| Scoutspataljon Scouts Battalion | |
|---|---|
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Emblem of Scouts Single Infantry Battalion | |
| Active |
1918–1940 2001–present |
| Country |
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| Allegiance | 1st Infantry Brigade |
| Branch |
|
| Type | Line infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Tapa |
| Motto(s) | E Pluribus Unum |
| Anniversaries |
Creation: 21 December 1918 Restoration: 29 March 2001 |
| Equipment | Equipment of the Maavägi |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan, Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Madis Koosa |
| Scoutspataljoni Sergeant-Major | Staff Sergeant Kaido Õim |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Friedrich-Karl Pinka |
The Scoutspataljon is a professional infantry battalion of the Estonian Defence Forces.
History[]
The Scouts Single Infantry Battalion was founded on 21 December 1918 and was disbanded in 1940. It was reformed in 2001.
Order of battle[]
The current order of battle of the battalion includes:
- Scouts Battalion
Notes and references[]
External links[]
The original article can be found at Scouts Single Infantry Battalion and the edit history here.