The Estonian Military Academy (in Estonian Kaitseväe Akadeemia, KVA; hereinafter: the Academy or EMA) is an institution of professional higher education for national defence as referred to in the Institutions of Professional Higher Education Act.
The Academy is an element of organisation of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) and operates under the immediate command of the Commander of the Estonian Defence Force.
In the performance of its duties, the Academy acts as a representative of the government and the Estonian Defence Forces.
The name of the Academy in English is the Estonian Military Academy. The English name of the Academy is abbreviated as EMA.
The Academy is located in Tartu. The Academy’s postal address is Riia 12, 51010 Tartu.
The Primary Function
The primary function of the Academy is to prepare commanders for the EDF and develop military science to ensure the sustainability of leadership in the EDF.
The Academy’s main areas of activity in service of its primary function are:
- provision of higher education and vocational studies;
- provision of refresher training;
- research and development activities related to national defence.
Symbolism
