Artillery Regiment, Estonian Division
| Artillery Regiment, Estonian Division | |
|---|---|
| Estonian: Suurtükiväerügement | |
Insignia | |
| Active | 1918–1940 1998–present |
| Country | Estonia |
| Branch | Estonian Land Forces |
| Type | Artillery |
| Role | Fire support |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | Estonian Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Tapa Army Base |
| Anniversaries | 16 January – formed 20 March – restored |
| Engagements | Estonian War of Independence |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Marko Tomentšuk |
The Artillery Regiment (Estonian: Suurtükiväerügement) of the Estonian Division, formerly the Artillery Battalion (Estonian: Suurtükiväepataljon) and Artillery Group (Estonian: Suurtükiväegrupp), is an artillery regiment of the Estonian Defence Forces, based out of Tapa Army Base. The unit is part of the Estonian Land Forces. It is tasked with supporting combat units with indirect fire during war-time.
The regiment is split into 2 battalions. 1 Battalion is under the 1st Infantry Brigade, and the other battalion under then 2nd Infantry Brigade. Equipment is split in half between both battalions. ` Peace time structure:
- Fires Battery
- Rocket Artillery Battery
- Loitering Munitions Battery
- Command and Support Battery
- Service and Maintenance Platoon