VeVa Soldier Infantry - CV90 Driver

Introductory text

Have you (almost) completed your VeVa GROP level 2 training? Are you now looking for a position within the Ministry of Defence that matches this? As a CV-90 Driver, you and your team will go to the place of action in an armored vehicle, where you will engage in ground combat.

What you will do

The Land Forces' infantry consists of soldiers who engage in ground combat. Armored infantry are often deployed in complex terrain, such as wooded areas, villages, and cities.
They work with the armored CV-90 infantry fighting vehicle. The CV-90 can transport infantry to and from the front and actively participate in combat itself.

As a CV-90 Driver, you will be part of a group of 3 soldiers who jointly operate the vehicle. As a Driver, you, together with the vehicle commander, are responsible for the 35mm rapid-fire cannon and a MAG 7.62mm machine gun that the vehicle is also equipped with. You will perform your duties in and around the vehicle. You will fire the cannon, maintain the vehicle, and know how to camouflage it effectively when necessary. Additionally, you are, of course, an infantry soldier and will regularly train in operating without a vehicle.

Please note: There are multiple start dates throughout the year. The start date you are eligible for will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the results of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical Examination, and the Security Clearance. As soon as all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and finalized with you.

Where you will work

You will work at the 43 Mechanized Brigade in Havelte.

Upon joining, you will first complete the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Oirschot or Assen. After completion, you will start the Manoeuvre Function Training School South in Oirschot or at School North in Assen. If you do not yet have a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driving training at the Driving Training and Education Center in Oirschot. The training will last approximately 10 months in total.

The infantry battalion of the Brigade where you will be placed will further train you on the various weapon systems of the infantry group, such as the MAG machine gun, Panzerfaust, the (V) SRAT, and of course, the CV90 Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

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

MBO 2, MBO 3, MBO 4 You are between 17 years and 27 years and 11 months old Wearing glasses or contact lenses is not an issue.

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To work for the Ministry of Defence, it is important that you have a good physical condition. Therefore, the physical examination is an indispensable part of the application procedure. And to prepare you well for this, we have developed special training schedules.

Applying

Your application to the Ministry of Defence consists of several parts. Discover the different application steps below.

Amanda explains: This is how applying to the Ministry of Defence works €3,000 ~ €3,400 salary 23 ~ 30 days of leave per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Assen

Your starting salary depends on your age, educational level, and experience. As your knowledge and experience increase, your salary will grow with you. On top of your salary, as a soldier, you will also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The salaries mentioned on werkenbijdefensie.nl already include the VEB allowance. More info

With a full-time employment contract, you are entitled to 23-30 days of leave per year, depending on your age. Do you have days left over? Then you can carry them over to the next year under certain conditions.

No driver's license yet? Get it for free at the Ministry of Defence! We are happy to help you move forward, and not just when it comes to your career. If you come to work for the Navy, Army, Air Force, or Marechaussee, you can therefore obtain your B driver's license at our expense. More information about driver's licenses at the Ministry of Defence.

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