Indrek Sirel (born 16 January 1970) is a Major General of the Estonian Defence Forces and current commander of the Estonian Division.
Early life and career Sirel was born in Tallinn. Sirel graduated from the Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School in June 1991 and joined the Soviet Army. One of his early assignments included being a Platoon Leader in the Baical Military District. He joined the Estonian Defence Forces in June 1993 and has gone through several different courses both in Estonia and in the United States before his post as head of the Estonian Army.
Effective dates of promotion Soviet Army + Promotions Insignia Rank DateLieutenant1991
Estonian Defence Forces + Promotions Insignia Rank DateLieutenant1993Captain1993Major17 February 1998Lieutenant colonel19 June 2002Colonel18 February 2008Brigadier General20 June 2012Major General14 February 2018
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
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