Engineer Battalion (Estonia)
| Pioneer Battalion | |
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| Pioneeripataljon | |
Coat of arms
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| Active | 1917–1940 · 2002–present |
| Country |
 Estonia
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| Branch | Estonian Ground Force |
| Type | Pioneer |
| Role | Combat Engineering |
| Size | Battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Tapa |
| Nickname(s) | "Lahingpioneerid" |
| Anniversaries | Foundation 15 December Restoration 2 February |
| Engagements |
Estonian War of Independence Afghanistan War (2001) Iraq War (2003) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Antti Viljaste |
| Notable commanders |
Lieutenant Colonel Jaan Soots Captain Voldemar Riiberg |
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The Pioneer Battalion (Estonian: Pioneeripataljon) is the Estonian Defence Forces combat engineering force which has a supportive military formation role among the Estonian Ground Forces.
The Pioneeripataljon plays a supportive role on the battlefield performing such tasks as fortification, bridge and road construction or destruction, laying or clearing landmines, neutralization of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and general engineering tasks under fire. More generally speaking, the combat engineer's tasks involve facilitating movement and support of friendly forces while impeding that of the enemy. The unit is also equipped and trained to deal with the NBC weapons threat and disarmament.
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