THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES IN MILITARY EDUCATION

The article examines the topical topic of introducing virtual reality technology into military education to increase the level of effectiveness and safety of training military personnel. In the context of the latest challenges to global security and rapid technological progress, the need to improve the quality of military personnel training has become extremely urgent. The purpose(s) of the article is to analyze the state, problems and prospects of introducing virtual reality into military education in order to increase the level of efficiency and safety of training military personnel. The advantages of using virtual reality technology in the field of military education are outlined, in particular, reproduction of close to reality combat scenarios, immersive simulations and optimization of team interaction. Having analyzed in the article modern approaches to military training and the shortcomings of classical methods, we singled out the prospects of using virtual reality to increase the effectiveness of the educational process, balancing the realism of the experience and the safety of military training. The introduction of virtual reality into the educational process of military education will require investments, the development of specialized software and the training of qualified instructors, although over time these efforts can increase the level of combat readiness of the armed forces. The conclusion of the article emphasizes that the introduction of virtual reality into military education should become one of the key decisions in the framework of the reform of military personnel training. The use of this technology helps to increase the level and speed of knowledge acquisition, the safety of military training and exercises, to develop key skills and readiness to act in a real combat environment. Investments in innovative technologies and the latest training tools are critical to maintaining the combat capability of the armed forces and the successful execution of combat missions. The results of the article will have important implications for commanders, military instructors, and researchers trying to improve the effectiveness and safety of military personnel training. They should be able to use the latest virtual reality technology for greater flexibility and efficiency of the educational process, which will help strengthen the combat capability of the military personnel of the armed forces.