russian Federation in the spring of 2014 of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, followed by support for local radicals and a full-scale Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine. The authors consider the role and place of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in the conditions of aggression from the period of creation of the border service to the present. The application of the units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in the conditions of “hybrid wars” is analyzed and recommendations are given for determining the tasks of the border service in the conditions of a special period at the state border. Recommendations for changes in the use of forces and means of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in a special period are identified. In peacetime, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine is able to perform its statutory tasks for the protection of the state border. In the event of a threat, it is necessary to move to the defense of the state border by forces and means of units, units, formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which should include law enforcement agencies, which must act on a common plan, purpose, tasks and objectives. In accordance with the provided recommendations, the issue of conceptual changes to the activities and tasks of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in the national security system in a "hybrid war", the definition of new tasks in accordance with the capabilities and use of forces and means in a special period which requires appropriate scientific and methodological support.

ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ АВІАЦІЇ ПІД ЧАС ПАТРУЛЮВАННЯ ДЕРЖАВНИХ КОРДОНІВ

The article examines the situation on the border with Belarus, which has developed due to the influx of illegal migrants trying to enter the EU (Lithuania, Latvia, Poland) mainly from Iraq and Syria, to a lesser extent from Afghanistan and African countries. This, in turn, creates a dangerous situation on the border with Ukraine. It was found that the protection of the state border of Ukraine is an integral part of the national system of state border protection, so it is necessary to respond to possible complications together with interacting government agencies and others. It is proved that one of the precautionary measures of danger of the Ukrainian border violation is constant monitoring and patrolling with the use of aviation in the framework of production tasks for aviation patrol of the state border. The interaction of state bodies and civil aviation companies for the task of air patrol of the state border, namely the Ukrainian Helicopters and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, is proposed. The choice of available types of aircraft for joint patrol of the state border is substantiated, for which the advantages and disadvantages of manned aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles are analyzed. The calculation of the effectiveness of two options for performing aviation work on patrolling the Ukrainian-Belarusian border has been made. Analyzing the calculations and comparing the options for the production task, it was determined that the joint patrol of the state border of Ukraine with Belarus is more profitable combined option using a helicopter Mi-8MTV-1 and unmanned aerial vehicle Spectator-M1 due to cost savings. This option is that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles is appropriate when patrolling the river zone of the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, and the manned aircraft is proposed to be used when patrolling the land.

Статистический анализ туристических потоков между Украиной и странами региона Балтийского моря в 2012—2019 годах

This article explores the features and trends in inbound and outbound tourism flows between Ukraine and the Baltic Sea region (BSR) countries in 2012—2019. The research question is whether inbound or outbound tourism prevailed and how visa-free travel to the Schengen Area affected the number of Ukrainians travelling to the Baltic Sea Region. Two data sources were used in the study. These are the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index of the World Economic Forum and data from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on the number of foreign citizens visiting Ukraine and the number of Ukrainians travelling abroad. The study employs the statistical methods of structural shifts analysis, time series analysis, and graphical visualization. The findings indicate that Ukrainian outbound tourism was growing steadily over the study period, whilst visa-free travel to the Schengen Area had no statistically significant impact on the number of outbound tourists from Ukraine to the BSR. Outbound tourism flow prevailed over inbound. The number of inbound tourists to Ukraine sharply declined after 2013 because of the socio-political situation in the country. The analysis reveals significant changes in inbound and outbound tourism flow structures. The COVID-19 pandemic is shown to be a critical factor influencing the current state and prospects of the tourism industry.

Law enforcement function in operational and official activity of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine against violation of the entry into and exit from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine

Law enforcement function in operational and official activity of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine against violation of the entry into and exit from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine

TERRITORIAL FEATURES OF INBOUND TOURISM IN UKRAINE

Objective. The objective of the article is to investigate the territorial features of inbound tourism in Ukraine, analyze and develop measures that will be aimed at the development of the tourism industry in Ukraine. Methods. The main scientific results of the work are obtained using a set of general scientific and special research methods, namely: methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization, abstraction and statistical analysis, comparative and graphical methods. Results. The development of inbound tourism in Ukraine is influenced by the following factors: favourable natural conditions; rich historical and cultural heritage; availability of regulatory framework for tourism development; belonging to socio-geographical aspects. It is revealed that, according to the statistics of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, the largest number of foreign tourists was observed in 2014–2017 from such countries as Moldova, Belarus, Russia. Primarily, it was due to the territorial proximity of states, similarities of traditions, religions, lan- guages and related historical and cultural heritage. According to the World Tourism Organization, the dynamics of international tourist arrivals in Ukraine is wave-like, the most observed international tourist arrivals were in 2017 (14.23 thousand people), the least — in 2015 (12.42 thousand people) and the growth rate of international tourist arrivals share in 2016 (7.33 %) and 2017 (6.75 %) and the least frequent in 2019 (-5.42 %). The main factors that contribute to such dynamics are the political situation in eastern Ukraine and the epidemic situation as in Ukraine and in the world. It is noted that in order to improve the level of development of the tourism industry in Ukraine, it is necessary to carry out the following measures as attracting public funds for the implementation of tourism activities, improvement of transport infrastructure and amateurism, paying attention to health and recreational resources and attracting effective tourist advertising.

ESTABLISHMENT OF BORDER SECURITY AS A COMPONENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY OF UKRAINE

An analysis of recent scientific publications and special literature on national security issues shows that approaches to the methodological aspects of research in this area are currently in place. The problem of delimitation of certain components of national security, in particular border security, remains relevant. However, its key concepts are not clearly defined, which complicates the definition of the subject of research, accurate analysis and preparation of appropriate recommendations for its implementation. As a result, the issue of border security is currently not deeply studied, in particular, insufficient attention is paid to geopolitical realities, external and internal factors that affect its state. This can be confirmed by a number of scientific publications that demonstrate simplified views of the state border. It is perceived simply as a physical line of demarcation of the territory of states, draws conclusions about the "blurring" of borders between European states and questions the need to protect them in the era of globalization. At the same time, the competence and tasks of the border institution are limited only to checking the documents of travelers across the border at checkpoints and control of its area outside them. Taking into account the main trends and consequences of deep transformations of geopolitical and geoeconomic space, today there is a need for thorough research in the field of border security of Ukraine as a component of national security, as well as defining a clear place and role of its guarantee. functions, especially with the emergence of new types of threats, in particular: the temporary occupation by the Russian Federation of part of Ukraine - the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Russia's incitement to armed conflict in the eastern regions of Ukraine, the threat of its spread through the territory of our state, but also aimed at destroying the system of world and regional security and the principles of international law. We consider it necessary to substantiate the structure and content of the border security model as the basis for further development of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, which is the basis for the formation and implementation of modern European border policy, including bringing Ukrainian border legislation to European law.

Організація проведення судових експертиз та експертних досліджень з економічних питань

The article studies the organization of forensic examinations and expert research on economic issues. The objective of the article is to study the peculiarities of the organization of forensic examinations and expert research on economic issues, including practical activities of Kirovohrad State Research Forensic Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The study was conducted on the basis of the systematic approach using methods of analysis, generalization, grouping and comparison. The method of graphical representation was used for better perception of information about the organization of forensic examinations and expert research on economic issues. It was found that forensic examination and expert research on economic issues is appointed on general grounds in compliance with the Law of Ukraine "On Forensic Examination", Instruction on appointment and conduct of forensic examinations and expert research and Scientific and methodological recommendations on preparation and appointment of forensic examinations and expert research and procedural law. Forensic economic examination includes: examination of accounting documents, tax accounting and reporting; examination of documents on economic activity of enterprises and organizations; examination of documents of financial and credit transactions. Judicial expertise and expert research on economic issues are subordinated to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and expert services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. In general, the procedure for the appointment and conduct of forensic examinations and expert research on economic issues, as well as the rights, duties and responsibilities of forensic experts in procedural law are similar. It is established that the basis for the forensic examination is the relevant court decision or the decision of the pre-trial investigation body, or a contract with an expert or expert institution if the examination is conducted at the request of others. It is determined that in Ukraine, in accordance with the procedural legislation of Ukraine, experts perform primary, additional, repeated, commission and complex examinations, and expert examinations are performed in the manner prescribed for examinations. The peculiarities of the organization of complex and commission forensic economic examination are generalized. Prospects for further research are seen in the analysis of the existing procedure for documenting the results of examinations and expert studies, features of the choice of research methods and methods of forensic economic examinations, as well as in improving regulations and normative documents on the organization of forensic examinations and expert research on economic issues.

