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Poland

DEFENSE ORGANIZATION

Chemical-biological-radiation warfare training.
Courtesy Polish Information Agency, Warsaw

ZU-22 anti-aircraft gun and crew on maneuvers.
Courtesy Polish Information Agency, Warsaw

The overall reassessment of Poland's military position brought fundamental change in the structure of the military establishment, beginning with the separation of the military branches from the civilian administration. Ultimate command was firmly assigned to civilian officials. Such a change from the simplicity of the Jaruzelski government, where the military had occupied top government positions, caused considerable friction and confusion in the early 1990s.

Data as of October 1992