METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR COMBINING TOPOGRAPHIC AND ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES IN TLP AND MDMP ALGORITHMS ACCORDING TO NATO STANDARDS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the transformation of military topography and engineering training within the L-course system of professional military education. It analyzes the transition from Soviet models to NATO standards, emphasizing the importance of digitizing the battlefield and integrating technical skills into decision-making processes. The features of L-1 and L-2 training are revealed, with the emphasis at the tactical level shifted to TLP algorithms and the use of the Kropiva software, while at the operational-tactical level – to MDMP, OAKOC standard analysis, and the Delta situational awareness system. The introduction of the WGS-84 coordinate system and APP-6D symbols is justified. It has been proven that the use of GIS technologies reduces the OODA cycle by 30-40%, providing the cognitive advantage of a modern leader. At the tactical level (L-1), the combination of digital topography, engineering reconnaissance, and applied engineering skills directly affects the survival of the unit, the accuracy of fire damage, and the maintenance of the pace of combat operations. At the operational-tactical level (L-2), these same competencies take on an analytical dimension and become a tool for shaping the battlefield, predicting enemy actions, and justifying command decisions. The use of OAKOC standards, combined obstacle schemes, and digital GIS allows headquarters to act proactively, reducing the level of uncertainty. The implementation of the unified WGS-84 geodetic coordinate system and NATO APP-6D tactical graphics standards ensures compatibility with partners and creates a common information space for troop management. The integration of the Kropiva and Delta systems trains officers to work in a digital ecosystem, where the speed of geospatial data processing and the quality of its interpretation directly affect the reduction of the OODA cycle and the achievement of cognitive superiority over the enemy. The results of the study confirm that further development of the L-course system should be aimed at deepening interdisciplinary integration, expanding the use of UAVs as a source of engineering and topographic information, and gradually introducing elements of artificial intelligence to support TLP and MDMP processes. This will enable the formation of a new type of Ukrainian military leader – one capable of operating effectively in the digitalized, minesaturated, and dynamic battlefield of the 21st century.