Department
of combat application and operation of ACS

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    The department of combat application and operation of automated control systems at the faculty of automated control systems and ground support of aviation flights provides training for:

     CADETS (TRAINEES, STUDENTS):

     for the bachelor’s degree (duration of study – 4 years):

 in specialty 151 Automation and computer-integrated technologies, specialization “Complexes and automation tools for command and control within the automated control system of aviation and air defense”;

  in specialty G7 (174) Automation, computer-integrated technologies, and robotics, specialization “Complexes and automation tools for command and control within the automated control system of aviation and air defense”;

      for the master’s degree (duration of study – 1.5 years):

   in specialty G7 (174) Automation, computer-integrated technologies, and robotics, specialization “Complexes and automation tools for command and control within the automated control system of aviation and air defense”;

      for the doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D) duration of study – 4 years:

      in specialty G7 (174) Automation, computer-integrated technologies, and robotics.

“The command and control system is the brain of the armed forces, while communications are its nervous system. Without them, the army is blind and deaf”

    TRAINEES (CONTRACTED SERVICE MEMBERS) WITHOUT OFFICER RANKS, ENROLLED IN THE PART-TIME STUDY PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE OF UKRAINE:

     for the bachelor’s degree (duration of study – 5 years):

     in specialty G7 (174) Automation, computer-integrated technologies, and robotics.

The mission of the Department is to train tactical-level commander-leaders for the following positions:

  • head of the information systems section;
  • shift supervisor of the automated control systems department;
  • head of the technical support section;
  • head of the automated control systems complex;
  • head of the ACS center;
  • junior research fellow at a research laboratory (or department).

“Electronics and automation are changing the very nature of warfare. Victory belongs to the one who better integrates technology into command” (General William Westmoreland, USA)

The department comprises:

  • department administration;

  • academic and teaching staff;

  • educational and laboratory complex;

  • specialized classrooms.

   Training at the department is conducted by highly qualified academic and teaching personnel, as well as engineering and technical staff who have undergone preparation in the technical operation and combat application of armaments and military equipment. They also possess experience in organizing and delivering military specialist training according to NATO standards in English. Graduates of the department demonstrate high academic performance, confirmed by relevant certificates.     

    Cadets and trainees practical skills are refined during internships and placements within the military units of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The purpose of these activities is to acquire key competencies in the operation, technical maintenance, and repair of the latest models of armaments and military equipment, troubleshooting and fault elimination, conducting research, as well as performing professional tasks in their specialty, taking into account combat experience gained during the defense against the armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine.

     Cadets and trainees also have the opportunity to enhance their qualifications and undergo training abroad in Ukraine’s partner countries.

“The advantage in battle lies in the ability to complete the cycle of observation – orientation – decision – action faster than the opponent. This depends on information, communication, and the responsiveness of the command system” 

(John Boyd, theorist of rapid decision-making, USA)

Scientific research of cadets

   The department organizes scientific research activities for cadets and operates a cadet scientific club.

The main focus areas of cadets’ scientific activities are:

promoting deep mastery of academic disciplines, exploring issues related to Ukraine’s military-historical past and stages of military development, and studying the modern advancement of combat equipment and armaments;

enhancing the professional training level of cadets;

   mastering the methodology of independent scientific research by future officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;

   developing and actively integrating software into the educational process, improving cadets skills in working with computer technology;

   participating in university-wide competitions, inter-university contests (forums) of scientific papers, and nationwide student scientific competitions held by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, among others.

    Young researchers regularly contribute to the improvement and repair of the department’s educational and laboratory facilities and engage in innovation and rationalization activities.

“Information and technology are the strength of the 21st-century army. Automation of command is the key to efficiency and rapid response”  

(James Mattis, former U.S. Secretary of Defense)