More than 60 territories from the 11th Małopolska Brigade took a military oath in Wieliczka today. The guest of this crucial event for each soldier was Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish, Minister of National Defence. – This is an oath to guarantee safety and protection of borders. This peculiarly sounds at a time erstwhile these boundaries are actually attacked," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
They spent the last 2 weeks in intensive primary training. During it they gained cognition of military regulations and regulations related to military service, trained the basics of field movement, tactics and shooting. After passing the first military test in the form of a tactical loop, they took the oath today. More than 60 recruits present in Wieliczka have spoken words that, throughout their service in the ranks of territorial defence troops, will constitute their ethos. – Not everyone is able to lift the uniform of a Polish Army soldier on their shoulders. In addition, 1 must have the strength of character, life wisdom and courage – said Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish. "And it is precisely this courage to be yourself, to be incorruptible service, to defend the Homeland erstwhile it comes to this necessity that I want you very much," he added.
The head of the MON pointed out to the soldiers that they were joining the Polish Army at a peculiar time. – This is an oath of allegiance to Poland, this is an oath for the sake of security, protection of borders. This peculiarly sounds at the time erstwhile these borders are actually attacked – the Deputy Prime Minister said. He besides referred to the situation on the border of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in his statements after the ceremony ended. The force at the border is increasing. Tonight we saw quite a few attempts to cross the border and they were all thwarted. The force on the border is increasing. Operation from Belarus and Russia is increasing. This is aimed at attacking Poland, not trying to shelter – he argued.
The head of the MON in Wieliczka besides referred to Leszno, Wesoła and Gdynia, which began present in 3 cities – 6th edition of the “Train with the Army” action. During eight-hour training by military instructors, willing to learn basic safety and defence skills. There are besides weapons, field endurance and hand-to-hand combat classes in the units. It's getting to know the basics of the army. This is something that we will importantly develop, especially from next year, within the framework of universal voluntary defence training – said Kosiniak-Kamish.
11 The Malopolska Territorial Defence Brigade of Brig. Gen. Leopold Okulicki ps. “Boy” was formed in 2018. It presently has more than 2,000 soldiers and consists of 4 battalions of light infantry (in Kraków-Rzaska, Oświęcim, Tarnów and Limanowa) and independent companies.
