Viru Infantry Battalion
| Viru Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Viru jalaväepataljon | |
Insignia of the Viru Infantry Battalion | |
| Active | 1917–1918 1918–1940 1992–present |
| Country | Estonia |
| Branch | Estonian Land Forces |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 1st Infantry Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Jõhvi |
| Motto(s) | Eesti kodu kaitseks |
| Anniversaries | Formed: 6 December Restored: 22 May |
| Engagements | Estonian War of Independence |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Viljar Laaneste |
| Notable commanders | Aleksander Seimann Jakob Vende |
The Viru Infantry Battalion (Estonian: Viru jalaväepataljon) is a battalion of the Estonian Land Forces. It is a part of the 1st Infantry Brigade and its primary task is to train conscription-based infantry and anti-tank units. The battalion has been previously known as the 4th Infantry Regiment and as the 4th Single Infantry Battalion. The battalion is currently based at Jõhvi.