Security and defense sector of Ukraine in the mechanism of realization of the defense function of the state

The article highlights the aspects of the Security and Defense Sector’s defense function. Based on the analysis of the legislationof Ukraine, the specifics of the normative regulation of the content of the category “defense”, as well as the diversity of doctrinal understandingof this category are highlighted. It is noted that the defense function of the state is realized, in fact, by all elements of the powermechanism. In this way, the state of readiness of the state “defense forces” necessary for the flow of armed aggression is achieved.Along with this, it was noted that within the framework of the state mechanism, it is expedient to single out those structures whosecompetence directly provides for the implementation of the defense function.The structure of the security and defense sector contains four components, which are differentiated according to their functionalpurpose and legal nature. In particular, these are: 1) security forces; 2) defense forces; 3) defense-industrial complex; 4) public associationsthat voluntarily participate in ensuring national security. It is also worth noting that the institutional components of Ukraine’ssecurity and defense sector belong to both the state apparatus and civil society institutions.The content of the categories “security forces” and “defense forces” is distinguished. Security forces are law enforcement andintelligence agencies, state bodies of special purpose with law enforcement functions, civil defense forces, as well as other bodiesentrusted by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine with functions to ensure the national security of Ukraine. In turn, the defense forcesinclude the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as other military formations, law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies formedin accordance with the laws of Ukraine, as well as special purpose bodies with law enforcement functions, which are assigned by theConstitution and laws of Ukraine. The main institutional element of the Security and Defense Sector is the Armed Forces of Ukraine.It is the Armed Forces that protect the sovereignty of the state and territorial integrity, as well as ensure the inviolability of state borders.Emphasis is placed on the function of the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine as important componentsof the security and defense sector.It is noted that today the subordination of military institutions and law enforcement agencies to various ministries and authoritiesis a factor that may negatively affect their interaction in the process of performing the tasks provided by law. Therefore, we consider itexpedient for the President of Ukraine, as the Head of State and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, toadopt a normative act on cooperation between the Security and Defense Sector in the process of armed defense of Ukraine’s territorialintegrity and state sovereignty.

Evaluation of personnel of the State border service of Ukraine

The article reveals the technology of assessing the professional suitability of officials to perform their functions on the basis of the method of modeling and comparing assessments with the necessary parameters for the position, ie with the model. The term "model" is used as a holistic description of the coordination of the requirements of the social system (SS) with the possibilities of their implementation. The model in this case is a professional standard, which is developed for each position. The professional standard is the agreed standard by which employees should work. This method - the method of evaluation using a professional standard, is the result of the implementation of the principle of consistency in the construction of the model. According to the authors, the method is not only novelty approach, but also versatility. It is possible to estimate by means of a professional standard not only the expert, but also group, potential of collective, it is possible to make comparisons, to define weaknesses and strongnesses of the organizations. The technique developed by authors is offered that allows to carry out various necessary variations with the estimated signs, including visual display of results in various forms.Job modeling refers to ideal or imaginary modeling (as opposed to material, substantive, when modeling physical and mathematical objects) and is based largely on the idealization of the object. In our opinion, at no stage can the model be embodied in an absolutely accurate copy due to the unforeseen influence of many external factors.Modeling of evaluation characteristics in personnel activity is a necessary element in the real assessment of the state of affairs in the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. That is why their importance is growing in the context of its reform, taking into account the impact on it of both negative and positive factors.

Primary socialization as a formation factor of gender stereotypes of professional activity of the security sector employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

The article displayed the results of a legal and sociological study of some gender-related problems in the security sector of theMinistry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. A survey of employees of the National Police of Ukraine, the National Guard and the State BorderGuard Service revealed the most relevant phenomena of gender inequality and intolerance in the relationship between women andmen within the scope of their official duties and in everyday life. The study proved the absence of a critical state of gender-related problemsin the security sector of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, not only in the everyday life of employees, but also at theplace of execution of official duties. In particular, almost all of the interviewed employees, women and men, support the opinion aboutequal opportunities in professional development, and more than half of the male law enforcement officers believe that women and menwith the same qualifications will cope with their official duties equally well. Also, the majority of respondents feel quite comfortableworking with female colleagues not only at the same level of subordination, but also under the guidance of female colleagues. At thesame time, 40 % of the women surveyed stated that they and their colleagues face certain forms of discrimination within the securitysector. The overwhelming majority of both men and women counteract sexual harassment among workers in the sector, since half ofthe women surveyed reported their experience of sexual harassment or actions of a sexual nature in public places. That’s why, 80.5 %of men and 94.3 % of women among the polled law enforcement officers support the need to adopt a law that would recognize sexualmisconduct or sexual harassment in public places as a crime. In the families of security sector employees, one in five women experiencedphysical violence by a partner, and 10.3 % of men admitted to having committed it. The role of the experience of primary socializationof security sector employees in childhood in the formation of inadequate gender stereotypes is stated. The necessity of implementationof legal, organizational, personnel, psychological and pedagogical measures for the prevention of gender problems in theactivities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is substantiated on the basis of an adequate perception of human rights, mutualrespect and tolerance.

