On February 28, this year, in Zarzeście, the first oath of the soldiers of the 20th Przemysl Territorial Defence Brigade was held.
More than 70 volunteers from the districts of the Permanent territory of work of the Przemysl Brigade have spoken the words of the military oath. recently sworn soldiers have just completed basic training, have become acquainted with elements of military craft, including shooting, tactics, rules of conduct in the field of combat, first aid, communication or topography.
Speaking to the soldiers gathered in the square, Commander of 20th Przemysl Territorial Defence Brigade Colonel Daniel BŁOTKO congratulated recently sworn soldiers on their decision to join the ranks of Territorial Defence. In his speech he pointed out, among another things: "...In accordance with the motto of our formation ALWAYS READY, YOU MUST ALWAYS BE NOT ONLY representatives of the Armed Forces of Poland, but besides warrant the safety of your own "little homelands".
The WOT as the only kind of armed force offers the chance to conveniently reconcile science, work and household responsibilities with the service to the Homeland and local community. OT soldiers can learn, work, or survey and at the same time service in the military, thus gaining fresh experiences.
His letter to the participants of the military oath of soldiers 20. The Przemysl Territorial Defence Brigade was directed by Vice-President Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish of the Ministry of Defence, stating: “... The military oath is simply a fundamental act that links the soldier with the noblest traditions of the Polish weapon. This is the minute erstwhile all volunteer consciously assumes work for the safety of the Homeland and commits to faithful service to the Republic of Poland...’.
On the another hand, the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Mrs Teresa Kubas-Hul, said: “...The day of taking a military oath is simply a unique and emotional minute that remains in memory for life. Speaking the words, “I, a soldier of the Polish Army, curse to service faithfully the Republic of Poland, to defend its independency and borders...”, take work for the Homeland, its inhabitants and the safety of the full country...”.
Newly sworn soldiers will now start a three-year training cycle in 1 of the 20 PBOT divisions located in Przemyśl, Jarosław and Sanoku. The training will take place in rotational form on weekends, at least 2 days a period and 2 weeks integrated training, erstwhile a year. Soldiers can besides apply for professional military service after gathering certain criteria.
Lt. RAPHAL LASKI
PRESS RELEASE
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