Английская Википедия:Estonian Division

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox military unit The Estonian Division is the main combat unit of the Estonian Land Forces. The division was established in December 2022 and commands the 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigades as well as an artillery battalion and support units.

History

An agreement to establish the division was an outcome of the June 2022 Madrid summit. It was formed in December 2022. Major-General Veiko-Vello Palm was appointed to command the division in January 2023.

The Estonian Division is responsible for the defence of the entire country. It can also be assigned to NATO, and forms part of NATO's Multinational Corps Northeast.

Structure

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Estonian Division organization as of January 2024

As of January 2024, the Estonian Division comprised:

• Estonian Division headquarters, in Tallinn
  • Headquarters and Signal Battalion, in Tallinn
  • Reconnaissance Battalion, in Tallinn
  • Artillery Battalion, in Tapa
  • Logistics Battalion, in Paldiski
  • 1st Infantry Brigade, in Tapa
    • Headquarters and Signal Company, in Tapa
    • Scouts Battalion, in Tapa, professional rapid reaction unit armed with CV-90s
    • Kalev Infantry Battalion, in Jõhvi
    • Viru Infantry Battalion, in Jõhvi
    • Artillery Battalion, in Tapa (being formed)
    • Air Defense Battalion, in Tapa
    • Engineer Battalion, in Tapa
    • Combat Service Support Battalion, in Tapa
    • Anti-Tank Company, in Jõhvi
  • 2nd Infantry Brigade, in Luunja
    • Headquarters and Signal Company, in Luunja
    • Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion, in Võru
    • 22nd Infantry Battalion (Reserve)
    • 23rd Infantry Battalion (Reserve)
    • Artillery Battalion (Reserve)
    • Air Defense Battalion (Reserve)
    • Engineer Battalion (Reserve)
    • Combat Service Support Battalion, in Võru
    • Anti-Tank Company (Reserve)

British Army forces stationed in Estonia support the Estonian Division. A British brigade is held at high readiness to deploy to Estonia. During deployments the brigade would form part of the Estonian Division.