The questions to the army are manifold. To help you reach your goal more quickly, you will find help and information here about the most frequently asked topics that are not directly related to...
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Information for members of the armed forces
Online search of refresher course dates
Information about your obligations, activities and possibilities when not on active duty.
Now it’s your turn! Now that you’ve turned 18 you have a unique opportunity to serve in the Armed Forces or in the Civil Protection Organisation.
In this section you will find information and details of who to contact about general issues regarding your military service. The information is intended for conscripts, recruits and service...
This section provides future and current members of the armed forces on active service a wide range of information about their military service.
Taking responsibility, leading teams, aiming for a cadre function? If your professional vision goes in this direction, you are ideally prepared with military leadership training.
Leadership training in the Swiss Armed Forces: valuable – modern – recognized
As an employee of the Armed Forces, you can expect progressive working conditions, flexible working arrangements and an attractive salary system.
The Armed Forces Staff supports the Chief of the Armed Forces in carrying out leadership duties. It is responsible for implementing political directives and military strategic instructions....
The Training and Education Command is responsible for planning, steering and carrying out standardised training and education of troops of all ranks, including officers, units and staffs. The Armed...
The Joint Operations Command is responsible for planning and leading operations of the Swiss Armed Forces.
Lieutenant General Sussli is responsible for the leadership and the development of the Swiss Armed Forces. He heads the Department’s defence sector and is directly subordinate to the head of the...
The origins of the Swiss Army date back to the late Middle Ages. The militia army founded on general national conscription is relatively young by comparison.
Senior staff officers are career officers in the rank of brigadier, major general or lieutenant general.
The Defence sector is an organisation of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS.
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