The letter of intent concerning the transfer of buildings, in which shortly they will be stationed under the 6th division of the Mazovian Territorial Defence Brigade, was signed present in Płock by Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish and Starostor of Płocki Sylwester Ziemkiewicz. respective 100 soldiers should appear in the city at the turn of 2025 and 2026.
Green tactics exercises, 6th Mazurian Territorial Defence Brigade, 2021.
In Płock there will be about 500 military from the 64th Light Infantry Battalion. They'll take up facilities on the Trepowo estate. Years ago, local government authorities transferred the territory of the Mazovia Academy, but the university did not usage them. shortly they will become the property of the army. Earlier this afternoon, the letter of intent on the substance was signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Starost Sylwester Ziemkiewicz. The battalion will decision to Płock of Pomochówka, and this will happen at the turn of this year and next year. As the head of the MON explained, nearly 300 territorials serving in the 6th Mazovian OT Brigade are local residents of Płock himself, but besides its surroundings. “There is simply a request for military development, here they are willing”, he argued.
The presence of territorial defence troops is to build a sense of safety in the region crucial not only for Mazovia but besides for the full country. During today's press briefing, he powerfully emphasized this even Brig-Gen Grzegorz BarabiedaDeputy WOT Commander. – Needs are related to critical infrastructure, which is located here, but besides to challenges that may arise in the case of various natural threats," he pointed out. It is in Płock that the main office are the fuel company Orlen and the company Pern, which deals with the logistics and transport of oil products. Recently, the region has been affected by the storms and inactive remains in it flood riske. In the future, territories could aid oversee strategical facilities, but besides aid residents prevent and address the effects of possible natural disasters.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish signs the letter of intent, 2025.
In this context, cooperation with local governments, institutions and uniformed services is important. “For Płocka land, this is an absolutely groundbreaking moment,” said Ziemkiewicz. – In fresh months we have been trying to best implement the fresh Civil Defence Act. We're working on the location of the warehouses and shelters for the publicBut we're besides trying to build social resilience. The presence of territorial defence troops will surely become an crucial component of these activities. It will translate into education and awareness of the inhabitants, how dangerous times we live in," stressed the old man.
Meanwhile, as Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish informed, the Ministry of Defence decided not only to get fresh land for the WOT, but besides to carry out joint exercises of all soldiers of the 6th Mazovian OT Brigade. – They will focus on providing first aid in emergency situations, pre-medical assistance – the skills that each soldier should have – explained the head of the MON and added: – This is the most crucial thing for us: building a strong, safe Poland, based on 3 pillars: a strong army, a strong society and strong alliances. And today, 2 of these elements meet here in Płock. These are pillars related to social activity and strong military. due to the fact that territorial defence troops are the emanation of the power of society.
6 The Mazowiecka Territorial Defence Brigade consists of 4 battalions of light infantry, which in addition to Pomochówka, and shortly Płocka, are stationed in the Princes, Radom and fresh Towns over Pilica. Additionally, there are independent companies of bomb squads, logistics and command and school. Brigadier Command is located in Radom.
