Defense personnel development is one of the most critical processes that strengthens modern armed forces not only through weapons and technology, but through highly qualified human capital. In today’s complex threat environment, military success depends on disciplined personnel who can think analytically, master advanced technologies, and make accurate decisions under pressure. For this reason, defense personnel training has evolved beyond traditional military discipline into a comprehensive structure that includes leadership skills, ethical awareness, psychological resilience, and technological literacy.

From a more technical perspective, defense personnel development processes are carried out through simulation-based training, artificial intelligence–supported decision-making systems, cybersecurity specialization programs, and multi-domain operational scenarios. This training model—covering land, air, naval, cyber, and space domains—enables personnel to prepare simultaneously for diverse threat types. In addition, international exercises and joint training programs enhance interoperability among defense forces. Standards developed by NATO clearly demonstrate how modern military training is structured on a global scale. In the future, defense personnel development is expected to focus on training technology-oriented experts with high ethical awareness who can effectively operate alongside autonomous systems.