In accordance with the order signed last week, new ranks were given to a total of 157 members of the Defence Forces and the Defence League. Indrek Lilleorg was promoted to colonel. 10 members of the Defence Forces were promoted to lieutenant colonel or captain-lieutenant and 12 were promoted to major or captain-major.
It is traditional for the President to bestow insignia of the highest military rank of general, while the Commander of the Defence Forces bestows insignia on senior officers.
Read the order of the President of the Republic on military ranks.
