Regional logistics bases and military economic branches in the logistic support system of the Polish Armed Forces

Executive logistics, based on Regional Logistics Bases and subordinate depots as well as Military Economic Branches are undergoing the process of optimisation by adjusting its structures to the changing tasks and conditions. Contemporary warfare environment is evolving, which requires performing completely new tasks related to the satisfaction of needs of units conducting an operation. The analyses that have been carried out indicate that since the completion of the first stage of the pilot programme to introduce Military Economic Branches and the reforming of the previous sta- tionary logistics structures in Regional Logistics Bases, it has been necessary to create uniform structures in the departments of functional holders of II- and III-degree budget funds, and adjust the existing capability to the tasks of the Logistic Support System of the Polish Armed Forces. The paper aims to outline and systematise the knowledge of the place and role of Regional Logistics Bases and Military Economic Branches as executive elements intended for practical satisfaction of needs connected with the logistic support of military units and institutions