12-14 February - Tactical exercise of 6th Tank Company (10th Armored Cavalry Brigade).

tank you very much!

Np TOG... here's more:

Fire exercise
by Information-Press Section, PMC Afghanistan
Monday, February 04 2008


Polish soldiers of Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT) from Gardez, Paktia, who mentor and train Afghan National Army, carried the winter fire exercise on January 30.





Quick ride by the hummer to the indicated positions, the assault soldiers quickly exiting the vehicle and taking fire positions, the machine gun gunner shooting at the indicated targets; a fire exchange with a simulated enemy and a safe withdrawal. This is a summary of the January 30 exercise, prepared by MAJ Andrzej Dachter from OMLT command for his soldiers.





- Even though our soldiers practically participate all the time in operations of Afghan army - supporting them with their knowledge, that does not mean that we should abandon their training and exercises. This is why we organized this small training, during the ANA operation "National Treasure", in which we actively participate - he explained. - The idea was to reinforce the response procedures on the enemy attack on convoy or patrol and - at the same time - carry the winter fire exercise - added MAJ Dachtera.

Photos: Krzysztof Wilewski

Source: http://www.redakcjawojskowa.pl/gazet...1700&Itemid=29
Translated by MZ

Helpful patrol
by Marcin Wilga
Monday, February 04 2008



A civilian vehicle slid off the "Ohio" road. A passing Polish patrol from 1st platoon, Battle Team "A", pulled the ditched car out and checked on the passengers - an Afghan family.

Several women, children and men have been waiting several hours for help with pulling their damaged vehicle out of snow, which slid off the road because of the icy road surface. The driver unsuccessfully tried digging out the vehicle, which sank in a deep snow. The passengers have been waiting at the side of the road for any help. The Polish patrol stopped by and their Rosomak pulled the vehicle out of snow back on the road.



The patrol medics checked the passengers for any abrasions or contusions. Fortunately nobody was hurt. After giving the help the Polish soldiers went back to Ghazni.

Photos: MAJ Grzegorz Husar

Source: http://www.redakcjawojskowa.pl/gazet...1710&Itemid=29
Translated by MZ

Mountain patrol
by Krzysztof Wilewski
Tuesday, February 12 2008

The road from Gardez to Khowst has a strategic meaning for this part of Paktia. Polish soldiers from the Operational Mentoring Liaison Team (OMLT) patrol this road regularly - together with ANA soldiers trained by them - ensuring that the military convoys and civilian vehicles are not exposed to terrorist attacks.



A post number one of the Afghan police on that road is also known as the eagle's nest; and with the good reason - it has been built at 3500 meters a.s.l. and it definitely overlooks the neighborhood. Due to the strategic meaning of the road, where this post has been built, Polish OMLT soldiers and ANA soldiers come here quite often.



The neighboring mountains - full of inscrutable caverns and of villages hidden in the valleys - and the closeness of the hard-to-control border with Pakistan make this region a haven for terrorist groups, which have been active here for a long time. Ensuring safety on the KG Pass road, as it is officially called, is one of the priorities of ANA units stationed in this region, as well as Polish OMLT soldiers training the ANA.



This time the patrol was carried under harsh winter conditions where snow makes the mountain roads deadly dangerous. But the patrol went very quiet. They have only met trucks filled with firewood. The Afghan police officers at post no. 1 reported nothing disquieting for the last few days.







Photo: Krzysztof Wilewski

Source: http://www.redakcjawojskowa.pl/gazet...1952&Itemid=29
Translated by MZ

siema everyone!

new to the forums here. just want to say awesome pictures venom and everyone else that posted.

question, what is the current sidearm issued for the polish troops? sorry if im asking a question thats been covered before.

Welcome aboard blank3d (rodaku)

Currently the standard sidearm used by Polish soldiers is WIST-94 9mm pistol.


from Wiki:

Description

WIST-94 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for 9mm Parabellum round. It uses the Browning cam-lug system of operation. The polygonal-rifled barrel is locked to the slide by three locking lugs machined into the upper part of the barrel. The frame is made from polymer plastic while the slide is constructed from steel. The trigger mechanism is similar to the one used in Glock pistols: striker-fired double-action-only (DAO). After racking the slide back and after each shot fired the striker is held semi-cocked allowing for lighter trigger pull than conventional double-action. The only safety used is an internal automatic firing pin safety that unlocks the firing pin only in the final stages of the trigger pull. WIST-94 is fed by a 16 round magazine. The magazine catch is reversible for use by left-handed shooter. Slide release lever is located at the left side of the gun. The sights are fixed and are equipped with tritium inserts for low-light situations. Wist-94L is also equipped with a laser sight mounted in the upper part of trigger guard.

More info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIST-94

DZIĘKI VENOM!

Originally Posted by Venom PL

Welcome aboard blank3d (rodaku)

Currently the standard sidearm used by Polish soldiers is WIST-94 9mm pistol.


from Wiki:



More info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIST-94

18.02.2008 - 21st Air Base in Świdwin: Farewall ceremony to Polish pilots who have died in CASA plane crash on January 24th, 2008.

Polish Air Force Commander Major-General Andrzej Błasik

good pics.. thanks for sharing.......

Great pics. RIP to those men who died in the plane crash.