“We started the training process last year. At present, the 1st Armoured Brigade already has trained first crews for fresh equipment. From 10 January the training will start more crews” - said Col. Artur Kozłowski, commander of the 1st Warsaw Armoured Brigade in an interview with Defence24 TV. He added that the 1st Battalion would be prepared for a smooth transition from Leopards to Abrams in the first 4th of this year.