Andrus Merilo | |
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Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces | |
Assumed office 1 July 2024 | |
President | Alar Karis |
Preceded by | Martin Herem |
Personal details | |
Born | Tallinn, Estonia | 2 June 1973
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1995–present |
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Commands | |
Battles/wars | UNIFIL KFOR Iraq war War in Afghanistan |
Awards | See: Awards, decorations, and recognition |
Andrus Merilo (born 2 June 1973) is an Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces since 2024.[1]
In 2005 he was the commander of ESTPLA-10 in Iraq. In 2007 he was the commander of ESTCOY-4 in Afghanistan.
Merilo commanded the Scouts Battalion from 2013 to 2016. Since June 2021, he commanded the 1st Infantry Brigade.