Estonian Defence Forces

Estonian Defence Forces

The Estonian Defence Forces is structured according to the principle of a reserve force which means that the main part of the defence forces of the state are units in the reserve. More than 4000 persons are in permanent readiness which in turn is part of EDF’s rapid response readiness (ca 29 000 persons altogether). In total, Estonian Defence Forces comprises of about 230 000 persons who are enrolled in mobilisation register.

Estonian Defence Forces
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Land Forces

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.

Land Forces
1st Infantry Brigade 2nd Infantry Brigade Cyber Command Support Command Military Police NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence Special Operations Forces Headquarters Multinational Division North
Navy

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.

Navy
Naval Flotilla Combat Service Support Squadron
Air Force

Air Force
Air Force Headquarters Air Surveillance Wing Ämari Air Base
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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