MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT DATA ON THE EIGHTH MED TK REGT OF THE ELEVENTH ARMORED DIVISION

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THIS IS UNEVALUATED, ADVANCE INFORMATION
30 November 1957
MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT DATA ON THE 8th MED TK REGT
OF THE 11th ARMI) DIV (POLISH)
Summary : This report gives information on the TOE of the 8th Med Tk Regt of the
11th Armd Div
It in-
cludes a a on goret~aniz ion o the regimen ies of
staff officers, and the organization of the tank battalion, tank company.,,
motorized infantry battalion, motorized infantry company, weapons company,
technical supply company, motor transport company, and miscellaneous 50X1-HUM
on weapons and equipment
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MISCELLANEOUS ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMFYT DATA ON THE 8th MED TK REGT
OF THE 11th ARMD DIV (POLISH)
Table of Contents
Introduction
A. THE 8th MED TK REGT
1. The 8th Med Tk Regt Headquarters and Staff
a. Regimental Headquarters and Staff
b. Duties of Headquarters and Staff Officers
2. The Regimental Administration and Supply Platoon
3. Tank Battalion
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a. Organization of the Tank Battalion 9
b. Tank Battalion Headquarters Element
c. Tank Company
(1) Organization of the Tank Company
(2) Tank Company Headquarters Element
(3) Tank Platoon
(4) Tank Crew (T34/85)
(5) Aggregate of the Tank Company Equipment
d. Aggregate of the Tank Battalion Equipment
4. Motorized Infantry Battalion
a. Organization of the Motorized Infantry Battalion
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b. Motorized Infantry Battalion Headquarters Element
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c. Motorized Infantry Company
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(1) Organization of the Motorized Infantry Company
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(2) Motorized Infantry Company Headquarters Element
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(3) Motorized Infantry Platoon
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(4) Motorized Machinegun Platoon
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(5) Aggregate of the Motorized Infantry Company Equipment
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d. Weapons Company
(1) Organization of the Weapons CompfIny
(2) Weapons Company Headquarters Element
(3) Anti-tank Platoon
(4) Mortar Platoon
(5) Artillery Platoon (?)
e. Service Unit
f. Aggregate of the Motorized Infantry (SMG) Battalion Equipment
5. Technical Supply Company
6. Motor Transport Company
7. Signal Platoon
8. Chemical Section
9. Medical Platoon
10. Aggregate of the 8th Med Tk Reit Equipment
B. FRAGM NTARY INFCRMATION ON WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
1. Individual Weapons
2. Machine Guns
3. Anti-tank Weapons
4. Grenades
5. Mortars
6. Artillery
7. Tanks
8. Armored Car
9. Motes or Transportation
10. Other EQuixent
Annexes:
Annex A - Concept of the Organization of the 8th Med Tk
Reat of the 11th Armd Div
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Annex A-2 Aut
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icers of the 8th Med Tk Reat
Annex A-3
Concept of Command and Coordination Lines in the
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Med Tk Regt. 11th Armd Div
Annex B -
Concept of the Organizational Structure of the
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k talion of the 8th Med Tk Regt - Actual Strength
Annex B-1 TOE
of the Tank Battalion Headquarters Element of the Tank
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Annex C -
Concept of the TOE of the Tank Company Organic to
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Tank
Battalion of the 8th Med Tk Regt - Actual Strength
Annex C-1 Aut
horized Grades of the Tank Company of the Tank Battalion
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Annex C-2 Aut
horized Equipment of the Tank Company of the Tank Battalion
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Annex D ..
Concept of the TOE of the Motorized Infantrv
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Introduction
A. THE 8th MED TK REGT (See Annex A.)
This regiment consisted of two tank battalions (the 3d Bn allegedly was in E
"reserve" and had only one officer and two cadre EM assigned to it
and its equipment was supposedly stored in an unknown place), one motorized infan- 50X1-HUM
try battalion, and a motor transport and technical supply company.- It also had a
regimental headquarters (for administration and supply functions). signal and med-
ical platoons, and a chemical section.
e actual s rem of the 8th Med Regt at about 143 officers
and 993 EM. estimates tended to represent minimum figures,
e strength, weapons, and equipment figures
given are based on observatio it and on information on
the composition of a va ous un s at Political OCS in 1949-
1950.
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1. 8th Med Tk Reid Headquarters and Staff (See Annex A-1.)
The 8th Med Tk Regt headquarters consisted of a regimental staff and. an
Administration and Supply Platoon
Regimental headquarters personnel were as follows (the authorized grade for
each position is given in parenthesis): (See Annex A-2.)
a. Regimental Headquarters and Staff
Regimental CO (Col) - Major CZAJECKI, (fnu), Armor
Deputy CO for Political Matters (Lt Col) - Capt LECKI, (fnu), Political branch
Chief of Staff (Lt Col) - Mai ROGULSKI, (fhu), Armor
Quartermaster (Kwatermistrz) (Lt Col) - Capt MARCZAK, (fnu), Quartermaster
branch
Deputy CO for Technical Matters (Lt Col) - Capt KOWNACKI, (fnu), Armor
The Deputy CO for Political Matters, the Deputy CO for Technical Matters, chief of
staff, and the Quartermaster were all coequal and were directly subordinate only to
the CO.
