Parachutist Officer Giuseppe Scuderi promoted to Division General

The General Giuseppe Scuderiformer Commander of the 187th Parachute Regiment 'Folgore', received promotion to Division General, raggiungendo così un nuovo prestigioso traguardo in una carriera di eccellenza. Recentemente nominato Capo di Stato Maggiore della Divisione “Vittorio Veneto”, ha ufficialmente assunto l’incarico nel novembre 2024, portando con sé un bagaglio di esperienza e competenze maturate in anni di servizio ai vertici delle unità paracadutiste.

Born in 1971 in Ischia, he attended the Scuola Militare “Nunziatella” di Napoli, conseguendo la maturità classica, per poi essere ammesso all’Modena Military Academy in 1990. Assegnato all’Arma di Fanteria nel 1992, ha completato gli studi alla Scuola di Applicazione di Torino, laureandosi in Scienze Politiche, e nel 1995 è stato destinato alla Parachute Brigade 'Folgore. He held numerous operational assignments between 1995 and 2005, including command of the 5th Parachute Battalion (2012-2013) and the 187th Parachute Regiment (2017-2018).

General Scuderi has completed advanced training courses including the Staff Course (2003-2004), l'Hungarian Staff College (2004-2005) e l’Advanced Command and Staff Course at the Joint Services Command and Staff College of the United Kingdom (2009-2010). He also holds a Master's degree in Strategic Sciences and a Master's degree in Defence Studies. He also gained extensive experience as a staff member at the Interforce Operations Command (2006-2007)the Office of the Capo di Stato Maggiore dell’Esercito (2008-2009 e 2013-2017) and as Liaison Officer with the 3rd (UK) Division (2011-2012). During his service at NRDC-ITA, he held the positions of ACOS J3 (2020-2021) and DCOS Support (2021-2022).

In September 2022, he assumed command of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Support Brigade in Solbiate Olona.

He has participated in numerous international operations and has been COMKFOR Chief of Staff in Kosovo in 2019under the command of the Generale Lorenzo D’Addario.

With solid operational and command experience, General Scuderi is confirmed as a leading figure in the Italian Armed Forces and NATO.

We wish General Scuderi our best wishes for the continuation of his extraordinary career and for his prestigious achievement.

Thunderbolt Mr. General!