Kalev Infantry Battalion

Kalev Infantry Battalion
Kalevi jalaväepataljon
Insignia of the Kalev Infantry Battalion
Active1918–1940
1992–2002
2009–present
Country Estonia
BranchEstonian Land Forces
TypeMechanized infantry
SizeBattalion
Part of1st Infantry Brigade
Garrison/HQJõhvi
Anniversaries20 December
EngagementsEstonian War of Independence
Commanders
Current
commander
Major Argo Sibul
Notable
commanders
Otto Tief

The Kalev Infantry Battalion (Estonian: Kalevi jalaväepataljon) is an infantry battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade and its primary task is to train conscription-based mechanized infantry units. The battalion has been previously known as the Kalevlaste Maleva and as the Kalev Single Infantry Battalion. The battalion is currently based at Jõhvi.