Eero Rebo (born 19 December 1974, in Abja-Paluoja) is an Estonian Land Forces colonel. [1]
From 2004 to 2007 he was the commander of Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion. [1]
From 2015 to 2019 he was the commander of 2nd Infantry Brigade. [1]
Since 2020 he is the head of the headquarters of Estonian Defence League (Estonian : Kaitseliidu peastaap). [2] [3]
The Estonian Defence League is a voluntary organization of the Republic of Estonia, under management of the Ministry of Defence. Its aim is to guarantee the preservation of the independence and sovereignty of the state, the integrity of its land area and its constitutional order.
The Estonian Land Forces, unofficially referred to as the Estonian Army, is the name of the unified ground forces among the Estonian Defense Forces where it has an offensive military formation role. It is currently the largest Estonian military branch, with an average size of approximately 6,000 soldiers, conscripts, and officers during peacetime.
15th Artillery Battalion of the 1st Infantry Brigade, formerly the Artillery Group, is an artillery battalion of the Estonian Defence Forces, based out of Tapa Army Base. The unit is part of the Estonian Land Forces. It is tasked with supporting combat units with indirect fire during war-time.
Engineer Battalion is a combat engineering battalion of the Estonian Defence Forces, based out of Tapa Army Base. The unit falls under the command of 1st Infantry Brigade of Estonian Land Forces.
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia and its head, the Minister of Defence, are responsible for organizing national defence. It is Estonia's ministry of defence. The mission of the Ministry of Defence is to deter attacks against Estonia and ensure that the country is capable of defending itself against external threats. Estonian national defence is based on initial self-defence capability as well as membership in NATO.
Alu is a small borough in Rapla Parish, Rapla County, Estonia. It's located about 3 km (2 mi) northwest of the town of Rapla. Alu has a population of c. 950.
The Estonian Air Force Service Cross is an Estonian Air Force recognition for active duty and combat services rendered in the interests of the Republic of Estonia.
The Viru Infantry Battalion is a battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade and its primary task is to train conscription-based infantry and anti-tank units. The battalion has been previously known as the 4th Infantry Regiment and as the 4th Single Infantry Battalion. The battalion is currently based at Jõhvi.
The 2nd Infantry Brigade is an infantry brigade of the Estonian Land Forces. It is the primary military unit in Southern Estonia. The brigade headquarters is currently based at Sirgu village, Luunja Parish, Tartu County. The brigade is tasked with planning and organizing military operations, planning and organizing mobilization, ensuring the readiness and support of its subordinate units, preparing wartime reserve units and their formation, organizing the training and participation in international military operations.
Toivo Maimets is an Estonian biologist and cell biology professor at the University of Tartu. From 2003 to 2005 he was the Minister of Education of Estonia, representing the Res Publica Party.
Martin Herem is an Estonian general and the current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces since 2018.
Riho Ühtegi is an Estonian major general. He has been the Commander of the Estonian Special Operations Force. Since 2019, he is the commander of the Estonian Defence League.
Veiko-Vello Palm is an Estonian Major General of the Estonian Defence Forces. Since 2023, he is the Commander of the Estonian Division.
Eero Kinnunen is an Estonian military officer (Colonel).
Kajari Klettenberg is an Estonian military colonel.
Jaak Mee is an Estonian military personnel.
Benno Leesik was an Estonian military personnel (Major).
Eduard Alver was an Estonian lawyer, policeman, politician, and commander of the Estonian Defence League (Kaitseliit) during the 1918–1920 Estonian War of Independence.
Events in the year 2023 in Estonia.