In this article, an analysis of an innovative approach to the principle of comprehensive teaching the Russian language as a foreign in a military audience is given. The article presents widely revealed methods and methods of teaching the Russian language of military personnel through innovative material, namely: role-playing games, group projects, stimulants, training at the training ground. The importance of using interactive textbooks and multimedia materials is emphasized. Methodological recommendations are given on the training of military terminology on the material of these textbooks and videos, as well as the development of military teams in the language being studied. Work is interesting for its novelty and relevance.