Taara Army Base
Military base in Võru, Estonia
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The Taara Army Base (Estonian: Taara sõjaväelinnak) or Camp Taara is a military installation of the Estonian Defence Forces located in Võru, in South Estonia.
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| Taara Army Base | |
|---|---|
Taara sõjaväelinnak | |
| Võru, Estonia | |
Taara Army Base from the north | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Army base |
| Owner | Estonian Defence Forces |
| Operator | 2nd Infantry Brigade |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 57°49′31.5″N 27°1′21.52″E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1926–1928 |
| In use | 1928-present |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 2nd Infantry Brigade |
| Occupants | Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion Combat Service Support Battalion |
History
The Taara military facilities were built between 1926 and 1928.[citation needed] Its current uses include as a site for basic training of conscripts.[1]
Until 2024 when the Reedi military camp was constructed Taara was also used to house foreign troops on deployment to Estonia.[2] In 2023 this included more than 300 US troops.[3]
Structure
The Taara Army Base is the main Army facility of what used to be called the: Southern Defence District. It accommodates the following units:[citation needed]
2nd Infantry Brigade (HQ in Tartu)
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Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion — currently engaged in training the rest of the forces that will make up the 2nd Brigade.
Combat Service Support Battalion
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The 2nd Infantry Brigade will continue to activate further units to reach full strength by 2022 at the latest.[needs update][citation needed]
