Roman Polko
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Major General dr Roman Polko (b. November 8, 1962 in Tychy
, Poland
) is a Polish
Army officer, acting chief of Biuro Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego (Bureau of National Security), former commander of "GROM
", doctor of military science studies, speciality: management.
Polko graduated from the"Tadeusz Kościuszko
Land Forces Military Academy
" in Wrocław. He served in a reconnaissance unit in Dziwnów
, then in the "1st Special Commando Regiment
" in Lubliniec
, as commander of commando groups. From 1992 until 1994 he took part in the UNPROFOR peace mission in former Yugoslavia
.
In 1994 Polko began to study at the "National Defence University in Warsaw", after that he served in the position of a Senior Operation Officer in the "Czerwone Berety" (Red Berets) in Kraków
. He also finished Ranger School
and Pathfinder Course in USA.
In 1998 Polko became popular commander of the "18th Landing-Assault Battalion" from Bielsko-Biała
, which was a part of the Polish military contingent in the NATO KFOR forces in Kosovo
. Polko was assigned as commander of the Polish contingent.
From May 26, 2000 until February 11, 2004 he was commander of the special forces unit "GROM
". He commanded the GROM unit behind enemy lines in Iraq
, during the Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 2006 colonel Polko returned to active duty, on February 23 again became commander of GROM. Since March 2006 Brigadier General
(generał brygady). On September 7, 2006 Gen. Polko was nominated for the post of deputy chief of Biuro Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego (Bureau of National Security). In August 2007 he became acting chief of National Security Bureau
, because previous chief was nominated for the post of minister of internal affairs. On August 15, 2007 R. Polko was promoted to Major General
(generał dywizji).
Active sportsman taking part in marathons, ski and parachute instructor (master class)
Tychy
Tychy is a city in Silesia, Poland, approximately south of Katowice. Situated on the southern edge of the Upper Silesian industrial district, the city borders Katowice to the north, Mikołów to the west, Bieruń to the east and Kobiór to the south...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
) is a Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
Army officer, acting chief of Biuro Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego (Bureau of National Security), former commander of "GROM
GROM
GROM is one of five special forces units of the Polish Armed Forces. It was officially activated on July 8, 1990...
", doctor of military science studies, speciality: management.
Polko graduated from the"Tadeusz Kościuszko
Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko was a Polish–Lithuanian and American general and military leader during the Kościuszko Uprising. He is a national hero of Poland, Lithuania, the United States and Belarus...
Land Forces Military Academy
Tadeusz Kosciuszko Land Forces Military Academy
The Tadeusz Kościuszko Land Forces Military Academy is a Polish Land Forces military academy in Wrocław, Poland....
" in Wrocław. He served in a reconnaissance unit in Dziwnów
Dziwnów
Dziwnów is a town in north-western Poland situated on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the river Dziwna. Previously in the Szczecin Voivodeship , Dziwnów has been in Kamień Pomorski County in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999. The population is 3,031 .-Twin towns — Sister cities:Dziwnów is...
, then in the "1st Special Commando Regiment
1st Special Commando Regiment
The 1 Pułk Specjalny Komandosów, 1 PSK is one of the three special operations forces currently operating within the Polish military's structure, Special Forces of Poland....
" in Lubliniec
Lubliniec
Lubliniec is a town in southern Poland with 29,359 inhabitants . It is the capital of Lubliniec County, part of Silesian Voivodeship ; previously it was in Częstochowa Voivodeship .-Geography:...
, as commander of commando groups. From 1992 until 1994 he took part in the UNPROFOR peace mission in former Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
.
In 1994 Polko began to study at the "National Defence University in Warsaw", after that he served in the position of a Senior Operation Officer in the "Czerwone Berety" (Red Berets) in Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
. He also finished Ranger School
Ranger School
The United States Army Ranger School is an intense 61-day combat leadership course oriented towards small-unit tactics. It has been called the "toughest combat course in the world" and "is the most physically and mentally demanding leadership school the Army has to offer". The course is conducted...
and Pathfinder Course in USA.
In 1998 Polko became popular commander of the "18th Landing-Assault Battalion" from Bielsko-Biała
Bielsko-Biała
-Economy and Industry:Nowadays Bielsko-Biała is one of the best-developed parts of Poland. It was ranked 2nd best city for business in that country by Forbes. About 5% of people are unemployed . Bielsko-Biała is famous for its textile, machine-building, and especially automotive industry...
, which was a part of the Polish military contingent in the NATO KFOR forces in Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
. Polko was assigned as commander of the Polish contingent.
From May 26, 2000 until February 11, 2004 he was commander of the special forces unit "GROM
GROM
GROM is one of five special forces units of the Polish Armed Forces. It was officially activated on July 8, 1990...
". He commanded the GROM unit behind enemy lines in Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
, during the Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 2006 colonel Polko returned to active duty, on February 23 again became commander of GROM. Since March 2006 Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
(generał brygady). On September 7, 2006 Gen. Polko was nominated for the post of deputy chief of Biuro Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego (Bureau of National Security). In August 2007 he became acting chief of National Security Bureau
National Security Bureau (Poland)
National Security Bureau is a Polish government agency executing the tasks given by the President of the Republic of Poland regarding national security. Bureau serves as the organizational support to the National Security Council....
, because previous chief was nominated for the post of minister of internal affairs. On August 15, 2007 R. Polko was promoted to Major General
Major General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
(generał dywizji).
Active sportsman taking part in marathons, ski and parachute instructor (master class)
Honours and decorations
- Silver Cross of Merit
- Armed Forces in Service for the Country Medal (Silver)Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the FatherlandThe Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland is a Polish military decoration, awarded for long service and excellent work in the army. The medal was first established on 26 May 1951, although the detailed rules and grades were revised 1991 and 1995...
- Medal for Merit for the Country Defense (Gold)Medal of Merit for National DefenceThe Medal of Merit for National Defence is a decoration of the Ministry of National Defence of Poland. Established 21 April 1966 and revised in 1991, the medal recognizes meritorious service which strengthens the military of the Republic of Poland. Members of the Polish military and civilian...
Commendation MedalCommendation MedalThe Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star, the Valor device may...
(United States Army)- United Nations 'In The Service Of Peace' Medal - UNPROFORUnited Nations MedalThe term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...
- NATO Medal for Kosovo ServiceNATO MedalThe NATO Medal is an international military decoration which is awarded to various militaries of the world under the authority of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization . It is manufactured by Eekelers - Centini, International, of Hemiksem, Belgium...
Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
(United States)
External links
- http://www.grom.mil.pl/