Finnish Armed Forces
Finnish Armed Forces
Finnish Armed Forces
Finnish Armed Forces - Army
Finnish Army
I. North Finland Military Area
Oulu
1. Army Corps (Reserve) - Oulu
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Lappland Jäger Brigade – Sodankylä
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Northern Jäger Brigade – Oulu
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Kajanaland Jäger Brigade – Kajani
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II. South West Finland Military Area
Turku
2. Army Corps (Reserve) - Turku
Rocket Launcher Battery (Reserve):
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Pori Jäger Brigade - Säkylä
Jäger battalion:
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Artillery regiment:
31. Brigade (Reserve) - Turku
Infantry Battalion:
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III. South East Finland Military Area
Kouvola
3. Army Corps (Reserve) - Kouvola
Rocket Launcher Battery (Reserve): 6 BM-21
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Karelia Jäger Brigade - Valkeala
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Savo Jäger Brigade - Mikkeli
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Kymi Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Hamina (Reserve, Standing Jäger battalion in peacetime)
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17. Brigade (Reserve) - Lappeenranta
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19. Brigade (Reserve) - Mikkeli
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IV. South Finland Military Area
Hämeenlinna
1. Army Corps (Reserve) - Hämeenlinna
Rocket Launcher Battery (Reserve):
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2. Armored Brigade – Hattula
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Coastal Jäger Brigade - Tammisaari
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Hämeenmaan Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Lahti (Reserve, Standing Jäger battalion in peacetime)
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Uudenmaan Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Helsinki Standing Jäger battalion in peacetime)
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25. Brigade (Reserve) - Helsinki
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26. Brigade (Reserve) - Hyrylä
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28. Brigade (Reserve) - Lahti
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29. Brigade (Reserve) - Hyrylä
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34. Brigade (Reserve) - Helsinki
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42. Brigade (Reserve) - Hyrylä
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V. Pohjanmaan Military Area
Vasa
5. Army Corps (Reserve) - Vasa
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38. Brigade (Reserve) - Vasa
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VI. Savo-Karelia Military Area
Kuopio
6. Army Corps (Reserve) - Kuopio
Rocket Launcher Battery: (Reserve)
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Northern Karelia Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Kontioranta
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27. Brigade (Reserve) - Joensuu
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43. Brigade (Reserve) - Kuopio
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VII. Central Finland Military Area
Tikkakoski
7. Army Corps (Reserve) - Tikkakoski
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3. Armored Brigade (Reserve) - Tampere
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36. Brigade (Reserve) - Tampere
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I. North Finland Military Area
Oulu
1. Army Corps (Reserve) - Oulu
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Lappland Jäger Brigade – Sodankylä
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Northern Jäger Brigade – Oulu
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Kajanaland Jäger Brigade – Kajani
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II. South West Finland Military Area
