POLMARFOR, or command in the Baltic

But that is not the end. The Polish side at the conference besides intends to convey the opportunities offered by Gdynia and the surrounding areas in terms of accommodation, wellness care and education of children. – We presume that any abroad officers will decision to Poland with their families on the mission. It is crucial that they can operate here under conditions that suit them, and that is why we invited representatives of civilian institutions to the meeting," the COM-DKM chief of staff notes.

Poland is besides preparing to presume its duties in CTF B in another way. – First of all, we are working on expanding our IT systems. The point is that POLMARFOR should have a fast and safe connection with NATO, specifically with MARCOM, or its naval command," explained kmdr Kołaczyński. Polish aid to accomplish this goal Command of Cyberspace defence Army Component and the National Information and Communication Agency (NCIA).

Two certifications will become a key phase of preparation. The first will take place at national level. The squad appointed by the Operations Command of Armed Forces Types will test the operation of POLMARFOR itself. The second, organized by NATO, will test whether the Polish command is capable of effectively directing CTF B. – Both certifications will be organised in a akin way: on the basis of exercises, during which specialists will guide the activities of the ship squad – announced the COM-DKM chief of staff. The certification deadline is likely to come to the second half of 2027. The following year, Poland will lead CTF B.

The thought of creating a fresh NATO command was born a fewer years ago. It was intended to improve the operation of allied forces in the Baltic. Previously, their activities during various types of operations and exercises were straight supervised by MARCOM, whose office are located close London. In turn CTF B began operating last autumn in Rostock. The structure is headed by an officer from Germany, but his deputy is Polak – cadmium. Peter Bear.

In Rostock he is accompanied by respective specialists from Poland. “We are actively active in Operation “Baltic Sentry”, we command the Natov teams and coordinate the activities of the ships separated to it by individual states”, explained cadmium. ed Talk to Polish-Army.pl. He added that command besides monitors the situation in the Baltic, focusing on possible threats to critical infrastructure.

The Baltic is now 1 of the most delicate waters in the world. all day NATO ships and aircraft and Russia operate in its immediate vicinity. In a comparatively tiny space, critical infrastructure is located for the West, while ships that transport strategical natural materials are swarming on shipping routes. Even the smallest incidental could translate into an increase in global tension and major losses to local economies.

This besides applies to Poland. According to kmdr Lt. Czesław Cichy from the COM-DKM social transport section, 140 million tonnes of cargo per year, including strategical natural materials specified as oil and liquefied gas, is being transhipped in our ports. – Revenues from taxes, customs and excise duties related to the handling and usage of our ports represent up to 10 percent of the full state budget – adds kmdr. cz. Silent.