ARMED COMMUNIST ORGANIZATIONS OF HUNGARY

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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 4, 2011
• Sequence Number: 495
• Publication Date: November 8, 1949
• Content Type: REPORT

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CLASSIFICATION RESTR.1070 a s~ C 9ifi~ I Gii
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENC s~ C REPORT
INFORMATION FROM
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS OR RADIO FHRCAF)C ASTS ( fl N()
COUNTRY Hungary
SUBJECT
HOW
PUBLISHED , Weekly, monthly periodicals
WHERE
PUBLISHED Western Europe
DATE
PUBLISHED Jun, Aug 1949
LANGUAGE
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THIS IS UNEVALUATED INFORMATION
ARMED COM IIINIST ORGANIZATIONS OF HUNGARY
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Comrades Association)], No 3, Jun 49
The present strength of the bglahevized Hungarian army is approximately
40,000 to 45,000 men. The Communists are doing everything within their power to
transform the army into'a reliable and obedient force.
The strength of th9 police force bra passed the 70,000 mark. Police
strength was increased by 5,000 men several -reeks ago and 23,000 young men were
registered for future increases in the police force. There is a secret arms
reserve amounting to approximately 30 percent of the arms In use, for arming
a supplementary police force in case of emergency.
Warriors of Liberty Association
The Warriors of Liberty Association was organized out of partisars of
World War II and prisoners of war returned from the Soviet Union. This organi-
zation is primarily engaged'in'training a secret reserve for the Communist
Party.
The uniform consist a of a gray converted civilian outfit with a stiff
gray cap
When in formation at a distance, the association looks like a unit dressed
for action in the tropics.
Organization members are seldom armed. in public, although they are trained
in the use of arms.
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 Members are trained in handling weapons. They receive other military train-
ing at three camps: Kistarosa, Dorog, and Jankapuezta. The "R" Guard carries
arms in public. Members are permitted to keep arms at home so as to assemb',
fully armed on the shortest noti:e. Strength of the organization is estitaated
at 4,200 men in Budapest and 7,000 to 8,000 men in outlying areas.
It is significant that "B" Guards were also organized within the army; thus,
there is a 90-man "R" Guard unit in the first Budapest military district. Only
thoroughly-proven fighting Coumnunists can become members of the guard. Reports
indicate that guard members have been ordered to the army, police and even to the
Koesuth and Petofi academies to take over key positions.
The "R" Guard is commanded by Minister Ferenc Erdei.
RESTRIGIED
The "B" Guard is the security unit of the Communist Party. Its duty is to
keep order at party meetings and to cause disturbances at public functions of
other political parties. The guard's members wear the party uniform and a cap
similar to the old Hungarian Army cap.
"R" Guard
The SZIT (Socialist Young Workers and Apprentices) is a military-type organi-
zation. Membership is limited to factory workers. Members wear ;lark-blue uniforms
and Russian-type visor caps.
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1. Since 20 July 1948, youths born in 1928 have been started on 6-month
gaining programs. The first 6 weeks of training consi;ets of standard military-
recruit training and is followed by specialized training. "Draining camps are
located at Tihariy, the former KISOK camp, and at the Eazterhazy castle in Tai-nn.
Budapest trains 600 men at a time.
2. Communist Party youth-movement leaders are given 6 weeks of recruit
trainI g in Budapest. Outstanding etudente are given 12 weeks of further train-
ing, after which they are given-the rank of sergeant or master sergeant.
3. SZIT memtire are also offered a 6-month technical training course. The
first such course s4e completed in September 1948 with 600 men participating.
The third course la rov in progress. The object is to trair good radio technicians
and telephone, . ..omobile, and aircraft mechanics for the army. The age limit for
this course are 16 - 20 rears. Training is under the directior of the Ministry of
Defense, with Pal Ilku in charge.
Younger workers and those SZIT members who do not participate in the above
courses must attend regular Sunday excursions ant listen to lectures.
Nationalized Plant Guard
The Nationalized Plant Guard is a purely Communist organization which has not
yet been put into uniform. Members carry arms only when on duty. The or nization
is under the supervision and control of the completely Communist-dominates police.
Nationalized Fire Brigades and Plant Fire Brigades
Fire brigades have been nationalized and uniformed in Hungary. They have
also been placed under the direction of the Ministry of the Interior.
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A nation-wido organization has been set up mnder the leadership of Aotal Bodai,
who has been identified with the fight against the kulakz.
PARATROOP TRAIRIHG -- Nyugati Hirnok, No 34, 8 Aug 49
The Szolnok airport has been a training center for 200 paratroop train! es.
atroop officer and SOsiet
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supervisors.
The Papa airfield has now also been taken over to train es paratroop unit.
Russian air-force units have been moved to the Sopte and Vat airfields near
Szombathely. Russian air units are also stationed at Gyor, at the t?.,o airfields
in Szekesfehervar, and at Taszar.
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