Taara Army Base
{{Short description|Military base in Võru, Estonia}}
{{Infobox military installation
|name=Taara Army Base
|native_name = Taara sõjaväelinnak
|coordinates = {{coord|57|49|31.5|N|27|1|21.52|E|type:landmark_region:EE|display=inline,title}}
|image=WMEE-exp2019-(024) Võru.jpg
|caption= Taara Army Base from the north
|type=Army base
|ownership = Estonian Defence Forces
|built=1926–1928
|materials=
|used=1928-present
|operator=2nd Infantry Brigade
|garrison=2nd Infantry Brigade
|occupants=Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion
Combat Service Support Battalion
|commanders=
|battles=
}}
The Taara Army Base ({{langx|et|Taara sõjaväelinnak}}) is a military installation of the Estonian Defence Forces located in Võru, in South Estonia.
History
The Taara military facilities were built between 1926 and 1928.
=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:
;30px 2nd Infantry Brigade (HQ in Tartu):
- 28px Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion — currently engaged in training the rest of the forces that will make up the 2nd Brigade.
- 24px Combat Service Support Battalion
The 2nd Infantry Brigade will continue to activate further units to reach full strength by 2022 at the latest.
See also
References
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Category:Military installations of Estonia
Category:Buildings and structures in Võru County
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