On Friday 19 November, at the 'Giuseppe Rossetti' barracks in Rome, the Brigadier General Roberto Cernuzzi ceded the comado of COMSUPLOG (Army Logistics Support Command) at Parachutist Brigadier General Pietro Lo Giudicein an event attended by the General C.A. Mauro D'Ubaldi, Army Logistics Commander, as well as other high military and civilian officials.
The ceremony, enriched by the presence of representatives of Combatant Associations of Arms, specialities, categories and religious institutions, was held in front of the Flag of War of the 6th General Support Logistics Regiment.
During his farewell speech, General Cernuzzi emphasised the high level of professionalism and spirit of self-sacrifice demonstrated by his staff and dependent departments during his tenure. He also expressed gratitude to the chain of command for the support received, which made it possible to achieve important milestones in operational logistics.
The Army's Logistics Commander, General D'Ubaldi, thanked General Cernuzzi for his excellent service and wished General Lo Giudice a determined continuation of the efforts made by his predecessor, in order to further enhance the capabilities of the Logistic Support Command.
The Army Logistics Support Command, history and functions
The Army Logistics Support Command (COMSUPLOG), is a Brigade Command operating under the direct supervision of the Army Logistics Command and plays a crucial role in supporting Armed Forces operations, both at home and in missions abroad.
Originally established in 2014 in Verona under the name 'Comando Supporti' for Terrestrial Operational Forces, the Command was transformed and renamed in 2016, moving to Cecchignola in Rome. Initially under the dependencies of the Terrestrial Operational Forces Support Command, it later came under the control of the Army Logistics Command.
Its main functions include providing support through the Combat Service Support Battalion (CSS-BN) and the National Support Element (NSE) abroad, as well as managing the transit of personnel, vehicles and materials for national and international operations. The COMSUPLOG also provides essential medical support through dedicated medical modules, deployed both in foreign theatres of operation and in response to national health emergencies. In recognition of its important role during the Covid emergency, it received the Army Bronze Medal for Valourconferred by Presidential Decree No. 349 of 30 December 2020.
COMSUPLOG plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and operational effectiveness of the entire Italian Army, acting as a key element in the organisation and logistical support indispensable to the success of the armed force's operations.
Parachutist Brigadier General Pietro Lo Giudice
During his career, theParachutist Officer Pietro Lo Giudice has held numerous assignments on the military scenario, both in Italy and abroad. As a colonel, he also had the honour of being the first commander of the reconstituted Folgore Logistic Regiment. With the assumption of the prestigious role at the Army Logistics Support Command, we wish Brigadier General Lo Giudice all the best as he continues his extraordinary career within the armed forces.
Thunderbolt Mr. Commander!
