Sirgala training area

Military training area in Estonia
59°17′N 27°45′E / 59.283°N 27.750°E / 59.283; 27.750Typemilitary training areaArea3,000 ha (7,400 acres)Site informationOperatorEstonian Defence ForcesStatusactiveSite historyIn use2008

Sirgala training area is one of the six military training fields used by the Estonian Defence Forces. It is located in Mustanina village, Narva-Jõesuu municipality, Ida-Viru County in northeastern Estonia, 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."[1]

See also

  • Keskpolügoon

References

  1. ^ Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Sirgala harjutusväli
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