The first survey on online training and preferred military study areas has been conducted through Army+, the app for the military. Unmanned systems were the top choice for training among defenders, with 16% selecting them as a priority.

The survey results showed that the majority of military personnel (54%) take online military courses at least once a year. Moreover, one in three respondents mentioned “online career advancement” as a reason for pursuing the training.

“It is essential for us to be aware of the service members' viewpoint on most matters within the Armed Forces. Through the initial survey, we were able to determine the main topics to prioritize in the next Army+ version, which will offer comprehensive online training for military personnel. Specifically, the focus is on unmanned systems. And we are already preparing these training courses for our defenders,” said Kateryna Chernohorenko, Deputy Minister of Defence for Digital Development.

The survey included three questions. Below are the outcomes of the top three choices made by service members for every question. See the reference at the end of the text for more detailed statistics.

What training subjects are of greatest interest to you?

Unmanned systems: 16%
Leadership: 12%
Tactics (defense and offense): 11%

What would be the most motivating factor for you to study online?

Online career advancement (sergeant or officer courses): 35%
Remote education for acquiring a specific military specialty: 27%
Financial bonuses for high performance: 22%

How often do you take online military courses?

Once a year (or more frequently): 54%
There isn't sufficient time for that: 46%

Details about the survey in the Army+ app

The Survey feature of the Army+ app marks a historic moment in Ukraine by enabling the opportunity to get the opinions of Ukrainian service members and take them into account for further changes at the level of the entire Armed Forces of Ukraine.

From August 8 to August 15, military personnel were surveyed regarding training. Total number of respondents: 17,265. Breaking down the outcomes:

1. How often do you take online military courses?

- There isn't sufficient time for that: 46%
- ⁠Once a year: 20%
- ⁠Once every six months: 16%
- ⁠Once a month: 9%
- ⁠I try every day to do so: 5%
- ⁠Once a week: 4%

2. What would be the most motivating factor for you to study online?

- Online career advancement (sergeant or officer courses): 35%
- ⁠Remote education for acquiring a specific military specialty: 27%
- ⁠Financial bonuses for high performance: 22%
- ⁠Interactivity: virtual (VR) or augmented (AR) reality: 10%
- ⁠Recognition among fellow soldiers: 6%

3. What training subjects are of greatest interest to you?

- Unmanned systems: 16%
- ⁠Leadership: 12%
- ⁠Tactics (defense and offense): 11%
- ⁠⁠Military Law: 10%
- ⁠Tactical medicine: 10%
- ⁠Personal and crew-served weapon systems: 9%
- Psychological training: 9%
- ⁠Battlefield Communication: 8%
- ⁠Land Navigation: 7%
- ⁠Maintenance of equipment/vehicles: 5%
- ⁠Combat Engineering (Sappers): 4%