JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROPOSALS FOR THE CREATION OF A CONVERTED RAILWAY COVERED CAR FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF GUARD PERSONNEL DURING THE PROTECTION AND ESCORTING OF MILITARY TRANSPORTS WITH DANGEROUS GOODS (AMMUNITION) IN THE AREAS OF OPERATIONS (COMB

The purpose of the study is to prepare requirements for converted railway covered wagons for the transportation of guard personnel as part of military transports with dangerous goods (ammunition) for a special period and during military operations. Methodology. The method of obtaining data on the design, technical characteristics of covered wagons in the wagon depot of the Nizhnyodneprovsk-Vuzol station, the practical experience of officers of the military communications service of the Logistics Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was used. Results. Problematic issues during the unloading of military echelons and transports in modern conditions were highlighted. Comprehensive measures were identified aimed at optimizing time indicators and time spent on unloading operations. An analysis and justification of proposals for the conversion of a railway covered wagon for the transportation of guard personnel during the protection and escort of military transports with ammunition in areas of operations (combat) operations were carried out. Based on the analysis, proposals are made for organized unloading of trains. The practical significance lies in reducing the unmasking signs of the transportation of dangerous goods (munitions) by rail during the enemy's aerial reconnaissance in the areas of operations (combat operations), primarily through the use of a converted covered wagon for the transportation of guard personnel instead of a converted service and technical wagon.