Enhancing combat readiness via evidence-based pedagogical innovations in National Guard of Ukraine officer training

Mykhailo M. Medvid; Marek Storoška; Artem A. Kurbatov; Yuliia I. Medvid; Artur M. Bunechko

doi:10.55056/ed.803

Authors

Mykhailo M. Medvid Kyiv Institute of the National Guard of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4506-8020
Marek Storoška International School of Management Slovakia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7049-8137
Artem A. Kurbatov Kyiv Institute of the National Guard of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1674-9588
Yuliia I. Medvid National Guard Military Academy of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9520-787X
Artur M. Bunechko Kyiv Institute of the National Guard of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3732-176X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55056/ed.803

Keywords:

combat readiness, military education, experiential learning, National Guard of Ukraine, officer training, combat experience integration, pedagogical conditions

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of innovative pedagogical conditions in enhancing combat readiness among future officers of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU). Utilising a quasi-experimental design, we implemented and evaluated a set of pedagogical interventions integrating recent combat experience into officer training at the Kyiv Institute of the National Guard of Ukraine. The study involved 74 trainee officers divided into experimental (n=35) and control (n=39) groups. Results demonstrated significant improvements in the experimental group across functional, psychological, and reflective components of combat readiness, with increases of 43%, 25%, and 32%, respectively, in high-level readiness. These findings underscore the importance of rapidly integrating field experiences into military education, offering valuable insights for enhancing officer training in dynamic conflict environments. The study contributes to the broader understanding of adaptive military education strategies and provides a framework for implementing evidence-based training reforms in military institutions globally.

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