It is 170 m long, 60 m wide, and its depth reaches 4 metres. In Poznań Radoev a crossing pool was built, where they will train drivers of Rosomak transporters. This is another investment implemented by the Center for the Training of Land Forces.
The swimming pool is part of the riding track. The successively modernised complex consists of, among others, 2 obstacles loops, on which the method of field movement is trained, e.g. by drivers Abrams tanks. Thanks to the latest investment, soldiers will besides be able to practice overcoming the water barrier.
The swimming pool will train drivers of various types of vehicles – from combat infantry cars, through Rosomak armoured wheeled transportersup to any types of tanks. – We are going to organize training to improve qualifications here. After completing their classes, drivers will get a certificate that will enable them to participate in more complicated tactical activities during training at the training ground, for example, an attack combined with the pushing of a water obstacle, says Major Leszek Jaskuła from Center for Training of Land Forces in Poznań. The plan of the swimming pool allows you to exercise under different conditions. The coat is 170 m long and 60 m wide, and its depth reaches 4 metres. Thanks to the equipment installed in it, the organizers can supplement or lower the water level in a comparatively short time. “In case of emergency, we can besides empty the swimming pool emergencyly,” explains Major Jaskuła.
The first classes at the crossing pool have already taken place. They were attended by the driver KTO Rosomak, who service in CSWL all day. “By the way, we have tested the possibilities of the complex, as well as collected the proposals needed to plan and implement regular trainings,” added the major. shortly the fresh investment should be utilized by participants utilizing linear units.
– For our soldiers, overcoming water obstacles is 1 of the key skills – admits young people. Piotr Parszewski from 17 The Wielkopolska Mechanized Brigadewhich all day serves as a technician in a battalion equipped with Rosomaki. Rivers or floods with a depth of not more than one-and-a-half metres are able to overcome the transporters by bearding. They're doing it from the march. Difficulty begins erstwhile the water level is higher. – Rosomak can swim, he was equipped with propulsors. However, he needs to be prepared for this in advance, according to the officer.
This procedure consists of respective steps. The first 2 are inactive on land. Soldiers close all hatches, firing holes, turn the trigger screws, while protective lids are applied to the air intake and grates. Then, by means of a filtration strategy in the mediate of the vehicle, they rise the force for a moment. If it reaches the value of six bars, it is simply a sign that the interior of Rosomak is tight and will not draw on water. However, just in case, the crew, along with the technicians, conducts the alleged drifting. The vehicle is fitted with ropes to the evacuation car and lowered to the water, where it begins swimming in a trap. After specified a test, the crew can begin the crossing. – During it the hatch in the tower remains open. The driver besides opens a tiny gap separating it from the engine compartment. The point is that the engine should have access to air – explains Mr. Parszewski. On the front of the vehicle is additionally a alleged wavebreaker. – specified a crossing is possible erstwhile the velocity of the current does not exceed 1 metre per second – reserves the officer. Of course, the full complex procedure in combat conditions can be kept to a minimum.
– Overcoming water obstacles we train respective times a year. usually on the Malcz Canal and Lake Buszno, which are located in the area of the fishing camp or in Oder close Krosna Odrzański – informs young Chor. Parszewski. Very frequently it is besides an component of national and global exercises.
BWPs can besides swim. In turn tanks, specified as Leopardy, PT-91 or T-72, overcome water obstacles, driving across the bottom.
