ABSTRACT
The training of military engineering personnel is mainly carried out on the basis of military institutes, universities and academies. In addition to the specialty, military higher education institutions are aimed at instilling and developing strategic thinking, management and leadership qualities, which are the main requirements in the programs for training engineering officers. However, in the same process, they face a complex problem of integrating serious military skills training with academic education. This article analyzes existing research and international experiences and proposes an integrated joint program-didactically designed educational model aimed at bridging the persistent gap between the two training directions - specialty and military skills. The model includes pedagogical approaches, curriculum reform initiatives and the integration of new technologies such as computer-based learning environments. This work, based on the comprehensive and result-oriented application of didactic approaches in specialty programs, also synthesizes the best practices from international military education systems. The analysis highlights the importance of learning, knowledge transfer, and outcome-oriented training, especially in the context of the application of advanced military technologies, as well as the need for the practical application of scientific reasoning appropriate to complex security environments in the performance of challenging military tasks. The proposed model emphasizes a holistic approach to the development of engineer officer training, ensuring that academic knowledge, technology, and practical military skills reinforce each other, thereby increasing operational effectiveness and adaptability in modern war scenarios.
