Kalev Infantry Battalion
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.
| Kalev Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Kalevi jalaväepataljon | |
Insignia of the Kalev Infantry Battalion | |
| 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 Sinul |
| Notable commanders | Otto Tief |
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