THE ESSENCE AND PECULIARITIES OF THE CONTENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF OFFICERS – SPECIALISTS IN THE ORGANIZATION OF INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION WORK

Abstract

The professional competence of officers – specialists in the organization of intelligence and information work – is a set of knowledge, skills, abilities and personal qualities that allow them to effectively perform tasks of collecting, analyzing and processing information in the interests of security and protection of national interests. This competence consists of various components that cover technical, social and psychological aspects. The structure of professional competence of officers in the field of intelligence and information work should include technical knowledge, analytical skills, communication skills, leadership skills and ethical standards.The formation of all components of the professional competence of future officers – specialists in the organization of intelligence and information work involves high-quality professional training in higher military educational institutions, taking into account the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to the content of educational and professional programs and the requirements of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in terms of the general level of training of officers.171 № 1(36)2024The structure of professional competence takes into account various aspects and requirements related to the professional competence of officers in the field of intelligence and information work. At the same time, under the legal regime of martial law, the scope of functions assigned to officers of this specialty is significantly increasing, as military functions have been actualized, in particular, planning, organizing and conducting the main types of combined arms battle, organizing the main types of combat support of the unit, countering the enemy in the case of attacks or sabotage, use of firepower available to reconnaissance units, support of servicemen’s vital functions in autonomous conditions in various physical and geographical conditions during combat missions, etc.The effective formation of professional competence to future officers – specialists in the organization of intelligence and information work in higher military educational institutions involves taking into account a number of organizational and pedagogical conditions that cover aspects of content, practical activities, exchange of experience and involvement in research.