The following staff officers were subordinate to the above mentioned offi-
cers, as follows:
(1) To the Deputy CC for Political Matters:
Secretary of POP (Basic Party Organization) (Maj) - 1st Lt MALEJ,
(fnu), Political branch.
Propaganda Instructor (Maj) Political branch.
Club and Library Officer (2d Lt) - Unknown, Political branch.
(2) To the Chief of Staff:
Chief Tactical Training (Maj) - Capt ANTONCWICZ, (fnu), Armor branch.
Operations Officer (Capt) - Unknown
Physical Training Officer (2d Lt) - Unknown
Reconnaissance Officer (2d Lt) - Unknown
Signal Officer (Maj) - Unknown
Chemical Officer ap - own
Personnel Officer (Capt) - Capt GRABOWSKI, (fnu), Armor
Director of the Special Office (1st Lt) - Unknown
Director of the Secret Office (2d Lt) - Unknown
Senior Regimental Surgeon (Maj) - Capt CZORTEK, (fhu), Medical Service
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(3) To the Quartermaster
Chief Finance Officer (Maj) - Unknown
Motor Officer (1st Lt) - Unknown
Quartering Officer (1st Lt) - Unknown
Rations Officer (1st Lt) - Unknown
Clothing Officer (2d Lt) - Unknown
(4) To the Deputy CO for Technical Matters
Chief of Technical Supply (Maj) - Capt WRONSKI, (fnu), Armor branch
Armament Officer (Maj) - Unknown
POL Officer (2d Lt) - Unknown2
b. Duties of Headquarters and Staff Officers
(1) Regimental Commander (Dowodca Pulku)
Responsible for the discipline, training, and welfare of all officers
and EM under his command. He was responsible for the readiness of his unit for combat
and for the political attitude and behavior and loyalty of the troops; he gave the
final orders on all problems pertaining to these two coequal objectives: combat
readiness at all times and the political loyalty of troops.
(2) Deputy CO for Political Matters (Zastepca Dowodcy dla Spraw Politycznych)
The Political Officer was second in command and assisted the commander
in obtaining his goal of political indoctrination within the command. He was primarily
responsible for the political state of mind of officers and EM. To carry out this mis-
sion he was directly subordinate to the higher echelon (division) Political Officer
in all matters concerning politics. He controlled the Secretary of POP, Propaganda
Officer, and the Club and Library Officer. His secondary mission was to assist the
commander of his other duties. (See Annex A-3)
(3) Chief of Staff (Szef Sztabu)
Responsible for the efficient functioning of the regimental staff and for
directing the staff in carrying out the orders of the CO. His primary job was training
and assisting the CO in the combat preparation of the command.
(4) The Quartermaster (Kwatermistrz)
Responsible for rations, clothing, pay and quartering for the regiment
andthe controlled motor transport through the Motor Officer.
(5) Deputy CO for Technical Matters (Zastepca Dowodcy dla Spraw Technicznych)
Responsible for the technical supplies, armament, ammunition and POL.
He was authorized direct contact with higher technical echelons, (division and military
district level) repair shops, and depots.
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(6) Secretary of POP (Sekretarz POP u)
Responsible to the Deputy CO for Political Matters for the Communist
Party work. He organized party activities, kept the Communist Party members' roster,
and exercised great influence in the promotion of officers, and the acceptance and
ejection of personnel from the Party.
(7) Propaganda Instructor (Instruktor Propagandy)
Worked under the Deputy CO for Political Matters and assisted the
Secretary of POP in organizing classes and in giving lectures on political matters.
Was responsible for the procurement of training films (political) and the preparation
of posters and training signs. He also helped the political officer to make plans for
activities during official holidays and political celebrations.
(8) Club and Library Officer (Oficer Klubu i Bibljoteki)
Worked under the Deputy CO for Political Matters. Was responsible
for club and library supplies and operation. He assisted regimental units in dayroom
activities, the supply of newspapers, magazines etc., and was in charge of the
regimental Officers' Club.
(9) Chief Tactical Training Officer (Szef Wyszkolenia Taktycznego)
Worked directly under the Chief of Staff. He worked out plans and
schedules for training. He was known as the "Number One Officer" in the office of the
Chief of Staff.
(10) Operations Officer (Oficer Operacyjny)
Worked directly under the Chief of Staff and closely with the Chief
Tactical Training Officer in the preparation of detailed training plans for each
unit of the regiment. He was known as the "Number Two Officer" in the office of the
Chief of Staff.
(11) Physical Training Officer (Oficer Wyszkolenia Fizycznego)
Responsible for personal inspections to insure that training plans were
followed by the units and that scheduled physical training exercises were adhered to.
He worked directly under the Chief of staff and the Chief Tactical Training and
Operations Officers.
