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Reserve Supplementary Training Programmes The FDF trains motivated reservists from the reserve rank and file into reserve NCOs, and from reserve NCOs into reserve officers on reserve supplementary courses. We encourage all interested reservists to...

Training in electronic warfare Training in electronic warfare offers a selection of demanding tasks available in the field of high technology. The term electronic warfare (EW) refers to the surveillance, disruption and counter measures of systems ...

Conscript service and training The objective of military training is to sustain the readiness of the Finnish Defence Forces and to train individuals liable for military service in tasks of national defence. Military training is provided annually f...

13.1.2026 | This Autumn, special forces training in Utti Jaeger Regiment attracted more applicants than ever. The selection tests for those applying for paratrooper training and those applying to train as a contractual military personnel on the Defence Forces special forces course will be held on 19-23 January 2026.

Get ready for military service If you get selected for service, you will receive your Military Service Order at the selection event or later by mail. It will tell you when and at which brigade-level unit you must report for service. The Military S...

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...

Selection event Regional offices will invite those who applied for voluntary service to a selection event which will be organised in April. If you applied for service between 16 January 2025 and 15 January 2026, your selection event will take plac...

Finnish Rapid Deployment Force Serving as a conscript in the Finnish Rapid Deployment force literally paves your way to serving as a peace keeper. Apart from undergoing training in military national defence, the trainees receive specialization tra...

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...

Promotions in the reserve Military ranks and service ranks signify a supervisory position, training and task. Promotions in the reserve are based on the number of refresher training days, wartime task as well as suitability. You may accumulate the...

Preparing for the service It is worth preparing for the approaching service by getting your civilian life matters in order, becoming familiar with the daily routines in the military and the service tasks as well as getting increasingly fit. The mo...

Do you want to be part of the forces with most striking capability safeguarding our borders? Special border jaegers Service location: Immola, Imatra Service duration: 347 days Contingent: July Training Every special border jaeger is trained at lea...

Military bandsmen The Conscript Band of the Defence Forces offers musically talented conscripts a chance to complete their military service in a military band. Performing in events requiring distinguished performance in Finland and abroad, the Con...

Entailing activities that provide support to Finland’s national defence, voluntary national defence aims to strengthen people’s will to defend the country and enhance the survivability of both authorities and citizens alike in varying security situations.

Voluntary military service for women - Frequently asked questions

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...

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...

Voluntary military service for women Interested in military service? You can apply for voluntary military service the year you turn 18. To apply, you must be a Finnish citizen and physically and mentally fit for military training. You can also app...

Are you interested in a pilot's career in the Finnish Defence Forces? The Air Pilot Reserve Officer Course at the Air Force Academy in Tikkakoski opens the way for military flying in the Air Force, Army or Border Guard. The course provides in-dept...

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...