CURRENT ISSUES REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION, PLANNING, AND CONDUCT OF MOBILIZATION EXERCISES (DRILLS) WITHIN THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS AGENCIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Abstract

The article examines training and practical activities related to mobilization preparedness within the internal affairs agencies of the Russian Federation. The study aims to identify organizational limitations inherent in command-staff exercises and mobilization drills, and to determine ways to improve their organization and content in light of the evolving operational environment. The work is based on an analysis of regulatory legal acts, a comparison of different forms of training activities, and a synthesis of practical experience. While command-staff exercises allow for the execution of the full range of measures required to transition to wartime operations, time constraints necessitate the use of procedural shortcuts—so-called "operational leaps." Conversely, mobilization drills enable the detailed practice of specific elements and the identification of minor deficiencies, yet they fail to provide a comprehensive view of the entire mobilization process and, given shift-based duty schedules, involve only a portion of the personnel. Consequently, the study concludes that an integrated approach utilizing both forms is advisable. It is proposed that exercise scenarios incorporate contingencies involving a sudden deterioration of the operational situation, communication failures, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks, coordination with executive and military command authorities, resource provisioning, and the protection of communication routes and storage facilities. Furthermore, the study suggests addressing certain aspects of mobilization preparedness through interagency exercises and drills.