Andrus Merilo (born 2 June 1973) is an Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces since 2024.[1]
Andrus Merilo | |
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| Born | 2 June 1973 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Allegiance |  Estonia |
| Service |  Estonian Defence Forces |
| Years of service | 1995–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | Iraq war |
In 2005 he was the commander of ESTPLA-10 in Iraq. In 2007 he was the commander of ESTCOY-4 in Afghanistan.
Merilo commanded the Scouts Battalion from 2013 to 2016. Since June 2021, he commanded the 1st Infantry Brigade.
Awards, decorations, and recognition
editDecorations and badges
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5th Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle | 6 February 2006 |
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Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defence (III class) | |
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Distinguished Service Decoration of the EDF | |
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Cross for the Exemplary Service of the Estonian Defence Forces | |
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Gold Cross of the Officer of Land Forces | |
Effective dates of promotion
edit| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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Ensign | 16 July 1999[2] |
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Sub-lieutenant | 3 June 2002[3] |
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Lieutenant | 12 June 2003[4] |
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Captain | 3 October 2006[5] |
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Major | 9 February 2010[6] |
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Lieutenant colonel | 16 February 2015[7] |
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Colonel | 18 February 2020[8] |
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Brigadier General | 23 February 2024[9] |
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Major General | 19 June 2024[10] |
References
edit- ^ https://mil.ee/uudised/kindralmajor-andrus-merilo-vottis-ule-kaitsevae-juhtimise/
- ^ "Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "18. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". 3 June 2002. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "59. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". 12 June 2003. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "149. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". 3 October 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". Riigi Teataja. 9 February 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "81. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". 16 February 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "President andis ohvitseridele uued auastmed, Igor Schvedest sai kontradmiral". 18 February 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Galerii: president andis Andrus Merilole brigaadikindrali auastme". 23 February 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "GALERII ⟩ President Alar Karis andis Andrus Merilole üle kindralmajori auastme". 19 June 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
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