Turku
2. Army Corps (Reserve) - Turku
Rocket Launcher Battery (Reserve):
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Pori Jäger Brigade - Säkylä
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31. Brigade (Reserve) - Turku
Infantry Battalion:
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III. South East Finland Military Area
Kouvola
3. Army Corps (Reserve) - Kouvola
Rocket Launcher Battery (Reserve): 6 BM-21
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Karelia Jäger Brigade - Valkeala
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Savo Jäger Brigade - Mikkeli
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Kymi Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Hamina (Reserve, Standing Jäger battalion in peacetime)
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17. Brigade (Reserve) - Lappeenranta
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19. Brigade (Reserve) - Mikkeli
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IV. South Finland Military Area
Hämeenlinna
1. Army Corps (Reserve) - Hämeenlinna
Rocket Launcher Battery (Reserve):
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2. Armored Brigade – Hattula
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Coastal Jäger Brigade - Tammisaari
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Hämeenmaan Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Lahti (Reserve, Standing Jäger battalion in peacetime)
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Uudenmaan Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Helsinki Standing Jäger battalion in peacetime)
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25. Brigade (Reserve) - Helsinki
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26. Brigade (Reserve) - Hyrylä
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28. Brigade (Reserve) - Lahti
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29. Brigade (Reserve) - Hyrylä
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34. Brigade (Reserve) - Helsinki
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42. Brigade (Reserve) - Hyrylä
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V. Pohjanmaan Military Area
Vasa
5. Army Corps (Reserve) - Vasa
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38. Brigade (Reserve) - Vasa
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VI. Savo-Karelia Military Area
Kuopio
6. Army Corps (Reserve) - Kuopio
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Northern Karelia Jäger Brigade (Reserve) - Kontioranta
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27. Brigade (Reserve) - Joensuu
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43. Brigade (Reserve) - Kuopio
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VII. Central Finland Military Area
Tikkakoski
7. Army Corps (Reserve) - Tikkakoski
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3. Armored Brigade (Reserve) - Tampere
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Finnish Armed Forces - Air Force
Ilmavoimat
(Finnish Air Force)
Headquarters – Tikkakoski
Lapland Air Command - Rovaniemi AB (responsible for N Finland)
Fighter Squadron 11
1. Flight, Readiness Flight: JA 37D Viggen
2. Flight, Conversion Flight: SK 37 Viggen (Two-seat OCU trainers)
3. Flight, Training Flight: L-70 Vinka, Hawk Mk-51
4. Flight, Liaison Flight: Liaison Aircraft
Satakunta Air Command – Tammerfors AB, (responsible for SW Finland)
Fighter Squadron 21
1. Flight, Readiness Flight: JA 37D Viggen
2. Flight, Conversion Flight: SK 37 Viggen (Two-seat OCU trainers), Hawk
3. Flight, Training Flight: L-70 Vinka, Hawk Mk-51 (Trainers)
4. Flight, Liaison Flight: (Liaison Aircraft)
Karelian Air Command - Kuopio-Rissala AB (responsible for SE Finland)
Fighter Squadron 31
1. Flight, Readiness Flight: JA 37D Viggen
2. Flight, Conversion Flight: SK 37 Viggen (Two-seat OCU trainers)
3. Flight, Training Flight: Hawk Mk-51
4. Flight, Liaison Flight: (Liaison Aircraft)
Transport Wing – Kouvola-Utti AB: Fokker F-21-100, Fokker F-27-400, Learjet 35A (Special Mission), Mil-8
Training Wing – Kauhava AB: Hawk Mk. 51s, L-70 Vinkas
