Estonian Defence Forces

Estonian Defence Forces
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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.
Land Forces

Land Forces
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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
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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
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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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Commander

In peacetime the Estonian Defence Forces and the national defence organisations are led by the Commander of the Defence Forces, in wartime by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.

The Chief of the Defence Forces and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces are appointed and released from office by the Parliament on the proposal of the President of the Republic.

Lieutenant General Martin Herem
Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces
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As of December 5, 2018 Estonian Defence Forces and national defence organisations are led by the Commander of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Martin Herem.

Major General Veiko-Vello Palm
Deputy Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces
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Major General Veiko-Vello Palm is the Deputy Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces as of 19 June 2021. In the years 2018-2021 he was the Chief of Staff of the Headquarters of the Estonian Defence Forces.

Sergeant Major Enn Adoson
Command Sergeant Major of the Estonian Defence Forces
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Last updated: 19. June 2021, 08:46