Artillery Officer (VWO)

Introductory Text

Does coordinating appeal to you particularly? Are you adventurous and do you want to contribute to peace & security as a leader? And have you (almost) obtained your VWO diploma? Then 'Artillery Officer' is for you! As an Artillery Officer, you will become part of the department that supports combat units by firing shells over long distances. Leadership and learning to make decisions are part of this role, but don't worry: we will teach you that during the training. After your training, you can start working immediately. Curious? Read on!

What you will do

As an Artillery Officer in the Army, you will work in the Artillery Unit department, which supports combat units by firing shells over long distances. You will collaborate with (international) land, air, and sea forces and with high-tech weapon systems, communication, and target acquisition systems.

As an Artillery Officer, you can end up in various positions, with all sorts of units and at all levels. For example, as a platoon commander or as a forward observer. As a platoon commander, you will lead a gun platoon of 30 men. You will be responsible for the deployability of your platoon, ensure the proper training and development of your personnel, take care of personnel and logistical matters, and you will provide the correct fire support during exercises or deployments.

As a Forward Observer, you will work within a Fire Support Team (FST), assigned to a combat unit. You will continuously observe the battlefield, and planning, coordinating, and deploying fire support are among your tasks. You are the ground fire support specialist and the primary advisor to the commander of the combat unit.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross basic salary, through allowances and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and health insurance scheme, will result in a pleasant surprise net.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as in the Defense organization.
• Challenge: in very diverse circumstances and sometimes with limited resources, you will still ensure that everything works.

NOTE: This vacancy is for the start date of August 30, 2027, in Breda

Where you will work

As an Artillery Officer, you will work in a leadership role as a platoon commander of a gun platoon at the Fire Support Command (VustCo) in 't Harde or in a coordinating role as a Forward Observer within the Fire Support Team at a combat unit in Assen, Havelte, 't Harde, Schaarsbergen, or Oirschot. This way, you will contribute to the tasks of the Artillery: at the barracks, during exercises, and during deployments.

Before you start working, you will first follow the Military Scientific Training at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in Breda, followed by a Technical Vocational Training at the Fire Support School of the Fire Support Command in 't Harde.

The Royal Netherlands Army takes your placement preference into account, but may deviate from the initial placement preference for organizational reasons. The Royal Netherlands Army will inform you about your actual placement for the technical vocational training.

Artillery Officer (VWO) €4,200 ~ €5,600 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Breda Artillery Officer (VWO) What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defense Chatbot What we offer you 5 items This is you

Maybe you are in doubt. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you can't do today, you'll learn tomorrow. With good training, development, guidance, and a team that stands behind you.

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Don't worry, we believe in you. At the Defense organization, you will receive everything you need to grow: good training, development, coaching, and a team that stands behind you. If it doesn't work out, we will help you further. Together we will look at where you fit within the Defense organization.

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