Indrek Sirel (born 16 January 1970) is a Major General of the

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and current commander of the Estonian Division

Early life

Sirel was born in

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Career

Sirel graduated from the

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Military Academy in June 1991 and joined the Soviet Union Army. One of his early assignments included being a Platoon Leader in the Baical Military District. He joined the

in June 1993 and has gone through several different courses both in

and in the

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before his post as head of the Estonian Army.

Effective dates of promotion

Soviet Army

Estonian Defence Forces

Awards

*4th class Order of the Cross of the Eagle *Defence Forces Service Medal *Special Cross Of The Defence Force *The Golden Cross Of The Army Officer *The Golden Cross Of The Defence Forces

References

, - 1970 births Living people Military personnel from Tallinn Estonian major generals Soviet Army officers Recipients of the Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle, Class IV {{Estonia-mil-bio-stub