Depicted history and methodology of military topography teaching for attendee of different specialties and qualifications based on more than two the years training experience. Particularly on a voluntary basis. Provided examples of the volunteerism movement history in Ukraine in the context of development of the Ukrainian Army in the years of independence. Also in military topography. Depicted interaction between civilian and military experts in normalizing process of military topography manual for the security forces which are involved in anti-terrorist operations, also between volunteer organizations using achievements of each other. Described process of establishing classes of military topography on the example of a single volunteer unit. Pointed most important stages of classes preparation, organization of methodical material, assessment of needs and abilities of the audience, arrange training calendar according to specific tasks. Was noted classes phases and consolidation of practical skills. Much attention was paid to illustrate methodology of training, including specific examples to help students perceive and memorize the material. Laid emphasis on the similarity of training methods and working with topographic materials in civilian and military topography on the example of the lecture notes. Also provided recommendations for group organization for training and the classify study hours according to topics and grades.
Keywords: war, military topography, volunteer battalions of volunteers, the Armed Forces, National Guard of Ukraine, MIA, MOD, ATO.