After years of development, PARACA ZONE is finally ready to take off as an independent project. Initially incorporated for development purposes into our platform BrigadeFolgore.netThis social network was created with the aim of bringing together the Parachutists of the Thunderbolt Brigade of every era and generation. Now, with its own identity and evolved functionality, PARACA ZONEwhich can be reached at www.zonaparaca.com is ready to become, totally free of charge, a point of reference for Italian paratroopers.
An all-Italian project
Created and self-financed by the Italian digital services company Leonardo Network S.r.l. (www.leonardonetwork.eu), based in Gavorrano in the province of Grosseto, PARACA ZONE has no official link with the Folgore Parachute Brigadethe Italian Army or other military institutions and associations, but reflects their patriotic soul and strong sense of belonging to the airborne speciality. Leonardo Network, already known for its website creation, app and cybersecurity services on the national and international scene, has developed this platform to offer Paratroopers a virtual meeting point and unite in a single database the amaranth berets of all ages, often fragmented among various groups and social networks.
A place dedicated to the Paratroopers of Italy
At PARACA ZONEparachutists can get together, exchange memories and keep their common esprit de corps alive. Registration is simple: just enter a username, email and password. Afterwards, you can complete your profile with additional details such as battle name, brevet number, division and company. These fields are optional and the user can decide which information to make visible.
PARACA ZONE offers numerous functionalities to facilitate the connection between parachutists:
- Fotofolgore: Allows photos to be uploaded and shared with other members.
- Advanced Search: One can easily find other parachutists by step, course, department or licence number.
- Friendship Request: Users can connect and make friends with each other.
- Interest Groups: You can create or join thematic groups and invite other users to participate.
- Posts and CommentsUsers can share updates and comment on other members' posts.
- Internal Chat: ZONA PARACA also includes a messenger-style chat that allows real-time conversations between members, offering a smooth and immediate interaction experience.
The Parachutist's Quest, the heart of ZONA PARACA
One of the strengths of PARACA ZONE is its advanced search function, designed to facilitate the connection between Folgore Parachutists of all generations. The platform offers the possibility to find a parachutist using a series of filters that allow a highly specific and targeted search. Users can search profiles according to various criteria, including:
- Step or courseOther Parachutists can be found by selecting the same step or course.
- Company and department: The search also allows you to filter by company or department to find those who have served in the same units.
- Year of enlistment or discharge: It is possible to search for paratroopers according to the year in which they enlisted or were discharged.
- Grade achieved in serviceIf you wish to find a Parachutist who has reached a certain military rank, the platform also allows you to apply this filter.
Thanks to these search options, PARACA ZONE becomes an essential tool to find and reconnect with one's colleagues in arms.
The arrival of mobile and tablet applications
By the end of the year, PARACA ZONE will go a step further with the launch of apps for Android e iOSmaking it even easier to access and participate in the community from mobile devices.
Data security and privacy
One of the fundamental aspects of PARACA ZONE is the focus on privacy. Users have full control over the information to be made visible, with a choice of visibility options for each piece of profile data. It is also possible to set the account as 'Private', allowing only friends to view profile details and activities.
All personal data are stored within the European Community, in accordance with current regulations, under the responsibility of Leonardo Network S.r.l.. No information is passed on to third parties. You can request a complete export of your data or delete your account at any time.
Conclusion
PARACA ZONE is more than just a social network: it is a platform that strengthens the ties between Folgore paratroopers, offering them a space where they can share experiences and memories, and keep alive that esprit de corps that unites them.