CHAPTER 15. MODERN TRENDS IN THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA LITERACY OF MILITARY PERSONNEL

Abstract

Modern trends in the formation and development of media literacy of military personnel have been recorded. It has been proven that today information is a powerful weapon, therefore, in current realities, media literacy of military personnel is of critical importance. Military personnel must not only possess modern traditional weapons, but also be able to recognize and resist information attacks, manipulations and disinformation. It has been determined that media literacy is a necessary element of combat training and a component of the formation of psychological resilience. Military personnel must be able to critically evaluate information, recognize fakes and manipulations, and also communicate effectively in the information space.