On the first Saturday of the summer, any decided to spend on the camp. At the Center for Artillery and Armoury Training in Toruń, 100 people under the supervision of WOT instructors learned, among others, the principles of behaviour in the event of a threat and the basis of self-defense. 8 Kujawsko-Pomorska Brigade of Territorial Defence exercises were carried out by “Train with the Army”.
The Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz convinced him to participate in the cycle of one-day exercises for civilians a fewer days ago. “I encourage everyone, due to the fact that 2 more weekends “Train with the army” ahead”, said the head of the MON.
Preparations for the training "Train with the Army" conducted by the 8th Kujawsko-Pomorsian Territorial Defence Brigade began in March. – erstwhile we received the task of organizing the exercises, preliminary planning began. You had to decide where military equipment would come from and what kind. It was determined which battalions would take part in the training and selected teacher soldiers to conduct training. The field reconnaissance began a period before the main event – said Captain Paweł Banasiak, press officer 8 Kujawsko-Pomorskie Territorial Defence Brigade.
On the first Saturday, more than 100 women and men aged 15 to 65 were present at the Toruń police station, including full families. After completing the preliminary formalities, the volunteers were divided into ten-man teams and transported to the ground. “A group of 10 are best suited to specified training,” explained Captain Banasiak. – The teacher can get active in working with everyone. Thanks to this, any volunteer present at the camp can benefit from the cognition and experience of our soldiers," he added.
Training with the military takes about 8 hours. In Toruń it was organized at 10 teaching points that corresponded to 10 different areas of military training.
First contact with weapons
Training started with classes with Hand fighting. In the beginning, the teacher explained to the group the construction and operation of the MSBS GROT training firearm version A2 and the basic principles of safe usage of weapons. The cadets besides practiced sequences of steps and weapon strikes, simulating a direct short circuit with their opponent.
After folding the rifles, the trainers went on to learn to usage a tactical knife, for safety of course rubber. erstwhile they mastered the basic movements, they could in practice see what hand - to - hand combat looked like. However, the teacher warned not to propose in life what sensational films show. – In the case of a real threat it is best to escape. Only if there is no another way to fight – the teacher added.
The training program besides included a alleged insurance march and a reaction to contact with the opponent. Two-man teams equipped with helmets and individual protective equipment trained under the supervision of the teacher to crawl with a firearm in their hands. At the end, each squad set out to attack enemy positions indicated by the instructors.
Aim, throw a grenade, jump in the trench!
The next point of “Train with the army” was the exercises at the laser range. This part was of large interest, although not everyone immediately hit the target. Exercise with a firearm showed that shooting skills depend neither on sex nor age. And in the laser range, everyone could immediately find out what mistakes they made and improve their results.
No little emotional was the throwing of a training grenade. Prior to the throw, each exerciser underwent first training from putting on individual protective equipment and taking the grenade out of the cargo. After the fake weaponry and the release of the grenade, you had to throw it and hide in the trench.
The popularity of training with the military is best demonstrated by the fact that not only the inhabitants of this city came to the ground. “Some of these skills were erstwhile acquired in scouting. I am a teacher of physical education, and in order to set a good example for children, I myself must be able to be able – said Andrzej from Warsaw, for whom it was the second “Training with the army”. “These skills that soldiers teach us can be useful to us in the future. I'm getting ready to be an object teacher. Education for Securityand thanks to specified exercises I know that I will pass on the cognition that I have acquired on the ground," he added.
“Train with the army” besides attracts full families. – We came to the ground to Toruń from Gdansk. The beginning of the vacation is the word that suits us best. We've been planning on taking part in the exercises for respective years. We were wondering what it looked like in practice. That's why we waited until our daughter turned 15," said the associate who wants to stay anonymous.
Map, rope, chemical hazard
Training at the camp in Toruń was besides an chance to test yourself in hard terrain conditions. Each squad received a compass, a rope, a knife, a flint and a bandage. The practicer had to learn to designate north in the forest and decision with a compass and a map in hand. Instructors 8 of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie OT Brigade besides showed how Light a fire or treat drinking water possessing what the nature or handicraft of each soldier offers.
More spectacular was training from the crossing to the lines. Participants equipped with appropriate instrumentation and instructed by the instructor, who suggested how to decently arrange the body, performed in overcoming not only the field obstacles but besides their fears.
The training script assumed that instructors were carrying out a fake chemical attack on a group that hid in a polygon shelter. Protected from the piles of black smoke was provided by gas masks decently installed. After these exercises, evacuation training took place from the building in the event of a fire.
There was no shortage of first aid lessons during “Training with the Army”. Fainting, unconsciousness and cardiac arrest are situations where everyone should know how to behave. Classes were conducted by instructors from the medical department.
Spend Saturday with the army!
This is the sixth edition of the cycle of one-day training for civilians. The spring edition is coming to an end, and people who want to participate can do so next Saturday, July 5th in Warsaw and Krakow. – During the “Train with the Army” exercise you can gain first of all basic skills and cognition about how to deal with the crisis arising from both natural disasters and possible external threats”, concluded Captain Paweł Banasiak on Saturday.
However, “Train with the army” is besides an chance to join the army. “There was besides a recruiter at the training who encouraged to join the WOT”, added Captain Banasiak.
A soldier of territorial defence troops can be any individual with Polish citizenship, not punished for intentional crime, aged up to 60 years. Mentally and physically sound, as assessed by the regional military medical committee. On Saturday, nearly 20 people were asked to join the territorial defence forces.
