Task Force White Eagle
Task Force White Eagle (in Polish referred as Polskie Siły Zadaniowe (Polish Task Force)) is a brigade sized detachment of Polish Land Forces in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. The brigade is under the command of the US 1st Cavalry Division.
Structures
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The brigade is divided into two major elements. The kinetic element consists of units that are going into direct contact with the enemy and the non-kinetic element consists of support and logistic units.
- Kinetic elements
- Battle Group A (battalion sized) - FOB Ghazni, FB Four Corners
- 1st Mechanized Infantry Company (five infantry platoons)
- 2nd Mechanized Infantry Company (five infantry platoons)
- Logistic Company
- Engineering Group
- Battle Group B (battalion sized) - FOB Warrior, FB Giro, COP Qarabagh
- 1st Mechanized Infantry Company (five infantry platoons)
- 2nd Mechanized Infantry Company (five infantry platoons)
- Logistic Company
- Engineering Group
- Special Operations Group - FOB Ghazni (JW Komandosów TF50, JW Grom TF49)
- Reconnaissance Group - COP Ajiristan
- Independent Air Group - FOB Ghazni
- Battle Group A (battalion sized) - FOB Ghazni, FB Four Corners
- Non-kinetic elements
- Psychological Operations Group
- Civil-Military Co-operation Group
- 1st Tactical Support Group
- 2nd Tactical Support Group
- Operational Mentoring & Liaison Team no 1 (3rd Brigade, 203rd Corps ANA)
- Operational Mentoring & Liaison Team no 2 (1st battalion, 3rd Brigade, 203rd Corps ANA)
- Operational Mentoring & Liaison Team no 3 (2nd battalion, 3rd Brigade, 203rd Corps ANA)
- Provincial Reconstruction Team Ghazni (USA/POL)
- Agriculture Development Team Ghazni (USA)
- Medical Support Group - FOB Ghazni
- National Support Element - FOB Ghazni
- Detached Logistic Support Group
- Forward Surgical Teams (USA) - FOB Ghazni
Size
| Turn | Time frame | Commander | Unit | Number of Soldiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 30 October 2008 - 29 April 2009 | płk Rajmund Andrzejczak | 12th Mechanized Division | ~1650 (POL ~1500, USA ~150) |
| V | 29 April 2009 - 26 October 2009 | płk Rajmund Andrzejczak | 6th Air Assault Brigade | ~2070 (POL ~1930, USA ~150) |
| VI | 26 October 2009 - April 2010 | Brig Gen Janusz Bronowicz | 21st Tatra Highlanders Brigade | ~2150 (POL ~2000, USA ~150) |
| VII | April 2010 - October 2010 | 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade | ||
| VIII | October 2010 - April 2011 | 17th Mechanized Brigade | ~~3700 (POL ~2600, USA ~1100) |
Equipment
The basic combat vehicle of Battle Groups is KTO Rosomak in various variants. Rosomak is complemented by Cougar H (MRAP) and HMMWV leased from the USA. Lightly armored HMMWVs are used only in situations that exclude use of heavier vehicles. Fire support is provided by 98mm M-98 mortars and 152mm Dana howitzers. Air support is provided by Independent Air Group using Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters as well as UAVs.