1st Podlaska Territorial Defence Brigade


1st Podlaska Territorial Defence Brigade named after Brig. Gen. Władysław Liniarski, pseudonym "Mścisław" is a tactical unit of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Polish Armed Forces. It is headquartered in Białystok.

Structure (as of 2017)

  • Brigade command - Białystok
  • 11th Light Infantry Battalion - Białystok - barracks at Kawaleryjska 70 street
  • 12th Light Infantry Battalion - Suwałki - barracks at Wojska Polskiego 21 street
  • 13th Light Infantry Battalion - Łomża - barracks at Al. Legionów 133
  • 14th Light Infantry Battalion – Bielsk Podlaski and Hajnówka
  • 53rd Light Infantry Battalion – Siedlce

Traditions

By decision no. 49/MON of the Minister of National Defence of 1 March 2017, the brigade took over and honourably cultivates the traditions of
The combat units of the Citizens' Home Army:
Combat units subordinate to the Białystok Inspectorate of the Home Army:

Commanders

  • Pulkovnik Sławomir Kocanowski
  • Pulkovnik Mieczysław Gurgielewicz