Application of the simulation technique in training of the national guard officers of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The article deals with the special features of various scientific approaches to definition of models, types of model representations, simulation techniques. Considering positive and negative sides of each model under examination the author concludes that for the solution of the tasks set in the research, the model of structural-functional type is the most appropriate. Such a model is urged to provide efficient officers' training for the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan.