Non-Commissioned Officer (C-)UAS Group

Introduction Text

Are you aiming for a leadership position and do you have an affinity and/or experience with drones (UAS: Unmanned Aerial Systems) and would you like to work as a soldier in the Army within an infantry combat unit? Then apply for one of the following locations in the Netherlands.

Please note: the functional cluster with the physical requirements differs per brigade or unit. After your intake interview, you will be informed which functional cluster applies to the unit where you will be placed.

What you will do

You will work at one of the following units: 43 Mechanized Brigade (Havelte/Soesterberg), 13 Light Brigade (Oirschot), or 11 Air Assault Brigade (Schaarsbergen and Assen).

After enlistment, you will first follow the Non-Commissioned Officer Training at the Royal Military School in Ermelo (Assen, Schaarsbergen, Oirschot), where you will learn all basic military skills. This training lasts 42 weeks. After completion, you will start with the technical training (VTO) at the Maneuver School in Amersfoort (the training for Air Assault takes place in Schaarsbergen). This training lasts 38 weeks. If you do not yet have a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driver's training at the Driver Training and Education Center in Oirschot.

As a soldier, you will participate in various exercises. In addition, you must take into account that, like any soldier, you may be deployed abroad.

The Royal Netherlands Army takes your placement preference into account, but may deviate from the initial preference for organizational reasons. During the Technical Training, you will be informed about your actual placement.

Please note: The 45th Armored Infantry Battalion (part of 43 Mechanized Brigade) is expected to gradually move from the Darp (Havelte) location to the Soesterberg location from mid-2026 until after the summer of 2027.

MEET US

Do you really want to get to know and experience Defense? During an event or webinar, you will get a better feel for the work, and you can of course ask all your questions. So, schedule a meeting quickly.

YOUR PROFILE

• VMBO Mixed, VMBO Theoretical, MBO 4, HAVO, VWO
• You are between 17 years and 30 years and 11 months old
• Good command of the Dutch language (speaking and writing)
• Glasses or contact lenses are not a problem
• You must be able to swim

RESILIENCE

To be able to work at Defense, it is important that you have good physical condition. That is why the physical examination is an indispensable part of the application procedure. And to prepare you well for this, we have developed special training programs.

Please note: the functional cluster with the physical requirements differs per brigade or unit. After your intake interview, you will be informed which functional cluster applies to the unit where you will be placed.

APPLICATION

Your application at Defense consists of several parts. Discover the different application steps below.

• Army Information Session (optional)
• Completing questionnaires
• Psychological Assessment (PO)
• Unit Introduction Days
• Appointment Examination
• Security Clearance (VO)
• Appointment

SERGEANT INFANTRY (AIR ASSAULT)

€3,300 ~ €3,650 salary

23 ~ 30 days off per year

Get your driver's license for free

Locations: Havelte (Soesterberg), Oirschot, Schaarsbergen, Assen.

Where you will work

As a Sergeant Commander (C-)UAS Group in the Army, you will be part of a unit and will work at one of the following locations: Havelte (Soesterberg), Oirschot, Schaarsbergen, or Assen.

In this role, you will lead a group and, together with your group, carry out the preparation, execution, and completion of assignments. As a non-commissioned officer, you are the expert in all means and possibilities of your group. You can not only operate the equipment within the group, but also train your personnel so that they can operate the systems as well. The goal of the Counter-UAS units is to protect the infrastructure, personnel, and resources of the unit against hostile UAS assets.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS POSITION

• Salary: your gross base salary, through allowances and our favorable travel, pension, and health insurance schemes, will result in a pleasant net surprise.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as at Defense.
• Challenge: you lead, work in a team, and are responsible for protecting objects, units, and areas from the ground against threats from the air.
• Career opportunities: Defense is not only an employer but also an educational institution, where you can follow training courses for personal and professional growth.

Non-Commissioned Officer (C-)UAS Group €3,300 ~ €3,650 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Assen, Darp (Havelte), Oirschot, Soesterberg, Schaarsbergen Non-Commissioned Officer (C-)UAS Group What you will do These topics are frequently asked at the Defense Chatbot This is what you get from us 5 items This is you

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