| Guard Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Vahipataljon | |
&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Vahipataljon_emblem.svg) Insignia of the Guard Battalion | |
| Active | January 9, 1919 – June 17, 1940 January 22, 1993 – present |
| Country | Estonia |
| Branch | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Insignia_of_the_Military_Police_(Estonia).svg){kind=small} Military Police |
| Type | Honor Guard |
| Role | Ceremonial guard |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | Military Police |
| Garrison/HQ | Paldiski, Tallinna mnt 7 |
| Nickname(s) | Presidendi Kaardivägi (Presidential Guard) |
| Motto(s) | Eesti kodu kaitseks (For the protection of the Estonian home) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant colonel Artur Meerits[1] |
| Notable commanders | Riho Terras |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Vahipataljoni_lipp.jpg) |
The Military Police Guard Battalion (Estonian: Sõjaväepolitsei Vahipataljon), or simply Guard Battalion is specialized unit under the Military Police of the Estonian Defence Forces, which conducts ceremonial duties and prepares military police units.[2] It is based in Paldiski and specialized in urban warfare.
Being the capital's largest military formation, the Guard Battalion also has the duty of carrying the guard of honour at presidential palace and welcoming foreign diplomats and political guests.
- ^ "Sõjaväepolitsei vahipataljoni uueks ülemaks sai kolonelleitnant Artur Meerits". mil.ee. 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Vahipataljon". mil.ee.