Estonian Iraqi Contingent

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Estonian Iraqi Contingent
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Active2003-2008
CountryFlag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Allegiance Multinational force in Iraq
Branch Estonian Defence Forces
Type platoon
Size50
Garrison/HQ(Baghdad Governorate) Sab-al-Bori
Engagements Iraq War

The Estonian Iraqi Contingent or (simply Iraqi Contingent) was a joint military force of the Estonian Defence Forces deployed mainly in the Baghdad Governorate in Sab-al-Bori area. [1]

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History

This the order of battle of the known units that operated within the Estonian Iraqi Contingent between 2003 and 2008: [2]

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