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Arranged at the Utti Jaeger Regiment, the Special Forces Qualification Course provides you with the type of training that is interesting, versatile, and challenging. Completing the course will qualify you to apply for Special Jaeger Non-Commissioned Officer posts.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/special-forces-qualification-course
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Training areas of the Finnish Navy The Navy carries out its statutory training task. Firing exercises with live ammunition are a requirement when training soldiers. Blind ammunition and simulators cannot completely replace live exercises. Movement...https://merivoimat.fi/en/training-areas-of-the-finnish-navy
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13.2.2026 | In the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea, there are 18 restricted sea areas which usually also contain a military area. Military areas are surrounded by a 100 metre movement restriction zone. This restriction also applies to anyone moving on the ice in winter.https://merivoimat.fi/en/-/movement-restrictions-in-force-in-military-areas-also-concern-those-moving-on-the-ice
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Serving in the Guard Jaeger Regiment The Guard Jaeger Regiment trains troops specialised in urban combat. We train, for example, urban jaegers, military police, reconnaissance specialists, military drivers and leaders. Our spearhead unit is the re...https://maavoimat.fi/en/guard-jaeger-regiment/for-conscripts
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Applying for cyber conscript training Applying for cyber conscript training happens through the special forces application process before the start of one’s military service. The application period for the cyber conscript training starting in July...https://intti.fi/en/cyber
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Utti Jaeger Regiment The Utti Jaeger Regiment is home to the Special Forces and the helicopter operations of the Finnish Defence Forces, along with branches that support these areas. Read more Utti Jaeger Regiment News 8.5.2026 Utti Jaeger Regimen...https://maavoimat.fi/en/utti-jaeger-regiment
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13.2.2026 | In the Gulf of Finland and the Archipelago Sea, there are 18 restricted sea areas which usually also contain a military area. Military areas are surrounded by a 100 metre movement restriction zone. This restriction also applies to anyone moving on the ice in winter.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/movement-restrictions-in-force-in-military-areas-also-concern-those-moving-on-the-ice
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25.2.2026 | Commander of Allied Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM) Lieutenant General Richard E. Angle visited Finland on 23-25 February 2026.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/commander-of-allied-special-operations-forces-command-sofcom-visited-finland-also-a-special-operations-forces-winter-exercise-in-lapland
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Defence Command Technical Inspection Division The Technical Inspection Division is a detachment under the command of the Chief of the Defence Command. As an authority, we are responsible, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, for the techni...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/technical-inspection-division
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Local forces The local forces cover the entire nation. Their tasks include, among other, area control and key target protection, force establishment, combat missions such as counter-special-force operation, as well as providing support to authorit...https://intti.fi/en/local-forces
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Impact of research Responsibility and interaction Impact of teaching The teaching at the National Defence University is based on responsible, networked and effective competence, within which future officers are trained, keeping up with the times. ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/impact2023/teaching
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Defence Forces Shared Services Centre The Defence Forces Shared Services Centre provides and coordinates support services within the Defence Forces. The services are aimed at creating shared procedures and streamlining administration. The customer...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/shared-service-centre
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Impact of teaching Responsibility and interaction Impact of teaching The teaching at the National Defence University is based on responsible, networked and effective competence, within which future officers are trained, keeping up with the times. ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/impact2023/research
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Paratroopers Every paratrooper is trained to complete reconnaissance and combat missions which are both mentally and physically demanding. Organised at the Utti Jaeger Regiment in Kouvola, the training involves versatile training in weapons, marks...https://intti.fi/en/paratroopers
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As a Conscript in Karelia Air Wing In Karelia Air Wing the main responsibility of the conscript training is in the Force Protection Flight. The annual number of conscripts in the Force Protection Flight varies between 220 and 240. The main trainin...https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/karelia-air-command/for-conscripts
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21.8.2025 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment will lead an international special operations forces training exercise during 25 August – 12 September 2025. The exercise will develop the combined joint operating capability of special forces of the Alliance’s member nations in Northern Europe’s conditions.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/exercise-southern-griffin-25-to-develop-combined-joint-operating-capability-of-special-operations-forces-of-the-alliance-s-member-nations
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21.8.2025 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment will lead an international special operations forces training exercise during 25 August – 12 September 2025. The exercise will develop the combined joint operating capability of special forces of the Alliance’s member nations in Northern Europe’s conditions.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/exercise-southern-griffin-25-to-develop-combined-joint-operating-capability-of-special-operations-forces-of-the-alliance-s-member-nations
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Conscript service and training The objective of military training is to sustain the readiness of the Finnish Defence Forces and to train individuals liable for military service in tasks of national defence. Military training is provided annually f...https://intti.fi/en/in-service
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Guidelines for observing the Defence Forces’ activities in wind power building In accordance with section 24 of the Land Use and Building Act (132/1999), in all land use planning, national land use objectives must be taken into account in a way th...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/wind-farm-consultation-process
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Five military branches In its five battalion-level units, the Kainuu Brigade offers training for five different military branches: infantry, artillery, signal, engineer and maintenance duties. The Kainuu jaeger battalion trains infantry combatants...https://maavoimat.fi/en/kainuu-brigade/for-conscripts