The Land Combat School (MSS) works together with other parts of the Armed Forces to create the conditions for land warfare units to carry out their assigned tasks effectively, both nationally and internationally. MSS also performs tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces, such as development and procurement of soldier-carried equipment, firearms, and support weapons. Within this framework, the Land Combat School trains the Armed Forces' future leaders using advanced training facilities and with comprehensive knowledge.
Within this framework, the Training Unit at MSS trains the Army's leaders and units with the support of advanced training facilities and with comprehensive knowledge. As a staff assistant at the Training Unit, you will work primarily at the command training facility (LTA battalion), or alternatively with exercise planners or unit leadership.
Main Responsibilities:
Your position involves various administrative tasks aimed at preparing and executing training exercises. You will also handle incoming and outgoing information in various command support systems. You may also participate in various roles as a staff assistant or instructor for staff assistants. You will also support the unit in solving administrative tasks.
The position involves periodic absences for exercises and business travel within Sweden as well as abroad.
In this position, there is an opportunity to develop toward a specialization as a battle management assistant, combat assistant, or intelligence assistant.
Qualifications:
Valid high school diploma
Completed military basic training
Driver's license, class B manual transmission
Meritorious:
Previous employment with the Armed Forces or basic training as a staff assistant
Completed staff assistant training
Experience with Armed Forces command support systems such as SLB, SHQ
Good ability to handle Microsoft Office applications (Office 2010 and later)
Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
Military driver's license
Training in PRIO
Personal Qualities:
We are looking for someone with strong organizational skills, who is responsible and structured. We see that you have an open mindset, are service-oriented, and have a positive attitude. You enjoy being part of a team with responsibility for independent tasks. You have good collaboration skills and are unpretentious and enjoy exploring new solutions.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
Additional Information:
Position Level: OR4-OR5
Employment Type: GSS/K
Employment Degree: Full-time
Working Hours: Days, evenings, and weekends
Work Location: Skövde (Business travel nationally and internationally may occur)
Start Date: By agreement
For information about the position, contact:
Björn Lahger, [email protected] 073-066 75 41
For information about the recruitment process, contact:
HR Specialist Emma Eklund, [email protected], 070-329 35 57
Trade union representatives can be reached via switchboard 0500-46 50 00
Officers' Association: Freddy Wozny
Defense Union: Britt Dahlman
SEKO Defense: Crister Florin
Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-08-09. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter in which you explain why you are suited for this position.
Applications for this position will only be received via the Armed Forces website.
Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:
The Land Combat School is an Army-wide school for development, education, and training of the Army's combat units. The Land Combat School educates officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities.
In close collaboration with the Army staff and other units, the Land Combat School develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and equipment. Within the framework of the entire Armed Forces' growth, the Land Combat School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the Army.
Within the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, fitness, and good balance between work and personal life.
The Swedish Armed Forces values the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification.
Swedish citizenship is typically required. A security clearance with record check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment is accompanied by an obligation to be placed on military deployment. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad.
The scope of this varies depending on the type of position. Each permanent position is initiated with a 6-month probationary period, unless you are already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.
A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application. If you advance in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and sales representatives are not welcome.The Land Combat School (MSS) works together with other parts of the Armed Forces to create the conditions for land warfare units to carry out their assigned tasks effectively, both nationally and internationally. MSS also performs tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces, such as development and procurement of soldier-carried equipment, firearms, and support weapons. Within this framework, the Land Combat School trains the Armed Forces' future leaders using advanced training facilities and with comprehensive knowledge.
Within this framework, the Training Unit at MSS trains the Army's leaders…