Miejsce systemu rejonowych baz materiałowych we wsparciu logistycznym współczesnych operacji wojskowych

The subject of Area Materiel Base functioning in the materiel subsystem of the Polish Armed Forces is very important and currently draws particular attention. The role and importance of stationary logistic units is essential not only due to supplies but also in the categories of economic branch which relieves operational forces of current tasks to provide the training process. Last years ’ experiences gained during the Polish Armed Forces’ restructuring showed that the materiel sub-system is constantly undergoing analyses, changes and adaptation to tasks posed by contemporary battlefield. Taking into consideration the need to adjust the Polish Armed Forces’ logistic system to dynamically changing market economy and Alliance’s requirements, the necessity has emerged to increase the supply chain reliability of military armament and equipment and services rendered to meet the Polish Armed Forces demands. The conditions mentioned above were the basis to divide the territory of Poland into supply areas, balance the needs and possibilities of particular areas and the whole territory of the country and define logistic potential’s organisational structures.