Klooga training area

Klooga harjutusväli
Klooga training area
Near Keila and Paldiski in Estonia
Coordinates59°19′N 24°12′E / 59.317°N 24.200°E / 59.317; 24.200
Typemilitary training area
Area989.9 ha (2,446 acres)
Site information
OperatorEstonian Defence Forces
Statusactive
Site history
In use2008

Klooga training area is one of the six military training fields used by the Estonian Defence Forces. It is located in lääne-Harju Parish, Harju County. Most of its territory of 990 ha (2,400 acres) is within the borders of Klooga small borough while small portions of Põllküla and Maeru village territories are also included.

History

During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Klooga training area was one of the Soviet Army motorized rifle divisions military campus with the area of 1373 ha.[1] It appears that the 36th Guards Motor Rifle Division was based there in the late 1950s.[2]

Establishment

Klooga training area was established on 24 July 2008, with the Government Order No. 334 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Klooga training area."[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Klooga harjutusvälja ajalugu". Archived from the original on 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  2. ^ Michael Holm, http://www.ww2.dk/new/army/msd/8gvmsd.htm
  3. ^ "Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Klooga harjutusväli". Archived from the original on 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2009-02-21.


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