Malev (military unit)
| Malev | |
|---|---|
 Standard Estonian military map symbol for 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 systems |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Captain  , Major File:ES-Army-OF15.jpgor Lieutenant Colonel File:ES-Army-OF16.jpg |
A malev is an 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]
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
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