New Parachutists for the Folgore, patenting ceremony and the amaranth beret

It took place at the Parachute Training Centre (CAPAR) of Pisa the solemn award ceremony of the Military Parachutist Brevette and Amaranth Basque to 220 new parachutists of Thunderbolt Brigade. Tra questi, ben 217 Volontari in Ferma Iniziale (VFI) hanno completato l’intenso percorso formativo, un momento fondamentale per l’ingresso ufficiale nelle Aviotruppe.

The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. C.A. Parachutist Carmine Masiellowho with inspiring words addressed a message to the new parachutists: "This beret is your heart, your muscle and your rule of life: in the Paratroopers there is always room for others before ourselves. Thunderbolt!". Un’affermazione che rispecchia lo spirito di sacrificio, l’unità e la dedizione richiesti per far parrte dlla Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore.

The Parachutist's training course

The training process at CAPAR is the essential pillar for the training of paratroopers, focusing on both physical and psychological aspects. Individual training is geared towards developing the skills required of every Airborne member, including the ability to operate in conditions of isolation, covering long distances with individual equipment and armament, in all weather conditions.

The training then continues with the learning of the Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTP) specific to parachute units, integrating the new elements into the departments where they will be assigned, allowing them to be immediately deployed in training and operational activities, while continuing to grow professionally.

The coveted Basco Amaranto

Completion of the technical aviolation course, which involves the use of automatic opening parachutes and the performance of five aviolations, marks the award of the Military Parachutist Brevet. This moment represents the culmination of the course, giving participants the right to wear the coveted Basco Amaranto.

The Folgore Parachute Brigade

The 'Folgore' Parachute Brigade is one of the instruments at the disposal of the Army to ensure the Defence's ability to respond and intervene immediately in crisis and emergency situations, which require the rapid deployment of important devices capable of operating in all areas of confrontation.

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The ceremony underlined the importance of the training, which is essential to achieve such goals, received by the new Folgore paratroopers, who are now ready to serve with dedication, carrying out the tradition of historical unity and its key role in the Italian and international military landscape.

Source: https://www.esercito.difesa.it/comunicazione/Pagine/Consegna-del-Brevetto-e-del-Basco-Amaranto-ai-Volontari-in-Ferma-Iniziale.aspx