Analysis of the Methodology for Acquiring Leadership Qualities by Future Military Legal Specialists

Abstract

The problem of leadership in the military team has always been highly relevant. Currently, scholars who have studied it indicate that by his status the officer is the formal leader of his unit, but this is often not enough to effectively lead subordinates in a complex environment that places additional demands on the officer's professional and personal qualities. The higher military school should form the future organizer of the service activities of military units not only as a comprehensively developed personality, but also prepare him for creative managerial work, which should ensure the officer's leadership position in the formal and informal structure of the military team. The specific features and requirements of military activity necessitate the purposeful formation of future officers’ leadership qualities, starting from the period of their training in higher military educational institutions and military educational units of higher education institutions. During the process of military-professional selection of cadets, it is necessary to take into account the need for personal qualities, which are a prerequisite for the formation of such qualities. The article explores the origins and essence of military leadership. It describes the components of the military leader's pyramid: values and ethics of behavior; motivation and service standards; professional training and education; combat readiness and preparedness; leadership and professional competence. The service activities of military personnel must meet the key criteria of professionalism required in modern conditions. Significant attention is given by the authors to the methods by which military personnel acquire leadership qualities, as well as the paths to successful leadership for officers (sergeants). The article offers advice on effective leadership within a team and outlines the principles of creating and managing a unit. Based on the results of the scientific research, the presence of leadership qualities in future military specialists is analyzed according to widely accepted methodologies