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In view of the sports test and written examination for the prospective reserve officers of Class 2021 Class as well as the sports test of the Special Forces candidates (Special Forces, Military Police, Underwater Demolition Unit), the Ministry Defence reminds all participants that they must provide a Safe Pass, their identity card and the form they received after their medical examination.
More specifically, according to the current decrees, the participants in these procedures must present one of the following:
- Vaccination certificate of at least one dose / The vaccination must have been carried out at least 3 weeks ago.
- Proof that the individual has contracted COVID-19 in the last 6 months.
- Negative PCR or rapid test, valid for 72 hours.
It is noted that next Monday, July 5, the sports test of the candidate reserve officers will take place. On Tuesday, July 6, those who pass the sports test will take a written exam. On Wednesday, July 7, the sports test of the Special Forces (Special Forces, Military Police, Underwater Demolition Unit) candidates will be held.
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