Depending on the type of military training undertaken, the conscript service part of the liability lasts for 165, 255 or 347 days in total.
The duration of the service period will be altogether 165 days for conscripts trained for rank and file duties, and 255 days in total for those trained in demanding rank and file duties requiring special skills or for those in unarmed service. When undertaking the training of reserve officers, NCOs or for special duties of the rank and file, the conscript service part will last for 347 days.
Additional information on the conscript service and military training can be accessed here.
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You will get this certificate at your own Regional Office. Alternatively, you may also receive this certificate submitted to you as an email attachment by sending a request via email to your own Regional Office. You can look up the contact information of your own Regional Office.
The procedures for selecting individuals for future training in versatile service tasks will take place already during the basic training period. Therefore it is advisable that you from the very beginning do your best and show that you remain motivated. A good attitude will take you a long way. Additional information on the varying service tasks available in your own brigade-level unit can be accessed online at varusmies.fi/en/service-titles. Become also familiar with the FDF’s special operations forces and demanding tasks online at the sites of the given units.
Before to the call-ups and prior to entering service, think about how you could utilise the competence, knowledge and skills that you have accumulated in the civilian life. It is also worth considering which type of training would be most beneficial for you also after the conscript period.
You may undertake the military service by, for instance, serving in the Finnish Defence Forces’ special operations forces or in special tasks. While serving in the FDF’s special operations forces, you get to challenge yourself in demanding training that presupposes that you separately apply for this training. As for special tasks, you get to utilise the competence and training that you have already accumulated in the civilian life.
If reasons of conscience prevent you from completing the liability for military service in armed service, you may apply for unarmed service instead. When in unarmed service, you will not undertake weapons training but in all other respects your service will be identical with those undertaking armed service. Additional information on unarmed service can be accessed here.
- Please fill out the application form for non-military service accessible online at suomi.fi here.
- Send by post your application addressed to your own Regional Office.
Yes, if you are granted leave from your service.
Section 9 of the constitution of Finland states that every person has the right to leave the country. Limitations on this right may be provided, if they are necessary for the purpose of safeguarding legal proceedings or for the enforcement of penalties or for the fulfilment of the duty of national defence.
Take into consideration the following, should you travel abroad during conscription:
- A conscript is not allowed to wear military uniform while having a vacation abroad. If a conscript is travelling abroad for a service related reason, the use of a military uniform can be allowed by the commander of one’s brigade level unit.
- A conscript is not required to apply for a permission to travel abroad during their leave. However, be prepared to file a notice for leaving the country for your company sergeant major.
- When traveling abroad, “address during leave” for the leave application can be for example the address of a hotel or another accommodation. Follow any travel advice given by the Foreign ministry for your travel destination.
