Jägala Army Base
Jägala Army Base is a disused military base of the Estonian Defence Forces in Jägala village in Jõelähtme Parish, Harju County, Estonia. The base is located about 25 kilometres to the east of Tallinn. History During the Soviet era the location was a military base for Soviet armed forces. In 1992, the base was taken over by members of Kalev battalion from Soviet/Russian forces and it was the first military base that was taken over peacefully. Former masters were given 3 days to move out and take their clothing and food supplies with them. Between 1992 and 2002 this was used as an Estonia Kalevi Infantry Battalion base. After disbandment of this unit there were some Defence League units but the area was used not intensively. Some reserve refreshment courses took part in Jägala. Plans There is not enough space for development of Tallinn garrison military units. The condition of barracks and other buildings required investment. Training areas and shooting ranges are outside of the city. A decision was therefore made to relocate Guard, Logistics and other battalions from the city. The first plan which included development of Männiku training centre was postponed in 2006. After this a search was