Polish Special Forces
The Special Troops Command is the special forces command of the Polish Armed Forces. The command was formed in 2007 and is the fourth military branch of the SZ RP.
Composition
The Special Troops Command is based in Kraków and comprises:- Jednostka Wojskowa GROM, or GROM, based in Warsaw and Gdańsk
- Jednostka Wojskowa Komandosów, or JWK, based in Lubliniec
- Jednostka Wojskowa Formoza, or JW FORMOZA, is based in Gdynia
- Jednostka Wojskowa Agat, or AGAT, based in Gliwice
- Jednostka Wojskowa NIL, or NIL, is based in KrakówSpecial Operations Aviation Unit based in Powidz; only operational command it is part of the Air Force.
Structure
GROM - Operational-Maneuver Response Group "Cichociemni" (Silent Unseen)- Command and Support Staff - in Warsaw
- A Squadron - Land Element located in Warsaw
- B Squadron - Maritime Element located in Gdańsk
- C Squadron - Specialty unknown located in Warsaw
- Logistic and Security Unit - located in Warsaw
- Command and Security – insignia of the Batalion Zośka from the Polish Home Army
- A Squadron – insignia of the Batalion Miotła from the Polish Home Army and insignia of PSBS
- B Squadron – Combined Operations insignia of the No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando unit and its No. 6 Troop
- C Squadron – insignia of the Batalion Parasol from the Polish Home Army
- D Squadron – set up in 2016
- Information Support Group
- Special Forces Training Center
- Special Operations Squadron - at least six special operations sections and a base unit
- HQ Staff and Command Group
- "A" Company
- "B" Company
- "C" Company
- Combat Support Team
- Logistics Security Team
- Medical Security Group
- HQ Staff
- Command Team
- Logistics Security Team
- Information Support Team
- Medical Security Group
- HQ staff
- Aerospace Group - equipped with 8 Mi-17, including 4 Mi-17-1W and 4 Sikorsky S-70i all helicopters are to be equipped with M134Gs
- Maintenance Group
- Isolated Personnel Recovery Team
Equipment
Aircraft
| Name | Type | Variant | In service | Notes |
| S-70i Black Hawk | Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter | S-70i | 8 | In 2019 7 S-70i Black Hawks were ordered and received. 4 to Special Forces and 3 to the Police. |
Rank insignia
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