The history of the development of the armed forces of all countries and peoples shows that at all times the combat power of armies was made up of people whose degree of development of physical, moral, volitional and special qualities ensured the existence of a particular state. Therefore, the task of physically preparing young people for military service becomes especially urgent. This manual describes the theoretical and practical aspects of preparing secondary school students for military service, its goals, objectives and principles. The manual was prepared in accordance with the military manual on physical training and reflects the purpose, tasks, forms, methods, means and principles, their military-applied orientation.