Air Force Academy – Kauhava AB: Hawk Mk-51 (Training-recce)
Reconnaissance Squadron – Luonetjärvi AB: SF 37 Viggen, Hawk Mk-51
(Finnish Air Force)
Headquarters – Tikkakoski
Lapland Air Command - Rovaniemi AB (responsible for N Finland)
Fighter Squadron 11
1. Flight, Readiness Flight: JA 37D Viggen
2. Flight, Conversion Flight: SK 37 Viggen (Two-seat OCU trainers)
3. Flight, Training Flight: L-70 Vinka, Hawk Mk-51
4. Flight, Liaison Flight: Liaison Aircraft
Satakunta Air Command – Tammerfors AB, (responsible for SW Finland)
Fighter Squadron 21
1. Flight, Readiness Flight: JA 37D Viggen
2. Flight, Conversion Flight: SK 37 Viggen (Two-seat OCU trainers), Hawk
3. Flight, Training Flight: L-70 Vinka, Hawk Mk-51 (Trainers)
4. Flight, Liaison Flight: (Liaison Aircraft)
Karelian Air Command - Kuopio-Rissala AB (responsible for SE Finland)
Fighter Squadron 31
1. Flight, Readiness Flight: JA 37D Viggen
2. Flight, Conversion Flight: SK 37 Viggen (Two-seat OCU trainers)
3. Flight, Training Flight: Hawk Mk-51
4. Flight, Liaison Flight: (Liaison Aircraft)
Transport Wing – Kouvola-Utti AB: Fokker F-21-100, Fokker F-27-400, Learjet 35A (Special Mission), Mil-8
Training Wing – Kauhava AB: Hawk Mk. 51s, L-70 Vinkas
Air Force Academy – Kauhava AB: Hawk Mk-51 (Training-recce)
Reconnaissance Squadron – Luonetjärvi AB: SF 37 Viggen, Hawk Mk-51
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Finnish Armed Forces - Navy
Original Author Unknown
Edits/Revisions by James1978
Suomen Merivoimat (Finnish Navy)
I. Suomenlahden Meripuolustusalueen (Gulf of Finland Naval Command)
HQ: Upinniemi, Kirkkonummi
7. Ohjuslaivue (Missile Squadron)
X4 FBPG, Hamina class [NOTE 1]
- (80) Hamina, 1998
- (81) Tornio, 2000
- (82) Hanko, 2002
- (83) Pori, 2004
X8 FACAV, Tuuli class [NOTE 2]
- (10) Tuuli, 2000
- (11) Tysky, 2002
- (12) Tuisku, 2002
- (13) Tuima, 2003
- (14) Röyttä, 2004
- (15) Rymättylä, 2004
- (16) Ruissalo, 2005
- (17) Rihtniemi, 2005
5. Miinalaivue (Mine Squadron)
1 MLS, (01) Pohjanmaa, 1979 [NOTE 3]
X3 MLS, Pansio class [NOTE 4]
- (876) Pansio, 1991
- (475) Pyharanta, 1992
- (777) Porkkala, 1992
X7 MSI, Kiiski class [NOTE 5]
(521 – 527) Kiiski 1 – 7, 1983 - 84
X2 AK, Syöksy class
- (531) Syöksy, 1988
- (511) Jymy, 1991
Suomenlinnan Rannikkorykmentti (Suomenlinna Coastal Regiment)
Suomenlahden Meripataljoona (Gulf of Finland Naval Battalion)
Merivoimien koulutuskeskus (Naval Training Center)
II. Saaristomeren Meripuolustusalue (Archipelago Sea Naval Command)
HQ: Pansio, Turku
6. Ohjuslaivue (Missile Squadron)
X4 FBPG, Helsinki class [NOTE 6]
- (60) Helsinki, 1981
- (61) Turku, 1985
- (62) Oulu, 1985
- (63) Kotka, 1985
X4 FBPG, Rauma class [NOTE 7]
- (70) Rauma, 1990
- (71) Raahe, 1991
- (72) Porvoo, 1992
- (73) Naantali, 1992
4. Miinalaivue (Mine Squadron)
X2 MLS, Hämeenmaa class [NOTE 8]
- (02) Hameenmaa, 1992
- (05) Uusimaa, 1992
X6 MSC, Kuha class
- (21 – 26) Kuha 21 – 26, 1973 - 74
X2 AK, Syöksy class
- (541) Vinha, 1989
- (512) Raju, 1990
Saaristomeren Meripataljoona (Archipelago Sea Battalion)
Turun Rannikkopatteristo (Turku Coastal Battery)
III. Kotka Coastal Command, Hamina and Kotka
Coastal Artillery [NOTE 9]
100 mm cannons
130 mm cannons
MTO-85 coastal missiles (SAAB RBS-15SF)
BOR-A 550 Ground and coastal Surveillance Radar (GSR)
IV. Uusimaa Brigade [NOTE 10]
Dragsvik, Ekenäs
Vaasa Coastal Ranger Battalion (Infantry) [NOTE 11]
- Coastal Ranger Company
- Mortar Company
- Pioneer Company
Tammisaari Coastal Battalion (Artillery) [NOTE 12]
- First Coast Company
- Second Coast Company
Amphibious School
Supply Center
V. Rajavartiolaitos (Frontier Guard)
(NOTE 13)
Patrol Force
0 (+3) PB, Telkkä class
- Telkkä, 1999
- Tavi,
1 PB, Merikarhu class, 1994
2 PB, Kiisla class
- Kiisla, 1987
- Kurki, 1990
2 PB Tursas class
- Tursas, 1986
- Uisko, 1987
1 PB, Turva class, 1977
1 PB, Valpas class, 1971
Air Wing
- X2 Dornier Do 228 MPA
- X3 AS.332 Super Puma
- X4 AB-206
- X4 AB-412
1 AGI, (99) Kustaamiekka (Kemiö class), 1963
3 AK, Kampela class
(771, 772, 877) Kampela 1 – 3, 1977 - 78
5 AP, Valas class
- (897) Valas, 1979
- (121) Vahakari, 1980
