Ethics of the Defence Forces [Kaitseväe eetika]

Name of code

Ethics of the Defence Forces [Kaitseväe eetika]

Originator of code

Republic of Estonia Defence Forces

Country

Estonia

Original language

Estonian

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Public

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Ethics of the Defence Forces was developed by the Defence Forces of the Republic of Estonia and it applies to all personnel. The values highlighted include honesty, bravery, expertise, loyalty, cooperation, and openness. Openness has been explained as meaning openness to communication, support for multi-directional information flow, openness to be able to communicate and willingness to represent the defence force within the competence of the individual.

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