Normative and Legal Bases of Personnel Management of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

The concept of «staff of the State Border Guard Service» is structured. It is substantiated that the main document guiding the development of personnel management in the State Border Guard Service is the Development Strategy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, which aims to ensure effective implementation of state border security policy and protection of Ukraine’s sovereign rights in its exclusive (maritime) economic zone.
 The analysis of the legal framework of personnel management of the State Border Guard Service shows that the service in the state border protection units has great social and state significance and is regulated by a number of legislative acts.
 It is established that the distinctive features of professional activity of State Border Guard Service staff in relation to the goals, objectives and results of work are the conditionality of goals and objectives of official activity by the social order of society and their enshrinement in laws, military statutes and orders. The study of normative acts and guiding documents. The Law of Ukraine «On the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine» provided an opportunity to find out that to ensure the inviolability of the state border of Ukraine State Border Guard Service performs law enforcement, special and defense functions.
 It is substantiated that the personnel of the State Border Guard Service are subjects of public administration, which are endowed with state-authoritative powers and the ability to activate the apparatus of state coercion. Their performance of official functions is connected with the granting of state authority.
 It is determined that military service in the State Border Guard Service, as well as in the Armed Forces and other military formations of Ukraine, formed in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, is a civil service of a special nature. The peculiarity of the relationship between the servicemen of the State Traffic Police is that they are assigned responsibilities, which are determined by the statutes and advisers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
 The official nature of the activities of the border service is manifested in the fact that the border service by its activities provides protection of the interests of the state at the state border. Ensuring these interests of the state is carried out through the implementation of functions and competencies of border authorities, which for them as state bodies are defined by the state in the legislation governing the activities of the Border Guard Service in the field of state border protection.
 It is established that as an independent type of service, the border service has, in addition to legal, and organizational difference from other types of services, which is manifested in the restriction of service outside the system of border authorities. The special nature of the service is explained by the specificity of the subject of its conduct, the area of public relations, which is managed on behalf of the state by this service, ways and methods of its implementation. This requires the introduction of a system of special ranks, the establishment of uniforms and other distinctive features. Thus, there are all signs of special service activities.

ПІДГОТОВКА ФАХІВЦІВ ПРИКОРДОННОЇ СЛУЖБИ У ПЕРСПЕКТИВАХ РОЗВИТКУ СИСТЕМИ ВІЙСЬКОВОЇ ОСВІТИ

Introduction. Today, for Ukraine, in the context of an undeclared hybrid war, when there is a direct threat of loss of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state, the question of training military personnel of Ukrainian law enforcement agencies is acute precisely because it is necessary to protect national interests. In our opinion, this applies not only to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which in peacetime and during the war are constantly learning to defend the state, but also to all other military formations formed in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, including the State Border Service.Purpose. The purpose of the article is to analyze the main problems of training modern border guards of Ukraine in the context of existing military threats to national security in the field of protection and protection of the state border and identify measures of state response to the development of military education.Methods. The article analyzes scientific works on improving the training of future military personnel for border units and their compliance with modern realities faced by the country.Results. The peculiarities of the system of selection and training of military personnel and border guards of European states are considered, the modern experience and the unified program of training of personnel of the armed forces, including for border guards in many countries of the European Union are analyzed.Originality. Given that today the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine is part of the security and defense sector and performs tasks to protect the territorial integrity of the state, there is an urgent need to amend the main legal documents in the field of state border security and assign additional functions to the border service on participation in hostilities, which fundamentally requires a review of the training system for future border guards.Conclusion. The problem of forming a specialist in state border security, competent to address the localization of armed and other provocations, fighting with illegal military formations and sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the enemy, patriotic and knowledgeable basis of the organization of combat, which unfortunately in a continuing military conflict in the country, remains unresolved.

ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ НАВЧАННЯ ВІЙСЬКОВО-СПЕЦІАЛЬНИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН МАГІСТРІВ ВІЙСЬКОВО-СОЦІАЛЬНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ:ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНЕ ДОСЛІДЖДЕННЯ

Introduction. Experimental research was reviewed and way of a scertaining and generating experiment was exposed concerning introducing technique of development of military and special competence of master sofmilitary and social management based onthe grounds of the content presentation in the process of teaching military and special disciplines. Purpose. The a imof generating experiment was toexamine effective nessof the teaching military special disciplinest echniqueof masters of military and social management. Methods. Authenticity of the got results is well-proven by means of methods of mathematical statistics.Results. The article presents tages of organizing and conducting a pedagogical experiment and the resultsof development of military and special competence of mastersof military and social management base don the ground sofve rsatilestructural and functional techniqueof a content presentation in the process of teaching military and special disciplines. Aiming to very fying maturitylevel of military and special competen ceofmastersof military and social management, we haved evelopedan experimental research program. In 2016-2019 ascert aining and generating experiments were conducted in the National Defence University of Ukrainen amed after Ivan Cherniakhovskyi, the National Academy of the National Guardof Ukraine, the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukrainen amed after Bohdan Khmelnytskyi. Ascer taining experiment in cluded the following stages: – determinati on of accuracy; – determination of the currentstate of the teaching military and special disciplines of masters of military and social management; – development of researchhypo thesis.In the control groupeducation of the future master sof military and socialmanage ment was conducted under traditional technique of teaching military and special disciplines whilein the experimental groupanin novation techniqueof the content presentationin the processof teaching military and special disciplines was applied. There sultsofex perimental research of special military competence development in the process of teaching military and special disciplines for student of ficersin the higher military educational in stitutions were summarized; a level of maturity of special military competence of masters of military-social management was analysed. There sults of generating experiment in the control and experimental groups in dicated advantages of military and special competencete chnique effectiveness of the student off icersin the experimental group. Originalit. Results of the experimental researchindicate that in troduction of the applied techniqueduring educational processin the higher military educational in stitutions improve smaturity of military and special competence of masters of military and social management. Conclusion Experimental study confirmsourhypothesisthat effectiveness of professionalactivity of masters of military and socialmanagementis higherif directive military and special competence development basedon competent approach and introduction of the applied techniquein to the educational processin the higher military educational in stitutionstakeplace.

Трансформації у Державній прикордонній службі України під час російської військової агресії (2014–2018 рр.)

The article identifies and examines the historical stages within which the transformations in the structure and tasks of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine during the counteraction to Russian military aggression in the period 2014–2018, from the annexation by the Russian Federation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea to the beginning of United Forces Operation in the territory of Donetsk and Lugansk regions.

Cigarette Ssmuggling and Corruption in Ukraine: Current Challenges and New Trends

Considering the current problems associated with cigarette smuggling, the authors of the article highlight new challenges that arise in connection with the growing volume of counterfeit and contraband cigarettes smuggled to the European Union (EU) from Ukraine. One of the main reasons behind this trend is the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine, which exacerbates the economic situation, accompanied by an increase in unemployment due to the destruction of production capacities and infrastructure, the breakdown of economic and social ties between different parts of Ukraine, and the weakening of the financial, banking, transportation, and communication systems. Conflict and widespread corruption in public and law enforcement agencies are creating new challenges related to the current crisis of counterfeit and contraband cigarettes of Ukrainian origin. These challenges require the Ukrainian government to implement new measures to combat cigarette smuggling. In this regard, the authors of the article pay special attention to various anti-smuggling measures, including increasing excise taxes, anti-corruption programs, and cooperation with European customs and law enforcement authorities. It is noted that the initiatives of the State Border Guard Service and the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine to combat smuggling are hampered by the continuing instability and lack of resources. This poses obvious challenges in strengthening the necessary infrastructure to continue the fight against cigarette smuggling. Obviously, successful anti-smuggling programs will require additional funding, human resources and technical support from the relevant authorities, as well as greater integrity among their staff. The article indicates that until the negative socio-economic consequences of the current crisis have been overcome, the illegal flows of tobacco products from Ukraine to the EU will remain high.

