Features of professional training of future military journalists in the system of higher military educational institutions

The article is dedicated to analyzing the problems of professional training for future military journalists within the system of higher military educational institutions in Ukraine. In particular, amid the reform and modernization of education focused on preparing highly qualified specialists for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the necessity of developing information and analytical competence in future officers is discussed. The importance of military journalists' ability to effectively work with information, analyze it, and present it to achieve professional and national goals is emphasized. The article examines key issues affecting the training of future military journalists, including the insufficient integration of military and journalistic education, limitations of modern educational programs and methodologies, and the problem of material and technical support of educational institutions. In the context of the ongoing war, an important aspect is the establishment of legal foundations for the activities of military journalists in conflict zones. The concepts of "military correspondent" and "military journalist" are clarified and defined in the context of international humanitarian law. Normative and legal acts regulating journalists' activities in combat zones are analyzed, as well as their rights and obligations, particularly in times of war. The article highlights the relevance and necessity of improving the training system for military journalists in higher military educational institutions.