Formation of Tactical Thinking Among Police Officers in the Process of Learning the Skills of Combat Fighting Techniques

The purpose of this study is to study the ways of formation of tactical thinking in the process of teaching the skills of combat techniques of combat of police officers. Tactical thinking is based on the ability to analyze the constantly changing environment around and make an unmistakable decision, since an incorrectly made decision entails negative consequences. The formation of tactical thinking among police officers occurs in the process of studying and practicing combat techniques of struggle. Tactical thinking, formed during a fight or struggle, is based on an assessment of the opponent's actions and the choice of the moment to deliver one's blow or hold. Given the danger of the work of police officers, the formation of tactical thinking in them will help them continue to perform their tasks in extreme situations. However, the formation of tactical thinking requires a lot of time, in order to teach an employee to continue his thought process during a fight with an offender, he must have extensive experience in combat. The process of training employees in combat and wrestling techniques includes the study of techniques for performing techniques, as well as their training on various layouts and live targets. While practicing a specific technique, the employee is faced with the task of learning how to use the acquired knowledge in practice, and also learn how to use this technique against the offender. They need to understand why this or that technique is used, and how it can be useful during the service. Then the process of remembering the execution of the reception will be much faster. It has been established that the importance of tactical thinking for an internal affairs officer cannot be overestimated, since the life and health of both the law enforcement officer and civilians depend on the acquired quality. Tactical thinking increases the speed, distinctiveness, initiative, courage and orientation of employees in the current situation of confrontation with the offender.

physical training, tactical thinking, fighting techniques, sparring