Poland's military mobilization plans: How many reservists would be called up in the event of war?

In the event of war, the Polish Armed Forces could mobilize over 550,000 soldiers, including more than 300,000 reservists, according to the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita.

General Wiesław Kukuła, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, confirmed to Rzeczpospolita the total number of professional soldiers, Territorial Defense Forces members, and additional reservists available for mobilization in times of crisis.

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As cited by the newspaper, General Wiesław Kukuła, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, confirmed that the military consists of 206,000 professional soldiers and members of the Territorial Defense Forces, along with additional reservists who could be called up in times of crisis.

Rzeczpospolita reports there are uncertainties regarding the deployment of these forces in the event of mobilization.

Ile osób zostałoby w Polsce zmobilizowanych, gdyby wybuchła wojna? @rzeczpospolita https://t.co/XaqJaF3IXt

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General Stanisław Koziej, former head of the National Security Bureau, pointed out the absence of established reserve formations, such as divisions or brigades, capable of absorbing such a large number of reservists.

The Ministry of National Defense stated that details regarding the formation of reserve structures are classified and cannot be disclosed publicly.

Poland would mobilise 550,000 troops if war broke out tomorrow, says General Wiesław Kukuła, head of the Polish Armed Forces General Staff, speaking in an interview published by Rzeczpospolita. That's nearly triple the current active force.

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