A. B. LOKYAN, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor, Chair of Psychology and Political Science, Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia

S. M. BAGHDASARYAN, Graduate Student, PAARA, Research Fellow, Center for Research on Strategic Leadership and Management, NDRU, MOD, RA

SUMMARY

Modern combat operations are distinguished by high intensity and fluidity, which imposes certain requirements for the personnel involved in those operations. Among them the requirement to be able to constantly show high combat activity is one of those most important. Hence, one of the key tasks of the troops training for combat operations is the shaping of the combat activity.

Research suggests that the factors underlying the combat activity, may be external (social and combat) and internal (psychological and psychophysiological), albeit, special role is given to both the warfare skills and personality traits, and the management effectiveness, likewise. Moreover, although the specific weight of the influence of individual factors underlying combat activity is to a large extent inherently situational, however, common patterns are also observed. This circumstance facilitates the development of such technique of servicemen’s combat training providing for the enhancement of a fighter’s combat activity, adaptability and stress resistance. Suchlike methodology is already initiated in a number of world leading states.

Based upon the content analysis of the results yielded by the expert research carried out by the authors, a number of recommendations have been elaborated on the organization of the process of increasing the combat activity of servicemen in the RA Armed Forces, including the joint program development for large-scale study of perspective mental and psychological profile of servicemen. It should be carried out with the account of the national mentality and psycho-emotional image of an Armenian, the ways and means of modern warfare, as well as the character of threats generated by them. Besides, resting on the generalized results of these studies, the authors recommend designing programs in military education and combat training for servicemen, and in combat training for the civilians.