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19.4.2021 | The threshold for applying to the voluntary military service for women will be lower as the E-service becomes available on 20 April 2021. The aim is to make applying easier and to increase the number of applications to the voluntary military service for women. The possibility for submitting the application via the E-service has already increased the number of applications submitted for the other tasks available in the Finnish Defence Forces.

8.12.2022 | The start of the annual application round to women’s voluntary military service has been advanced. This change is due to a new Act on women’s voluntary military service which entered into force in June. As a consequence, applications must be submitted as early as 15 January at the latest.

Reservist benefits in exercises While attending a refresher training exercise you are entitled to free meals, accommodation, gear and equipment, as well as access to health care and medication. You are paid a reservist salary and a per diem for al...

Travel while on leave You are entitled to travel free of charge in Finland while going on and returning from leave. This form of free-of charge travel also covers entering into service and mustering out, being transferred to home care and any assi...

NB! Please see if you can find the answer to your question on the page for frequently asked questions. You can access the FAQ page here: https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/regional-offices/faq . Uusimaa Regional Office Street address Santahaminantie 1 ...

Air Force military drivers Comprehensively trained in transports, military drivers of the Air Force practice for their set tasks by using versatile equipment in a varying operating environment. In the Air Force, training for military drivers consi...

Applying for cyber conscript training Applying for cyber conscript training happens through the special forces application process before the start of one’s military service. The application period for the cyber conscript training starting in July...

Air Force situation picture operators and fighter controllers Situation picture operator and fighter controller non-commissioned officers operate in modern air surveillance and control system elements close to air surveillance, fighter control, an...

23.2.2017 | 2016 was a record year in terms of women applying for voluntary military service: an astonishing 842 women applied. It is almost 50 women more than the previous applicant record during the 20 year history of women's voluntary military service.

NB! Please see if you can find the answer to your question on the page for frequently asked questions. You can access the FAQ page here: https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/regional-offices/faq . South Savo Regional Office Street address Tyrjäntie 9 501...

About to enter into the military? Finnish liability for military service safeguarding the defence capability The Finnish Defence Forces will train conscripts to form a sustained combat-efficient wartime force and reserve. This will establish a pre...

Information and communication technology services The tasks in this area are available both for the rank and file (255 days) and leaders (347 days). ICT support This task will provide you with the readiness to operate as a professional in ICT admi...

About to enter into the military? Finnish liability for military service safeguarding the defence capability The Finnish Defence Forces will train conscripts to form a sustained combat-efficient wartime force and reserve. This will establish a pre...

Guidelines for those coming from abroad Instructions for Managing Conscription matters in Finland You can contact the Defence Forces’ regional offices if you have questions concerning conscription. Your last home municipality in Finland determines...

Call-ups You become liable for call-up and thus liable for participating in the call-up event in the year you turn 18. The call-ups are organised annually from August to December. At the call-ups, you will receive information on the conscript serv...

Finnish Defence Forces Sports School The main task of the Defence Forces’ Sports School is to train reconnaissance squads for emergency and wartime conditions. In addition to military training, the Sports School enables sports training for talente...

Accommodation, meals and clothing During the military service, you will be given free of charge accommodation, meals, clothing, health services and social support services. The Finnish Defence Forces will remain committed to sustaining and promoti...

Make it to Tikkakoski through special operations forces application You may get to be assigned to do the military service in the Air Force Academy at the call-ups or trough special operations forces application. In the call-ups, the Air Force Acad...

Divers As a diver you undergo versatile training in the special operations forces of the Finnish Navy. This course for FDF divers aims at recruiting fit and motivated students. No previous diving proficiency is required. Each year sees through app...

Reservist health If your state of health undergoes changes that affect your fitness for service, please notify your Regional Office about this. The notification should include a medical certificate on your fitness for military service. If the Regi...