Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion | |
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Kuperjanovi jalaväepataljon | |
Active | 1918–1940 1992–present |
Country | Estonia |
Branch | Estonian Land Forces |
Type | Motorized infantry |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 2nd Infantry Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Taara Army Base |
Nickname(s) | Kupp Kuperjanovlased ("Kuperjanovans") Partisanid ("Partisans") Surnupealuu sõdurid ("Soldiers of the skull") |
Anniversaries | 23 December 18 March |
Engagements | Estonian War of Independence |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant colonel Jaan Kessel |
Notable commanders | Julius Kuperjanov |
The Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion (Estonian: Kuperjanovi jalaväepataljon) is a battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 2nd Infantry Brigade. Battalion headquarters is at Taara Army Base, Võru.