Estonian Kosovo Contingent Explained

Unit Name:Estonian Kosovo Contingent
Dates:2003-present
Allegiance:Kosovo Force (KFOR)
Branch:Estonian Defence Forces
Type:platoon
Size:50
Current Commander Label:Major
Identification Symbol Label:Distinctive Unit Insignia

The Estonian Kosovo Contingent or (simply Kosovo Contingent) is a joint military force of the Estonian Defence Forces deployed in northern Kosovo, in the area of Kosovska Mitrovica.

History

Estonia has participated on different Kosovo missions since 1999 when the first unit, ESTPATROL-1, part of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) forces in the region, became operational. From 1999 to 2006 a total of 14 Estonian units served in Kosovo. From 2003 to 2006 a joint Baltic infantry company BALTSQN also rotated in Kosovo.[1] Since February 2007 Estonia is once again rotating on Kosovo mission with a platoon size unit.[2]

Current deployments

This the order of battle of the known units that are operating within the Estonian Kosovo Contingent:[3]

Former deployments

This the order of battle of the known units that have operated within the Estonian Kosovo Contingent:[4]

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Eesti Kaitseväe operatsioonid: Kosovo - Varasem panustamine
  2. "Eesti kaitseväe üksuste kasutamise tähtaja pikendamine Kosovos"
  3. Eesti osalus operatsioonides - Kosovo
  4. Eesti osalus operatsioonides