Territorials to defender the western border of Poland

Operation ‘Safe Zachód’ is the answerThe expanding risks associated with illegal migration on the Polish-German border. WOT soldiers' support proved crucial not only to increase the effectiveness of patrols and site surveillancethe border, but yesthat for peace of head to local communities and peopleóA reaper.

The group included soldiers from 4 brigades:

12 The Wielkopolska Territorial Defence Brigade,

14 West Pomeranian Territorial Defence Brigade,

15 the Lubuian Territorial Defence Brigade,

16 Lower Silesian Territorial Defence Brigade.

DowódcThe full operation is DowCommander of the 14th West Pomeranian Territorial Defence Brigade. Its task is to coordinate the work of respective 100 soldiers deployed per róGeneral disorders and administration site conditionsIn cities as well as in hard forested areas.

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The Task Force operates on the basis of close cooperation with Border defender officers, Military Police and another uniformed services. Their aim is to: wspfield patrolling of transport routes, observation of the alleged green borders, dicthe illegal crossing of the border, securing bridges, roads, crossingwalking-row and terrainThe green ones.

The effects saySince the start of the operation, WOT soldiers have thwarted nearly 50the illegal border crossing paSwine.

Daily without publicity – but with immense poordination

Soldiers service for 2 shifts, circular the clock, regardless of weather, time of day, day of the week or field conditions. – The border is awake – neither are we. all day and all night is another chance to defend the safety of citizens. We act discreetly, but definitely. Our soldiers know why they're here. – reports 1 of the officersoperating. InIt's not just about stopping migrants physically.edDisincentive tothe illegal crossing of the border through the visibleServices presence and patrol of little frequented routess.

Strategic safety and local support

DziOrganisation ‘Safe Zachód”, Poland will gainnot only strengthened border, but besides better logistics safety at local level. In many border towns, residents took relief from the presence of territories.those who:

supportThe guardin search actions,

Safetylocal border crossing points,

monitor river sections and walkways,

respond to resident reportss.

Safe ByeThe birth begins at the border

The presence of the Territorial Defence Forces within the framework of Safe West is an integral part of the safety strategyNationalities. As indicated by the representatives of the MON and the Ministry of abroad Affairs, coordinatedóWork between the military and civilian services is the only waybe on efficient managementEmergency management, detailscommon at interior bordersan EU with a passport-free movement.

Actions specified as the “Safe West” are not only a consequence to the threat, but besides a preventive action and demonstration of the readiness to defend the territory. – Our task is to defend the state border and the safety of our citizens – no matterTime-out’ – reads the authoritative Ministry of Interior.

Task Force “Safe Zachód’ is simply a model exampleefficient, inter-ministerial orderóI've got uniforms. Responsibility, professionalism and readiness to act in any situation are the characteristics ofTodaydefine Polish territoriess. Their presentBorder intervention is not only an intervention in the face of the crisis, it is simply a regular service for the safety of Poland and Polands.

Text: Mr Arkadiusz Secula, r.ZZ press editor ‘Safe Zachód’