Crown Princess Victoria's Education

[polyesco]

Thanks for the info, it is great that at 46 she takes this on. So if I understand correctly she will continue and complete basic training by August and then off to Officer training in all 3 branches?
"When the Crown Princess is deemed to have completed the naval officer part of her training, she will move on to army and air force officer training.
- In the future, she will have a very special assignment, and in that there is an interest on the part of the Armed Forces, and I assume there is on the part of the court, that she should receive a broadened education so that she gains insight into the entire Armed Forces, says Commander Peedu."

Go Victoria!

 

[Somebody]

Somewhat unexpected but apparently the timing is now right for her to do so. More recently, it seems that Sweden has put more emphasis on their military due to Russian aggression - which is also why they joined NATO. I wonder whether Victoria's renewed interest in the military is part of that larger changed way of looking at the importance of the military.

What basic military training did she do in the past? It seems the required basic military training is 9-11 months as an entry requirements for this course.

Information about joining the Swedish military: Career in the Swedish Armed Forces

TRAINING FOR OFFICERS AND SPECIALIST OFFICERS
To become an officer or specialist officer, military basic training is followed by a preparatory officer course conducted over a period of nine to eleven months. Those who have previously completed a nine- to eleven-month course of basic military training, and meet other requirements for officer training, may also apply.

Training activities for officers and specialist officers include a coherent system of training, courses and unit service, with professional development as a common theme. The most important aspect for officer and specialist officer candidates is training within core competencies, such as personal combat effectiveness, ability to command in armed combat, the ability to instruct and to lead.

The clearest differences between an officer and a specialist officer is that specialist officers tend to specialize within certain areas or functions, with greater focus on becoming an instructor. In contrast, an officer is a more general discipline, with an emphasis on being a leader. As officer and specialist officer, service can be performed either continuously or periodically.

 

[Izzie]

Thanks for the info, it is great that at 46 she takes this on. So if I understand correctly she will continue and complete basic training by August and then off to Officer training in all 3 branches?
"When the Crown Princess is deemed to have completed the naval officer part of her training, she will move on to army and air force officer training.
- In the future, she will have a very special assignment, and in that there is an interest on the part of the Armed Forces, and I assume there is on the part of the court, that she should receive a broadened education so that she gains insight into the entire Armed Forces, says Commander Peedu."

Go Victoria!

Kudos to her for taking this step to get actual military training in all 3 branches. Go Victoria!! She does not need to so this really but the fact she is committed to it says alot about her.

 

[LadyFinn]

What basic military training did she do in the past? It seems the required basic military training is 9-11 months as an entry requirements for this course.

In 2003, Victoria carried out basic military training at the Swedish Armed Forces International Centre (SWEDINT). In autumn 2004, Victorias studied at the Swedish Defence University, focusing on Political Science, International Relations and Conflict Resolution. In 2022 and 2023 she had training days with the Armed Forces, which gave her a deeper understanding of both the Armed Forces' strategic and operational activities, as well as Sweden's security policy and total defence. The program covered around 50 hours of lectures and discussions. Most of the time was spent at Headquarters, but program also involved training at the three defence branch staffs.

Margareta Thorgren says to Svensk Damtidning that at her preparations as future head of state, Victoria has for many years completed various forms of military training to provide basic knowledge of the tasks and organization of the Armed Forces. Victoria looks forward to continuing to deepen her knowledge in defence matters. Her official assignments have been planned to continue to be carried out. And it doesn't appear Victoria's new future plans mean that her work events will be put into calendars of other royals. Within the framework of Victoria's current assignment given by the King, it will continue to be accommodated. Victoria must be able to combine her official commitments with this education, but of course that means priorities.
Thorgren also said that Victoria's training to be an officer and Madeleine's move to Sweden have nothing to do with each other.

Hovets besked om Madeleines framtid i Sverige – timmar efter överraskande nyheten om Victoria

Har Madeleines kommande flytt till Sverige med Victorias officersutbildning att göra?

www.svenskdam.se