Warsaw Garrison Command


The Warsaw Garrison Command  is a stand-alone military unit subordinate to the Ministry of National Defence charged with providing operational, logistic and security support for the Ministry and central command units of the Polish Armed Forces, based in Warsaw military district. Command's units also perform ceremonial duties during state visits, parades, other events and daily provide honour guarding of the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of Unknown Soldier.
The Command was established on 1 August 1995 as a successor to the Command existing since 1967 Provisioning Units Group Command of the Ministry of National Defence. Warsaw Garrison Commander has been Brig. Gen. Tomasz Dominikowski since 1 October 2021. Command's headquarters are located at former Military Courts building in central Warsaw. April 19 is Command's celebration day in remembrance of appointment of the first City of Warsaw Commandant after the victory of the Warsaw insurrection in 1794.

Purpose

Warsaw Garrison Command supports the Ministry of National Defence, central command units of Polish Armed Forces and other military units located within Warsaw garrison in order to enable their efficient and safe performance. Tasks performed by the soldiers subordinate to WGC include:
Following military units are subordinate to the Warsaw Garrison Command:
Military bands subordinate to the Command are: