Kadett

Kadett corresponds to Cadet in English and is a term used in Sweden to denote officer candidates studying in order to become an officer. There are basically two ways to become officer as described below. Specialist Officers (SO) Candidates study one year to become specialists, team-leaders and/or instructors. The career involves advancements to platoon leaders of platoons that require detailed/specialist/technical knowledge. Specialist Officers roughly correspond to non-commissioned officers in British parlance. Regular "Tactical" Officers Candidates study three years at the Swedish National Defence College with the aim to gain proficiency as commanders at platoon level. Students major in War Science, Military Technology, or Maritime matters. Four semesters include general education and are located at the Military Academy Karlberg. The other two semesters are located at one of the branch schools and include specific training for the profession. Difference between officer categories Specialist Officer Regular Officer Specialist Generalist Technology Tactics Detail Overall Admission Requirements Education High School diploma or equivalent. Depending on choice of profile, there may be other requirements. Military 11 Months of conscript training alternatively 3 months of preparatory training followed by 3 months of specialized training. Physical Regardless of branch, all applicants must meet a set of standard requirements See also Finnish military ranks Military ranks of the Swedish armed forces Swedish Armed Forces Officer Training http://www.mhsk.mil.se/attachments/school_system_2006--.pdf [1] [2] [3] References The Swedish Armed Forces official website - military ranks (accessed on July 13, 2007) (in Swedish) http://www.goarmy.com/about/ranks_and_insignia.jsp USA enlisted ranks http://www.goarmy.com/about/ranks_insignia_officer.jsp USA commissioned officers ranks