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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...

In the reserve Once you have completed the conscript service part of the liability for military service, you will be mustered out in the Finnish Defence Forces’ reserve. As part of the reserve, your competence and know-how will be sustained by ref...

7.1.2026 | The Finnish Defence Forces prepare the participation in the military exercise Cold Response 2026 to be held in northern areas of Norway, Finland and Sweden in March 2026. 

Fighter and helicopter assistant mechanics Conscript service as an assistant mechanic suits well for persons interested in aviation and technology. Aliupseerikurssin lentotekninen linja tarjoaa mielekkään, monipuolisen ja haastavan varusmiespalvel...

Paratroopers Every paratrooper is trained to complete reconnaissance and combat missions which are both mentally and physically demanding. Organised at the Utti Jaeger Regiment in Kouvola, the training involves versatile training in weapons, marks...

21.1.2025 | The application period for women’s voluntary military service closed on 15 January 2025. A total of 1448 women applied to military service.

Voluntary military service for women - Frequently asked questions

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.

Applying At the earliest, you can apply for military service the year you turn 18. Those applying between 16 January 2026 and 15 January 2027 can apply for the 2027 July contingent and both the January and July contingents of the next three years ...