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About the Unit

The 31st Ranger Battalion is a light conventional ranger unit tasked with supporting the Swedish Armed Forces' special forces.

The battalion is a standing unit with high availability and is trained for operations with short preparation times. The unit carries out tasks across the entire conflict spectrum, both within Sweden's borders and in other parts of the world. As a soldier in the battalion, you must be prepared to undertake international service as this is a natural part of our operations.

The defining profile for the battalion is primarily the ability to conduct rapid movements and foot combat with carried weapon systems. The battalion is well-trained and has developed methods to solve these tasks together with helicopter and transport aviation units.

The battalion operates in task-adapted combat groups over large areas and often in a different direction than other units, which places high demands on personnel's physical and mental capabilities. This further imposes significant requirements on individual soldier skills and the ability to prioritize the mission and the group over personal needs. In addition to soldier skills, good teamwork, initiative, and high stress tolerance are prerequisites for the ranger soldier to operate effectively in all situations.

The battalion's continuously serving components consist of:

• Battalion Staff
• Ranger Support Squadron (Command Platoon, Logistics Platoon, Reconnaissance Platoon, GRK Platoon, and Medical Platoon)
• Ranger Squadron (Three Ranger Platoons and a Headquarters & Support Platoon)

Main Responsibilities

As a ranger reinforcement soldier, you enable the battalion's ability to conduct deep combat operations against an enemy formation. You are a key resource for the battalion to be able to carry out operations over an extended period. Depending on platoon affiliation, the ranger reinforcement soldier may support with everything from managing the battalion's vital communication systems, conducting air supply with parachute/helicopter, or repairing the battalion's vehicle, communication, and weapon systems.

Available Specializations within the Battalion

• Command - Communication Soldier
• Support Soldier
• Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
• Signal Mechanic
• Weapon Mechanic

Requirements for the Position

• Completed approved basic training with military service (or equivalent)
• Passed employment tests at the 31st Ranger Battalion
• Completed and assessed as approved based on all elements of the selection process

Meritorious

• Previous training at a ranger unit
• B driver's license (manual transmission)
• C and/or CE driver's license
• Mechanic training (wheeled vehicles, electrical)
• Hazardous goods training (e.g., ADR, IATA)
• Communication training
• Security guard training
• Previous service in a corresponding unit with a command-maintenance focus.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

Employment type: GSS/K
Employment degree: Full-time
Work location: Karlsborg
Start date: 2025-08-25
A probationary period of 6 months applies for new employment within the Armed Forces.

Interviews and tests will be conducted in Karlsborg during the weekend of week 12, 2025. From Thursday evening, 2025-04-24 to Sunday afternoon, 2025-04-27.

A summons with more information will be sent to the email you provided in your application.

If you are applying for the ranger soldier position, you will among other things undergo testing regarding individual movement on foot in daylight/darkness, which will require you to be able to navigate using a handrail on a map 1:50,000 with boots and a pack (approx. 25-30kg). A competitive time for you in the 10,000m run is 48 minutes. Swimming ability will be tested during the assessments (clothing swim and rescue).

APPLICATION

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-03-31.

Your application should include:

• CV
• Cover letter, where you motivate why you are suitable for this position
• Educational certificates, e.g., high school grades
• Other grades/certificates
• Military certificate from basic training (or a prognosis if you are completing your military service during 2024/2025)

For information about the recruitment process, contact:
Personnel Section at the 31st Ranger Battalion: K3-31bat-rekrytering@mil.se

Union representatives:
OFR/O, k3-wanasofficersforening@mil.se
SACO, Annelee Karlström, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)
OFR/S, Mikael Ekelund, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)
SEKO, Jon Sjöberg, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

The Life Regiment Hussars, K 3, has fast and powerful units and a long experience in the intelligence field. K 3 trains a ranger battalion and an intelligence battalion. The ranger battalion is a unit with high mobility that should be able to be the first on site during an operation. The intelligence battalion delivers intelligence by using advanced technology, personnel on the ground, and unmanned aerial vehicles (RPAS).

At K 3, there is also the Armed Forces' survival school and the Aviation Unit responsible for remotely piloted aircraft systems and military parachuting. Here, there are also the support functions of the Garrison Unit and the Logistics Unit. Please read more on this page.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that impact other people's lives, both big and small, and both at home and around the world.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be assigned to wartime duties. This obligation varies depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.