Have you received a red mobilization card? See when and how you need to report for military service

As portalsamorzadowy.pl emphasizes, the red mobilization card is the most serious signal - such a document is received by soldiers of the passive reserve. If general mobilization is announced or war breaks out, they have only 6 hours to appear at the indicated place. "Immediately", according to the new regulation, does not mean running through the city with a backpack, but a specific date: no later than 6 hours from receiving information about mobilization.

However, it is worth remembering that the red card itself does not mean automatic departure to a military unit at any time. The obligation to appear applies to the situation and date indicated in the document or resulting directly from the law.

Green and blue – different cards, different rules

What about the green and blue card? The green one goes to passive reserve soldiers intended in the event of being called up in another way (e.g. by announcement).

The blue card is an employee assignment - it is intended, among others, for: for employees of the Ministry of Defense or people performing specific tasks for the army. All templates and explanations can be found in the annexes to the regulation.

Mobilization and military qualification

The new regulations should not be confused with military qualifications. This is a separate procedure, announced for 2027. It will start on February 1 and last until April 30 next year. The obligation will include, among others: men born in 2008 and those born in 2003–2007 who do not yet have a specific military category.

Additionally, women with qualifications useful in the army and people who were previously temporarily incapacitated will also be able to be drafted.

It is worth emphasizing that the mere call for military qualification is not tantamount to being called up for service!

Who decides on mobilization allocations?

The heads of military recruitment centers are responsible for issuing mobilization cards, cooperating with the commanders of military units. The assignment may be waived - it all depends on the individual situation of the appointed person or the current needs of the army. If the assignment is revoked, the document must be immediately returned to the military recruitment center.