Wojska Specjalne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, WS RP (en. Special Forces of Republic of Poland) is the 4th military branch of Armed Forces of Republic of Poland formed in early 2007. It is composed of special units and command:
- Dowództwo Wojsk Specjalnych (Special Forces Command) based in Kraków
- JW Grom based in Warszawa & Gdańsk
- JW Komandosów based in Lubliniec
- JW Formoza based in Gdynia
- JW Agat based in Gliwice
- JW Nil based in Kraków
Historical: Cichociemni, Polish Military Organisation
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