Estonian Defence Forces

Estonian Defence Forces
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Estonian Defence Forces

The average size of the Estonian Regular Armed Forces in peacetime is about 6000 persons, of whom about half are conscripts. Voluntary Defence League has also about 15000 members. The planned size of the operational (wartime) structure is 60 000 personnel (high readiness reserve is 21 000 personnel).
Land Forces

Land Forces
1st Infantry Brigade 2nd Infantry Brigade Cyber Command Support Command of the Estonian Defence Forces Military Police of the Estonian Defence Forces NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence Special Operations The Orchestra

Land Forces

The Estonian Land Forces are the main arm of the Defence Forces.

Development priorities for the Land Forces are the capability to participate in missions outside the national territory and the capability to perform operations to protect the territory of Estonia, also in co-operation with the Allies.
Navy

Navy
Naval Flotilla Naval Base

Navy

Estonian Navy’s duty is to protect the territorial waters of Estonia. In case of crisis, Navy defends harbour areas, sea lines of communication and by-sea approaches to the coastline. Co-operation with allied units will be done if deemed to be necessary.
Air Force

Air Force
Estonian Air Force Headquarters Air Surveillance Wing Ämari Air Base

Air Force

The Estonian Air Force is a fully professional service of the Estonian Defence Forces. Since it’s re-establishment in 1994 the Estonian Air Force has been built up from scratch by a generation of young and talented airmen who embrace constant change and advances in technology. The eagerness and energy of the relatively young officer and NCO corps has made it possible that the Estonian Air Force operates 24/7/365 and is equipped with state-of-the-art modern systems.
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Command Sergeant Major of the Estonian Defence Forces sergeant major Enn Adoson

Date of birth: 20 May 1975

Marital status: Married, two children

Education and training

2018 Senior Leaders Course (SLC, BDCOL), Vilnius, LTU
2018 Executive Defence Course (EDC)
2008-2009 U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy, Class 59, Fort Bliss Texas, USA
2005 Sergeant Major Course, NCO School, EST
1996 Senior NCO Course, NCO School, EST
1995 Basic NCO Course, NCO School, EST1991-1994 Vocational secondary education, Technical School, Tallinn

Assignments

2019- Command Sergeant Major of the Estonian Defence Forces
2016-2019 OPS SGM, EDF HQ J3
2012-2016 Staff Assistant, J7, HQ JFC Brunssum
2011-2012 CSM, 1st Infantry Brigade
2011 Senior NCO for EST Contingent in ISAF, TF Helmand Lashkar Gah
2009-2011 CSM, 1st Infantry Brigade
2006-2008 CSM, Scouts Battalion (ESTBAT)
2003-2006 Staff Assistant, S-4, Scouts Battalion (ESTBAT)
2003 Platoon Sergeant, ESTPLA-7, Operation Iraqi Freedom
2002-2003 Staff Assistant, S-4, Scouts Battalion (ESTBAT)
2001-2002 Paymaster, Nordic Polish Battle Group LCG, SFOR Bosnia-Herzegovina
2000-2001 A-Coy First Sergeant, Baltic Battalion
2000 Squad Leader, ESTPATROL-2, KFOR Kosovo
1999-2000 A-Coy First Sergeant, Baltic Battalion
1998-1999 Platoon sergeant, instructor, Logistic Battalion
1997-1998 Platoon sergeant, instructor, Battle School of the Defence Forces (NCO School)
1996-1997 Platoon sergeant, Põhja Single Infantry Company
1994-1995 Compulsory military service, Squad leader, Põhja Single Infantry Company

Promotions

2017 Sergeant Major
2003 Master Sergeant
2000 Sergeant First Class
1996 Staff Sergeant
1995 Sergeant

Awards

Order of the Golden Cross of the Eagle with Swords
Estonian Defence Forces’ Distinguished Service Decoration with Swords
Estonian Defence Forces’ Distinguished Service Cross
Estonian Defence Forces’ Long Service Medal
The International Military Operations Participant Medal
Bronze Star Medal
The NATO ISAF medal
The NATO Bosnia-Herzegovina medal
The NATO Kosovo medal

Languages

Estonian
English

Last updated: 13. February 2020, 05:31