Viru Infantry Battalion

Viru Infantry Battalion
Viru jalaväepataljon
Insignia of the Viru Infantry Battalion
Active1917–1918
1918–1940
1992–present
Country Estonia
BranchEstonian Land Forces
TypeMechanized infantry
RoleAnti-tank warfare
SizeBattalion
Part of1st Infantry Brigade
Garrison/HQJõhvi
Motto(s)Eesti kodu kaitseks
AnniversariesFormed: 6 December
Restored: 22 May
EngagementsEstonian War of Independence
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant Colonel Viljar Laaneste
Notable
commanders
Aleksander Seimann
Jakob Vende

The Viru Infantry Battalion (Estonian: Viru jalaväepataljon) is a battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade and its primary task is to train conscription-based infantry and anti-tank units. The battalion has been previously known as the 4th Infantry Regiment and as the 4th Single Infantry Battalion. The battalion is currently based at Jõhvi.