Military Payments: Concepts and Issues of Wartime

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Lviv Polytechnic National University, Educatinoal and Rasearch Institute of Law, Psychology and Innovative Education
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Lviv Polytechnic National University, Educational and Research Institute of Law, Psychology and Innovative Education
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Lviv Polytechnic National University, Educational and Research Institute of Law, Psychology and Innovative Education
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Lviv Polytechnic National UniversityLviv Polytechnic National University, Educational and Research Institute of Law, Psychology and Innovative Education

Annotation. This article examines the system of military benefits in Ukraine, focusing on their structure, scope, and impact on military personnel and their families. In particular, the different types of military payments, such as salaries, allowances for special conditions of service, disability compensation and pensions, are examined. Changes in legislation on military benefits and their compliance with international standards are also analyzed. It emphasizes the importance of adequate financial support for the military to maintain their combat readiness and morale.

A detailed analysis reveals what factors influence the level of military payments, including budgetary constraints, the economic situation in the country, and the army's need for modern weapons and equipment. The article also examines the effectiveness of the system of payments in providing social protection to military personnel and their families, as well as the possibility of ensuring an adequate standard of living after retirement. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of what improvements can be made to the military pay system to make military careers more attractive and ensure stability in the military.

The article also analyzes the role of military payments in maintaining military discipline and motivation of personnel. In particular, the article discusses the timeliness and regularity of payments, their correspondence to the actual living expenses of the military, as well as the possibility of receiving additional incentives for length of service, military ranks or special tasks. Finally, the article highlights the prospects for further development of the military pay system in Ukraine and the importance of improving this system in order to ensure national security and defense capability.

The article also addresses the urgent problem of social security for military personnel in the context of armed conflict. The author analyzes the current state of payments to military personnel, including salaries, additional remuneration and compensation. The main focus is on legislative changes that have taken place in recent years and their impact on the welfare of the military.

Particular attention is paid to the analysis of recent legislative initiatives aimed at improving the social protection of military personnel. The provisions of the new laws and regulations governing payments, as well as their effectiveness and impact on the motivation of the military are examined in detail. The article also analyzes the problems of implementing these laws in practice, including bureaucratic obstacles and insufficient funding.

The article concludes that the military pay system needs to be further improved, emphasizing the importance of timely and fair financial support for military personnel as one of the key factors in maintaining the army's combat capability and morale. The author offers recommendations on possible areas for reforming the payment system, including the introduction of new mechanisms for controlling and ensuring transparency of financial flows.

The article is important for researchers in the field of social policy, military experts, and those involved in the process of formulating and implementing state policy in the field of defense. It contributes to a deeper understanding of the problems and prospects for the development of the social security system for military personnel in Ukraine, which is an important aspect of ensuring national security and stability of the state.

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