Mark Combat School is looking for a Section Chief (OF3) for the Education Unit's Tactics Department

Mark Combat School (MSS) plays a role in creating conditions for the school to fulfill its assigned tasks effectively both nationally and internationally, in collaboration with other parts of the army. MSS also handles tasks for the entire Armed Forces, such as the development and procurement of soldier-carried equipment, firearms, and support weapons. Within this framework, Mark Combat School educates the future leaders of the Armed Forces using advanced training facilities and extensive knowledge.

About the Department

The Tactics Department is part of the Education Unit at Mark Combat School and conducts courses that are either internal or program-bound training for army officers, specialist officers, and eventually reserve officers. The courses are aimed at officers who, in their progression, will be able to serve at levels ranging from company commander to staff officer in brigade staff, as well as specialist officers who will be able to serve as functional representatives, staff members, or training managers at the battalion level.

About the Position

All professional officers in the Tactics Department are teachers with the primary task of conducting training for officers and specialist officers in courses organized by MSS, such as: Tactical Course Army (TaK A), Higher Specialist Officer Training (HSOU), and various Professional and Position Courses (YBK) targeting officers and specialist officers in the army's maneuver units. As a teacher, it is part of the role to develop orders, exercise plans, and lesson materials for training. As a section chief, you will also support the department head in planning, conducting, and evaluating training. You will provide decision-making support regarding resource issues and are expected to participate in project groups within MSS aimed at contributing educational perspectives in various areas of development.

We view a service at MSS as a natural and obvious time in every professional officer's military career in the army. We are confident that a service at MSS will provide you with valuable knowledge about the latest and upcoming developments within the Army and the Armed Forces.

Qualifications

• Officer OF3
• Focus on Ground Combat
• B-Driving License

Meritorious

Experience as a company commander in a maneuver company. Experience in staff work and command methods at maneuver battalion and/or brigade level.

Personal Qualities

You possess good leadership skills and pronounced social abilities that encourage creative discussions where guidance is a natural part of developing and broadening perspectives for individuals. You have a solid and confirmed interest in developing the army's officer corps and contributing to the development of pedagogy and methods in education. You have an interest in enhancing your tactical understanding and the relationship between proven experience and new research. We place great importance on personal qualities.

Employment

Employment type: Permanent position
Working hours: Full-time
Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement
Location: Skövde
Business trips: Occasional nationally

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-31. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

Inquiries about the position can be made by:

Mj Björn Aaby-Ericsson, 0730-522 436

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Generalist Emma Eklund 070-329 35 57

Union representatives can be reached via switchboard:

010-82 65 000

OFR/O: Peter Edman
OFR/S: Britt Dahlman
SEKO: Crister Florin

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

Mark Combat School is a joint army school for the development, education, and training of the army's combat units. Mark Combat School educates officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities. In close collaboration with the army staff and other units, Mark Combat School develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and materials. Within the framework of the entire Armed Forces' growth, Mark Combat School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army.

The Armed Forces have 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. The Armed Forces leverage the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. Therefore, we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

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 in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a wartime position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position. Each permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period unless you are already employed in the Armed Forces.

With your application for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.