GRUPA REAGOWANIA OPERACYJNO-MANEWROWEGO
POLISH SPECIAL FORCES | GROM
“For You, Poland” (Tobie, Polsko)
Unit Overview
GROM (Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego) is Poland’s premier special forces unit, modeled after the British SAS and U.S. Delta Force. The name means “Thunder” in Polish, reflecting the unit’s rapid response capability.
Originally formed to combat terrorism and protect VIPs, GROM has evolved into a full-spectrum special operations force capable of conducting counter-terrorism, direct action, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare missions worldwide.
Standard Equipment
- HK416 Assault Rifle
- FN SCAR-H Battle Rifle
- Polaris MRZR Light Tactical Vehicle
- Accuracy International AXMC Sniper Rifle
Major Operations
GROM’s first international deployment to Haiti, where they conducted reconnaissance and provided VIP protection.
GROM secured the Khawr al-Amaya and Mina al-Bakr oil terminals in the Persian Gulf, preventing environmental disaster.
Continuous operations against Taliban and Al-Qaeda, including high-value target raids and training Afghan commandos.
CLASSIFIED: Selection & Organization
GROM selection lasts approximately 10 months and includes psychological testing, extreme physical endurance, combat diving, parachuting, and survival training. Candidates must speak at least one foreign language fluently, with English being mandatory.
The unit is organized into 6 specialized teams: A (Assault), B (Assault), C (Sniper/Reconnaissance), D (Diving), E (Combat Divers), and F (Support). GROM operators are known for their exceptional marksmanship and were among the first special forces units to regularly train female operators for combat roles.