VABARIIGI SÕJAKOOLI ASUTAMINE JA SELLE ESIMESE, VABADUSSÕJA-AEGSE LENNU LÕPETAJAD
The Formation of the Military School of the Republic of Estonia and its First Graduates in the War of Independence

Summary/Abstract: As it is generally known, the lack of officers on all levels of command was seriously felt in the Estonian Peopleʼs Army during the War of Independence. The article handles the junior officers (company officers) preparation during the War of Estonian Independence. At that time the company organization was fixed, in addition to the company commander position, one senior officer position and 2–3 company junior officer posts. To meet the needs for filling the posts of company junior officers, the warrant-officer status was introduced. During the war those more educated non-commissioned officers who had shown bravery in combat were promoted to warrant officer rank, most of whom lacked proper NCO training. According to some estimates there were 1–2 warrant-officers in service in every company at the end of the War of Independence. NCOs were also appointed to platoonleaders posts.

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