Important information
„Infantry Officer Winter Warfare Basic Module”
Estonian Military Academy
Tartu, Estonia 26.01–02.02.2025
How to apply for the course?
• Please use the attached Application Form (if you do not know your flight data at this stage you can forward it later on) and send it to the Estonian Military Academy’s (EMA) POC Mrs Piret Tamm
[email protected].
• Last date for registration is Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
• Participation will be assigned in the order of registration.
Accommodation and meals
• Accommodation, teaching aids and meals will be provided free of charge. The sending organization must cover transportation costs to the nearest airport and daily allowance.
• Accommodation will be organized at the EMA dormitory or under alternative cover during exercises.
• Meals will be provided in all locations.
• All outdoor activities will be monitored by professional medics.
How to get to Tartu, Estonia?
• Arrival on Saturday, 25 January 2025; departure on Monday, 3 February 2025
• There are 3 airports you can use to reach Tartu.
• Tartu airport (Estonia) – connection to Helsinki airport.
• Tallinn aiport (Estonia) – connections to major European airports.
• Riga airport (Latvia) – connections to major European airports.
• The EMA will provide free transport from the Tartu (TAY)/Tallinn (TLL)/Riga (RIX) airport to the EMA and back. A representative of the EMA will meet the participants at the Arrivals Terminal of the TAY/TLL/RIX, according to the flight information provided. Please note that travel time from Tallinn to Tartu is 2.5 hours and from Riga to Tartu 3.5 hours. Tartu airport is close to Tartu town centre, in a 10 minutes driving distance.
Please send information about your arrival/departure times to
[email protected] by Monday, 13 January 2025 at the latest.
• The Estonian Military Academy’s address is Riia Street 12, Tartu.
Weather forecast
• Temperatures in Estonia at the end of January and in the beginning of February will probably be about 0 °C, possibly lower. Snow, cold wind and ice are just some of the expected weather events foreseeable during your stay in Tartu. Please pack and dress accordingly!
Certificate
• Participants will get a certificate of participation in „Infantry Officer Winter Warfare Basic Module” (2 ECTS).
Required Equipment
MANDATORY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Head torch
1 piece
3x sets of respective type of batteries
Tactical or hunting knife
1 piece
Tactical gloves
1 pair min
Tube scarf
1 piece
polo neck
Hygiene kit
1 set
Field uniform jacket
2 pieces
Field uniform trousers
2 sets
T-shirt
3 pieces min
Underwear
6 sets
Winter parka
1 piece
with hood
Winter pants
1 piece
Warm base layer
2 sets
Winter gloves
2 pairs min
Winter hat (fleece)
1 piece
Socks
6 sets min
min 3 sets winter socks, min 70% wool; the rest cotton boot socks
Boots
2 pairs
Leather shell-type boots. Ensure relax fit with thick socks.
Maintenance kit for boots
1 set
brush and polish/wax
OPTIONAL PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Gaiters
1 pair
Multitool
1 set
Waterproof bags
2 pieces
necessary if your rucksack is not waterproof
Suspenders
1 set
preferred instead of belt
Patrol pack
1 set
day sack
Mesh/string base layer
1 piece
wool/merino
Thermos
1 piece
min 0,5L
All necessary tactical equipment for the course will be provided by the EMA.
Some more useful information
• There is cultural programme happening on Sunday, 26 January, visit to the Estonian National Museum and Ice Breaker in Cadet Mess Hall.
• Please don’t forget to pack casual clothing as well.
• Rest assured that card payments and cash are accepted in all shops/restaurants/bars in Estonia.