Selection and Training
The selection course to become a Jægersoldat (a member of Jægerkorpset) is very demanding, both mentally and physically. For a candidate to be accepted into the corps, he must complete the following:
- Pre-course 1 (5 days)
- Introduces the candidate to the subjects covered in the patrol course, and gives the candidate a feel for what he must get better at. (Orienteering, swimming, etc.)
- Pre-course 2 (2 days)
- More training and evaluation in the above covered subjects.
- Pre-course 3 (2 days)
- More training and evaluation in the above covered subjects with tougher requirements.
- Patrol Course (8 weeks)
- Basic patrol skills. This course must be completed at a satisfactory level to continue the aspirant course.
- Aspirant Course (6 weeks)
- Very demanding course teaching the candidate the physical limits of himself and his patrol. If passed the candidate is awarded his “bugle” for the beret.
- Basic parachuting course (2 weeks)
- Combat Swimming Course (2 weeks)
- If completed the maroon beret is awarded.
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