The authors propose to improve the methodology of operational and service activities planning based on the methodology of defense planning within the national security system on the basis of opportunities. The capability-based planning will allow for better planning of operational and service activities of the border agency and will ensure active cooperation between Ukraine and NATO in order to achieve the criteria necessary for full membership in the Alliance. A defense survey is conducted to assess the state and readiness of the defense forces to perform tasks related to the defense of Ukraine, the state of their personnel, financial, logistical and other types of support in the current and projected conditions of the security environment. The survey of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine was conducted using an analytical method, namely the analysis of strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT-analysis), which allows substantiating the main directions of the Development Strategy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and increasing the level of operational and service activities planning within the system of national security. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine is a component of the security and defense sector and the new conditions the border agency operates in arise the issue on improving the methodology of planning its operational and service activities. Doi: 10.28991/esj-2021-01280 Full Text: PDF

The article analyzes the results of the formation of physical readiness of cadets aged 18-21 of the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine for professional activity under the conditions of quarantine. The study involved 168 cadets of 2-4 years of study. The aim is to investigate the influence of motivational and value orientations of cadets on the results of conducting independent classes on the formation of physical readiness for professional activity under the conditions of quarantine restrictions. It is established that in the process of physical self-improvement, the conscious attitude of cadets to their own physical development, state of health, acquisition of professionally significant skills and abilities is formed. It is established that quarantine restrictions of motor activity negatively affect the growth of indicators of physical readiness of cadets to perform professional tasks. Purposeful independent physical exercises can be the alternative to traditional classes. Independent physical training of cadets during quarantine restrictions allows keeping physical qualities at professionally necessary level.