Kaartin Jääkärirykmentti

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Kaartin Jääkärirykmentti (Guards' Jaeger Regiment) is located in Santahamina, a city district of Helsinki. KaartJR is responsible for the training of conscripts into infantry capable for urban combat operations. Since KaartJR is located in Helsinki, some parts of the training take place in urban enviroments. Kaartin Jääkärirykmentti is also known for its' honour guard duties and other special tasks related to its' role as a garrison inside the capital of the country.

The following units form the operative elements of the regiment:

Kaartin Pataljoona (Guards' Battalion)

- Sotilaspoliisikomppania (Military Police Company)
- 2. Jääkärikomppania (2nd Jaeger Compny)
- Kuljetuskomppania (Transportation Company)

Uudenmaan Jääkärikomppania (Nyland Jaeger Company)

- 1. Jääkärikomppania (1st Jaeger Company)
- Panssarintorjuntakomppania (Anti-Armour Company)
- Kranaatinheitinkomppania (Mortar Company)

Additional units include:

- Aliupseerikoulu (Non-Commissioned Officer School)
- Kaartin Soittokunta (Guards' Military Band)
- Huoltokeskus (Logistics Center)