Onderofficier Artillerie

## Introduction We are looking for an enthusiastic man or woman whom we can train to become a Non-Commissioned Officer Artillery! Would you like to continue your studies with the Royal Netherlands Army after completing VMBO GL? As a Non-Commissioned Officer Artillery, you become part of the department that supports combat units by firing artillery shells over long distances. After your training, you can start working immediately. Sounds good? Then read on! ## What you will do As a Non-Commissioned Officer Artillery in the Royal Netherlands Army, you work in the Artillery department, which supports combat units by firing shells over long distances. You work together with (international) land, air and naval forces and with high-tech weapon systems, communication and target-acquisition means. As a Non-Commissioned Officer Artillery, you are the hub of the web on which all your team members can rely. You lead a group of four people and you are responsible for the gun and the equipment. Together with your team, you ensure that a shell reaches the chosen target on time. You take part in exercises at the barracks, but also on location. For example, you may join the Netherlands Marine Corps on winter training in Norway, or do helicopter training to support air-mobile infantry. **HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS POSITION** - Salary: your gross base salary, combined with allowances and our favorable travel expense, pension and health care arrangements, results in a pleasant surprise in your net pay. - Work 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 courses to grow personally and professionally. *Note: there are multiple start dates throughout the year. After applying, you will receive a personal application file that states a reporting date. Please note: this is a fictitious date and therefore not accurate. The start date for which you are eligible will only be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the outcome of the psychological assessment, the medical examination and the security screening that are part of the application process. Once all these components have been successfully completed, your start date will be discussed and confirmed.* ## Where you will work You will be placed with the Fire Support Command (VustCo) in 't Harde. You take part in exercises and should bear in mind that you may be deployed. Before you start work, you first follow the Non-Commissioned Officer training at the Royal Military School in Ermelo, where you learn all basic military skills, followed by a Vocational Training at the Defence Fire Support Training and Education Centre in 't Harde. If you do not yet have a driving licence, you additionally follow driving training at the Driving Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. After successfully completing your training, you immediately begin your career as a Non-Commissioned Officer Artillery. *The Royal Netherlands Army takes your placement preference into account, but may deviate from your initial placement preference for organisational reasons. During the Vocational Technical Training, the Royal Netherlands Army will inform you of your actual placement.* Non-Commissioned Officer Artillery €3,400 ~ €4,250 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Free driving licence acquisition Location: 't Harde Non-Commissioned Officer Artillery What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defence Chatbot This is what we offer you 5 items We train you As a Corporal, you start as a section commander on the Armoured Howitzer, a large tracked artillery piece. In a follow-up role, you can also work as a Forward Observer, where you, as an observer at the front of the battle, pass on information to the artillery pieces. After that, you can progress to Sergeant Major, with increasing responsibilities. Application process 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 do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good training, education, guidance and a team that stands behind you. Take the step How do I prepare? No worries, we believe in you. At Defence, you get everything you need to grow: good training, courses, 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 can find your place within Defence. Want to know more? Do you have any more questions about this vacancy? We are happy to help you further. Also interesting for you