OFFICER’S PROFESSIONAL CULTURE AS A SUBJECT OF PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

The article presents relevance of the study of officers’ professional culture, explores different approaches to the definition of “culture”, “professional culture”, “an officer’s professional culture”. On the basis of the study, the author’s position to determine the professional culture of the officer is formulated. The analysis of the research of Russian scientists allows determining the content of this phenomenon. Based on the types of professional activities of the officer, an attempt is made to highlight the main functions of officers’ professional culture. The generalization of the information presented taking into account the specifics of officers’ professional activities allows determining the following components of the professional culture of the officers: axiological, gnosiological, active, reflexive. The formulated conclusions can be used for further research on the issues of professional culture in general and the professional culture of military personnel in particular.