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.
| Klooga harjutusväli Klooga training area | |
|---|---|
| Near Keila and Paldiski in Estonia | |
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| Coordinates | 59°19′N 24°12′E / 59.317°N 24.200°E |
| Type | military training area |
| Area | 989.9 ha (2,446 acres) |
| Site information | |
| Operator | Estonian Defence Forces |
| Status | active |
| Site history | |
| In use | 2008 |
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ "Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Klooga harjutusvälja ajalugu". Archived from the original on 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Michael Holm, http://www.ww2.dk/new/army/msd/8gvmsd.htm
- ^ "Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Klooga harjutusväli". Archived from the original on 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2009-02-21.