Her Majesty Queen Máxima will visit a military training ground of the training and education center of the Royal Marechaussee in Harderwijk on Tuesday afternoon, October 28. The visit focuses on recruitment and selection. Queen Máxima will receive an explanation of the tasks and training of the Royal Marechaussee and will then visit two camps: one of the Marechaussee Security course and one of the Royal Marechaussee Service Year.
During the Care under Fire lesson at the Marechaussee Security course, students demonstrate how to perform life-saving actions under pressure and in simulated fire situations. Queen Máxima will be briefed about the exercise and participate in some scenarios. Subsequently, Queen Máxima visits the camp of the Royal Marechaussee Service Year, where she attends the Action for Action lesson. Participants prepare in pairs for departure while securing the area and checking their equipment. She talks with students about their experiences in the training.
A Service Year with Defense is a voluntary program where young people can orient themselves for a year on life and work in the Dutch armed forces. The program offers the opportunity to learn military skills, presents physical and mental challenges, and contributes to competencies such as teamwork, leadership, and self-discipline.
RVD, nr. 284