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Polish Territorial Defence and military recruitment
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2026-10-26 09:38 UTC → 2026-11-01 03:28 UTC ·
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The Polish Territorial Defence Forces (WOT) and other military branches continue to conduct training, induction, and recruitment activities. Following previous induction ceremonies in the Lublin and Małopolska regions, new swearing-in ceremonies were held on October 24. In Cieszanów, over 70 volunteers joined the 20th Przemyśl Border Defense Brigade after completing basic training in marksmanship, tactics, first aid, communications, and topography. Colonel Daniel Błotko, commander of the 20th Przemyśl Border Defense Brigade, described the recruits as “guarantors of local security.” These soldiers will now begin a three-year training cycle in Przemyśl, Jarosław, and Sanok. In Międzyrzecz, 150 trainees from the 17th Wielkopolska Mechanized Brigade, part of the 11th Lubuskie Armored Cavalry Division, also took their oaths. Known as the ‘Digital Brigade,’ the 17th Brigade is responsible for domestic and international crisis response. Recruitment remains active across several programs. and training activities remain widespread. The 9th Braniewo Armored Cavalry Brigade scheduled intensive training for October 26 to 30, 2026, in Braniewo and surrounding areas. Commanders requested that the public avoid posting photos or videos of moving troops and equipment online to protect operational details. In northern Mazovia, the 5th Mazovian Territorial Defense Brigade announced recruitment dates for volunteers in Ciechanów on November 13 and December 12. Other ongoing programs include the 18th Capital Territorial Defense Brigade is offering Brigade, which offers a 16-day basic training course from November 14 to 29, 2026, as well as and a one-week refresher course for experienced personnel from November 22 to 29. in late November. Additionally, the ninth turn of the Voluntary Basic Military Service is recruiting citizens continues to recruit for various branches, including land, armored, airborne, rocket, and naval forces. In the Lublin region, training remains available through the 3rd Zamość Mechanized Battalion and the 4th Sapper Regiment in Dęblin.
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- 2026-11-01 03:28 UTC Polish Territorial Defence and military recruitment
- 2026-10-26 09:38 UTC Polish Territorial Defence and military recruitment
- 2026-10-23 11:42 UTC Polish Territorial Defence Forces training and induction
- 2026-10-10 12:09 UTC Polish Territorial Defence Forces training and induction
- 2026-10-01 18:04 UTC Polish Territorial Defence Forces training and induction
- 2026-09-21 16:21 UTC Polish Territorial Defence Forces training and induction
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