Shaping Military Professional Knowledge: Comparative Studies of Training Practices in the Swedish Armed Forces

The project examines how the Swedish Armed Forces organize military training and establish expectations of professional competence. Training is studied as an organizational practice, focusing on instruction, exercises, feedback and responsibility. Based on observations and interviews within the Army, Air Force and Navy, the project compares basic and occupational training and how they organize expectations concerning judgment, autonomy, communication and cooperation. Further research may also include training during subsequent unit service.