PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL FOR OFFENSIVE OPERATION

Abstract

The article reveals the theoretical and practical principles of developing a Program for the Development of Psychological Readiness of Military Personnel for Offensive Actions (hereinafter referred to as the Program) in the conditions of modern warfare. It has been established that the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war has highlighted the need not only to improve the technical and tactical components of combat operations, but also to strengthen the psychological component of personnel training. Psychological readiness is defined as an integrative property of a person that combines motivational, professional (cognitive), and emotional-volitional aspects that ensure a soldier’s ability to act effectively and decisively in combat situations. The main idea of the Program is the comprehensive development of the psychological readiness of military personnel for offensive operations, which ensures the effective performance of combat missions in the complex and dynamic conditions of modern combat. Special attention is paid to the formation of stress resistance, the ability for psychophysiological self-regulation, the development of initiative and responsibility for one’s own actions, as well as preparation for interaction within a unit during an offensive. The program integrates theoretical knowledge about the nature of stress, the psychology of combat, and decision-making mechanisms with practical training tasks that simulate real combat situations. The practical part of the Program is implemented in the format of psychological training using active learning methods (minilectures, discussions, brainstorming, simulation of combat situations). The developed program can be used in the system of psychological support for personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to increase the effectiveness of combat activities and preserve the mental health of personnel