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Tactics Department Seeks Officers and Specialist Officers

Försvarsmakten

Västra Götalands län, Skövde

Previous experience is desired

36 days left
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About the Department

The Tactics Department is part of the Army Combat School's training unit, which conducts courses for army officers, specialist officers, and reserve officers. The courses are aimed at officers who, in their progression, will be able to serve at a level 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

Your main tasks will be to conduct training for officers and specialist officers at courses organized by MSS, such as: Tactical Course Army (TaK A), Higher Specialist Officer Training (HSOU), and various professional and position courses (YKB) targeting officers and specialist officers in the army's maneuver units. You will prepare orders, exercise plans, and lesson materials for training. You will conduct training and educational projects independently and with support from others. You will assist the section chief with decision-making materials regarding resource issues as well as planning, implementation, and evaluation of training. You will participate in project groups within MSS aimed at contributing educational perspectives in development across various areas.

We see 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 OF2
  • Focus on Ground Combat
  • Driving License B

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 have good leadership skills and pronounced social abilities that encourage creative discussions where guidance is a natural part of developing and broadening perspectives for the individual. You have an interest in developing your tactical understanding and relationships between proven experiences and new research. We place great importance on personal suitability.

Employment

Employment type: Permanent position
Work degree: Full-time
Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement
Work location: Skövde
Business trips: Occur nationally and likely internationally in the future.

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-28. 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 the switchboard:

010-82 65 000
OFR/O Freddy Wozny
Defense Union 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:

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

The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life. The Armed Forces values the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. Therefore, we welcome applicants with different 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 according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed in wartime. 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.

Applications for employment must include a CV and personal letter. 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.

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