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Estonian army officer (born 1973)

Andrus Merilo
Born (1973-06-02) 2 June 1973 (age 51)
Tallinn, Estonia
Allegiance Estonia
Service / branch Estonian Defence Forces
Years of service1995–present
RankMajor General
Commands
Battles / warsIraq war

Andrus Merilo (born 2 June 1973) is an Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces since 2024.

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.

Awards, decorations, and recognition

Decorations and badges

Estonian Awards and decorations
5th Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle 6 February 2006
Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defence (III class)
Distinguished Service Decoration of the EDF
Cross for the Exemplary Service of the Estonian Defence Forces
Gold Cross of the Officer of Land Forces

Effective dates of promotion

Promotions
Insignia Rank Date
Ensign 16 July 1999
Sub-lieutenant 3 June 2002
Lieutenant 12 June 2003
Captain 3 October 2006
Major 9 February 2010
Lieutenant colonel 16 February 2015
Colonel 18 February 2020
Brigadier General 23 February 2024
Major General 19 June 2024

References

  1. https://mil.ee/uudised/kindralmajor-andrus-merilo-vottis-ule-kaitsevae-juhtimise/
  2. "Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". Retrieved 30 August 2024.
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  4. "59. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". 12 June 2003. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  5. "149. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". 3 October 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  6. "Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". Riigi Teataja. 9 February 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  7. "81. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". 16 February 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  8. "President andis ohvitseridele uued auastmed, Igor Schvedest sai kontradmiral". 18 February 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  9. "Galerii: president andis Andrus Merilole brigaadikindrali auastme". 23 February 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  10. "GALERII ⟩ President Alar Karis andis Andrus Merilole üle kindralmajori auastme". 19 June 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.


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