Soldiers in Poland will be able to pick up their uniforms from their nearest parcel locker rather than having to collect them from military stores under a new scheme being rolled out by the armed forces, with private logistics giant InPost responsible for deliveries.
The move is a “simple, practical change” that will make life easier for troops, said a deputy defence minister. The CEO of InPost, which is Europe’s largest operator of parcel lockers, praised the decision to make “dual use” of private infrastructure for national-security purposes.
Wait, do polish soldiers not get their kit from where they’re stationed?
It’s about the method of delivery, not who pays for it. I imagine some soldiers may live far enough from the closest military store that it’d be a hassle.
The article also says it covers other types of equipment, so you don’t have to go to the military store for every little thing.
?? Helmets, machine guns, armored vehicles?
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https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/01/13/poland-charges-four-soldiers-and-fires-general-after-anti-tank-mines-end-up-at-ikea-warehouse/
We aren’t good enough at this yet
Yeah, I figured that much. I just thought soldiers get their uniforms and equipment at their bases from equipment staff or something. I am really surprised polish soldiers pick their gear up outside bases from stores or now parcel lockers.
In the Polish sources I see they use “magazyn wojskowy” (EN: military depot) so it’s not like a private store selling military supplies, it’s a dedicated facility ran by the military with equipment staff present. Not sure if they’re always on base grounds.
Ah, I see. That would make much more sense.