- (222) Vaarlahti, 1980
- (723) Vänö, 1981
2 LCVP, Kala class
(871, 874) Kala 1 + 4, 1956 - 59
1 AC, (92) Putsaari class
3 AK, Syöksy class
- (992) Träskö, 1992
- (993) Torsö, 1993
- (994) Alskär, 1993
1 AK, (241) Askeri class
36 LCVP, Jurmo class [NOTE 14]
- U-600 series: 601-636
36 LCVP, Meriuisko class [NOTE 15]
- U-200, U-300 and U-400 series
23 G class landing craft [NOTE 16]
- G-100 series: 101-123
12 L-100 class transports
2 AP, Lohi class
- (351) Lohi, 1984
- (752) Lohm, 1984
6 AP, Hauki class
- (232) Hauki, 1979
- (133) Havouri, 1978
- (235) Hirsala, 1978
- (334) Hankoniemi, 1980
- () Hakuni, 1980
- (836) Houtskär, 1980
4 AK, Hila class
- (237) Hila, 1991
- (238) Haruna, 1991
-(739) Hästö, 1992
- (830) Högsåra, 1992
1 YO, (799) Hylje, 1981 [NOTE 17]
1 YO, (899) Halli, 1987
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NOTES
1) Together with the eight Tuuli class ACV they formed Squadron 2000 (Laivue 2000). Originally only 2 and 4 ACV were planned. Replace old Turunmaa class corvettes and some Osa II class FACs.
2) Tuuli (wind) class combat hovercraft (ACV) (Finnish: Tuuli-luokan ilmatyynyalus), intended to be used as a mobile missile platform able to navigate and perform surprise attacks in the fractured archipelago of the northern Baltic sea. Since the surface often freezes over in the winter, parts of the archipelago cannot be navigated, and are accessible only by air or with a hovercraft. Replace remaining OSA II and Hurja class FACs as well as Nuoli, Raisio, Isku and Rihtniemi class PBs. A second batch of eight might be build to serve with upgraded Rauma class FPBGs.
3) Ocean-capable minelayer, also used as a training ship with 70 trainees in temporary berthing in the minedeck.
4) LCU-type minelayers, also used as transports.
5) May also serve as remote operated mine sweeper from the Kuha class MSCs.
6) General-purpose missile boats. The Mistral launcher and the 23 mm mounts are interchangeable. Mines can be carried in place of missiles. First two units are in reserve since last Haminas entered service but may be reactivated in times of war.
7) A development of the previous class, with smaller crew and more ASW-oriented weapons. Will be upgraded to Hamina class standards to serve as command ships for Tuuli class FACAVs.
8) Dual role as support ships and transports when not needed for minelaying.
9) The future of the fixed artillery batteries will be determined as part of a defense review launched in February 2005. The review was spurred on by Soviet advancements in precision weapons and thermobarics.
10) The brigade trains soldiers to fight in a coastal environment. It is the only unit in the Finnish Defence Forces where the training is given in Swedish.
11) The Vaasa Coastal Jaeger Battalion trains coast jaegers, boatsmen, anti-tank infantry and engineers.
12) The Tammisaari Coastal Battalion trains coastal missile troops, military police, signalmen as well as boat and truck drivers. It also incorporates the NCO school, which trains the NCOs for most duties in the brigade.
13) In the case of a conflict, the Rajavartiolaitos (Frontier Guard's) vessels can be transferred to the navy's use, and armed appropriately. In addition to the vessels listed the Rajavartiolaitos has 81 smaller boats (56 stationed in West Finland and 25 in the Gulf of Finland) and 7 Hovercraft (5 in West Finland, 2 in Gulf of Finland) at its disposal.
14) The Jurmo was the result of modernization in the Finnish Navy in the late 90's. It was designed to replace the existing Meriuisko class landing craft. Its main purpose is landing and transportation operations for the Coastal Rangers (Rannikkojääkärit) in all weather conditions.
15) It is the predecessor of Watercat M12, Jurmo class landing craft. Uisko was the first waterjet vessel of the Finnish Navy.
16) The G-boat was originally designed for the Swedish Navy, which ordered about 100 of them. Its primary use is landing and transportation for the Coastal Rangers.
17) (799) Hylje and (899) Halli are oil pollution control vessels, owned by the Ministry of the Environment but operated under Navy control.
