Complex NATO exercise for the Folgore, Saber Junction 2024 concluded in Germany

The multinational exercise Saber Junction 2024, which saw the participation of 210 paratroopers from the Folgore Parachute Brigade at the Hohenfels training area in Germany, came to a successful conclusion. The event, coordinated by the 173rd US Airborne Brigade, involved some 4,500 military personnel from 11 nations, all NATO members and Airborne partners [...].

German paratroopers train with the Folgore: compatibility between the EPC-C parachute and the A400M aircraft tested

At the Parachute Training Centre of the Folgore Parachute Brigade, a significant cooperation activity with a delegation of the 31st Parachute Regiment of the 1st Parachute Brigade of the Rapid Reaction Division of the German Armed Forces was concluded. The aim of the meeting was to verify the compatibility between the EPC-C parachute, supplied to the 'Folgore', [...].

New procedure for requesting a duplicate military parachutist licence and personal jump booklet

Have you lost your military skydiving licence and/or jump booklet? Don't worry, just submit a request directly to the CAPAR (Parachute Training Centre, formerly SMIPAR) in Pisa and you will have your duplicate. Let's see now case by case the procedure to follow, from September 2024 the procedure has been slightly modified regarding the [...]

Folgore Revolution, the Parachute Brigade under the direct command of the COMFOTER

As of 2 September, the Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore will come under the direct command of the Comando delle Forze Operative Terrestri (COMFOTER), eliminating intermediate commands. This change aligns the legendary Italian Parachute Brigade with leading units such as COMFOSE (Comando delle Forze Speciali dell'Esercito) and the Comando Aviazione dell'Esercito. The COMFOTER, reporting directly to the Chief of State [...]

'Safe roads', echoed by Chief of EMS General Bertolini: 'a disgrace for the Italian Army'

The recent statements by the Chief of EMS General C.A. Parachutist Carmine Masiello in the Parliamentary Commission on the problems generated by the "Strade Sicure" operation, is echoed by an extremely authoritative voice in the military world: that of General C.A. (Aus.) Parachutist Raider Marco Bertolini, now on leave and current president of the ANPd'I. Bertolini, with a military career of over 40 years, has been [...].

General Masiello: 'Strade Sicure' weakens Italian defence apparatus

Until today everyone has kept quiet. From 2008 until today all the previous heads of EMS have remained silent. But not him. We expected this. We expected it because, from the first day of his installation as Chief of Staff of the Army, we trusted in his depth as a commander and soldier. And he finally declared it [...]

Parachutist Raider General Yuri Grossi assumes leadership of the 'Pinerolo' Brigade

Brigadier General Yuri Grossi is the new Commander of the Pinerolo Brigade. The Raider Officer, former Commander of the 9th Parachute Assault Regiment "Col Moschin" (2018-2021), took over the leadership of the Italian Army's Large Unit. At the garrison club in Bari, the solemn ceremony of the change of command of the "Pinerolo" Brigade was held. The [...]

How to apply for a duplicate military parachutist licence and personal jump booklet

Have you lost your military skydiving licence and/or jump booklet? Don't worry, just submit a request directly to the CAPAR (Parachute Training Centre, formerly SMIPAR) in Pisa and you will have your duplicate. Let us now see case by case the procedure to follow (we have 3 options). Option 1: Patent card and personal jump booklet Option 2: Only [...].

NATO, Italy takes over leadership of Allied Reaction Force with NRDC-ITA - brigatafolgore.net

NATO, Italy takes over the leadership of the Allied Reaction Force with NRDC-ITA

As anticipated in this March article, NRDC-ITA, commanded by General C.A. Paratrooper Lorenzo D'Addario, officially took over the leadership of the Allied Reaction Force (ARF) for the next three years. The inauguration ceremony was held at NRDC-ITA's operational headquarters in Solbiate Olona. Present were General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Commander of the Allied Reaction [...]

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