Ministerie van Defensie
2 months ago
Ground Defense Officer (VWO)
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Company information
- Company
- Ministerie van Defensie
- Location
- Nederland Netherlands
- Posted
- 2 months ago
Job description
Introductory text
Do you want to be trained as a military leader? And do you have a VWO diploma or HBO propaedeutic year combined with a VWO certificate for mathematics? As a Ground Defense Officer, you are the commander of a unit deployed for the guarding and security of objects within the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
What you will do
As a Ground Defense Officer, you will lead a Security Flight or an Object Ground Defense platoon. As commander of the unit, you are responsible for the deployment of your personnel for security and guarding tasks. For example, you guard weapon systems, runways, and other infrastructure. You are also responsible for the instruction and training of your unit, as well as all assigned material. This includes weapons, ammunition, and vehicles. You will also perform several administrative tasks.
Where you will work
You will work at one of the Air Force bases, located throughout the Netherlands. You may also be deployed for exercises and deployments abroad. Before you start as a Ground Defense Officer, you will follow a Military Scientific Education at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in Breda, followed by vocational training. You will obtain a recognized bachelor's degree that grants access to various master's programs. The Military Scientific Education you will follow is the bachelor's program in War Studies (KW) or Military Business Administration (MBW).
Maybe you are doubting. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot 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?No worries, we believe in you. At Defense, you get everything you need to grow: good education, training, 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 do belong within Defense.
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