SD2:Oddział Karny

 is a Polish Infantry unit in Steel Division II.

Background
Like Soviet infantry divisions, the Polish People's Army made heavy use of penal units. Originally quartered away from the frontlines, following protests by officers, penal units were expanded and designated for front line use, in order to allow the soldiers to rehabilitate and redeem themselves through sacrifice. All soldiers sent to the units served as privates, regardless of their original rank, and lost all of their awards and decorations until being discharged. Due to their front line service, the sztrafniki were eligible for additional awards for meritorious service.

Although the penal units were originally formed from soldiers sentenced by field military courts for various misdemeanors and crimes, they also swelled with conscripts and disarmed Armia Krajowa members. Among the rest of Berling's Army, they were regarded with respect, rather than disdain: Everyone was aware that they were sent to deal with the dirtiest, toughest, and most dangerous jobs.

The unit in the game represents the 1. Kompania Karna (1st Penal Company) of the Tadeusz Kościuszko division.