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About Markstridsskolan

The role of the Army Combat School (MSS) is to create the prerequisites, together with other parts of the army, for ground combat units to solve their assigned tasks in the best possible way, both nationally and internationally. 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 expertise.

About the Position

Serving at the Specialist Officer Education program involves both educating and training future specialist officers with a focus on infantry, cavalry, and armor. The education is conducted at the individual, group, platoon, and company levels. Your duties will consist of educating and mentoring cadets in various areas, including troop training, troop leadership, and combat shooting. You will also educate cadets in tactics, technology, and leadership. Additionally, you will be responsible for various educational projects.

We view a service at MSS as a natural and essential phase in every army officer's military career. 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 Swedish Armed Forces. The Specialist Officer Education program operates in Kvarn.

Qualifications

• Specialist Officer SO7
• Officer OF1
• Good experience as an instructor at company and platoon levels
• Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing
• Class B driver's license

Meritorious

• Served at platoon or company level in tank units, armored infantry units, motorized infantry units, ranger units, or reconnaissance units.
• FUSA training (First Aid and Survival)
• Completed UL (Developing Leadership)
• Experience as a platoon leader or deputy platoon leader

Personal Attributes

Your personal attributes should be characterized by good leadership skills and well-developed pedagogical abilities. You are outgoing, hardworking, flexible, and able to quickly adapt to new conditions. To be involved in mentoring cadets, you should be motivated by developing future colleagues, both practically and theoretically. You are driven by a desire to make a real impact, leave your mark, and make a difference by sharing your accumulated experiences and knowledge. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment

• Form of service: Permanent employment
• Service grade: Full-time
• Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement
• Work location: Kvarn, Motala
• Service travel: Occurs nationally

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-10. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

Information about the position can be obtained from

Mj Linus Laikmets, 0709-92 06 61

Information about the recruitment process

HR - Emme Eklund, 070-329 35 57

Union Representatives

• OFR/O Freddy Wozny, 0500-465 000
• Försvarsförbundet Britt Dahlman 0500-465 000
• SEKO Crister Florin 0500-465 000

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Army Combat School is an army-common 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 Swedish 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 conditions 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 class.

Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance 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. Each 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.