The Genesis of the Formation of Spirituality in Junior Officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine under Conditions of Military Operations

The article reveals the essence and features of the genesis of the process of forming the spirituality of the personality of junior officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the conditions of the active phase of military operations. The author emphasizes spirituality as a component of the personal integrity of a serviceman, which in wartime becomes key to maintaining moral balance, psychological stability, and the professional identity of an officer. The study is based on an interdisciplinary approach that combines philosophical, pedagogical, and psychological principles of spiritual development in the military environment. The concept of «spirituality of the personality of a junior officer» is specified, and the factors influencing its formation are identified: the impact of combat experience, national-patriotic education, psychological and pedagogical training, military traditions, and the moral values of the Ukrainian people. It is found that the process of forming spirituality is dynamic, dependent on the environment, interaction within the team, mentoring, and the role of commanders. It is emphasized that during wartime, the need for integrating spiritual and moral education with professional military education becomes more urgent. It is determined that further scientific research should focus on developing pedagogical models for the formation of spirituality in military personnel under crisis and combat conditions.