(12) Reconnaissance Officer (Oficer Rekonesansu, Zwiadu)
Worked directly under the Chief Tactical Training Officer. Assisted
in training troops in reconnaissance estimating the tactical situation and in
camouflage techniques.
(13) Signal Officer (Szef Lacznosci)
Responsible for the maintenance of signal equipment, liaison with the
division signal officer, and for the supervision of the training and functions of
the signal platoon. He worked directly under the Chief of Staff.
(14) Senior Intelligence Officer (Starszy Oficer Informacji)
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Intelligence Officer was assisted by at least two , one or w nom was a messenger,
working for the Intelligence Officer only, and the other having unknown duties.
(15) Chemical Officer (Szef Sluzby Chemicznej)
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Worked directly under the Chief cf Staff. Was responsible for pro-
curing storina. and issuin chemical a ui ent as masks, and chemical trainin
plans.
(16) Personnel Officer (Kierownik Kancelarji Personalnej)
Responsible for the maintenance of personnel records for all members
of the regiment, includin receiving and consolidating morning reports from all
units of the regiment, each company sent its
morning report directly to the office of the regimental personnel officer.
(17) Director of the Special Office (Kierownik Kancelarji Specjalnej)
worked alone.
Responsible for coding and decoding of all messages. This officer
(18) Director of the Secret Office (Kierownik Kancelraji Tajnej)
Responsible for all classified documents. He kept logs on incoming
and outgoing classified correspondence and checked and insured through appointed
personnel, that all regimental safes were properly used and t hat regimental security
orders were adhered to.
(19) Senior Regimental Surgeon (Starszy Lekarz Pulku)
Responsible for health, sanitation, inspection of mess halls, and su-
pervision of food preparation for the regiment. He conducted inspections of the
barracks and personal hygiene and was responsible for the operation of the regimental
dispensary and sick calls. He had the additional duty of being CO of the medical
platoon.
(20) Chief Finance Officer (Szef Sluzby Finansowej)
Was subordinate to the Quartermaster. He was responsible for procuring
money from the Military District headquarters and paying all officers and EM of the
regiment. Officers were paid individually at his office and EM were paid by unit of-
ficers who drew money from the Finance Officer upon presentation of payrolls pre-
pared by the units' first sergeant. Two civilian females, typists, worked in the
Finance Office.
(21) Motor Officer (Szef Sluzby Samochodowej Pulku)
Responsible to the Quartermaster for the operatiaz of the motor pool
and transportation. CO the Motor Transport Co which ope -A the
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(22) Quartering Officer (Oficer Kwaterunkowy)
Subordinate to the Quartermaster. He was responsible for the mainte-
nance of buildings and utilities, roads within the installations, and for the supply
of fuel for heating.
(23) Rations Officer (Oficer Zywnosciowy)
Responsible for drawing and maintaining sufficient food supply direct
from the Military District ration dump.
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(24) Clothing Officer (Oficer Mundurowy)
Responsible for stocking and issuing clothing to all officers and
enlisted men of the regiment.
(25) Chief of Technical Supply (Szef Zaopatrzenia Technicznego)
Worked under the Deputy CO for Technical Matters. He was responsible
for maintenance of technical equipment, spare parts supply and records, and for in-
suring that minor repairs were made and unit maintenance was performed.
(26) Armament Officer (Rusznikarz)
Worked under the Deputy CO for Technical Matters. He was responsible
for procuring, storing, issuing and maintaining small arms and all other armament
in the regiment. He also was responsible for the procurement,storage, and expend-
iture of ammunition.
(27) POL Officer (Officer Zaopatrzenia Materialow Pednych)
Worked under the Deputy CO for Technical Matters.2 Was responsible
for procuring, storing and issuing POL products.
2. Administration and Supply Platoon (Pluton Gospodarczy)
This platoon of the 8th Med Tk Regt consisted of about 45 EM who worked in
the various staff sections of regimental headquarters. The TOE called for a second 50X1-HUM
by the first sergeant and was subordinate to the Quartermaster.
3. Tank Battalion (See Annexes B and B-1)
a. Organization of the Tank Battalion
The tank battalion had a battalion headquarters and three tank companies,
numbered the lst, 2d, and 3d Tank Companies. there was no 50X1-HUM
organic signal section at this level, during maneuvers a signal
section, size and equipment unknown, was attached to he battalion headquarters
element. The actual strength of the battalion at 38 officers and 50X1-HUM
102 EM.
b. Tank Battalion Headquarters Element ( 2 officers and 6 EM, including a
three-man tank crew)
Personnel and Individual Weapons:
Battalion Comm,nder - (Maj)
(P & SMG)
Chief of Staff?
- Capt)
(
(P & 3MG)
Clerk
Cpl
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(3MG
Runner
- (Cpl
(3MG
Driver
Three-man crew
- (Sgt) (3MG)
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Equipment:
1 x Tank T34-85 2 x Binoculars
1 x Truck, GAZ-69 1 x Pistol, "Very"
2 x Pistol, TT
8 x 3MG, PM
c. Tank Company (See Annexes C and C-1)
(1) Organization of the Tank Company
The tank company was composed of three platoons, numbered 1st, 2d,
and 3d, and a company headquarters element. Both the actual and TOE strength of a
tank company was 12 officers and 32 M. an aidman (sanitariusz)
was organic to the tank company. during maneuvers one aidman was
attached to the company headquarters element from the regimental medical unit.
