A group of instructors from the 7th Pomeranian Territorial Defence Brigade went on the first abroad training mission. Polish territorialists together with British soldiers will train Bosnia and Herzegovina's armed forces for 5 weeks. Poles take part in the mission at the invitation of the British.
7 The Pomeranian Territorial Defence Brigade He has worked with British soldiers for years, including the 160 Welsh Brigade. However, for the first time Polish territorialists at the initiative of allies joined the abroad training mission. “The invitation to participate in the task is simply a proof of British designation and a very advanced level of training of our soldiers,” said Lt. Angelika Tatarewicz, press officer of 7 PBOT.
Several experienced instructors flew to Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the soldiers of the armed forces there. Poles participate in ongoing exercises under the code name “Felaga”. The training began in early November and will take 5 weeks. – It includes planning of actions at tactical level and the applicable part related to carrying out tasks at infantry section level – informs Lieutenant Tatarewicz.
The Territorials will besides benefit from the mission through the exchange of experiences, opportunities for action in a new, diverse area. They will besides have the chance to learn about the weapons utilized by soldiers Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Participation in training is besides a continuation of our cooperation with British soldiers,” says Brigadier. In the future, the unit plans to further strengthen its ties with the British ally by organising joint training in Poland.
The skills and advanced level of training of the Pomeranian territories of the United Kingdom soldiers have learned many times, among others, about ‘Cambrian Patrol’. This is 1 of the most hard military reconnaissance competitions in the world, organized annually by the British Army in Wales. Participants for little than 2 days must travel more than 60 km in the mountain area, carrying out tactical tasks (recognition, navigation, reports, evacuation of wounded, shooting). In this year's edition "Cambrian Patrol" representation of 7 PBOT (the only 1 among all European countries made up of non-professional soldiers) won a bronze medal, repeating success of 2022. In turn in 2023 Poles returned to the country with gold.
Just before the territories began taking part in the “Felaga” exercise, another crucial decision was made regarding the engagement of Polish soldiers in the Balkans. president Karol Nawrocki decided to extend the mission of the Polish contingent in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Up to 60 people, PKW will proceed the EUFOR Althea peace mission until 2 November 2026. More than 20 EU, NATO and allied countries (Chile, Switzerland) are involved.
