Warsaw Garrison Command

The Warsaw Garrison Command (WGC) (Polish: Dowództwo Garnizonu Warszawa, DGW) is a stand-alone military unit subordinate to the Ministry of National Defence charged with providing operational, logistic and security support for the Ministry and central command units of the Polish Armed Forces, based in Warsaw military district (Polish: Garnizon Warszawa).

[1][2] Command's units also perform ceremonial duties during state visits, parades, other events and daily provide honour guarding of the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of Unknown Soldier.

[5] Command's headquarters are located at former Military Courts building[6] (4 Piłsudski Square)[2] in central Warsaw.

April 19 is Command's celebration day in remembrance of appointment of the first City of Warsaw Commandant after a victory of Warsaw insurection in 1794.

[7] Warsaw Garrison Command supports the Ministry of National Defence (MoND), central command units of Polish Armed Forces (Polish General Staff, Armed Forces General Command, Armed Forces Operational Command) and other military units located within Warsaw garrison in order to enable their efficient and safe performance.