(2) Tank Company Headquarters Element: 3 officers, 5 EM
Personnel and Individual Weapons:
Commanding Officer - (Capt) (P & S)G)
Deputy CO, Political Officer - (1st Lt) (P & SMG)
Deputy CO, Technical Officer - (1st Lt) (P & SMG)
First Sergeant - (M/Sgt)(RA - Starsz Sierzant
Nadterminowy)(P & SMG)
Clerk - (SFC) (RA-Plutonowy Nadterminowy) (P & SMG)
Tank Crew (T34/85) - (3 EM)
Equipment.-
1 x Tank, T34/85 3 x Binoculars
5 x Pistol "TT" 1 x Pistol, "'Very"
8 x SMG "PM"
(3) Tank Platoon (3): 3 officers and 9 EM:
The tank platoon was organized into three tank crews, numbered 1st,
2d, and 3d. The 1st tank crew was automatically platoon headquarters and the tank
commander was the platoon leader.
Personnel and Individual Weapons:
Platoon Leader and Tank Commander (1st tank) - (1st Lt) (P & SMG)
Tank Commander (2d tank) - (2d Lt) (P & SMG)
Tank Commander (3d tank) - 2d Lt) (P & SMG)
Tank Crews (3) - (9 NCOs) (9 SMG)
Equipmentr
3 x Tank, T34-85 3 x Binoculars
3'x Pistol, TT 3 x Pistol, "Very"
12 x SMG, PM
(4) Tank Crew (10) 1 officer and 3 EM
Personnel and Individual Weapons:
Tank Commander - (Officer) (P & SMG)
Tank Driver (Kierowca) - (SFC)(RA-Plutonowy
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Gunner (Celowniczy) - (Sgt) Reservist) (SMG)
Loader (Ladowniczy) - (Cpl) Reservist) (SMG)
Equipments
1 x Tank, T34/85 1 x Binoculars
1 x Pistol TT 1 x Pistol, "Very"
3 x SMG, PM
During WW II the tank crew consisted of five men. In the present
Polish tank crew (T34/85) there was no assistant driver
(5) Aggregate of the Tank Company Equipment (See Annex C-2)
10 x Tank, T34/85
14 x Pistol TT
44 x SMG, PM
12 x Binoculars
10 x Pistol, "Very"
d. Aggregate of the Tank Battalion Equipment.-
31 x Tank, T34/85 38 x Binoculars
1 x Truck, GAZ-69 31 x Pistol, "'Very"
44 x Pistol, TT
140 x SMG, PM
the TOE called for officers to be armed with 50X1-HUM
pistols and submae a guns. Actually each officer was issued both, but only the
and were controlled b the re ent
for the battalion, they were in short supply y gim al
Motor Officer by whom the vehicles were stored and dispatched,
4. Motorized Infantry Battalion (26 officers and 475 EM) (See Annex D)
a. Organization of the Motorized Infantry Battalion
The motorized infantry battalion was organic to the 50X1-HUM
8th Med Tk Regt of the 11 Armd Div. It consisted of three infantry comp "nip%t- nn
weapons company, one service unit, and a battalion headquarters element.
wore caps with black bands.
be Motorized Infantry Battalion Headquarters Element: 2 officers and 5 EM
Personnel:
Commanding Offcer
Chief of Staff
Administrative NCOs (3)
Drivers (2)
Equipment.
1 x Truck, lk-ton Dodge
1 x Truck, GAZ-69 (Jeep)
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c. Motorized Infantry (SMG) Company (3): 6 officers and 114 EM.
The motorized infantry company was also called "fusilier" company (kompania
fuzyljerow) -the troops were employed
for close tank support and rode on top of the tanks when necessary. Source stated
that most of these troops were armed with submachine guns; only a-few carried
carbines, KBK. The motorized infantry company was organized into three infantry
platoons, one machine gun platoon, and a company headquarters element.
(2) Motorized Infantry Company Headquarters Element: 2 officers and 4 EM
Commanding Officer
Deputy,CO, Political Officer
Administrative NCOs (3)
Driver
Equipment:
1 x Truck, Lublin or ZIS or GAZ-69
6 x (?) Pistol, SMG, or Carbine K
(3) Motorized Infantry Platoon (SMG) (3)o 1 officer and 28 EM
Platoon Leader
Infantrymen (27).
the infantrymen, but assumed on the basis of his
school instruction in 1950, that these men were divided into
three nine-man infantry squads.
Driver
Equipment:
1 x Truck, Lublin, Star, or ZIS
(4) Motorized Machine Gun Platoon: 1 officer and 26 EM
based on troop formations and his school instruction.~
u ng orma ons and parades, the machine gun platoon was always at the
ea o "MDany and occuDied four to six rows of a column formation having four men
abreast. this platoon consisted of two sections, a light and
a heavy machine gun section. Two truck drivers were assigned to the machine gun
platoon.
