Finland at War: Understanding Finnish Military Abbreviations
As part of our ongoing exploration of Finland’s military history, we take a closer look at the abbreviations used in wartime communications. These shorthand terms are not just practical; they reflect the unique aspects of Finland’s defense strategy.
Key Abbreviations
- h.c. – Volatile Gas
- h.leko – Fighter Aircraft
- h.v. – Fighter Squadron
- price – Tug
- hmm – Destroyer
- Mr. – Assault Start Line
- hp. – Howitzer
- hp.psto – Howitzer Battalion
- hvh – Searchlight
- Ha.Lsto – Hanko Fortress
- Haav. Sjp. – Shelter for the Wounded
- HaLo – Hanko Sector
- Ham.sp. – Hamina Military District
- HAutoK – Helsinki Truck Company
- They – Helsinki Civil Guard District
- Ferrule – Helsinki Naval Base
- Heko – Helicopter
- Hel.KV – Helsinki Commandant Office
- Loving – Helsinki Naval Base
- Hel. LAE – Helsinki Naval Base Headquarters
- Hel.skp – Helsinki Civil Guard District
- Hel.sp. – Helsinki Military District
- Hel.sp.E – Helsinki Military District Headquarters
- Hel. SApt. – Helsinki Military Pharmacy
- Hel.SS – Helsinki Military Hospital
- Hel.tp.E – Helsinki Industrial District Headquarters
- Hels.KV – Helsinki Commandant Office
- HelTKK – Helsinki Military Base
- Hev.S – Veterinary Hospital
- Hev.V – Horse Stable
- HK – Training Center/Supply Center
- HKK – Helsinki Command Company
- HLeLv – Fighter Squadron
- HLo – Helsinki Sector
- HR – Hamina Group/Hanko Group
- HRLsto – Hanko Coastal Fortress
- HRR – Häme Cavalry Regiment
- HRT – Hanko Coastal Artillery
- HTK – Personnel Replenishment Center
- HTK/Pion. – Engineer Personnel Replenishment Center
- Maintenance.M – Supply Ship M
- MaintenanceR – Supply Group/Regiment
- HVC – Tank Company
- HVR – Tank Regiment
- HVT – Anti-Tank Defense
- HämJP – Häme Jäger Battalion
- Häml.sp. – Hämeenlinna Military District
- Häml.sp.E – Hämeenlinna Military District HQ
- HämSlE – Häme Military Province HQ
This glossary serves not only as a resource for historians and enthusiasts but also as an accessible entry point for anyone interested in Finland’s rich military heritage.
Further Reading
For a deeper dive into Finland’s wartime history and military structure, visit Finland at War.