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1st Infantry Brigade

The 1st Infantry Brigade represents the main manoeuvre unit of the Estonian Defence Forces, which includes the majority of the units trained during the conscript service period.

The Scouts Battalion, an infantry battalion with rapid response capability and consisting wholly of professional servicemen, is also a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade. The unit has the capacity to co-operate with NATO forces.

The 1st Infantry Brigade includes:

The brigade’s troops are trained in different units and soldiers who have passed their service are assigned to the reserve after the training.

Contacts

Press and Media

Captain Ott Aro

Public Affairs Officer of the 1st Infantry Brigade

People

Brigadier General Andrus Merilo

Commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade

Sergeant Major Renzo Rajaste

Command Sergeant Major of the 1st Infantry Brigade

Brigade Units

Last updated: 19. March 2024, 09:28

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