When the terrorists stormed the airfield with explosives, they were the first to decision on. The division of the Air Stations in Wrocław has a peculiar intent and is trained. “Our task is to defend 1 of the largest American air cargo bases in east Europe,” said soldiers.
Wrocław Military Airport. A transport aircraft is loaded on the apron. The machines are equipped with explosives and ammunition. erstwhile soldiers from the loading section execute their tasks, 4 terrorists enter the airport area in the field car. They're shooting at each other, rushing towards the plane. Their truck is loaded with explosives. They're gonna get as close to the plane as they can and then detonate the charges. This was the beginning of 1 of the regular military exercises and uniformed services at the airport in Wrocław. The action was carried out by, among others, sub-units of airport security, police, border guards, and even commandos from Lublin.
Active shooter
The attackers did not foretell that the loading of the aircraft was protected by soldiers prepared for this task. The 2 ranks of the safety company in consequence to terrorist attacks hidden behind their vehicle open fire. They're firing. The terrorist car is stopping. Bombers request to change their plans. 2 of them proceed to shoot safety soldiers, but 2 others flee the vehicle and hide in 1 of the airport buildings.
As shortly as the exchange of fire begins, more soldiers from the safety company enter the action. They're checking the facility where the 2 assailants were taken refuge. In the building at the time of the attack there were respective military from Airports Service Commands (KOL). Actions begin to have the character of an attack that anti-terrorists describe as an "active shooter" (active killer). This means that the bombers want to kill as many people as possible and origin as many losses as possible.
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The military is starting to storm the building. safety soldiers must find the attackers who lead the fire to unarmed workers and soldiers as shortly as possible, wounding respective of them fatally. After a while, 1 of the terrorists is eliminated. However, the another escaped to the level and took 3 hostages. He threatens to kill all those captured if the soldiers go up the stairs.
On-site meals
Already after the first shots, the on-call service of the Airport Service Command alerted all personnel. The civilian airport fire department blocked the entrance gate to the aprons with cars. The Moscow Border defender pyrotechnics were placed on alert. The alarm was announced in the local department. Military Police and the police. Police have formed an external safety cordon around the airport.
At 1 point, a chopper landed on the barracks. It was flown by a specialist in hostage-taking a group of soldiers from Military units of the Commandos of Lublin. Operators after analyzing the situation entered the level where the terrorist was staying. There's been an intense exchange of fire. The finale of the 12-minute action: the terrorist was killed and the hostages were released.
At the end of the operation, the pyrotechnics of the Border Guard's peculiar intervention squad neutralized the explosives placed in the bomber's car.
The best in security
30 soldiers from the Airport Service office safety company took part in the exercises. It is the only specified division in the Polish Army prepared to defend 1 of the largest U.S. air cargo bases in east Europe, which is created in Wrocław. Company soldiers are prepared to decision rapidly by air and organize safety of operating airports in ad hoc locations, in dangerous areas in war zones.
– akin actions like this 1 we frequently carry out present – says the company commander (at the request of the individual name and rank we do not give). – Preventive actions and related procedures my subordinates must master to perfection. all time we change our location at the airport. All to get the soldiers to know all airport infrastructure building from basement to attic and to be able to decision smoothly and rapidly in them – he adds.
According to Lt. Karol Bibik, the commander of Wroclaw's KOL, to which the companies are subject, the preparation of specified exercises is simply a considerable organizational challenge. “At the planning stage, many services request to be assembled and planned so that they do not interfere with the functioning of the civilian airport that is adjacent to our complex,” says the officer. And the training active safety and fire department of civilian airport, Border defender pyrotechnics and police.
Exceptional tasks, exceptional equipment
The training of the safety company was observed by the commander of the 8th Transport Air Base, which is subject to Wroclaw Airport Service Headquarters. Base Commander Colonel Pill. Sławomir Bylik pointed out, among others, the equipment of the sub-chapter, which is constantly being increased. The safety company uses Ford Ranger and quads on a regular basis, but it may besides be given light armored vehicles. Finally, there will be sections of selectors and drone operators. “This is connected not only with the company’s specificity, but besides with the requirements of American aviation safety specialists,” adds Colonel Pil.
“We are now forming the second specified safety company of Wroclaw airport. Both divisions are systematically reinforced on a permanent basis, due to the fact that there is inactive a recruitment of volunteers for the service," the colonel emphasizes. It reminds curious people that the next interviews will be held at the Airport Service office on 24 September.
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