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On this page you will find instructions for Finnish Defence Forces personnel on how to use social media.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/social-media-guidance
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Follow us on social media! Take a deep dive into the Navy's everyday life by following us on social media. You will find us on Instagram, Facebook and X. Follow us: Instagram: Merivoimat @navyfi Facebook: Merivoimat – Finska Marinen – The Finnish ...https://merivoimat.fi/en/follow-us-on-social-media
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Reservist benefits in exercises While attending a refresher training exercise you are entitled to free meals, accommodation, gear and equipment, as well as access to health care and medication. You are paid a reservist salary and a per diem for al...https://intti.fi/en/reservist-benefits-in-exercises
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8.11.2024 | Risks associated with social media: Why OPSEC and INFOSEC matter? No information on your task, troop composition, location, or specific capability, restricted use material, or discussion thereof should ever be posted on social media. Only a few pe...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/documents/1948673/214483996/PV_someohje_operaatioturvallisuus_VarRes_A4+ENG.pdf/999ba9ca-0060-2c32-3f3b-e7a8210e0926?t=1731052495804
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8.11.2024 | Tips for control of social media byproducts So-called byproducts are part of social media. Some of these you can affect by your own actions, but others you cannot. Familiarising with the byproducts and their causes will aid you in how to deal with...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/documents/1948673/214483996/PV_someohje_lieveilmio%CC%88t_A4+ENG.pdf/e08f0362-10e4-da96-e134-5129d72535cd?t=1731052361547
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8.11.2024 | Risks associated with social media: Why OPSEC and INFOSEC matter? No information on your task, troop composition, location, or specific capability, restricted use material, or discussion thereof should ever be posted on social media. Only a few pe...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/documents/1948673/214483996/PV_someohje_operaatioturvallisuus_hlo%CC%88_A4+ENG.pdf/91e21d7c-d430-28d8-d184-dea2cd64c009?t=1731052422821
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8.11.2024 | 11 maxims for social media use You are viewed as a product. Corporations run the social media: business activity profits from data that companies sell to advertisers. The objective is to get people spend as much time on social media platforms as p...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/documents/1948673/214483996/PV_someohje_11+ohjetta_A4+ENG.pdf/fb79e88d-43ce-f401-7a12-bd34e37d8863?t=1731052313274
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25.6.2024 | The strong backbone of Finland's defence is formed by reservists. Therefore, maintaining the skills learned during military service and developing one’s competence in the reserve is essential. The Finnish Defence Forces and the MPK work closely together to train a competent reserve.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/the-finnish-defence-forces-and-the-national-defence-training-association-of-finland-mpk-working-together-to-train-a-competent-reserve
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4.5.2023 | Starting in may 2023, Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has launched its official social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/logistics-command-is-now-on-social-media
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Refresher training exercises Refresher training exercises sustain the capability of wartime troops and the national defence skills of reservists. A person liable for military service who is part of the reserve can be ordered to attend a refresher ...https://intti.fi/en/refresher-training-exercises
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The Defence Forces are committed to responsibility in their operations We operate environmentally friendly within the Finnish Defence Forces. We strive to reduce waste generation and improve sorting. Sustainable development is considered in the De...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/responsible-actor
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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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The Finnish Defence Forces and the environment The Defence Forces take the environment into account in everything they do. We want to minimise risk and damage inflicted on the environment while carrying out our mandatory tasks (national defence, a...https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/fdf-and-the-environment
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Women talk about their service This site contains links and sources where you can listen to women talk about their experiences of military service. Listen to their stories and use the chance to get some practical tips on how to prepare for service...https://intti.fi/en/service-experiences
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Guidelines for those coming from abroad Instructions for Managing Conscription matters in Finland You can contact the Defence Forces’ regional offices if you have questions concerning conscription. Your last home municipality in Finland determines...https://intti.fi/en/guidelines-for-those-coming-from-abroad
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Instruction, research and cooperation Sustainable development and responsibility are themes cutting across the activities of the National Defence University in all areas. Sustainable development is included in instruction on all degree levels, con...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/instruction-research-and-cooperation
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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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Daily allowance and equipment allowance You will be paid a daily allowance, per diem, to cover the daily expenses while in military service. The daily allowance is progressive based on the service time: EUR 6.15 (1–165 days) EUR 10.20 (166–255 day...https://intti.fi/en/daily-allowance-and-equipment-allowance1
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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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The Guards Combo The Guards Combo is an exquisite party band featuring a first-rate vocalist, tight rhythm section and five wind instruments. The Guards Combo has provided tunes to dance to in a variety of events held by the Defence Forces and pri...https://sotilasmusiikki.fi/en/the-guards-combo