- Malev (military unit)
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Malev
Standard Estonian military map symbol for a a malev.Active present Country Estonia
Branch Estonian Defence League Type infantry Size 2000 Equipment small firearms
grenade launchers
mortars
tactical transport vehicles
infantry fighting vehicles
portable missile launchers
artillery group
air defence systemsCommanders Commander Captain , Major
or Lieutenant ColonelA malev is an ancient Estonian military unit led by a senior officer that is subordinate to an infantry division. A malev was originally based on a manpower of county and was led by a county vanem. Malev is bigger than a pataljon (battalion) but smaller than a diviis (division). It is currently the largest military formation among the Estonian Defence League infantry units.[1]
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Leadership
Usually, a malev is a sub-component of a division, a larger unit consisting of two or more malevs; however, some brigades are classified as a separate brigade and operate independently from the traditional division structure. A malev's commanding officer is commonly a major or colonel.[2]
Organization
A modern malev is typically composed of three to five companies or battalions, depending on the area and available manpower of a given county. Each malev can operate independently on a battlefield encompassing an area of 10 x 15 kilometres.
See also
- Military science
- Pataljon (English: Battalion)
- Brigaad (English: Brigade)
- Diviis (English: Division)
Notes and references
- ^ http://www.mil.ee/kevadtorm/?s=kasulik Estonian Defence Forces formations
- ^ http://www.kaitseliit.ee/index.php?op=body&cat_id=100 Eesti relvajõudude ametikohtade tunnused
Sources and references
Categories:- Military units and formations by size
- Military units and formations of Estonia
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