# 230 new second lieutenants commissioned at the Military Academy Karlberg

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- Published: 2026-06-26 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Section: Land · Country: sweden
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- Tags: swedish armed forces, militärhögskolan karlberg, michael claesson

> The Swedish Armed Forces have commissioned 230 new second lieutenants at a ceremony at the Military Academy Karlberg. Most of them completed the officers' programme, while 35 completed special officer training.

[The Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) announce](https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/aktuellt/nyheter/230-nya-fanrikar-forstarker-forsvarsmakten/) that 230 new second lieutenants were commissioned at a ceremony at the Military Academy Karlberg (Militärhögskolan Karlberg) in Stockholm, Sweden, on 26 June 2026. The new officers were welcomed by Supreme Commander Michael Claesson, their new unit commanders and future colleagues. The majority have completed the Officers' Programme, while 35 second lieutenants come from other backgrounds, most of them via the Special Officer Training programme (Sofu), a shorter course for existing Swedish Armed Forces employees who already hold an academic degree.

"Being able to welcome 230 new second lieutenants to units across the country today is highly significant. They represent an important reinforcement of the Swedish Armed Forces and form part of the long-term build-up of our military capability," says Supreme Commander Michael Claesson.

The graduating class is the 231st since Karlberg was established as a military academy in 1792. The new officers will serve at various Swedish Armed Forces units across the country, initially often tasked with training conscripts.

## FAQ

**How many new second lieutenants were commissioned at the Military Academy Karlberg in 2026?**

230 new second lieutenants were commissioned at a ceremony at the Military Academy Karlberg on 26 June 2026. They were welcomed by Supreme Commander Michael Claesson, as well as their new commanding officers and future colleagues. The second lieutenants will serve at units around the country, initially often tasked with training conscripts. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What is Sofu, and how many second lieutenants come from this programme?**

Sofu (special officer training) is a shorter programme for individuals already employed within the Swedish Armed Forces who hold a prior academic degree. Of the 230 new second lieutenants, 35 have backgrounds other than the Officer Programme, most of whom came via Sofu. The majority of the course otherwise completed the regular Officer Programme. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What is the sequential number of the current graduating class at Karlberg?**

The class that graduated on 26 June 2026 is the 231st in sequence since the Military Academy Karlberg was established as a school in 1792. This underscores the school's long history as a training institution for officers within the Swedish Armed Forces. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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