Polish special forces achieve key NATO certification
Poland’s Special Forces have been certified for the NATO Response Force for the third time, according to officials.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak at the ceremony in Kraków. Photo: PAP/ Łukasz Gągulski
For the first time, the elite Polish forces have also been certified to command a significant defense operation.
During a visit to Kraków, where the training for the NATO Response Force in 2024 has come to an end, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said: „The soldiers of the Special Forces in the Polish armed forces are a showcase [of the Polish Army]. It’s about very strict selection, it’s about skills, training. We are proud of your service.”
Błaszczak emphasized their role in both national and NATO security, saying: „This is a service that is extremely necessary to ensure the security of our homeland, but also to ensure the security of the entire North Atlantic Alliance.” He added: „This is our joint achievement, a NATO achievement.”
The NATO Response Force is composed of elite units from alliance countries, prepared to respond rapidly to threats.
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Source: IAR, PAP
