Kalev Infantry Battalion

Kalev Infantry Battalion
Kalevi jalaväepataljon
Insignia of the Kalev Infantry Battalion
Active1918–1940
1992–2002
2009–present
Country Estonia
Branch Estonian Land Forces
TypeMechanized infantry
SizeBattalion
Part of1st Infantry Brigade
Garrison/HQJõhvi
Anniversaries20 December
EngagementsEstonian War of Independence
Commanders
Current
commander
Major Argo Sibul
Notable
commanders
Otto Tief

The Kalev Infantry Battalion (Estonian: Kalevi jalaväepataljon) is an infantry battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade and its primary task is to train conscription-based mechanized infantry units. The battalion has been previously known as the Kalevlaste Maleva and as the Kalev Single Infantry Battalion. The battalion is currently based at Jõhvi.