Officier Cavalerie Tank Duitsland (VWO)

## Introduction Would you like your studies to contribute to a better society? And do you have an affinity for leading people, including under difficult circumstances? Does motivating and inspiring people particularly appeal to you? As an Officer Cavalry Tank Germany (VWO) with the Royal Netherlands Army, you lead military personnel of a Dutch tank unit in Germany. **NOTE: This vacancy is for the start date of 30 August 2027 in Breda** ## What you will do The cavalry has traditionally been the name for soldiers who moved on horseback. Today they do so with armed tanks, (armoured) wheeled vehicles and on foot. The Netherlands Ministry of Defence currently uses German tanks manned by Dutch military personnel. As an Officer Cavalry Tank Germany, you work as a platoon commander within 414 Panzerbataillon in Bergen-Hohne (Germany). Here you are responsible for the operational readiness of your people and equipment. In consultation with your succeeding platoon commander, you arrange the planning and execution of assignments as well as lessons and training programmes. In addition, you are responsible for personnel and logistical matters and for intelligence and security within the tank platoon. You take part in exercises with the tank platoon, attend discussions and meetings, and ensure the proper maintenance of the equipment provided. In this way you contribute to the tasks of the cavalry tank: in the barracks, during exercises and during deployments. **PERKS OF THIS POSITION** - Salary: your gross base salary, combined with allowances and our favourable travel expense, pension and health insurance arrangements, results in a pleasant surprise in your net pay. - Working atmosphere: nowhere else will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as at Defence. - Growth opportunities: besides being an employer, Defence is also a large training institute, where you can follow (paid) courses to grow personally and professionally. ## Where you will work After training, you start in a leadership role as platoon commander with the Dutch tank squadron of the German 414 Panzerbataillon in Bergen-Hohne (Germany). Before you start work, you first follow the **Military Scientific Training (MWO)**, followed by the Technical Specialist Training. It is possible that both the **Military Scientific Training (MWO)** and the Technical Specialist Training will be given wholly or partly in Germany at a German training institute, for example in Dresden and/or Münster. There you attend lessons with German (aspirant) officers and the language of instruction is German. *The Royal Netherlands Army takes your placement preference into account, but for organisational reasons may deviate from the initial placement preference. For the Technical Specialist Training, the Royal Netherlands Army will inform you of your actual placement.* Officer Cavalry Tank Germany (VWO) €4,200 ~ €5,600 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Free driving licence acquisition Location: Münster, Darp (Havelte) Officer Cavalry Tank Germany (VWO) What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defence Chatbot What you get from us 5 items This is you **Maybe you are doubting. We are not.** We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot yet do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance and a team that stands behind you. Take the step How do I prepare myself? Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defence you get everything you need to grow: good training, exercises, coaching and a team that stands behind you. If it still doesn't work out, we will help you further. Together we will look at where you do fit in within Defence. Want to know more? Do you have more questions about this vacancy? We are happy to help you further. Also interesting for you