Scouts Battalion
The Scouts Battalion (Estonian: Scoutspataljon) is a battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade and acts as its rapid response unit. The battalion is currently based at Tapa.
| Scouts Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Scoutspataljon | |
Insignia of the Scouts Battalion | |
| Active | 1918–1940 2001–present |
| Country | Estonia |
| Branch | Estonian Land Forces |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 1st Infantry Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Tapa Army Base |
| Motto(s) | E Pluribus Unum |
| Anniversaries | Formed: 21 December 1918 Restored: 29 March 2001 |
| Engagements | Estonian War of Independence Iraq War War in Afghanistan Mali War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant colonel Ranno Raudsik |
| Notable commanders | Friedrich-Karl Pinka |
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