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Norwegian ArmyThe Norwegian Army (Norwegian: Hæren) is the land warfare service branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces. The Army is the oldest of the Norwegian service branches, established as a modern military organization under the command of the King of Norway in 1628. The Army participated in various continental wars during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries as well, both in Norway and abroad, especially in World War II (1939–1945). From December 1951, much of the Norwegian Army was declared for operations as part of Allied Forces Northern Europe, within the NATO Military Command Structure.
Norwegian Home GuardThe Norwegian Home Guard (Norwegian: Heimevernet – "HV") is the rapid mobilization force within the Norwegian armed forces. Its main focus is local defense and civil support, but it can also detach volunteers for international operations. Its main tasks are safeguarding territorial integrity, strengthening military presence, and protecting important infrastructure. It has land defense units, and has volunteers and conscript personnel with backgrounds from all branches. Founded 6 December 1946, it is the second youngest branch in the Norwegian armed forces after the Norwegian Cyber Defence Force (Cyberforsvaret).
Hans AumeierHans Aumeier (20 August 1906 – 24 January 1948) was an SS commander during the Nazi era who was the commandant of Vaivara concentration camp and the deputy commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp. One of the most important criminals at Auschwitz, Aumeier was extradited to Poland, where he was convicted and sentenced to death. He was executed in 1948.
Battle of MidtskogenThe Battle of Midtskogen was a minor battle fought on the night of 9–10 April 1940 during the Second World War between a German raiding party and an improvised Norwegian force. The site of the battle was Midtskogen Farm, approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the town of Elverum at the mouth of the Østerdalen valley in southern Norway. The invading German troops aimed to capture King Haakon VII and his cabinet, thereby forcing Norway into submission. After a short battle, the German force withdrew, having lost its commander in the fighting.
TerningmoenTerningmoen is a military camp (or base) in Elverum Municipality, Norway. The base trains and houses parts of the Norwegian Army such as: His Majesty the King's Guard (HMKG) (First two months of service) Norwegian Home Guard HV-05 (district 5 of the Home Guard) Norwegian Military Academy (The first year) Some TRADOK-units (Norwegian army transformation - and doctrine commando) Forsvarets Logistikkorganisasjon (FLO) (Logistics and support) The base is also the location of a guard company "Vakt og Sikring Kompani Østerdalen", which has the responsibility of the protection of the camp. The base trains soldiers (both Norwegian and NATO allies) in the Norwegian Army's Winter School, which trains soldiers in the harsh environments of winter in colder countries. The base has shooting ranges, and large training areas which are used by many army units.
Structure of the Norwegian ArmyThe Structure of the Norwegian Army has seen considerable change over the years. In 2009, the Army introduced the new command and control organization. As of April 2025 the army is organized as follows:
Elverum (town)Elverum (Norwegian: [ˈɛlvərɵm] ) is a town in Elverum Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of the municipality. It is located in the western part of the municipality along the river Glomma, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of the town of Hamar. The town is the regional centre for commerce and industry for the middle Østerdalen valley and the northern part of Solør. The old village of Elverum has grown over the years and in 1996, the municipal council of Elverum Municipality granted the urban village of Elverum town status. The 12.24-square-kilometre (3,020-acre) town has a population (2024) of 15,869 and a population density of 1,296 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,360/sq mi). The town is located on both sides of the river Glomma. The eastern side of the river is referred to as Leiret. This is where the main commercial area is as well as Elverum Church, Elverum Hospital, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, the municipal hall, and other governmental buildings. This area grew up around the Christiansfjell Fortress that was built during the 1680s. The west side of the town is referred to as Vestad. This is where the industrial area is located as well as the Glomdal Museum and the Terningmoen military base. This is also the site of the Elverum Station where the Rørosbanen and Solørbanen railway lines meet.
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