They must also be able to work under physical and mental stress. At the same time they must be able to maintain a broad view and to see things from many angles. For this reason we place great importance upon training. We know that professional training combined with many possibilities for study creates a better defence system and more highly skilled people. Regardless of whether the speciality is to fly combat aircraft at an altitude of 50 metres, to deal with a complicated computer virus or to guide one's mine dog over a minefield in Bosnia, education and training lead to knowledge and self-confidence.
Complexity is also in focus.
Important weapons systems for the Swedish Defence Forces, approximate numers 1997 Knowledge transfer Described in industrial terms, the Swedish defence forces could be called a genuine enterprise dealing in knowledge. Here is gathered competence within technology, management, strategy and communications almost without its equal in other sectors of the community. And here there is considerable experience of how people function in a technical system. With the shrinkage in volume of the Swedish defence forces, there are further reasons for placing knowledge and competence in the forefront and ensuring that these are passed on. An officer, for example, seldom holds the same post for more than two or three years before it is time to change and take on new tasks.