Headquarters and Signal Battalion | |
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Staabi- ja sidepataljon | |
Active | 1918–1940 1993–present |
Country | Estonia |
Branch | Estonian Land Forces |
Type | Signal corps |
Role | Military communications |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | Estonian Division |
Garrison/HQ | Ämari Air Base |
Anniversaries | 21 November 1918 |
Engagements | Estonian War of Independence Soviet occupation of Estonia (1940) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant colonel Priit Averkin |
The Headquarters and Signal Battalion (Estonian: Staabi- ja sidepataljon) is a battalion sized signal unit of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the Cyber Command and its primary task is to ensure communication between the different units of the Estonian Defence Forces, Estonian Defence League and to train reserve signal officers. The battalion must also ensure the strategic signalling and information technology support for the Defence Forces and realise development projects in the area of defence, information technology and electronic warfare.[1]
The battalion is currently based at Ämari Air Base and is commanded by Lieutenant colonel Priit Averkin.