Combat Service Support Battalion (Estonia)
| Combat Service Support Battalion Tagalapataljon | |
|---|---|
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Combat Service Support Battalion | |
| Active | 2009–present |
| Country |
 Estonia |
| Branch |
 Estonian Land Forces |
| Type | Combat service support |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 1st Infantry Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Paldiski |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lieutenant Colonel Kalmer Kruus |
The Combat Service Support Battalion (Estonian: Tagalapataljon) is a battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade. The battalion is currently based at Paldiski and is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Kalmer Kruus.
History
Formed in 2003 the 1st Infantry Brigade is a successor to the 1st Infantry Regiment of 1917–40. The brigade was based at Tallinn, moving to Paldiski in 2006. The Combat Service Support Battalion was formed in 2009 and assigned to the 1st Infantry Brigade along with Scouts Battalion and Kalev Infantry Battalion.[1]
Current structure
Structure as of 7 August 2013:[2]
- Battalion Staff Headquarters
- Combat Service Support Center
- Training Company (Estonian: õppekompanii)
List of commanders
| Career | Commander |
|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Andres Kraav |
| 2010–2012 | Tarmo Luhaäär |
| 2012–present | Kalmer Kruus |
See also
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References
- ↑ "1. jalaväebrigaadi tagalapataljon" (in Estonian). Estonian Defence Forces.
- ↑ "Tagalapataljoni põhimäärus" (in Estonian). Riigi Teataja.
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