LMG Section: 12 EM, manning 6 LMGs (7.62-mm, Light, Degtyarev)
HMG Section. 12 EM, manning 3 HMGs (7.62-mm, Heavy, Goryunov, !4].943)
Equipment:
3 x HMG, 7.62-am
6 x LMG, 7.62-mm
27 x Pistol, Carbine (?), and SMG (SMG was the basic weapon)
2 x Truck, Lublin or ZIS
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(5) Aggregate of the Motorized Infantry Company Equipment:
3 x HMG
6 x LMG
126 x Pistol, Carbine, or SMG
5 x Truck, Lublin or ZIS
1 x Truck, Star-20 or Truck, GAS-69
d. Weapons Company: 5 officers and 83 EM
(1) Organization of the Weapons Company
the weapons company of the motorized
infantry battalion consisted of the company headquarters element, one antitank platoon,
one mortar platoon, and one artillery platoon.
(2) Weapons Company Headquarters Element:
Company Commander
Deputy CC for Political Matters
Clerks (2 EM)
Drivers (2 EM)
Equipments
6 x Pistol, SMG
1 x Truck, GAZ-69 (Jeep)
(3) Anti-tank Platoons 1 officer and 25 EM
his platoon had three sections and each section had
two four-man a 14,5-=,, AT Rifle, PTRD-1941. This rifle was
the "piese przeciw pancerna" (sic) an uniden-
to be replaced777a--jR
tified bazooka or recoiless rifle. In 1954 two or three pieces of this new weapon
were issued to this platoon for familiarization and training.
Platoon Leader
Gun Crews (6) (24 EM)
Driver
Equipment:
6 x 14.5-mm,, AT Rifle, PTRD-1941 (to be replaced by an un-
identified AT weapon)
26 x Pistol, Carbine, SMG
1 x Truck, Lublin
(4) Mortar Platoon: 1 officer and 27 EM
The mortar platoon had three sections, each equipped with a 120-mm mortar
towed by a Lublin-type truck.
Personnel s
Platoon Leader (officer)
Gun Crew (3) (24 EK)
Driver (3 EM)
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Equipments
3 x Mortar, 120-mm
26 x Pistol, Carbine or SMG
3 x Truck, Lublin
(5) Artillery (?) Platoon: 1 officer and 27 EM
this unit an "artillery Platoon". It had three sections,
each equipped with an unidentified gun towed
by a Lublin-type truck.
Platoon Leader (officer)
Gun Crews (3) (24 EM)
Driver (3 EM)
Equipment:
3 x Artillery Guns, (76 mm, towed (?)
28 x Pistol, Carbine, SMG
3 x Truck, Lublin
e. Service Unit: 1 officer and 45 EM
the service unit included motor transport and administra-
tive personnel and cooks. He estimated that 10 Star trucks were assigned to this
unit.
Commanding Officer
Cooke, drivers (45 EK)
Equipment:
46 x Pistol, Carbine, SMG
10 x Truck, Star
f. Aggregate of the Motorized Infantry (SMG) Battalion Equipment.
3 x Mortar, 120-mm
3 x (?) Artillery Guns (76-mm)
6 x AT Rifle, 14.5-mm, PTRD-1941
3 x HMG
6 x LMG
501 x Pistol, Carbine, 5MG
2 x Truck, GAS-69
1 x Truck, ]. .ton, Dodge
15 x Truck, Lublin and ZIS
10 x Truck, Star-20
5. Technical Su Company (Kompania Zaopatrzenia Technicznego - KZT)s 5 officers
and 100
The technical supply
company consisted of five officers, including the CO, Deputy CO for Political Mat-
teft, and three platoon leaders and had an estimated strength of 100 EM.
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this company was responsible for maintenance (echelon un-
known) of s, and keeping stock parts records; the supply and issue of weapons
including small arms; all ammunition; and the procurement, storage, and issue of
POL products to all units in the regiment.
6. Motor Transportation Company (Kompanja Samochodowa): 3 officers and 60 EM
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the regimental Quartermaster. The CO of this unit was also the regimental Motor
Officer. Although the TOE called for five officers, only three officers
assigned, the CO, Deputy CO for Political Matters and one platoon leader. 50X1-HUM
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of o cers and about 60 EM. Each platoon was equipped with 6 trucks of the Star
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this unit also had two unidentified 50X1-HUM
special purpose vehicles described as maintenance trucks ("voz warsztat
mechaniczny") and four GAZ 9 trucks (jeeps). this unit oper-
ated the regimental motor pool and provided transportation for the Headquarters 50X1-HUM
Administration and Supply Platoon.
7. Signal Platoon (Pluton Lacznosci): 1 officer and 30 EM
It was organic to the 8th Med 50X1-HUM
Tk negZ and was subordinate to the regimental Signal Officer. This "platoon was
commanded by a signal officer and had approximately 30 EM assigned. 50X1-HUM
four EM.
out the regiment. Source had no knowledge of the detailed organization or of the
equipment assigned to the signal platoon. 50X1-HUM :wni -nuIVI
8. Chemical Sections 1 officer and 2 EM 50X1-HUM
The chemical section
was headed by the regimental Chemical Officer who had two EM typists. assigned to
help him in the procurement of chemical supplies for the regiment.
