BULGARIAN EXPERIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ADAPTATION OF MILITARY PERSONNEL, DISCHARGED FROM MILITARY SERVICE AND THEIR FAMILIES

Venelin Terziev
Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Natural History, Moscow, Russia, Prof. D.Sc. (Ec.), D.Sc. (National Security), D.Sc.  (Social Activities), Ph.D., National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria; University of Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria, terziev@skmat.com

Abstract

This paper, originating from the understanding and approaches to the term „adaptation“, explores and analyses the stages of the social adaptation process of military personnel, discharged from service, which along with getting to know the psychological and professional aspects of the process allows the elaboration of a practical model of social and psychological adaptation of this population category. The scientific aspirations of the authors of this paper are focused on the specific characteristics of military service and the specific competences, which require the implementation of specific methods and means of professional orientation, preparation for settling and acquiring a new profession in the changed living environment.

Keywords: military personnel, discharged form service; social adaptation.