28 students have completed Denmark's Arctic basic training in Kangerlussuaq, after six months of training in defence, preparedness, and police work. Most will now continue to an internship programme that includes field elements with the Arctic Command and the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol.
30 young people from across Greenland were admitted to the second cohort of the training, of which 28 completed the entire programme. The training aims to strengthen resilience and community preparedness in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Arctic Command is responsible for its implementation.
– It is gratifying that such a large proportion of the students have completed the training, says the Deputy Chief of Arctic Command, Commodore Lars Bjerring Ravn Nielsen in the Danish Defence's press release.
At the graduation ceremony on 29 October, certificates were awarded, along with accolades for the best student and peer contribution. 27 of the graduates will now proceed to a practice-based phase where they will be placed at Nuuk fire station, in the correctional services, and at the Arctic Command headquarters.
The next round of training will commence in the summer of 2026. According to the Danish Defence, interest in applying has already increased significantly.