Edits/Revisions by James1978
Suomen Merivoimat (Finnish Navy)
I. Suomenlahden Meripuolustusalueen (Gulf of Finland Naval Command)
HQ: Upinniemi, Kirkkonummi
7. Ohjuslaivue (Missile Squadron)
X4 FBPG, Hamina class [NOTE 1]
- (80) Hamina, 1998
- (81) Tornio, 2000
- (82) Hanko, 2002
- (83) Pori, 2004
X8 FACAV, Tuuli class [NOTE 2]
- (10) Tuuli, 2000
- (11) Tysky, 2002
- (12) Tuisku, 2002
- (13) Tuima, 2003
- (14) Röyttä, 2004
- (15) Rymättylä, 2004
- (16) Ruissalo, 2005
- (17) Rihtniemi, 2005
5. Miinalaivue (Mine Squadron)
1 MLS, (01) Pohjanmaa, 1979 [NOTE 3]
X3 MLS, Pansio class [NOTE 4]
- (876) Pansio, 1991
- (475) Pyharanta, 1992
- (777) Porkkala, 1992
X7 MSI, Kiiski class [NOTE 5]
(521 – 527) Kiiski 1 – 7, 1983 - 84
X2 AK, Syöksy class
- (531) Syöksy, 1988
- (511) Jymy, 1991
Suomenlinnan Rannikkorykmentti (Suomenlinna Coastal Regiment)
Suomenlahden Meripataljoona (Gulf of Finland Naval Battalion)
Merivoimien koulutuskeskus (Naval Training Center)
II. Saaristomeren Meripuolustusalue (Archipelago Sea Naval Command)
HQ: Pansio, Turku
6. Ohjuslaivue (Missile Squadron)
X4 FBPG, Helsinki class [NOTE 6]
- (60) Helsinki, 1981
- (61) Turku, 1985
- (62) Oulu, 1985
- (63) Kotka, 1985
X4 FBPG, Rauma class [NOTE 7]
- (70) Rauma, 1990
- (71) Raahe, 1991
- (72) Porvoo, 1992
- (73) Naantali, 1992
4. Miinalaivue (Mine Squadron)
X2 MLS, Hämeenmaa class [NOTE 8]
- (02) Hameenmaa, 1992
- (05) Uusimaa, 1992
X6 MSC, Kuha class
- (21 – 26) Kuha 21 – 26, 1973 - 74
X2 AK, Syöksy class
- (541) Vinha, 1989
- (512) Raju, 1990
Saaristomeren Meripataljoona (Archipelago Sea Battalion)
Turun Rannikkopatteristo (Turku Coastal Battery)
III. Kotka Coastal Command, Hamina and Kotka
Coastal Artillery [NOTE 9]
100 mm cannons
130 mm cannons
MTO-85 coastal missiles (SAAB RBS-15SF)
BOR-A 550 Ground and coastal Surveillance Radar (GSR)
IV. Uusimaa Brigade [NOTE 10]
Dragsvik, Ekenäs
Vaasa Coastal Ranger Battalion (Infantry) [NOTE 11]
- Coastal Ranger Company
- Mortar Company
- Pioneer Company
Tammisaari Coastal Battalion (Artillery) [NOTE 12]
- First Coast Company
- Second Coast Company
Amphibious School
Supply Center
V. Rajavartiolaitos (Frontier Guard)
(NOTE 13)
Patrol Force
0 (+3) PB, Telkkä class
- Telkkä, 1999
- Tavi,
1 PB, Merikarhu class, 1994
2 PB, Kiisla class
- Kiisla, 1987
- Kurki, 1990
2 PB Tursas class
- Tursas, 1986
- Uisko, 1987
1 PB, Turva class, 1977
1 PB, Valpas class, 1971
Air Wing
- X2 Dornier Do 228 MPA
- X3 AS.332 Super Puma
- X4 AB-206
- X4 AB-412
1 AGI, (99) Kustaamiekka (Kemiö class), 1963
3 AK, Kampela class
(771, 772, 877) Kampela 1 – 3, 1977 - 78
5 AP, Valas class
- (897) Valas, 1979
- (121) Vahakari, 1980
- (222) Vaarlahti, 1980
- (723) Vänö, 1981
2 LCVP, Kala class
(871, 874) Kala 1 + 4, 1956 - 59
1 AC, (92) Putsaari class
3 AK, Syöksy class
- (992) Träskö, 1992
- (993) Torsö, 1993
- (994) Alskär, 1993
1 AK, (241) Askeri class
36 LCVP, Jurmo class [NOTE 14]
- U-600 series: 601-636
36 LCVP, Meriuisko class [NOTE 15]
- U-200, U-300 and U-400 series
23 G class landing craft [NOTE 16]
- G-100 series: 101-123
12 L-100 class transports
2 AP, Lohi class
- (351) Lohi, 1984
- (752) Lohm, 1984
6 AP, Hauki class
- (232) Hauki, 1979
- (133) Havouri, 1978
- (235) Hirsala, 1978
- (334) Hankoniemi, 1980
- () Hakuni, 1980
- (836) Houtskär, 1980
4 AK, Hila class
- (237) Hila, 1991
- (238) Haruna, 1991
-(739) Hästö, 1992
- (830) Högsåra, 1992
1 YO, (799) Hylje, 1981 [NOTE 17]
1 YO, (899) Halli, 1987
