As a troop and garrison assistant in Brigade Nord, Tor Inge Mokleiv enjoys combining his role as a soldier with his passion for programming. When Mokleiv speaks on the phone from Skjold Camp in Northern Norway, a medal ceremony has just taken place for the Engineer Battalion in the Northern Brigade, attracting significant media attention. Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, now a former engineer soldier, received the Army’s Medal of Valor before her discharge. 

Doing what he enjoys most 

The medal represents the completion of military service — one that Mokleiv will also receive in a similar ceremony when he is discharged from the Northern Brigade in December. 

In his free time, Mokleiv focuses on programming. Through Teams, he tackles both small and large challenges for Omega 365, staying connected with the team between his military tasks. He appreciates the opportunity to do what he enjoys most. 

At Skjold Camp, Mokleiv is part of the Tren Regiment, which runs the various military camps in Norway.

Visiting the office on leave 

“It’s not that different from working normally, even though I’m based here. I’ve always enjoyed programming. It’s a great hobby, and I’m fortunate to earn money from it while serving in the military,” says Mokleiv. 

In a few weeks, he’ll be on leave. 

“I’ll stop by the office in Ølensvåg. The working environment there is great,” says Mokleiv, who has worked at Omega 365 Core since completing his apprenticeship last year. 

Supporting the team  

At Skjold Camp, Mokleiv is part of the Tren Regiment, responsible for operating military camps across Norway. He serves in two assistant roles. 

“As a platoon assistant, I help prepare the platoon for field training and exercises — for example, making sure weapons are distributed and properly secured. As a garrison assistant, I manage access and issue ID cards to personnel,” he explains. 

He values the experience he’s gaining in the Norwegian Armed Forces. 

“There’s a lot you can take with you from this experience into civilian life,” Mokleiv says. 

“The most important thing I’ve learned? Always have your mate’s back.”