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Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
The purpose of the study is to identify directions for the development of physical training for military personnel in counter-UAS units, based on an analysis of the specifics of their professional duties and the identification of profession-critical physical qualities and military-applied motor skills. Research methods and organization. The study employed analysis of scientific and methodological literature and documents, combat experience analysis, and expert surveys. The research was conducted from September 2024 to February 2025 at units of the Airborne Forces, whose personnel had participated in the special military operation and possessed experience in countering enemy UAVs. Research results and conclusions. Based on expert evaluation, the following priority profession-critical physical qualities and capabilities of military personnel in counter-UAS units were identified: static endurance of the back, neck, and upper limb muscles; general endurance; speed of sensorimotor reactions; speed-strength endurance; and coordinative abilities. Among military-applied motor skills, the most significant are the ability to deliver aimed fire at moving targets, and proficiency in rapid movement and operation of motorized equipment.
physical training of military personnel, unmanned aerial vehicles, professional performance capacity, military-applied skills, physical qualities
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