Shooting in assault and defence – reflecting the real situation in the field of combat – to tanks, trenched wagons, transporters in motion and infantry groups were trained by soldiers at the camp in Orzysz. This was the most crucial training task in the Iron Gate exercise, which is part of the Iron Defender 25 maneuvers.
This year's biggest maneuvers of the Polish Army do not slow down. At the tank scope and combat vehicles of the Orish range, the soldiers of the 1st Battalion of Tanks of the Crane, subordinate to the 19th Lublin Mechanized Brigade, trained to direct fire in the attack and defence utilizing recently introduced Abrams tanks. In the decently prepared area, the real action of the opponent was mapped, which allowed fire to be conducted for various purposes, including tanks (also dug), transporter in motion and infantry groups. The soldiers had a certain amount of ammunition, knew the overall distribution of the shield field and approximate distances. They inactive had to work out the settings, which means they're tracking the mark and destroying it.
According to Colonel Marcin Komorek, commander of the 1st Battalion of Tanks from the Crane, the biggest challenge for tank crews is to rapidly identify targets, make decisions and destruct the attacking opponent. As he adds, Lublin tankers performed this task for a medal, which was confirmed by assessments – mostly good and very good. There was no shortage. This was another phase preparing tank crews for combat shooting as part of key maneuvering episodes.
Implementation: Anita Blinkiewicz, Aleksander Kruk photograph from drone and GoPro: 19 Lublin Mechanized Brigade
On Thursday, in Orzysz, soldiers trained for Abramsach M1A1FEP. The crews emphasize the combat values of the recently introduced equipment, especially the excellent accuracy of cannons and fire capabilities. These are most likely the safest tanks in the world. All ammunition is found in the tower niche, so any inflammation inside the combat compartment is impossible. Thanks to this, soldiers feel much more assured in Abrams M1A1FEP than in another designs – noted Colonel Komorek. Tanks in this version are equipped, among others, with the Battlefield Management strategy (BMS), supporting command and management on the battlefield. “As commanding officer, I see all wagons and can respond in real time to the tactical situation in the battlefield,” explains the officer.
The commander of the 1st Battalion of Tanks from Żurawica evaluates the course of exercises well and emphasizes that his squad is known for excellent training, which results in excellent results during many competitions organized in the Polish Army. – In the last fewer years we have taken the first place 8 times. This shows our training and commitment – she notes.
Exercises ‘Iron Defender ‘25’ is the largest and most crucial training task of the Armed Forces of Poland in 2025. A full of 30 1000 soldiers and 600 units of basic equipment of the Polish army and NATO alliance states participate. The 18th Mechanized Division plays a key function in the maneuvers, which directed the top forces to action.
