Air Assault Infantry Officer (VWO)

Introductory text

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

Imagine: being brought to the scene of action by helicopter to engage in ground combat. The terrain is confusing, but that doesn't stop you from taking command of your platoon. With a completed VWO diploma, this scenario can become a reality if you apply for the exciting, leadership role of Infantry Officer in the Army.

What you will do

The Infantry is responsible for carrying out actual combat. Air assault infantry soldiers are deployed on foot after being brought to their area of operation by air force aircraft or helicopters.

As an Infantry Officer in the Army, you will be in the midst of all the action. You will lead a platoon of approximately 40 soldiers who engage in ground combat.

Your responsibilities include planning, executing, and evaluating missions and guiding your platoon socially, tactically, and technically. It can happen that you are together for months, sometimes 24 hours a day, and work under extreme or harsh conditions. That's why you are also responsible for the training and development of your soldiers. You motivate and stimulate them under all imaginable circumstances.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross base salary, with allowances and our favorable travel, pension, and health insurance schemes, results in a pleasant net surprise.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as at Defense.
• Career progression opportunities: Defense is not only an employer but also a large training institute where you can follow courses for personal and professional growth.

Where you will work

As an Infantry Officer, you will work in a leadership position as a platoon commander at 11 Air Assault Brigade in Schaarsbergen or Assen. You will contribute to infantry tasks: at the barracks, during exercises, and during deployment.

Before you start, you will first complete the Military Scientific Education at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) of the Netherlands Defence Academy (NLDA) in Breda, followed by the Professional Technical Education (VTO) at the Maneuver School in Amersfoort.

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 during the Professional Technical Education.

Air Assault Infantry Officer (VWO) €4,200 ~ €5,600 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Obtain your driver's license free of charge Location: Arnhem, Assen Air Assault Infantry Officer (VWO) What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defense Chatbot This is what you get from us 5 items This is you

Maybe you are hesitating. 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 supports you.

Take the step How do I prepare?

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

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