FORMATION OF CADETS’ LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: GENERALIZATION OF FOREIGN EXPERIENCE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ITS APPLICATION IN RUSSIAN MILITARY UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

The article is dedicated to a problem of forming leadership qualities of cadets at military universities. The aim is to analyze foreign innovative experience in the formation of cadets’ leadership qualities and its possible application in military universities of the Russian Federation. It is emphasized that foreign military education carries out purposeful and systematic work on the development of leadership qualities and character formation of future officers; effective programs have been developed that combine theory, practical exercises, simulation, mentoring, self-reflection and teamwork. The key point is to develop a clear vision of the role of a leader, an understanding of his vocation, the development of moral qualities and the ability to make responsible decisions; integration of efforts at all levels of training and close cooperation with foreign partners in the context of joint missions necessary to achieve success. Recommendations have been developed for Russian military universities on the use of foreign experience in the formation of cadets’ leadership qualities.