The Imperial Army
The Imperial Army underwent massive reforms at the end of 2002 in an effort to overhaul and modernize its equipment and methods of training. One year of military training is compulsory for all males when they turn 18 who are planning on moving on to further education at University, while those who turn 18 and are not planning on going to University have to serve two years military service. Exceptions are made to those who are found to be medically unfit or those who join the Police, Coast Guard, civil service or Fire Brigade. Further exceptions can be and are made on a case by case basis. It is not compulsory for woman to join up but woman are encouraged to join up to serve as administrative or support staff. By these means however the Army is able to turn over massive cadres of trained men. Currently there are 760,000 soldiers in the Imperial Army.
Following their one-two years of compulsory training the men may choose to to enlist and pursue the military as a full time job or move on to the Pierwszy Rezerwat which literally translates to First Reserve. In the First Reserve men pursue their normal careers or carry on further education but once a month meet with their local unit for a two day training exercise. Here they practice normal combat training and drills. In the event of war the First Reserve is called up and mobilize to serve as front line units. Men serve in the First Reserve until their 25th birthday, after which they move to the Drugi Rezerwat which translates to Second Reserve. In the Second Reserve men will meet up at their local unit four times a year for training exercises and drill. In the event of war the Second Reserve is called up to perform Reserve duties and serve as a trained man pool from which to reinforce and replenish front line combat units from the first reserve. Men remain in the second reserve until their 30th birthday when they pass into the Trzecia Rezerwat which means Third Reserve. Men in the third Reserve meet up at their local unit twice a year for training and drill. In the event of war they would be called up to defend strategic locations and infrastructure to free up second reserve units. The Third Reserve continues until men reach their 45th birthday. Upon their 45th birthday men become free from further military service. During times of peace, the military service time was very much like social club. This system formed very strong bonds of loyalty within the regiment, and this system worked very well in times of peace.
The Army has the following military units which are either combat ready, active or on standby. This list does not include units which are formed in the event of the mobilisation of the Second and Third Reserves.
Troops are not separated based on their ethnicity and so Polish troops are mixed with Lithuanian troops. This is to ensure unity and prevent a seperation amongst the forces.
1st Cavalry Division
1st Armored Division
2nd Armored Division
5th Armored Division
6th Mechanized Infantry Division
12th Mechanized Infantry Division
1st Infantry Division
52nd Infantry Division
54th Infantry Division
74th Infantry Division
80th Infantry Division
1st Special Operations Unit
2nd Special Operations Unit
63rd Parachute Brigade
14th Mountain Division
23rd Mountain Division
Following their one-two years of compulsory training the men may choose to to enlist and pursue the military as a full time job or move on to the Pierwszy Rezerwat which literally translates to First Reserve. In the First Reserve men pursue their normal careers or carry on further education but once a month meet with their local unit for a two day training exercise. Here they practice normal combat training and drills. In the event of war the First Reserve is called up and mobilize to serve as front line units. Men serve in the First Reserve until their 25th birthday, after which they move to the Drugi Rezerwat which translates to Second Reserve. In the Second Reserve men will meet up at their local unit four times a year for training exercises and drill. In the event of war the Second Reserve is called up to perform Reserve duties and serve as a trained man pool from which to reinforce and replenish front line combat units from the first reserve. Men remain in the second reserve until their 30th birthday when they pass into the Trzecia Rezerwat which means Third Reserve. Men in the third Reserve meet up at their local unit twice a year for training and drill. In the event of war they would be called up to defend strategic locations and infrastructure to free up second reserve units. The Third Reserve continues until men reach their 45th birthday. Upon their 45th birthday men become free from further military service. During times of peace, the military service time was very much like social club. This system formed very strong bonds of loyalty within the regiment, and this system worked very well in times of peace.
The Army has the following military units which are either combat ready, active or on standby. This list does not include units which are formed in the event of the mobilisation of the Second and Third Reserves.
Troops are not separated based on their ethnicity and so Polish troops are mixed with Lithuanian troops. This is to ensure unity and prevent a seperation amongst the forces.
1st Cavalry Division
1st Armored Division
2nd Armored Division
5th Armored Division
6th Mechanized Infantry Division
12th Mechanized Infantry Division
1st Infantry Division
52nd Infantry Division
54th Infantry Division
74th Infantry Division
80th Infantry Division
1st Special Operations Unit
2nd Special Operations Unit
63rd Parachute Brigade
14th Mountain Division
23rd Mountain Division