Implementation of NATO standards in military education

Abstract

B a c k g r o u n d . To implement Ukraine's strategic course on joining NATO, it is necessary to achieve a high level of interoperability of the Armed Forces and other defense forces with the relevant structures of NATO member states as soon as possible. Implementing NATO approaches to forming the structure and content of the military education system is gaining special relevance. In the list of measures for the implementation of the Concept of transformation of military education, the achievement of interoperability is implemented through the implementation of the requirements of the Bi-SC Education and Individual Training Directive (E&ITD) 075-007 (hereinafter – Directive (E&ITD) 075-007) in the educational activities of military educational institutions. The aim is to identify the main processes and products necessary for integrating Ukraine's professional military education into the alliance's educational system.

M e t h o d s . The method of system analysis was applied: materials dedicated to transforming military education in Ukraine in the scientific and information fields were analyzed. The main focus was on analyzing the provisions of Directive (E&ITD) 075-007, which, in accordance with the Concept of transformation of military education, should be implemented in the educational process in 2024.

R e s u l t s . Implementing NATO standards in the military education system involves creating programs of professional military education, in accordance with procedures outlined in NATO documents. Directive (E&ITD) 075-007 is a key document that regulates education and training in the Alliance. The directive sets requirements for educational programs and individual training, and describes the procedure for developing new courses ("education decisions"). It also establishes quality standards and procedures for assessing educational activities, and describes the accreditation (certification) procedure for educational programs.

C o n c l u s i o n s . The swift implementation of the systemic approach of NATO in military personnel training will create conditions for further accreditation (certification) of NATO programs/courses of professional military education. In Ukraine, a multi-level system of L-courses is already being implemented, and professional standards of military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are being developed. To successfully implement NATO standards in educational activities, it is necessary to prepare both the leadership of the military institution and the instructional/scientificpedagogical staff. Preparation can be conducted through courses or training sessions.