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As a conscript in the Armoured Brigade The Armoured Brigade offers a wide range of training options and training takes place in several battalion-level units. Training focuses primarily on mechanised infantry tasks but all Army branches are repres...https://maavoimat.fi/en/armoured-brigade/for-conscripts
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9.10.2023 | Considered also as the European military sniping championship, the European Best Sniper Team Competition is a demanding competition intended for snipers of the Alliance and its partner nations that aims to test and develop military snipers’ professional competence. Participated by 45 military sniper teams from 25 nations, the competition was won by Finland, the most recent NATO member nation.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/finland-won-the-european-best-sniper-team-competition-
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9.10.2023 | Tarkka-ammunnan EM-kilpailunakin pidetty European Best Sniper Team -kilpailu on Naton ja sen kumppanimaiden tarkka-ampujille suunnattu vaativa kilpailu, jonka tavoitteena on testata ja kehittää tarkka-ampujien ammattitaitoa.https://maavoimat.fi/-/suomi-voitti-european-best-sniper-team-kilpailun
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Jaeger Brigade - For conscripts Training in the Jaeger Brigade The Jaeger Brigade provides training in two battalions, namely the Lapland Jaeger Battalion and Rovaniemi Air Defence Battalion. The aim is to train personnel for jaeger, mortar, headq...https://maavoimat.fi/en/jaeger-brigade/for-conscripts
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As part of the Pohjoinen 18 exercise, the spearhead of the Kainuu Brigade and Jaeger Brigade comprise readiness units that are formed of both professional soldiers and conscripts.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/valmiusyksikko-pohjoinen-18-harjoituksessa-osaamista-nopeutta-voimaa
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9.10.2023 | Tarkka-ammunnan EM-kilpailunakin pidetty European Best Sniper Team -kilpailu on Naton ja sen kumppanimaiden tarkka-ampujille suunnattu vaativa kilpailu, jonka tavoitteena on testata ja kehittää tarkka-ampujien ammattitaitoa.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/-/1950813/suomi-voitti-european-best-sniper-team-kilpailun
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9.10.2023 | Considered also as the European military sniping championship, the European Best Sniper Team Competition is a demanding competition intended for snipers of the Alliance and its partner nations that aims to test and develop military snipers’ professional competence. Participated by 45 military sniper teams from 25 nations, the competition was won by Finland, the most recent NATO member nation.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/finland-won-the-european-best-sniper-team-competition-
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Dismounted Soldier System Programme Media Day in Santahamina 8 June 2023 Learn more about the soldier kit, weapons and command and control systems presented in the event: XA-300 Armoured Personnel Carrier Sisu GTP 4X4 Infantry Drone 8.6 Sniper Rif...https://maavoimat.fi/en/dismounted-soldier-system-programme
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Training Kymi Jaeger Battalion (Kymen jääkäripataljoona) Kymi Jaeger Battalion trains conscripts for infantry duties, for example mechanised infantry, infantry, reconnaissance, forward observer, anti-tank missile specialist and reconnaissance comm...https://maavoimat.fi/en/karelia-brigade/for-conscripts
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Pori Brigade Pori brigade operates in the area of Western Finland and trains conscripts in two locations; Säkylä and Niinisalo. We train our conscript to serve as competent defenders of our homeland and also train voluntary reservists to be profic...https://maavoimat.fi/en/pori-brigade
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Finnish Defence Forces Sports School The main task of the Defence Forces’ Sports School is to train reconnaissance squads for emergency and wartime conditions. In addition to military training, the Sports School enables sports training for talente...https://intti.fi/en/fdf-sports-school
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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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The Finnish Defence Forces will shift to using the NATO-standard calibres 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, 9x19mm, and 12.7x99mm for new small arms. The decision taken will improve, among other, the soldier’s operating capability, interoperability, and security of supply.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/the-finnish-defence-forces-to-shift-to-using-nato-standard-calibres-for-new-small-arms
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Welcome to conscript service in the Guard Jaeger Regiment 6th of July 2026! Familiarize yourself with the guide that contains useful information for prospective conscripts starting their service in July 2026. You have to arrive to conscript servic...https://maavoimat.fi/en/conscript-guide-guard-jaeger-regiment
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28.10.2025 | The Finnish Defence Forces will shift to using the NATO-standard calibres 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, 9x19mm, and 12.7x99mm for new small arms. The decision taken will improve, among other, the soldier’s operating capability, interoperability, and security of supply.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/the-finnish-defence-forces-to-shift-to-using-nato-standard-calibres-for-new-small-arms
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10.6.2024 | The Utti Jaeger Regiment’s Helicopter Battalion has two of its MD500 helicopters participate in a training exercise event in Denmark.https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/utti-jaeger-regiment-s-helicopters-in-denmark
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21.12.2021 | The new rifle system to be procured for the infantry increases the usability of snipers as well as the precision and range of infantry sections.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/new-rifle-system-to-supplement-infantry-capability
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8.6.2023 | The Finnish Army is responsible for soldier capability development in the Finnish Defence Forces through the Dismounted Soldier System Programme. Procurement that is based on long-term development helps us equip soldiers with suitable, fitting and capable kit that is suitable for Finnish conditions.https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1950813/aiming-for-a-capable-soldier
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Library The National Defence University (NDU) library supports studies and research at the university, while promoting access to resources and information. Library is also open for civilian customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The internal security level ...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/library
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General information The National Defence University is divided into divisions, departments and other administrative units. The university is led by a rector. The university has an under-graduate, graduate and post-graduate degree division. As well...https://maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi/en/general-information