From grenade launchers' fire to drone transmission – this was the final of "Fire Lutnia-25", the largest exercise of this year's 3rd Podkarpackie Territorial Defence Brigade. For six days, nearly 400 soldiers from the 32nd Light Infantry Battalion and brigade divisions carried out 32 tactical episodes, culminating in dynamic situational shooting at the Police Training Centre of the Land Forces – Dęba. Among the observers were Brigadier General Krzysztof Stańczyk, commander of another WOT brigades and many invited guests.
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the largest exercise of this year's 3rd Podkarpackie Territorial Defence Brigade – "Fire February-25" was completed at the Field Forces Training Centre. For six intense days
Nearly 400 soldiers, mainly from the 32nd Light Infantry Battalion from Nisk, carried out 32 tactical episodes – from irregular actions and fighting diversion groups to critical infrastructure protection.
The leading section of the exercise was the lowland battalion, supported by soldiers from the remaining battalions and company 3 of the Podkarpackie OT Brigade. The Podkarpacka 3 one more time confirmed its ability to plan and conduct complex tactical activities under the conditions closest as possible to the real ones. – Tactical exercise with the troops ended with firing. This is simply a task that checks not only individual shooting skills, but above all the ability to respond rapidly and effectively interact with full subdivisions under maximum burden conditions," said Colonel Michał Małyska, commander of the 3rd Podkarpackie Territorial Defence Brigade.
Action on the tactical belt was supported by the Image designation Group, conducting live transmission utilizing an unmanned aircraft (BSP) FlyEye. – Operation of fire aims to verify the ability of commanders at each level to effectively coordinate actions. It is essential to focus the force of demolition on targets of advanced tactical significance. Although each specialist in the section is liable for a circumstantial goal, he is carrying out his task with a view to the effect for the full division – explains Major Sławomir Woch, Deputy Chief of Staff of the 31st Light Infantry Battalion from Rzeszów.
The "Fire February-25" was not only a summary of the intensive training cycle, but besides a demonstration of the advanced morale and readiness of the Podkarpackie territories. – Exercises specified as “Fire February” are designed to test our skills in conditions akin to real activities – in dynamic situations, full of challenges and uncertainty. The Niska Territories have shown that they can act effectively and collectively. This proves that intensive training translates into real readiness – concludes Major Oskar, 3 PBOT.
Text: cf. Magdalena Mac/ 3 PBOT
