Special forces’ UXV operator
From 2028 onwards, the Utti Jaeger Regiment will train conscripts for special forces’ UXV operator tasks, i.e. for operators of unmanned systems.
Tarining
Service location: Utti Jaeger Regiment
Service duration: 347 days
Contingent: January (from January 2028 onwards)
From 2028 onwards, the Utti Jaeger Regiment will train conscripts for special forces’ UXV operator tasks, i.e. for operators of unmanned systems. UXV operators are trained to use and maintain special forces’ unmanned ground, maritime, and aerial systems.
All UXV operators are trained for at least non-commissioned officer positions.
Service starts in January and takes 347 days. A woman applying to voluntary military service for women must submit along the application to the special application process also the application to the voluntary military service for women.
Training will take place at the Utti Jaeger Regiment in Kouvola.
Admission requirements:
- Normal state of health, fitness for service category A
- Distance visual acuity 1,0 / 1,0 (corrective lenses permitted)
- Near visual acuity 33 cm, visual acuity at least 0,4
- Normal colour vision on the Ishihara test / zero errors
- Field of vision at least 120 degrees
- Speech reception threshold > 4 m
- Good physical fitness (a.o. the result of the 12-minute run test at least 2,400 metres)
- Sufficient swimming ability (200 metres)
- Eligibility for higher education (completion of the general upper secondary school syllabus, or national matriculation examination, or vocational qualification, or other qualifications that meet this requirement)
- Psychomotor aptitude
- Consent to security clearance
The selection prerequisite is consent to security clearance. The impact of a criminal record on the selection process will be assessed case-by-case. Disqualifying factors can include a criminal record, theft conviction, embezzlement, violent offenses, driving under influence, or repeated traffic offenses. The selected must be eligible for appointment to the Finnish Defence Forces’ military driver training. When assessing the impact of other criminal records, the factors considered include the number, gravity, and recency of offenses. Also, foreign connections compliant with Section 11 of the Security Clearance Act (726/2014) may affect the selection. Following the completion of the security clearance, the Utti Jaeger Regiment can revoke a granted training position if an applicant’s reliability or integrity is compromised.
The applicant shall be in excellent health and have good dental health with no cavities. Medication allergies or other allergies can be a disqualifying factor.
Failure to disclose information on sustained health conditions or injuries may result in interruption of service.
Selection and applying
Special application process is via the Finnish Defence Forces’ E-Service. The first application process will be implemented from February 1 to March 31. The pre-selection will be based on the submitted applications. The applicants who pass the pre-selection phase will be invited to the selection test. The selection test will include physiological and psychological aptitude tests, interviews, and a medical examination. Based on the selection test, the most suitable persons will be selected for training. The selected will be notified c. three months before service start.
Please note this when applying!
To the special force application process, it is not possible to select applicants who have already started their conscript service at another brigade-level unit.
Applying to special forces is not a reason for failure to comply with a valid induction order to enter into service. If you have not received an approved decision on the change of the induction date of entry into service from the Regional Office, you must comply with the issued induction order.
Other links
Applying to voluntary military service for women