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Poland broadens volunteer training and conscription
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2026-07-27 10:24 UTC → 2026-07-29 18:48 UTC ·
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In July 2026 Poland deepened its reserve‑force programme. The Territorial Defence launched the second edition of the "Wakacje z wojskiem" volunteer‑training course on 13 July, a 27‑day basic program programme at nearly 90 sites with a stipend of about 6,000 6 000 PLN and full accommodation, meals, uniform, medical care and insurance. Open to citizens aged 18‑35, the course runs until mid‑September and teaches weapon handling, tactics, first aid, survival and teamwork, providing a path to reserve service or a professional military career. The armed forces began issuing mobilisation cards on 12 July, specifying unit, position and deployment site and using colour codes for different reservist and civilian‑specialist categories. Non‑compliance can lead to at least three years’ imprisonment. A draft regulation for the 2027 military qualification confirmed that roughly 245,000 245 000 citizens will be summoned, targeting men born in 2008, men born 2003‑2007 without a service category, and women born 2000‑2008 in fields deemed important for the armed forces. The programme continued with the final "Wakacje z wojskiem 3" session, announced on 20 July, a 27‑day voluntary training period beginning on 17 August and ending on 12 September, offering the same stipend and full support. On 26 July the Army confirmed the last turnus will pay about 6,500 6 500 zł gross and expand the curriculum to include hand‑to‑hand combat, equipment handling and optional tracks in land, armored, airborne, missile and naval units. Poland’s Ministry of National Defence detailed the 2027 military qualification schedule Recruitment for this final round was reopened on 24 July: 29 July, listing sites such as Kraków, Hrubieszów, Brzeg, Słupsk and Koszalin and reiterating the process will run from 1 February to 30 April, with a formal announcement slated 6 000 zł gross remuneration and comprehensive support. The parallel "wGotowości" defence‑readiness training continues in Warmia‑Masuria, where the 4th Warmian‑Masurian Border Defence Brigade runs one‑day survival, first‑aid, safety and cyber‑security modules for 15 January. About 392 county medical commissions will handle up to 35 decisions daily, at an estimated cost of 59.3 million PLN. locals and tourists.
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