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.

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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.

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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.

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Air Force

Air Force

The main task of the Estonian Air Force is to monitor the airspace and to provide support to the allied forces as a host country in the event of their arrival. The Air Force controls the country’s airspace and ensures air defense of strategic objects

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Military Police

The key tasks of the Military Police of the Estonian Defence Forces include supervising the discipline, carrying out criminal proceedings in service related crimes, and proceeding disciplinary investigations. The Military Police of the Estonian Defence Forces also ensures the protection of the foreign ministers of defence, the management of the armed forces, and the management of the international organisations.

Furthermore, the Military Police of the Estonian Defence Forces performs traffic supervision of vehicles of the Defence Forces of Estonia and regulates the movement of military convoys. The Military Police of the Estonian Defence Forces also ensures the protection of critical resources of the Estonian Defence Forces in case of a heightened risk.

The tasks of personal safety are carried out during the visits of higher defence guests in the Republic of Estonia and also during foreign visits of the Commander of the Defence Forces and the Minister of Defence in mission areas. The servicemen and units of the Military Police of the Estonian Defence Forces also participate in performing international military duties.

Contact

Military Police
Filtri tee 12
10132 Tallinn
Estonia
+372 717 2999
sp@mil.ee

People

Colonel Meelis Sarapuu

Commander of the Military Police

Sergeant Major Erki Müür

Sergeant Major of the Military Police

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Last updated: 26. August 2024, 12:33