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Poland expands volunteer training and mobilization

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Poland expands volunteer training and ~~mobilisation~~ mobilization

In mid-August 2026, the Polish Ministry of National Defence updated mobilization regulations to enhance state potential. These updates included a new courier system and the issuance of color-coded mobilization cards to citizens. In September 2026, the scope of mobilization preparedness expanded to include civilian assets, with plans for the military to requisition vehicles and machinery via a ‘compulsory lease’. To bolster readiness, Poland has implemented various training and recruitment initiatives. In late August, the Academy of Population Protection and Civil Defense organized National Response Training at approximately 1,400 locations to teach citizens the “Three Steps to Safety”. Additionally, the Military Recruitment Center in Lublin launched a Voluntary Basic Military Service term, and the 2nd Lublin Territorial Defence Brigade conducted its ‘Vacations with WOT’ project. Specialized counter-terrorism training was also conducted in the Bieszczady region. Military Recruitment Centers continue issuing personalized mobilization cards under the 2022 Defense of the Homeland Act. These cards use color-coded stripes—red for immediate service, green for passive reserves, and blue for Ministry employees—to designate roles in sectors like medicine, IT, and logistics. While receiving a card is part of routine peacetime planning, failure to comply with wartime summons carries a minimum of three years in prison. Some cards include the term ‘NATYCHMIAST’ (IMMEDIATELY), requiring reporting within six hours of a mobilization announcement. Public opinion remains deeply divided over the potential return of mandatory military conscription, suspended since 2009. Recent polling shows support hovering around 47-48 ~~percent, with significant demographic splits.~~ percent. While many oppose conscription, 72.5 percent of respondents support mandatory military training for women, though most believe women should focus on specialized roles such as medical services and logistics. Political debate has intensified, with Law and Justice (PiS) proposing a ‘National Defense Readiness Program’ featuring mandatory 16-day training for men.

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