Conscript webpage

Conscript webpage

As a militarily non-aligned country, Finland will remain prepared to defend her territory independently. The Finnish Defence Forces will train conscripts to form a sustained combat-efficient wartime force and reserve.

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Voluntary military service for women

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Conscripts daily allowance and equipment allowance to be raised

Army 15.12.2022

From the beginning of 2023 conscripts daily allowance will be raised. In the future the daily allowance will be 5,40 euros (now 5.20 euros), service time exceeding 165 days 9.00 euros (8.70 euros) and service time exceeding 255 days 12.50 euros (12.1...

Local defence exercises strengthen common security – check the exercise activities in your area at the beginning of September

Army 23.8.2022

The Army will be training local defence across Finland 2–9 September 2022. The exercises will improve local troops’ readiness to carry out local combat and protection tasks and strengthen the authorities’ abilities to cooperate in situations of disru...

Questions concerning the liability for military service?

Defence Forces 10.3.2022

The Regional Office will provide answers to a selection of frequently asked questions as listed below. The Regional Offices serve those liable for military service.