Finnish Coastal Jaegers
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The Finnish Coastal Jaegers (Swedish: Kustjägarna, and Finnish: Rannikkojääkärit) or Finnish Marine Commandos are the amphibious arm of the Finnish Navy.[1] The unit consists of both regulars and conscripts, predominantly Swedish-speaking, and is located at Nyland Brigade (Uusimaa Brigade) in Dragsvik, near Ekenäs.
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Finnish Coastal Jaegers | |
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Swedish: Kustjägarna Finnish: Rannikkojääkärit | |
Country | Finland |
Branch | Finnish Navy |
Type | Naval infantry and commandos |
Part of | Uusimaa Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Dragsvik, Raseborg, Finland |
Nickname(s) | Rannarit |
Motto(s) | Swedish: En gång kustjägare, alltid kustjägare Finnish: Kerran rannikkojääkäri, aina rannikkojääkäri (Once a coastal jaeger, always a coastal jaeger.) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Commodore Sami Jaakkola |
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