The chemical section
was responsible or the training and indoctrination o roops in chemical warfare
and prepared posters and training aids to accomplish this mission.
the technical supply company furnished work details to the chemical
section w n it was necessary,
9. Medical Platoon (Pluton Sluzby Zdrowia): 3 officers and 15 EM
the medical platoon was better known under the name of the
s s z orych"). It consisted of three officers, including senior re-
gimental doctor who was also the regimental surgeon and the medical platoon com- 50X1-HUM
operated the dispensary with one master sergeant and three or four EM.
this plato on was understrength and could not furnish aidmen to all
company-size regimental units.
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10. Aggregate of the 8th Med Tk Regt Equipment (estimated) :
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3 x (?) Artillery Guns, 76-am, towed
6 x AT Rifle, 14.5-m, PTRD-1941 (were to be replaced by an unknown rocket-type
weapon)
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3 x Mortar, 120-mm
3 x HMG
6 x LMG
1076 x Pistol, Carbine, or SMG
76 x Binoculars (this figure is for the tank battalions only)
64 x Pistol "Very", one each per tank only
6 x Truck, GAZ-69
1 x Truck, 11-ton
(?) x Truck, (Star, Lublin, or ZIS type)
FRAGMENTARY INFORMATION ON WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
1. Individual Weanons
a. 7.62-an Tokarev Pistol, M1933 - TT
This weapon was issued to all officers and certain EM, such as first ser-
geants and clerks. this Soviet-type weapon was manu-
factured in Poland, but he was certain that it did not have a star engraved on the
hand guard.
b. 7.62-m Mossin-Nagant Carbine, M1944 - KBK 50X1-HUM
This weapon generally was issued to infantry troops. It was manufactured
in unidentified plants in Poland and was called a short, combat rifle (Krotki
Karabin Bojowy - KBK). very few of this type weapon were issued
to tank units.
c. 7.62-mm Sudarev PPS Submachine Gun, M1943 - PM
This weapon was standard issue for tank units and for troops of the motor-
ized infantry battalion organic to the medium tank regiment. It was manufactured
in unknown plants in Poland and was generally called a machine pistol - (Pistolet
Maszynowy - PM).
2. Machine Guns
a. 7.62-m Degtyarev Light Machine Gun, M-DP
This was a standard item of issue, Polish manufactured (place unknown),
issued to the motorized infantry battalions organic to medium tank regiments. It was
known in Poland as light machine gun - (Lekki Karabin Maszynowy - LKM), or hand
machine gun (Reczny Karabin Maszynowy - RKM).
b. 7.62-mm Goryunov Heavy Machine Gun, M1943 (Ciezki Karabin Maszynowy - CKM)
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with unidentified modifications and was a standard item of issue in motorized in-
fantry battalions organic to medium tank regiments,
3. Antitank Weapons
a. 14.5-mm AT Rifle, PTRD 1941, Degtyarev (Rusznica Przeciwpancerna). 50X1-HUM
This was a Soviet-made weapon in the antitank
platoon of the weapons company of the motorized infantry battalion of the 8th Med
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Tk Regt. I (this weapon had been declared obsolete and was to be
replaced by a new unidentified rocket-type antitank weapon.
b. New Unidentified Antitank Weapon
the 14.5-nun AT Rifle, PTRD-1941 was to be
a. P-1 Defensive Hand Grenade
b. RGD-33 Offensive/Defensive Hand Grenade
replaced by a new rocket-type weapon which was referred to as an "anti-armor fist"-
piesc przeciw pancerna. Three of this new weapon were on hand at the headquarters
of. the weapons company of the motorized infantry battalion of the 8th Med Tk Regt 50X1-HUM
in 1954 and were used for indoctrinating officers and selected NCOs in nomenclature,
functioning, and general familiarization.
it was either a bazooka or recoilless type weapon.
4. Grenades
two types of grenades in the hands of the 8th Med Tk Regt troops.
5. Mortars
one type of 120-mm mortar in the mortar
platoon of the weapons company of e motorized infantry battalion of the 8th Med
Tk Regt. The 120-m mortars were towed by Lublin-type trucks.
