The Military Counterintelligence Service initiated an investigation against the General of Arms Jarosław Gromadziński, the first Polish commander of Eurocorpus.
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In the open military system, it was reported that the Military Counterintelligence Service initiated a control procedure against General Jarosław Gromadziński, the first Polish commander of Eurocorpus. The SKW so cut off the general from access to classified information and deprived command of an global structure. This was done without prejudice to the alliance. It is complicated by the fact that Eurocorpus is presently on NATO's regular combat duty. Gen. Gromadziński referred to the case on social media.
Eurocorpus is simply a multinational military structure that responds rapidly to the needs of the European Union and NATO. Command is stationed in Strasbourg, France and has the ability to command combat formations of up to 60,000 soldiers.
A Lawful Practice
Gen. Jarosław Gromadziński has commanded Eurocorpus since June last year as the first Pole. Previously, only officers from the old European Union were commanders. “ There was a wolf from the East. General Gromadziński will be closely observed. I'm certain he'll be fine, but he'll be under quite a few pressure,” said an experienced staff officer after the general was appointed. present he adds that he never expected the Polish authorities to plant Gen. Gromadzinski's leg.
Before the general went to Strasbourg, he underwent a full examination procedure by the service and was authorized to access information about the highest classifications in Poland and in NATO — Cosmic Top Secret. The service had no objections to him before taking 1 of the most crucial positions in the alliance.
During his service in Eurocorp, Gen. Gromadziński certified, that is to say, he checked the readiness of this structure, which had just begun combat work in NATO. Therefore, erstwhile the thunder from the clear sky broke out yesterday afternoon the information that the SKW, under General Jarosław Stróżyk of the granting of the current ruling coalition initiated the procedure of control of Gen. Gromadziński, in the military was inflamed. Launching this procedure means automatically denying the General access to classified information and thus the anticipation of commanding Eurocorpus.
This put allies in a very awkward situation due to the fact that they were not informed about the activities of Polish services. According to our information, information about the examination procedure and further destiny of Gen. Gromadziński for NATO is inactive being prepared in the General Staff of the Polish Army.
– In this situation, the General had to be summoned to the country and asked for an explanation. He wasn't given a chance. A receipt was put into the open strategy about the checking procedure and after the man. A practice worthy of PiS, says an experienced general.
He adds: “If the service has any suspicions about an officer serving in NATO, he is called upon to talk to the country. If the case is serious, it is withdrawn from the structures, before informing allies, alternatively than making an global scandal, as in the case of Gen. Gromadziński. This is an impact not only on the general, but on the image of the Polish state. due to the fact that it's a remarkable thing to call off the commander of the global military structure.
An officer from NATO structures: “Everyone is trained in amazement, but can do nothing. The officer's destiny is decided by the country that sent him. However, the conduct of the SCF caused confusion. Now the Frenchman must presume the duties of General Gromadziński. The way it was done with him surely doesn't build the credibility of the Ministry of Defence.
Is this about revenge on General?
What does the SCF accuse General Gromadzinski of? According to our intel, he doesn't know it himself. We managed to scope the General. However, he simply said that he had nothing to object to, but he would not comment until the proceedings were completed.
Meanwhile, in the army, there's rumors. However, no of our interlocutors want to indicate what could have been the basis for the activities of the SCF. any speculate, however, that it may be about a kind of revenge on a general who was considered a PiS man, although Minister Mariusz Błaszczak promptly dismissed him from his position as commander 18. The division that Gen. Gromadziński created.
— He had to get in the way and they want him out. This is evidenced by how the service worked without informing NATO at all. As far as I know, there are many who are already willing to take a position in Strasbourg,” says our interviewer, adding that the examination procedure can take six months and then be extended. Even if it ends with the general being cleared of suspicion, he may never know what was the basis for the investigation procedure. In the meantime, the case will stick for a long time.
Janusz Sejmej, MON's press secretary, in consequence to Onetu's questions, admitted that SKW "initiated a review procedure concerning the safety clearance of the individual safety of General Jarosław Gromadziński in connection with the acquisition of fresh information on the officer". His answer does not tell us what the charges are.
The Sejm added that “a decision was taken to revoke General Jarosław Gromadziński's arms from his position as commander of Eurocorpus and his immediate return to the country. [...]. In order to guarantee the continuity of operation of the Eurocorpus Command, another officer will be appointed immediately to the post occupied by the General of Weapons Jarosław Gromadziński.’
Who is Gen. Gromadziński?
Prior to his general studies, he served in command and staff positions and on abroad missions, including Iraq. He is considered 1 of the most capable and experienced officers of the young generation.
— He was a competent officer, and I had no objections to his service," said General Mieczysław Gocul, erstwhile Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces. On 2 May 2016, General Gromadziński was appointed as the commander of the 15th Giżycka Armed Brigade. Under command, he was given a NATO battalion combat group. He was the first officer in Poland to organize exercises with Polish and allied troops in civilian territory.
On 29 November 2016, president Andrzej Duda handed General Gromadziński a promotion to the first general degree. Then Minister Błaszczak entrusted him with the task of forming on the east wall of a completely fresh formation — the 18th Mechanized Division, called “The Iron Division”.
In the following year, a division staff and a command battalion were established. The division officially took over the 1st Armored Brigade from Wesoła and the 21st firearm Brigade from Rzeszów, and creates the 19th Mechanized Brigade based in Lublin. Battalions formed: reconnaissance and command. The division besides includes regiments: artillery and anti-aircraft.
After the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, General Gromadziński's soldiers supported American 82. The Airborne Division commanded by General Christopher T. Donahue. Soldiers of the 18th Division besides developed an advanced command post in Jasionka. erstwhile Russian rockets fell on Kiev, this place became the heart of the Polish Army operation connected with the protection of the Polish-Ukrainian border.
In the summertime of 2022, it is announced that Gen. Gromadziński was recalled by Minister Błaszczak from the position of commander 18. Division. Officially, MON's management of the release presented as a promotion. In fact, the general was transferred to the staff reserve. However, thanks to erstwhile contacts with the Americans, he was appointed Deputy Commander of Interoperability Affairs at the global squad for Ukraine Assistance in German Wiesbaden, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. For his service, he was awarded a advanced American military medal. As 1 of 2 Polish officers, he besides received the highest Ukrainian distinction.
In June last year, among another things, from the advice of the National safety Office's cabinet, Jack Siewiera assumed the position of commander of Eurocorpus.
author:
Edyta Zimła
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Jarosław Gromadziński
@JGromadzinski
In mention to the many comments and speculations relating to the inspection procedure initiated by SKW regarding the safety clearance of my person, I would like to declare that for 34 years of professional military service I always put the good of service, the good of my homeland first, frequently at the expense of my family. While serving in staff and command positions, in the country and abroad, as well as working with NATO allies, I have always decently represented the uniform of a Polish soldier. I'd like to assure you that I have nothing to accuse myself of. I believe that the audit procedure initiated by SKW will end positively for me. Here I thank you warmly for your support and encouragement in these hard moments for me and my family.
for: https://twitter.com/JGromadzinski/status/1773063255247683926more
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