Estonian Defence Forces military oath

Soldiers of the Military Police in formation

Military oath in the Estonian Defence Forces is taken by conscripts or professional soldiers in the end of their basic training (10 weeks).[1] The oath is also given by volunteers of the Estonian Defence League, when they complete their basic training (5 weekends).[2]

The oath ceremony is held either at the garrison or in another symbolic place, for example the Guard Battalion gives their oath in location of the Battle of Sõjamäe. The relatives of the conscript's are usually invited to attend the ceremony.[3] The person taking the oath of serviceman has to sign the text of the oath, noting also the date of taking the oath.[4]

  1. ^ "Ligi 1000 ajateenijat lõpetasid sõduri baaskursuse ja annavad sõdurivande". Estonian Defence Forces. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Lääne malevas algas sõdurioskuste baaskursus". Estonian Defence League. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "Galerii: Vahipataljoni noorsõdurid andsid sõdurivande". Postimees. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Military Service Act". Riigi Teataja. Retrieved December 18, 2023.