6. Artillery
two types of artillery pieces issued to the artillery platoon of
the weapons company of the motorized infantry battalion of the Med Tk Regt
a. 76-mm Regimental Gun (Howitzer) M1943
b. 76-mm Divisional Gun M1942 (ZIS-3)
mentions above were owe by Z1.5-type trucks,
7. Tanks
two standard type tanks in Polish army.
a. JS-type tank
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dated from WW II. It wa
heavy tank regiments.
b. T34/85 Tank
This tank was standard issue to medium tank regiments.) 50X1-HUM
since 1952 parts and sections of this tank were being manufactured in several un-
identified lants in Poland, and as he recalled an unknown plant in BYDGOSZCZ was one
of these. he following modifications were made on the 50X1-HUM
T-34 type tanks: The turret was operated automatically, th
was improved and a new type of stabilizer was installed. 50X1-HUM
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All these modifications, according to talk among the tank officers greatly
improved the accuracy of fire, especially while the tank was in motion. The ank
gun was of 85-mm caliber and each T34-85 tank was equipped with a 9-R radioj
c. -Unidentified Amphibious Tank
ere were three o these amphibious tanks
the size of T-34 tank but of a lower, oval, boatu.like shape
tank officers assigned
to the 8th Med Regt in 1954 from the school praise the new amphibious tank for
its speed of 80 km (sic) on the road and for its excellent performance in river
crossings. This tank was of Soviet manufacture and used for training of future tank
officers.
8. Armored Car
Armd Div.
the BA-64 Armored'Car in the reconnaissance elements of the 11th
9. Motor Transportation
a. Motorcycle, M-72 and Side Car
this type of motorcycle in the reconnaissance unit of the
11th Amid Div. It was of WWII Soviet manufactured his
type of motorcycle was manufactured in Poland. in some cases the side
car of the M-72 motorcycle was equipped with a mac ne gun mounted in front.
b. Truck, GAZ-69 (Jeep)
This truck was standard issued to the 11th Arad Div units.
it was commonly called "Gazik". a small GAZ.
c. Truck, Lubin (GAZ-51 model)
This vehicle was manufactured in LUBLIN, Poland an
was replacing the Soviet-made ZIS-type vehicles.
d. Truck, Star-20
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This vehicle was manufactured in STARACHOWICE, Poland and was similar to
the American-made Studebaker-type truck, orders were 50X1-HUM
issued to the effect that Star-type trucks were to be used for transportation service
only and not for tactical use.
e. Special Purpose Vehicles
a of which were -built on unidentified ZIS-type chassis.
lance vehicles were being built in unknown plants in Poland. 50X1-HUM
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10. Other Eauinient
a. Binoculars - "NRD"
Binoculars were issued to all officers of the tank battalion and tank
companies of the 8th Med Tk Regt. The binoculars were of East German manufacture
and were known as "NDR" binoculars; these letters were engraved above the numerals
6 x 30, indicating the power. There were a few unidentified Soviet-made binoculars
of 7 x 50 strength, but these were being replaced by the NRD type.
b. Pistol, "Very"
This pistol was an item of standard issue to each T34/85 tank in the 8th
Med Tk Regt. It was manufactured at an unknown plant in Poland. The Poles were
proud of this item because it was developed, not copied from the Soviets, and manu- 50X1-HUM
factured in their own country. Two types of flares could be fired from this weapon:
white and red.
c. Protective Masks
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origin'
a new type gas mask which was shown 50X1-HUM
to officers the headquarters office of the Deputy CO for Technical Matters,
Capt (fnu) KOWNACKI. This officer said that the new gas mask would replace the
Shlem-l, and the officers present at this demonstration were told that the new masks
were being kept in storage for issue at an unknown date. the major 50X1-HUM
difference between the old type and new type was that the canister was attached
to the head gear, exact location unknown. 50X1-HUM
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(1) Mask,Gas, Shlem-1
This item was issued to all military personnel. It was of Soviet
(2) New Unidentified Gas Mask
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Organization of the 8th Med Tk Regt of the 11th Arend-Div
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Regt Hq
and Staff
(Aden and
Sup)
0-27 0^O E-45
0-38 E-102
E-933*
0-26 E-475
Tech Supply
0-5 E-100
0-3 E=60
Sig
0-1 E-2 0-1 E-30 0-3 E-15
Estimated Total Equipment: 64 x Tank T/34-85
3 x Arty Gun (76-mm, towed (?))
3 x 120-mm Mortar
6 x 14,5-mm AT Rifle, PTRD-1941
3 x 1DI
6xLMG
1076 x Pistol, Carbine, or SMG
Transport: 6 x Truck, GAZ-69
1 x Truck, 14-ton, Dodge
1 x Truck, Star-20, Lublin., ZIS
74 x Binocular, NDR (in tank units only)
64 x Pistol "Very" (one each per tank) 50X1-HUM
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Organization of the Staff of the 8th lied Tg Regt. llth Armd Div .
Regimental
CO
Deputy CO for Political Matters
Secretary of POP
Propaganda Instructor
Club & Library
Officer
Chief of Staff*
Quartermasters
Deputy CO for Technical Matters*
Chief Tactical Trng 0 Finance Officer Chief Technical Supply
Operations Officer Motor Transport Off car Armament Officer
Physical Tra Quartering Off' i'QI.Off3
Officer Rations Officer
Reconnaissance Officer Clothing Officer
S'
Chemical Officer
Personnel Officer
Director of Special Office
these officers Director of Secret Office
were coequal and responsible directly to Regimental Surgeon
the CO. 50X1-HUM
his officer was subordinate
to Deputy CO for Technical Matters.
