Assessing the physical fitness of military personnel: increasing information content and practical orientation

Abstract

This article deals with ways to ensure a high level of physical fitness of military personnel that meets the requirements of modern combat. An overview of the degree of coverage of this problem in regulatory documents, fundamental works of military specialists, and the experience of military personnel in modern military conflicts is given. The organization of checking the level of development of each physical quality, military-applied motor skill of a serviceman and the methodology for their assessment are described. The objective prerequisites for changing the order of passing control exercises are revealed, emphasizing the need to model the parameters of physical activity in nature, volume and intensity, comparable to real military-professional techniques and actions in modern military conflicts. The characteristics of modern combined arms combat are emphasized, which are dynamism and maneuverability. In this connection, the units are focused on conducting combat operations with high intensity, on sharp throws and close contact with the enemy, which presupposes that military personnel have a high level of development of special endurance. An attempt has been made to substantiate the need to change the sequence of passing control tests, which should be carried out in the following order: exercises for endurance, strength, speed and agility, since the combat activity of personnel is carried out against the background of fatigue and endurance is the basic characteristic of the physical combat capability of a serviceman, allowing him to successfully solve combat problems. tasks in modern combat conditions.