War Poland launches military training for all citizens - "“We live in the most dangerous times since the Second World War." - Minister of Defense referring to Russia. This SUPER TRAINING will last for 4 days only, one day for each module.

https://www.bild.de/politik/ausland-und-internationales/polen-startet-militaer-training-fuer-alle-buerger-kurse-koennen-per-app-gebucht-werden-690c799d0a79f6e663e11e0c

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Translated from German via Google Translate:

Poland is upgrading: Our eastern neighbour is increasingly threatened by Russia and is therefore launching a large programme for the voluntary military training of its citizens.

The pilot phase of the project “On standby” will be on 22. November begins, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said in Warsaw. The goal is to train 400,000 citizens next year.

“We live in the most dangerous times since the Second World War. Behind our border, a war is raging, there are acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea and fighting in cyberspace," said Kosiniak-Kamysz, referring to the neighboring country Ukraine, which was attacked by Russia.

That's why the program was worked out. It is aimed at “all Polish citizens who want to participate” – from children of primary school age to employees and senior citizens.

The trainings last a day​

The program consists of four modules: Basics on Security, Survival, First Aid and Cybersecurity. The training sessions take place on the weekend, each module usually lasts one day, the Digital Ministry wrote on X. Through an app, every citizen can book the training courses they are interested in near their place of residence.

Companies can also arrange group training for the entire workforce. “The defense training is not equivalent to the service in the army, they do not end with an oath or entry in the list of reservists,” the Digital Ministry said.

Poland hopes for more soldiers for its army​

The EU and Nato-Country Poland is one of Ukraine's closest political and military allies. It also has an important role as a logistical hub for the West's military aid to Kiev. Poland also sees itself threatened by Russia and is therefore massively upgrading.

Poland's army currently has 210,300, according to the Defense Ministry Soldiers. Among them are 37,000 volunteers in the so-called home service WOT. The target: 300,000 troops in the regular force.

To fill the gap, set Poland For some time now, military short training has been launched to a new level.

 

[WonderWino]

That's why the program was worked out. It is aimed at “all Polish citizens who want to participate” – from children of primary school age to employees and senior citizens.

So.... the polish government is actively promoting the idea of military training for 5 - 12 year olds and senior citizens. Something something international conventions against the use of child soldiers

Shoot everybody involved in this 'idea'

 

[Candlelight Desolation]

"Who WANT to participate" - just wait until it becomes mandatory.

Rare Polish L.

 

[Fount of BadSpeak]

I would need to see the actual coursework to know if this would be anything other than a joke, but I think this is definitely a step in the right direction for a nation that has repeatedly seen serious wars in the last century, and has legitimate cause for concern about another invasion from their eastern neighbor.

Lmao first aid training alone is 3 days for a full qualification.

Even basic things like "apply pressure to a wound" and CPR can save lives, especially in a disaster where there are no medical professionals to quickly turn to. Hopefully this is based largely around how a civilian can improve their odds of survival in a warzone more than thinking they can make a militia in 4 days.

 

[The greater a'tuin]

A fair middle ground compared to Croatia re-activating conscription.

 

[BulkForceFive]

Basic training for citizens on things like 'how to start a campfire' and 'what to do in case of a heart attack' are a good idea, shame it takes a war nearby to get countries to implement them. I wonder if the Cybersecurity part will teach people how to avoid jeetscams or if it's just 'here's how to refute RUSSIAN TROLLS that say letting Africans run around Warsaw is bad!'

 

[Naproxen Sodium]

Man they are really planning this war, aren't they?

There could have been better ways to go about this, but Poland is largely geographically fucked. It is mostly flat, except in the south. There is a reason why they are concerned, historically and strategically.

 

[Apustajan apustaja]

There could have been better ways to go about this, but Poland is largely geographically fucked. It is mostly flat, except in the south. There is a reason why they are concerned, historically and strategically.

Not saying it is Poland who are planning the war. Poland is sort of far away still, not an optimal attac vector. I'm mostly worried we are going to seige St Petersburg through Finland and the Baltic states.