Sirgala training area

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).

Sirgala harjutusväli
Sirgala training area
Near Jõhvi in Estonia
Coordinates59°17′N 27°45′E
Typemilitary training area
Area3,000 ha (7,400 acres)
Site information
OperatorEstonian Defence Forces
Statusactive
Site history
In use2008

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]

Notes and references
  1. Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Sirgala harjutusväli

See also


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