Estonian Kosovo Contingent
| Estonian Kosovo Contingent | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2003-present |
| Country |  Estonia |
| Allegiance | Kosovo Force (KFOR) |
| Branch | Estonian Defence Forces |
| Type | platoon |
| Size | 50 |
| Garrison/HQ | Kosovska Mitrovica and Pristina |
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
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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
[edit]This the order of battle of the known units that are operating within the Estonian Kosovo Contingent:[3]
- ESTRIF scout platoon unit
- staff and signal unit
Former deployments
[edit]This the order of battle of the known units that have operated within the Estonian Kosovo Contingent:[4]
- ESTPATROL-14
- ESTPATROL-13
- ESTPATROL-12
- ESTPATROL-11
- ESTPATROL-10
- ESTPATROL-9
- ESTPATROL-8
- ESTPATROL-7
- ESTPATROL-6
- ESTPATROL-5
- ESTPATROL-4
- ESTPATROL-3
- ESTPATROL-2
- ESTPATROL-1
See also
[edit]- KFOR - Kosovo Force
- Estonian Iraqi Contingent
- Estonian Afghanistan Contingent
- List of Estonian Contingencies
References
[edit]- ^ (in Estonian) Eesti Kaitseväe operatsioonid: Kosovo - Varasem panustamine Archived 2008-05-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ (in Estonian) "Eesti kaitseväe üksuste kasutamise tähtaja pikendamine Kosovos"[permanent dead link]
- ^ (in Estonian) Eesti osalus operatsioonides - Kosovo
- ^ (in Estonian) Eesti osalus operatsioonides