Sirgala training area

Sirgala harjutusväli Sirgala training area
Near Jõhvi in Estonia
Coordinates	59°17′N 27°45′E
Type	military training area
Area	3,000 ha (7,400 acres)
Site information
Operator	Estonian Defence Forces
Status	active
Site history
In use	2008

Sirgala training area is one of the six military training fields used by the Estonian Defence Forces. It is located in Narva-Jõesuu municipality, Ida-Viru County, and covers approximately 3,000 ha (7,400 acres).

Establishment

The training area is a reforested oil-shale mining area, which is largely administered by the State Forest Management Center. Sirgala training area was established on 12 June 2008, with Government Order No. 272 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Sirgala training area."

See also

• Keskpolügoon