Royal Norwegian Officer Candidate School Information

The course consist of 12 months. After the first six months of learning, the student becomes Corporal. Then the Corporal practices its leadership in a platoon for the rest of the year. After 12 months, the corporal usually gets promoted to a petty officer. First, a basic selection period and soldier training. Those who pass the aspirant period and are admitted as students. This period usually lasts approx. 5 months. After the student period, those who pass the exam will be placed in a platoon, where he will work as an instructor, supervisor, or equivalent for 6 months. The course qualifies for the possibility of engagement as a commander in the defense after graduation and can also qualify for admission to the Naval Academy School.