General Masiello visiting Strade Sicure soldiers
Paratrooper General Carmine Masiello, Chief of Staff of the Italian Armyrecently met with the personnel employed in the Lazio-Abruzzo Regiment, in the context of the Army-led Operation Safe Streets.
During the meeting, Brigadier General 'Aquila 1' Massimiliano Mongillo, Commander of the Lazio-Abruzzo Regiment, as well as Commander of Folgore Parachute Brigade, provided an update on the operational situation.
The Army Commander had the opportunity to get to know the Army personnel deployed in the Rome area and expressed his appreciation for the commitment and effectiveness they showed in fulfilling their responsibilities.
During the interaction, General Masiello emphasised the importance of the contribution of military personnel to the security of citizens.
He emphasised the motivation, sound moral principles and military qualities required to perform service for the Republic and the protection of free institutions.
The Lazio-Abruzzo Regiment, which has been under the responsibility of the Folgore Parachute Brigade since December 2023, deploys over 1,300 men distributed in about 100 sites as part of Operation Safe Streets.
Operation Safe Streets
Since 4 August 2008, the Italian Army has been carrying out Operation 'Strade Sicure' throughout the country, in compliance with Law no. 125 of 24 July 2008 and Law no. 178 of 30 December 2020. The operation, extended to meet the extraordinary needs of preventing and combating crime and terrorism, employs a considerable contingent of Armed Forces military personnel.
Operation 'Strade Sicure' represents a major commitment of the Italian Army in terms of men, means and materials. The first contingent, consisting of 3,000 men and women of the Italian Army, was deployed to guard sensitive sites and targets, including immigration centres, as well as for patrolling and patrolling tasks in cooperation with the Police Forces.
Today, according to the Chamber of Deputies, we are at around 5,000, peaking at over 7,000 military personnel in 2021.
The preparation of the military involved in the operation includes specific activities to deal with the urban environment, interact with the citizenry and use force in a proportionate, discriminating and lawful manner when necessary. Particular care is taken to maintain a balanced presence on the ground, balancing the need to deal with unpredictable threats with the protection of the civilian population.
Over the years, Operation 'Strade Sicure' has adapted its numbers in response to specific events and security needs, such as international events (EXPO 2015, G7), natural disasters (earthquakes, weather events) and emergency situations (COVID-19 emergency).
The military personnel involved in the operation have responded promptly to various emergency situations in recent years, including the earthquake in Ischia, the collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, and weather events in several Italian regions.
The Command and Control component of the operation ensures close cooperation with the Public Security Authorities, reconfiguring services according to local needs and providing logistical, administrative and medical support.
In conclusion, Operation 'Strade Sicure' is an important contribution to the security of the country.
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