Indrek Sirel

Indrek Sirel (born 16 January 1970) is a general of the Estonian Defence Forces.

Early life
Sirel was born in Tallinn, Estonia.

Career
Sirel graduated from the Moscow Military Academy in June 1991 and joined the Soviet Union Army. One of his early assignments included being a Platoon Leader in the Baical Military District. He joined the Estonian Defence Forces in June 1993 and has gone through several different courses both in Estonia and in the United States before his post as head of the Estonian Army.

Soviet Army

 * 1991 Lieutenant (лейтенант)

Estonian Army

 * 1993 Leitnant (Lieutenant)
 * 1993 Kapten (Captain)
 * 1998 Major (Major)
 * 2002 Kolonelleitnant (Lieutenant Colonel)
 * 2008 Kolonel (Colonel)
 * 2012 Brigaadikindral (Brigadier General)
 * 2018 Kindralmajor (Major General)

Awards

 * 4th class Order of the Cross of the Eagle
 * Defence Forces Service Medal
 * Special Cross Of The Defence Force
 * The Golden Cross Of The Army Officer
 * The Golden Cross Of The Defence Forces