Kalev Infantry Battalion | |
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Kalevi jalaväepataljon | |
Active | 1918–1940 1992–2002 2009–present |
Country | Estonia |
Branch | Estonian Land Forces |
Type | Mechanized infantry |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 1st Infantry Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Jõhvi |
Anniversaries | 20 December |
Engagements | Estonian 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.