On May 12, 2024, during intensive training at the Tczew camp, Bor's firearm was lost, causing an alarm in the Territorial defence Army (WOT). The event immediately sparked large interest and concern among both the military and the public. The WOT commander's press secretary issued an authoritative message on the matter, and the weapons search continues continuously.
Statement by the WOT Ombudsman
On the website of the Territorial Defence Army, a message of the spokesperson for the WOT commander, Lt. Robert Pękali, was published, in which the weapon was reported missing during day-night exercises in Tczew. "Since the discovery of the disappearance, soldiers of the 7th Pomeranian Territorial Defence Brigade have actively participated in the search for lost weapons in the area of their activities over the last hours. The investigation is conducted by the Military Police and Military Counterintelligence Service,” says the statement.
The Ombudsman stressed that due to the investigation being conducted, all inquiries concerning the case should be addressed straight to the Military Gendarmerie Branch in Elbląg.
Findings of RMF FM
The information obtained by RMF FM reporter Stanisław Pawłowski shows that the weapon was missing during the monthly rotational training of soldiers from the 7th Brigade of Territorial Defence. The training began on Saturday and continued until noon on Sunday. It wasn't until the soldiers returned to the unit that the firearm was missing. The territorials immediately returned to the field to search for weapons, but so far it has not been found.
The investigation is conducted by the Military Counterintelligence Service and the Military Police. These services are inactive in place, and the first interrogations were conducted at night.
Bor firearm — Characteristics
What is that gun?
Bor firearm is simply a alleged selection firearm that is utilized for precise shooting at distances of up to 800 meters. It is simply a 7.62 mm weapon of Polish production, designed for sniper action. Bor is an highly precise weapon, utilized mainly by peculiar forces and police units.
Technical parameters
Bor firearm is little than a metre long and weighs more than 6 kilograms. Thanks to its plan and utilized materials, it is simply a weapon highly durable and resistant to hard weather conditions. It is equipped with high-quality optics, allowing accurate aiming even at long distances.
Consequences of Missing
The disappearance of the Bor firearm is simply a serious incidental that may have far-reaching consequences. Above all, there is simply a hazard that this weapon will fall into the incorrect hands, which could pose a threat to public security. In addition, this incidental casts a shadow on safety and training procedures in the Territorial Defence Forces.
Authorities' reactions and actions
Military authorities immediately took action to find the lost weapon. Soldiers of the 7th Pomeranian WOT Brigade and another active service search the area of the camp and analyse all possible scenarios that may have led to the missing rifle. Additional precautions were besides introduced to prevent akin incidents in the future.
Expert opinions
Security experts stress that specified an incidental is highly rare, but can happen even in the best organized military units. They item the request to strengthen control procedures and carry out detailed analysis to identify and destruct possible gaps in the system.
The disappearance of the Bor firearm during the training of the Territorial Defence Army in Tczew is simply a serious incidental that triggered an alarm among military authorities and society. The intensive search continues and the investigation is conducted by the Military Counterintelligence Service and the Military Police. Although this incidental is simply a major challenge, it is besides an chance to strengthen safety procedures and rise training standards in the WOT.
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Alert announced: The military lost Bor firearm during WOT training
