This unit was formed on the basis of the Special Branch of the Military Police in
Gliwice, taking over its barracks complex and part the staff, the date of formation of the basic units of the unit was designated for June 30, 2011, so that the unit could from 1 July 2011 onward begin its role as a functioning unit within the
Special Troops Command. The unit is an airborne formation and is tasked with securing and supporting operations of the Special Forces. The unit is also to carry out offensive tasks aimed at slowing down enemy forces, subversive operations and operations behind enemy lines. In order for the unit to be equal to the best special units in the country and in the world, it participates in exercises with special units of other
NATO countries - and most often with
US soldiers. In comparison to the other STC units, AGAT is fitted out with heavy weapons such as
heavy machine guns and anti-tank rocket launchers. JW AGAT's members attend
Ranger School, but due to financial problems and lack of more free slots in Ranger School, as all trainings and schools connected with SOF are so busy that it is necessary to wait for a free slot, even for US military staff, it was reported that the DWS together with JW AGAT were negotiating a deal for the arrival of some Rangers, about 8-10 trainers, to Poland to lead the training. ==Structure==