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Authorized TOE Grades and Branches of Service for Staff Officers of the
th Me Tk R
ti CPIlly
arches
t? of
Service
Regimental
Commander
Deputy CO for
Political Matters
Chief of
Staff
Quartermaster
Deputy CO for
Technical Matters
Secretary of
POP
Propaganda
Instructor
Club and Library
Officer
Chief Tactical
Training Officer
Operations
Officer
Physical
Training Officer
Reconnaissance
Officer
Signal Officer
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Officer
Armor
Director of
Special Office
1
Administrat
Director of
Secret Office
1
Administrat
Regimental
Surgeon
1
Med
Chief Finance
Officer
1
QM
Motor Officer
1
Transp
Quartering
Officer
1
QM
Rations
Officer
1
QM
Clothing
Officer
1
QM
Chief Technical
Supply
1
Armor
Armament Officer
l
Unk
PUL Officer
1
QM2
TOTAL
1
4
8
4
4
6
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Branch
~y Branch
of
of
cPy .iti' cY ~
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Main Political
Administration o
the Armed Forces
(Glowny Zarzad
Polityczny Wojaka
Polskiego) of the
Ministry of Natio
nal Defense-IAN
Party Commission
(Komisja Partyjna
(Division level)
Deputy CO for
Political Matters
Quartermaster
(Kwatermistr)
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Command Line
- - - -- - -- Technical Control
-X - X- Advice and Requests Only
Regimental
Commander
Chief of
Staff
Staff
Sections
re 1Hl--~F - c-c
Deputy CO for
Technical
Matters
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[Organizational Structure of the Tank Battalion
of the 8th Med Tk Regt - Actual Strength
II
0-38 1 E-102
Bn Hq
0-2 E-3 E-3
During the fall maneuvers of 1953 a signal section was
attached from regimental headquarters having two or three
EM under an NCO. any other service units
being organic or attached to this unit. The EM strength for
battalion headquarters includes a three-man tank crew for the
battalion commander.
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Total Equipment: 31 x Tank, T34/85
44 x Pistol, TT
140 x SMG, PM
1 x Truck, GAZ-69
38 x Binocular.. NDR
31 x Pistol "Very"
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TOE of the Tank Battalion Headquarters Element of the Tank Battalion*
Li 9, nt # .0
CO
1
1
1
1
1
1
Chief of Staff
1
1
1
1
1
Clerk
1
1
Runner
1
1
Driver (Jeep)
1
1
Driver (Tank)
1
1
Gunner
1
1
Loader
1
1
TOTAL
1
1
2
4
2
g
2
1
1
1
* Actually, officers and EM were in gradep lower than
those authorized.
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TOT of the Tank Company Organic to the Tank
Battalion of the 8th Mod Tk Regt - Actual Stregnth
I
Co Hq r l T34/85
0-3 E-2* E-3
E-32
During 1953 fall maneuvers, one aidman was assigned from
regimental medical unit.
During WW II the tank crew consisted of 5 EM, In the present
Polish Army there was no assistant driver.
Equi]pment: 10 x Tank, T34/85
14 x Pistol TT
44 x SMG, PM
10 x Pistol, "Very"
12 x Binoculars, NDR
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3
0-1 E-3**
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Authorized Grades of the Tank Company of the Tank
Battalion*
Co
1
Deputy CO for
Political Matters
1
Deputy CO for
Technical Matters
1
Platoon Leaders
3
Tank Commanders
6
First Sergeant
1
Clerk
1
Tank Driver
10
Gunner
10
Loader
10
Aidman
One
bel
eyed
o be
ttach
d fr
6 1
*Actually, the officers and EM were in grades
lower than those authorized.
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1
1
1
1
1
Deputy for
Political Matters
1
1
1
Deputy for
Technical Matters
1
1
1
Platoon Leader (3)
3
3
3
3
3
Tank Commander (6)
6
6
6
6
6
First Sergeant
1
1
Clerk
1
1
Tank Driver (10)
10
Gunner (10)
10
Loader
10
TOTAL
14
44
12
10
10
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(1 per each Tank Commander)
(1 per each Tank Driver)
(1 per each Gunner)
(1 per each Loader)
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Bn Hq
Mtz Inf (SIB)
Battalion
0-26
Co Hq
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TOE of the Motorized Infantry Battalion of Sth Med Med. Tk Regt, 11th Armd Div - Actual Strength
wens
0-2 - E-5 , 0-5 3
0-2 E-4 0-1 E-25 0-1 27 0-1 27
LF~
Co Hq
0-2 E-4
Estimated Total Equipment: Armament: 3 x 120-mm Mortar
3 x Arty Guns (76-x, towed (?))
6 x 14.5-nun AT Rifle, FTRD-1941
3xIM
6 x LMG
501 x Pistol, Carbine or SMG
Transport: 2 x Truck, GAZ-69
1 x Truck, 14-ton, Dodge
15 x Truck, Lublin and ZIS
10 x Truck, Star-20
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Estimated Actual Strength: 26 Officer
475 EM
0-1 jZ-za
0-1 E-45
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