A number of skills that will come in handy later in professional life can be acquired during conscript service. The following are a few examples of skills that can be acquired:

Signals specialist – can use the unit’s communication and command systems and various handheld and vehicular radio equipment. Knows the types of antennas, their areas of use and safety techniques used to erect them.

Explosive ordinance disposal specialist – can neutralize conventional explosive devices and IEDs.

Driver – driver education for category B, C, CE and D driving licences. Safe transport of passengers and cargo and movement in a column formation. Repairs, rescue, towing and winching of vehicles.

IT specialist – ensures user support for the Defence Forces information system and command and communication capability at command points. Is able to prepare and install ICT equipment and perform troubleshooting and install, maintain and configure information systems.

Squad leader – plans and directs the actions of a unit up to squad size in carrying out combat service tasks.

Warehouse manager – can organize warehouse management. Is able to receive, issue, assemble, store goods and can use the lift equipment and other tools and equipment in the warehouse.

Mechanic – ensures maintenance on the passenger vehicles and trucks used by the Defence Forces and diagnostics and repair of basic mechanical faults.

Paramedic – administers first aid in case of injury and illness. Can resuscitate victims. Performs monitoring of the patients and provides care on evacuation vehicle during transport.