Infantry Soldier - CV90 Gunner

Introductory text

Imagine: as a Gunner on a CV-90 Armored Vehicle, you will go with your team to the place of action to conduct ground combat there. Sounds exciting? With a completed VMBO BB diploma, this scenario can become a reality if you apply for this exciting position with the Army! Are you the colleague we are looking for? Read on quickly and discover what this position (and training) means for you.

Note: if you are hired for this position, you will be appointed as 'Infantry Soldier' by the Ministry of Defence.

What you will do

As a Gunner on a CV-90 Armored Vehicle, you will work with the most powerful unit of the Royal Netherlands Army. The CV-90 can transport infantry to and from the front and actively participate in combat itself. You are part of a group of 3 soldiers who jointly operate the vehicle. In addition, you are responsible, together with the vehicle commander, for the 35mm rapid-fire cannon and a MAG 7.62mm machine gun that the vehicle is also equipped with. You perform your tasks in and around the vehicle. For example, you fire the cannon, maintain the vehicle, and know how to camouflage it well when necessary. In addition, you are of course an infantry soldier and regularly train in operating without a vehicle.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS POSITION

• Salary: your gross basic salary, with allowances and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and health insurance schemes, will result in a pleasant surprise net.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as in the Ministry of Defence.
• Career progression opportunities: Defence is not only an employer but also a large training institute where you can follow training courses to grow personally and professionally.

Note: there are multiple start dates throughout the year. After applying, you will receive a personal application file with an enlistment date. Please note: this is a fictional date and therefore not correct. The start date you are eligible for will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the results of the psychological selection, the medical examination, and the security screening, which are part of the application process. Once all these parts have been successfully completed, your start date will be discussed and confirmed.

Where you will work

You will be stationed at 43 Mechanized Brigade in Darp. This brigade is mainly located in the north of Overijssel. The brigade consists of two mechanized infantry battalions, of which you will be a part. Comradeship is strong, and you are an indispensable link in that close-knit team.

Before you start working, you will first follow training, consisting of the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Assen or Oirschot, supplemented by the Maneuver Function Training (MFO) in Assen. After successfully completing your training, you will immediately begin your career as an infantry soldier in a Mechanized Infantry Battalion.

Infantry Soldier - CV90 Gunner €3,000 ~ €3,400 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Darp (Havelte)Infantry Soldier - CV90 Gunner What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defence Chatbot This is your team Corporal Mechanized Infantry Soldier Mechanized Infantry Soldier Military Mechanized Engineer What you will get from us 5 items We will train youApplication process This is you

Maybe you doubt. We don't. 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 Defence, you get everything you need to grow: good training, education, 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 Defence.

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