The Danish Defence Forsvaret, which besides Denmark, also includes Greenland Islands and the Faroe Islands, is the military of Denmark. The history of the force goes back to the 16th Century. Their special force units are Frømandskorpset, Jaeger Corps, and Slædepatruljen Sirius.

Motto: "Fordi Noget Er Værd At Kæmpe For"
Translation "Some things are worth fighting for"

Established in: "1949"

To join, one must be 18 years old. It is to note that the Forsvaret has conscription, meaning an 18-year-old male might get called upon to join the department. The number of volunteers wanting to join is very high and therefore only a small number of soldiers are conscripts. There is no conscription for women, but a good number of women do join the Forsvaret.

Their physical fitness tests determine what Niveau you are. The level goes from 0 to 5. 5 is considered a soldier in excellent conditions.

Fitness Test

This test involves 16 different exercises, which a candidate has to face. It starts with different isometric exercises. Lunges have to be performed with 20 KGs. The second time the candidates have to perform lunges, they have to be performed within 2 minutes, the max time for Dips, Pullups, and Deadlifts is 1 minute. The passing requirements for the deadlift are 6 reps, for great and gold it is 8 reps.

Selection Forsvaret

Facts - Danish Forsvaret