Vocational training in the Bundeswehr

The vocational training in the army is the training within the civilian area of the Bundeswehr in 40 state-recognized training occupations at 120 locations in Germany and abroad. There are 32 training workshops and around 400 training facilities at the locations. The training lasts between 24 and 42 months, depending on the occupation, and takes place in the dual system . 250,000 soldiers of the Bundeswehr are supported by around 80,000 civilian employees. This makes the Bundeswehr one of the largest employers in Germany. The Bundeswehr provides 1,400 training positions every year. On average, there are 5,000 young people in civilian training in the Bundeswehr.

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Former barracks - Memmingerberg Air Base - Fighter Bomber Squadron 34 - Aircraft Mechanic Training Center

The Bundeswehr administration consists of two sub-areas. The territorial defense administration and the armaments sector. The territorial defense administration keeps the large organization Bundeswehr running. She ensures that there is always enough staff and material available. The armaments division with the Federal Office for Defense Technology and Procurement and the Federal Office for Information Management and Information Technology of the Bundeswehr in Koblenz takes care of equipping the armed forces with weapon systems and data processing systems. Vocational training is subject to the Vocational Training Act (BbiG) and the craft regulations as well as the respectively valid training regulation. The training ends with a final examination before the competent chamber or an examination board. The training is based on the dual system. Theoretical lessons take place at the respective vocational school and practical training at the workplace within the Bundeswehr. After training, a career as a soldier can also be embarked on.

Most common training occupations

In 2010 the following professions were the most frequently offered professions in the Bundeswehr:

Electronics technician for devices and systems Motorcar mechanic Aircraft mechanic maintenance technology Aircraft mechanic engine technology

electronic technician for energy and building technology Legal Analyst / Researcher Industrial mechanic Metal workers

Ship mechanic Systems computer scientist Mechatronics engineer Laboratory assistant Medical assistant

Social benefits

• Merit
  • Graduated training remuneration
  • Annual special payment
  • capital accumulation benefits
• 30 days vacation
• Family trips home
• Employee representation in every department
• Own social service for the care of relatives

literature

• Der Reibert - The manual for the German soldier. Mittler, Berlin 2001. ISBN 3-8132-0755-2
• Gerhard Honig / Matthias Knörr, Crafts Code (HwO). Commentary , 4th edition, Berlin 2008, publisher: CH Beck, ISBN 978-3-406-58045-1

Web links

• Homepage of the Bundeswehr
• Vocational Training Act - The wording of the law
• Bundeswehr training workshops