As common marine infantry tasks include providing security in a warship whilst at sea and reflecting the pressed nature of the ships company and the risk of mutiny.

The Meredessantpataljon was mainly used on the Southern Front since 1919, yet it also participated in the battle of Laagna and the liberation of Narva and in other naval campaigns in northeast Estonia in Ida-Viru county.

In total the battalion battle strength was around 400 marines at its peak and it was intended to primarily play a support role in coastal warfare.

Some minor reconstruction works were carried out on the vessel in order to make room for a landing force of 200 marines and their equipment and also two 47mm cannons were added on the surface deck.

The unit never received any special purpose training or combat preparations and was often used as a strike force both on land and on coastal operations.

The marine infantry battalion had the following battle order in 1919: The Meredessantpataljon did not receive any special military uniforms or unit decorations due to its short period of existence.