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1) Together with the eight Tuuli class ACV they formed Squadron 2000 (Laivue 2000). Originally only 2 and 4 ACV were planned. Replace old Turunmaa class corvettes and some Osa II class FACs.
2) Tuuli (wind) class combat hovercraft (ACV) (Finnish: Tuuli-luokan ilmatyynyalus), intended to be used as a mobile missile platform able to navigate and perform surprise attacks in the fractured archipelago of the northern Baltic sea. Since the surface often freezes over in the winter, parts of the archipelago cannot be navigated, and are accessible only by air or with a hovercraft. Replace remaining OSA II and Hurja class FACs as well as Nuoli, Raisio, Isku and Rihtniemi class PBs. A second batch of eight might be build to serve with upgraded Rauma class FPBGs.
3) Ocean-capable minelayer, also used as a training ship with 70 trainees in temporary berthing in the minedeck.
4) LCU-type minelayers, also used as transports.
5) May also serve as remote operated mine sweeper from the Kuha class MSCs.
6) General-purpose missile boats. The Mistral launcher and the 23 mm mounts are interchangeable. Mines can be carried in place of missiles. First two units are in reserve since last Haminas entered service but may be reactivated in times of war.
7) A development of the previous class, with smaller crew and more ASW-oriented weapons. Will be upgraded to Hamina class standards to serve as command ships for Tuuli class FACAVs.
8) Dual role as support ships and transports when not needed for minelaying.
9) The future of the fixed artillery batteries will be determined as part of a defense review launched in February 2005. The review was spurred on by Soviet advancements in precision weapons and thermobarics.
10) The brigade trains soldiers to fight in a coastal environment. It is the only unit in the Finnish Defence Forces where the training is given in Swedish.
11) The Vaasa Coastal Jaeger Battalion trains coast jaegers, boatsmen, anti-tank infantry and engineers.
12) The Tammisaari Coastal Battalion trains coastal missile troops, military police, signalmen as well as boat and truck drivers. It also incorporates the NCO school, which trains the NCOs for most duties in the brigade.
13) In the case of a conflict, the Rajavartiolaitos (Frontier Guard's) vessels can be transferred to the navy's use, and armed appropriately. In addition to the vessels listed the Rajavartiolaitos has 81 smaller boats (56 stationed in West Finland and 25 in the Gulf of Finland) and 7 Hovercraft (5 in West Finland, 2 in Gulf of Finland) at its disposal.
14) The Jurmo was the result of modernization in the Finnish Navy in the late 90's. It was designed to replace the existing Meriuisko class landing craft. Its main purpose is landing and transportation operations for the Coastal Rangers (Rannikkojääkärit) in all weather conditions.
15) It is the predecessor of Watercat M12, Jurmo class landing craft. Uisko was the first waterjet vessel of the Finnish Navy.
16) The G-boat was originally designed for the Swedish Navy, which ordered about 100 of them. Its primary use is landing and transportation for the Coastal Rangers.
17) (799) Hylje and (899) Halli are oil pollution control vessels, owned by the Ministry of the Environment but operated under Navy control.
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Re: Finnish Armed Forces
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