ADVANCEMENT OF THE METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING CADETS TO USE SLEDGE DOGS AND DOGPULLED SLEDS FOR OPERATIONS IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS

Abstract

The article describes the importance of using dogpulled sleds in the Arctic zone, explains the necessity of teaching motorized rifle (Arctic) units personnel the ways of moving by means of sledge dogs and dogpulled sleds in the Arctic conditions, depicts features of methodology of teaching the cadets of military higher educational institutions to move on dogpulled sleds. The authors conclude that the need to train cadets of Arctic units of sled dogs and sleds for action in the difficult territory of the Arctic is obvious. The introduction of in the future in the staff of the military university of instructors – dog handlers, a specialized kennel for dogs will significantly improve the training and quality of training of cadets. The development of military university training and methodological base will affect the level of acquired competences in the training of Military Units.