Abstract. The article reveals the features of social guarantees for military personnel, and attempts
to determine their place in the system of guarantees for the Russian population. The definition of social
guarantees for military personnel is given, the functions are described, and the classification of guarantees is given. The directions of social security of military personnel are defined. The conclusion is
made about the importance of social guarantees for military personnel as a compensatory factor that
largely determines the quality of service.