Non-Commissioned Officer Armored Infantry

Introductory text

Do you enjoy leading a team in a dynamic environment? And do you have at least a VMBO TL/GL, HAVO, or VWO diploma and are you a team player? Then the position of Non-Commissioned Officer Armored Infantry is really for you!

Imagine: The heavily armed armored vehicle CV90 with 3 crew members and 7 armored infantry soldiers in the back, as part of a larger unit, to the location where you are needed. There, through presence, operations, or combat, you will contribute to a positive outcome of the situation in the interest of the Netherlands. Something for you?

What you will do

As a Non-Commissioned Officer Armored Infantry, you will become a craftsman, leader, and instructor. You will lead a group of 7 armored infantry soldiers. The infantry of the Army is formed by soldiers who conduct ground combat. For this, they are equipped with automatic and semi-automatic small arms, mortars, and anti-tank vehicles. Additionally, the infantry possesses advanced communication and laser equipment, and all sorts of night vision equipment. As an infantry soldier, you are equipped with very modern material to conduct ground combat. Operations often take place in a team and frequently in complex terrain such as forests, villages, and cities. As a non-commissioned officer, you are the expert in all the means and capabilities of your group. You can not only operate the equipment present within the group but also train your people so that they can operate the systems as well. In your first position as a non-commissioned officer, you will work as the leader of your own group of infantry soldiers!

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION:

• Salary: your gross base salary, through allowances and our favorable travel expenses, 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 in the Armed Forces.
• Growth opportunities: The Armed Forces are not only an employer but also a large training institute where you can follow training to grow personally and professionally.

Where you will work

After successfully completing your training, you will immediately start your career as a non-commissioned officer at 44 Armored Infantry Battalion Regiment of Infantry Prince Johan Willem Friso or at 45 Armored Infantry Battalion Regiment of Infantry Orange Gelderland of 43 Mechanized Brigade in Havelte.

Before you start working, you will first follow the Non-Commissioned Officer Training at the Royal Military School in Ermelo (Assen, Scharsbergen, Oirschot), where you will learn all basic military skills. This training lasts 42 weeks. After completing the KMS, you will start with the technical training (VTO) at the Maneuver School in Amersfoort. This training lasts 38 weeks. If you do not yet possess a driver's license, you will also follow the driver's training at the Driver Training and Education Center in Oirschot.

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

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

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 Technical Training.

Non-Commissioned Officer Armored Infantry €3,400 ~ €4,250 salary €3,600 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Darp (Havelte), SoesterbergNon-Commissioned Officer Armored Infantry What you will do These topics are frequently asked at the Defense Chatbot This is your team Corporal Armored Infantry Soldier Armored Infantry Soldier Armored Engineer This is what you will receive from us 6 items We will train you 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.

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Don't worry, we believe in you. At the Armed Forces, you will 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 fit within the Armed Forces.

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