POLISH SPECIAL FORCES IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND: THE LEGAL ASPECTS

In: Romanian military thinking, Band 2021, Heft 2, S. 46-65

Abstract

The changing nature of global and national security threats have made Special Forces the fundament of many states' armed forces. This article focuses on the Polish Special Forces, their roles and functions, both independently and in cooperation with other armed services of the Republic of Poland. After outlining the Polish national security system, the analysis proceeds with a discussion of the modalities of the Special Forces functioning in the times of peace, crisis and war. The article concludes with suggestions regarding legislative changes which would contribute to further development of the Polish Special Forces.