УПРАВЛІНСЬКА КУЛЬТУРА ОФІЦЕРІВ ЗБРОЙНИХ СИЛ УКРАЇНИ В СУЧАСНИХ ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯХ

The article examines the study of modern scientists the problem of management culture of officers. In recent years, the topic of development of managerial culture of officers is relevant, as evidenced by the presence of thorough research on the topic. Scientists carry out interdisciplinary research in the field of psychology, pedagogy, sociology, devoted to various aspects of management culture of officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, future officers of the National Guard of Ukraine, cadets of higher educational institutions.It was found that modern scientists use as a synonymous series the concept of "officer's management culture", "military management culture", to the content of which they have attached various features and structural elements. At the same time, a common feature for all definitions is the system of formed professional competencies, which is manifested in the style of management, managerial ethics, behavior, military-professional activity in general.It has been proven that management culture is related to the general culture of the individual. The components of the officer's managerial culture are represented practically in the culture of work, the culture of behavior, the culture of life. At the same time, we can conclude that the relationship between general and managerial culture is so direct that it is fair to say that the managerial culture of officers - is a manifestation of general culture in terms of management. However, it would be a mistake to assume that any officer with a high level of general culture necessarily has a managerial culture. The latter requires the acquisition of managerial knowledge, skills and abilities in order to improve the style and methods of performance of duties by officers. Analysis of modern scientific literature shows that the main ways to develop the management culture of officers are their deep mastery of the science of management, methods of modern management; systematic professional development and general culture, analysis and practical generalization of the results of their management activities, development of positive qualities.The importance of developing the management culture of officers in professional management is huge. Taking into account the elements of management culture of officers in management activities allows to improve the organization of management, simplify the management process, ensure coherence and clarity of the management staff, increase discipline in the unit. Without taking into account the requirements of management culture, it is almost impossible to implement any of the recommendations developed by the science of management.

Working qualities of search dogs of German and Belgian shepherd breeds

The main tasks for which canine units of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine use search dogs are: inspection of various areas and search operations to identify persons who have committed or intend to commit offenses, their odors and things, detection of persons moving or hiding in the condition of limited visibility in the area; prosecution of offenders, their detention, protection and escort; inspection of trucks and localization of persons hiding in these vehicles; odorological identification of odorous traces of detainees and their belongings; strengthening the personal security of law enforcement officers during their service; psychological impact on offenders. The fundamentals for the active use of dogs in official activities are the physiological features of the olfactory analyser and the physical capabilities of the dog's body. The most common breeds used to perform the outlined tasks are: German shepherd, Bloodhound, Belgian shepherd (Malinois) and others. The article reflects the comparative characteristics of the working qualities of search dogs of German and Belgian (Malinois) shepherd dogs of different sexes and ages. The study was conducted on service dogs in the Canine Training Center of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine located in Velyki Mosty, Sokal district, Lviv region. The working qualities of search dogs were assessed by the skills of obedience, protection, pursuit of a person on his odor trail, secure of the area and detection of a person hiding and moving, selection of odorous objects (things), search and detection of objects (things). It is fixed that the working qualities of search dogs are influenced by breed and sex. Among the males of the German and Belgian (Malinois) Shepherd breeds, the service dogs of the German Shepherd breed were noted for the best working qualities, and among the female – the Belgian Shepherd (Malinois) breeds. A generalized assessment of all four sections of the studied breeds showed that the best performance was in males of the German Shepherd breed (325.4 points) and females of the Belgian Shepherd breed (Malinois) (325.9 points), and among individuals of different sexes – males compared to females of the German Shepherd breed and females compared to males of the Belgian Shepherd (Malinois) breed. Two-year-old males and one-year-old females of the German shepherd breed and two-year-old females of the Belgian Shepherd breed (Malinois) were noted for the best working qualities in terms of skills to be evaluated. As for males of the last breed, their testing qualities almost did not depend on age. The strength of the influence of the breed of service dogs on their working qualities in the skills to be assessed ranged from 0.6 to 6.8 %, sex – from 0.1 to 7.3 % and age - from 0.1 to 11.4 %. The general assessment of service dogs in all sections was generally influenced by their age (1.6 %).