The Bulletin of National Defence University of Ukraine

The relevance of this study stems from the need to increase the level of effectiveness in the activities of structured groups in crisis situations, such as military units, rescue organisations and volunteers, for which the social and psychological cohesion of the team is important as a factor of responsible behaviour, coordination of actions, trust and psychological stability. This study aimed to theoretically substantiate the role of social and psychological cohesion as a factor of responsible behaviour formation in crisis and military teams, and to find effective ways of organising interaction in the context of high stress levels. The research was based on such general scientific methods as analysis, generalisation, systematisation and synthesis of modern scientific sources on military psychology, organisational psychology, interaction of teams and leadership. The distinctive features of the activities of traditional, mixed and crisis groups, including military ones, were identified by the comparative analysis method. In the framework of the study, it was proved that social and psychological cohesion is an important factor in the formation of responsible behaviour in military and crisis groups, as it contributes to increasing trust, coordination of actions and readiness to complete joint tasks in risk conditions. The main conditions for the efficient organisation of interaction were identified, including the presence of a common goal, the distribution of roles, effective communication and stable psychological climate even in the context of high stress. It was substantiated that, within military units, particular importance is attached to team-building and training activities that contribute to the development of cohesion, improvement of combat coordination, and formation of collective responsibility. In mixed and remote forms of interaction, the organisation of digital communication and the provision of continuous feedback play an important role as factors supporting team unity. The results of the study are practically significant for application in systems of personnel work in civilian, military and crisis organisations to improve the efficiency of team interaction, cohesion, communication, and responsible attitudes to the performance of professional duties in combat and emergency situations

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