Shooting classes, from the basics of tactics, endurance rules and first aid – is simply a program for those who apply for “Holiday with the Army”. Training of voluntary essential military service addressed to full-time youth will be held in units across Poland during 3 turns, from 10 June to 14 September. Volunteers will be paid PLN 6,000 for them.
“We are moving on with the fresh task “Holidays with the army”, said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz today. – This is simply a volunteer program, implemented from 10 June to 14 September, as part of a voluntary essential military service. This is an chance to gain fresh skills and learn about the Polish Army. 27 days of training will end with an oath and each volunteer will receive a salary. I encourage you to take part in training today. all specified initiative is an investment in our security! – added the Minister of National Defence. There's a call for the show today.
Nice and Useful
– It's a peculiar vacation edition. voluntary essential military service. usually this kind of service is addressed to anyone who has never been in the military before. This time the task is aimed mainly at young people aged 18-35. We are waiting for this year's adult seniors, students and all those who are simply looking for an interesting, seasonal vacation job. Taking part in the training, they can combine pleasant and useful – says Major Michał Tomczyk, task coordinator for the Ministry of Defence.
The “Holidays with the Army” were divided into 3 turns. The first 1 will start on June 10 and last until July 6. The following are scheduled for 15 July–10 August and 19 August–14 September. The training will run 70 units nationwide, including. 6th Air Force in Kraków, 1st Armored Brigade in Wesoła, 2nd Bomb Squadron in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 12th Mechanized Brigade in Szczecin, 8th Anti-aircraft Regiment in Koszalin and the 10th Logistics Brigade in Opole. A full of 10,000 volunteers were prepared.
Within little than a month, under the supervision of soldiers, volunteers will learn about military regulations, drill rules and the usage of weapons, and then will take classes from tactics, shootings, protection against weapons of mass destruction, field studies, rescue and SERE, i.e. rules of endurance in hard terrain. It besides provides the basis for strategical communication, cybersecurity and crisis management. The vacation training programme will not deviate from the 1 that passes volunteers into voluntary essential military service within a year. It includes 27 days of classes, completed with an exam and a military oath.
Participants in the training for time spent in barracks will receive a wage equal to that received by a private professional. It amounts to PLN 6,000 gross, but people under the age of 26 (exempted from tax) will receive specified an amount “on hand”. “This is simply a tangible benefit, because, thanks to participation in training, you can gain not only very valuable skills and experiences, but besides a solid injection of cash. And this will surely be useful for people who are just starting their professional life – says Major Tomczyk.
The task coordinator ensures that there are many more advantages to the “Holiday with the Army”. – Training will be conducted in attractive places and military units, and besides in peer groups, which may prove a chance to gain fresh acquaintances. Apart from financial issues, the fact of specified service can be an crucial point in a volunteer's CV and a good start for military service," the officer adds.
– Participation in the “Holiday with the Army” programme may be the first step towards a large adventure, and at the same time a large mission, which is military service, is encouraged by Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish. After carrying out voluntary essential military service, volunteers will be able to supply a series of active reserves or proceed their service and take part in specialist training. After his completion they can apply to the professional army. Those who do not choose any of these options will be transferred to the passive reserve.
Those curious in participating in the task must apply for the appointment of a military recruitment centre at any time. You can besides registry your accession by recruitment portal of the Polish Army And calling the 800-180-110 hotline.
To feel safe
The aim of the task “Holiday with the Army” is not only to supply defensive training for the young generation and to learn skills useful in crisis situations, but besides to prepare young people for possible military service. 2 another MON projects service a akin purpose. The first is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education "Education with the Army" programme. Since May 6, in more than 3 1000 facilities, instructors have trained students from the basics of medical assistance, evacuation and consequence to alarms.
On 11 May, he launched second task – Train with the military. During the 5th edition of Saturday training, soldiers teach civilians, among others, the usage of weapons, grenade throwing, hand-to-hand combat, medical assistance in the field of combat, endurance in hard terrain. Training will last until 13 July. So far, 23 000 people have been trained under this programme.
All projects are targeted at volunteers and are free of charge.
