Vacant job

The role of the Army Combat School (MSS) is to create the conditions for army combat units to solve their assigned tasks in the best possible way, both nationally and internationally, together with other parts of the army. MSS also performs tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces, such as the development and procurement of soldier-carried equipment, small arms, and support weapons. Within this framework, the Army Combat School educates the Armed Forces' future leaders using advanced training facilities and extensive knowledge.

About the position

The positions are located within the Officer Company, which, together with the Specialist Officer Company, the Education Department, and the Tactics Department, forms the Education Unit of the Army Combat School. The Officer Company is responsible for implementing the operational education of the Officer Programme as well as the Reserve Officer Education at the Army Combat School. The positions are at level SO7/OF2.

Main responsibilities

The role involves leading the education of the platoon's cadets in military science, leadership, and defense systems. The platoon consists of a commander, a deputy commander, and one or more instructors.

The educational methods include but are not limited to: field exercises, simulators, lectures, seminars, and exercises with live and blank ammunition.

Qualifications

• Professional officer or reserve officer
• Area of operation: ground combat and experience from mechanized units.
• Experience as an instructor in shooting training and combat training.
• Driver's license at least class B (manual)

Merits

• Experience in educating officers.

Personal qualities

At the Officer Company, you are required to be self-reliant, flexible, and able to handle complex tasks with significant personal responsibility. You should have a strong commitment to developing officer education and to personally educating and mentoring future colleagues. Good teamwork skills are also required. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Employment

• Position level/category: SO7/OF2
• Form of service: Permanent employment or reserve officer employment (RO2).
• Work hours: Full-time
• Start date: According to agreement
• Work location: Kvarn, Motala
• Official travel: Occurs nationally and internationally.

Information about the position can be provided by:

Mats Hjorter, 070-920 28 36, [email protected]

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Generalist Emma Eklund, 070-329 35 57, [email protected]

Union representatives: 0500-465000

Officersförbundet (Officers' Union), Mats Freddy Wozny

Försvarsförbundet (Defense Union), Britt Dahlman

SEKO, Crister Florin

We welcome your application by 2026-08-16. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

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

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Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Army Combat School is an army-wide school for the development, education, and training of the army's combat units. The Army Combat School educates 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 materiel. 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 Swedish 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 programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us involves placement in a security clearance class.

Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad.

The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Every permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period, provided you are not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.