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Military of Estonia

Military of Estonia
Estonian Defence Forces emblem and flag
NameEstonian Defence Forces
Native NameEesti Kaitsevägi
CaptionEstonian Defence Forces emblem and flag
BranchesEstonian Air Force
Estonian Ground Force
Estonian Naval Force ---- Estonian Defence League
HeadquartersTallinn
Commander-in-chiefLieutenant-General Ants Laaneots
MinisterJaak Aaviksoo
Minister TitleMinister of Defence
CommanderBrigadier General Neeme Väli
Commander TitleChief of General Staff
Age18
Conscription8 or 11 months
Available366,040
Available F317,852
Fit218,448
Fit F264,187
Reaching~12,000
Reaching F~15,000
Manpower Age17-60
Active6,600
Reserve220,000
Amount- 315 million (FY08)
Percent GDP1.8% (2008 est.)
HistoryMilitary history of Estonia 1918-20 War of Independence
2003-09 War in Iraq
2003-... War in Afghanistan
RanksMilitary ranks of Estonia

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The Estonian Defence Forces ( ) is the name of the unified armed forces of the Republic of Estonia. The Estonian military is a defence force consisting of Maavägi (Army), Merevägi (Navy), Õhuvägi (Air Force) and a paramilitary organization Kaitseliit (Defence League). The national defence policy aims to guarantee the preservation of the independence and sovereignty of the state, the integrity of its land area, territorial waters and airspace and its constitutional order. Its main goals remain the development and maintenance of a credible capability to defend the nation's vital interests and development of the Defence Forces in a way that ensures their interoperability with the armed forces of NATO and European Union member states and their capability to participate in the full range of Alliance missions.

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The Estonian War of Independence, which occurred in 1918-1920, took place during the Russian Civil War, was the Republic of Estonia's struggle for sovereignty in the aftermath of World War I and the Russian Revolution. It resulted in a victory for Estonia and was concluded in the Tartu Peace Treaty. To be noted out that the copyrights to the EESTI 90 official celebration media logo belong to the Government of Estonia and is allowed to be used freely if the subject is being used for non-profitable and dignified matters. "Logo võib kasutada kõigil mitteäriliste ja väärikate Eesti Vabariigi juubeliaastaga seotud teoste juures."
3.37 min. | 4.64 user rating		 Tallinn in 1938 celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia along with the 18th anniversary of The Victory over the Bolshevik-Russia in the War of Independence 1918-1920. To be noted out that the copyrights to the EESTI 90 official celebration media logo belong to the Government of Estonia and is allowed to be used freely if the subject is being used for non-profitable and dignified matters. "Logo võib kasutada kõigil mitteäriliste ja väärikate Eesti Vabariigi juubeliaastaga seotud teoste juures."
4.03 min. | 4.87 user rating		 Urban airsoft with snow. Played in Kiltsi, Estonia. Kiltsi's located near Haapsalu. Haapsalu is about 100 kilometers away from Tallinn, the captial of Estonia. This video is recorded on 5th January 2010 and it's the first game of the new year. This video is recorded with my Sony Ericsson's camera. I had to conver .3GP files to edit them, so the sound went off on conversion. I'm sorry for that too. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! Thanks for watching this video! Rate, leave a comment & subscribe! THANKS! (Y)
7.47 min. | 3.66 user rating		 Urban airsoft with snow. Played in Kiltsi, Estonia. Kiltsi's located near Haapsalu. Haapsalu is about 100 kilometers away from Tallinn, the captial of Estonia. This video is recorded on 5th January 2010 and it's the first game of the new year. This video is recorded with my Sony Ericsson's camera. I had to conver .3GP files to edit them, so the sound went off on conversion. I'm sorry for that too. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! Thanks for watching this video! Rate, leave a comment & subscribe! THANKS! (Y)
9.90 min. | 4.5 user rating		 Urban airsoft with snow. Played in Kiltsi, Estonia. Kiltsi's located near Haapsalu. Haapsalu is about 100 kilometers away from Tallinn, the captial of Estonia. This video is recorded on 5th January 2010 and it's the first game of the new year. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! Thanks for watching this video! Rate, leave a comment & subscribe! THANKS! (Y)
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PRI's The World--They occupied -Estonia- for much of the latter half of the 20 th century. And used large swaths of the country for -military- bases. In fact during the Cold War ... - Date : Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:29:09 GMT+00:00
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ERR News--A memorial to the -Estonian- soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan has been established at the Camp Bastion -military- base. ... - Date : Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:46:46 GMT+00:00
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Aviation Week--Despite recent digital attacks on Iran, Syria, Georgia and -Estonia-, and daily sallies against the Pentagon, cyberwarfare for the -military- will not be an ... - Date : Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:30:15 GMT+00:00

Rank insignia : Defence League
NATO Code OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1
Estonia Estonia
General
Kindral		 Lieutenant General
Kindralleitnant		 Major General
Kindralmajor		 Brigadier General
Brigaadikindral		 Colonel
Kolonel		 Lieutenant Colonel
Kolonelleitnant		 Major
Major		 Captain
Kapten		 Lieutenant
Leitnant		 Second Lieutenant
Nooremleitnant		 Officer Cadet
Lipnik

Rank insignia : Defence League
NATO Code OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1
Estonia Estonia
Chief Warrant Officer
Ülemveebel		 Master Warrant Officer
Staabiveebel		 Warrant Officer
Vanemveebel
Veebel
Nooremveebel
Vanemseersant		 Sergeant
Seersant
Nooremseersant		 Corporal
Kapral		 Private
Reamees

International cooperation :
Place Mission Organization Units and number of personnel
Afghanistan Afghanistan ISAF NATO 150 / Estonian Afghanistan Contingent
Kosovo Kosovo KFOR NATO 50 / Estonian Kosovo Contingent
Middle East UNTSO United Nations 5 officers as military observers
Bosnia Bosnia EUFOR United Nations 5 officers as military observers

International cooperation :
Country Former mission Organization Units and number of personnel
Iraq Iraq MNFI NATO 50 / Estonian Iraqi Contingent

Kaitsevägi Estonian Defence Forces

Maavägi (Army) * Merevägi (Navy) * Õhuvägi (Air force) * Kaitseliit (National Guard)

Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Albania * Belgium * Bulgaria * Canada * Croatia * Czech Republic * Denmark * Estonia * France * Germany * Greece * Hungary * Iceland * Italy * Latvia * Lithuania * Luxembourg * Netherlands * Norway * Poland * Portugal * Romania * Slovakia * Slovenia * Spain * Turkey * United Kingdom * United States

Militaries of European Union member states

Austria * Belgium * Bulgaria * Cyprus * Czech Republic * Denmark * Estonia * Finland * France * Germany * Greece * Hungary * Ireland * Italy * Latvia * Lithuania * Luxembourg * Malta * Netherlands * Poland * Portugal * Romania * Slovakia * Slovenia * Spain * Sweden * United Kingdom



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