Creative Competence of a Sergeant of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Abstract

The article substantiates the importance of creative competence in the professional activities of a sergeant of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The essence of the process of forming the professional competence of a sergeant of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been revealed. The interpretation of the term «professional competence» has been highlighted. A review of various points of view of scientists on the understanding of creative competence has been performed. This has made it possible to define this category as a person’s ability to perform variable, flexible and innovative mental activity, which precedes the process of creative activity. The professional tasks of sergeants of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been disclosed, namely: to skilfully manage the subordinates, to show a role-model of discipline, to constantly educate the subordinates with the orientation towards humanism, love of the Motherland and humanity, compliance with the statutory order and readiness to perform tasks as intended, prevention of emergency events and crimes among the military personnel, the creativity of the implementation of which requires a creative, non-standard approach to solving problem situations.