RATIONALE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPROVING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING OF UKRAINIAN LAND FORCES PERSONNEL FOR COMBAT MISSIONS

Abstract

The article focuses on substantiating recommendations for enhancing the mental training of Ukrainian Land Forces personnel for combat missions amid current warfare conditions. It emphasizes that psychological resilience is a critical factor in successfully accomplishing tasks under high stress, uncertainty, and life- threatening situations. An analysis of the current mental training system reveals several shortcomings: insufficient individualization of approaches, a lack of regular combat-condition simulations, limited self- regulation techniques, and inadequate psychological support. To address these issues, four key improvement directions are proposed: individualizing training based on soldiers’ psychological profiles, introducing regular combat simulations using advanced technologies (e.g., virtual reality), teaching self-regulation methods (such as breathing exercises, meditation, and visualization), and strengthening psychological support through consultations, group sessions, and monitoring of mental health. The article highlights that implementing these recommendations will enhance psychological resilience, reduce the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, and improve combat effectiveness. The author concludes that a systematic approach to mental training is vital for preserving soldiers’ lives and health, as well as achieving victory in war. The study holds practical significance for the development of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, considering contemporary challenges, and can serve as a foundation for further research in military psychology.