The Folgore Parachute Brigade at the 10th AIACC in Canada
The tenth edition of the Annual International Airborne Commanders Conference (AIACC) was recently held at the prestigious Citadelle de Québec in Canada, an event of international importance that saw the participation of military delegations from thirteen countries. Among the participants, the presence of the Paratroopers Brigade “Folgore” representing Italy stood out, confirming the strategic importance and operational excellence of the Italian Armed Forces in the international panorama.
What is AIACC?
The AIACC is a major annual meeting that brings together Commanders of Airborne Troops from the main NATO countries, partners of the Alliance and the European Union, giving life to the so-called Airborne Community, that is, the community of paratrooper air forces that aims to strengthen standards of interoperability and multinational integration. During the conference, knowledge and procedures are shared regarding airdrops of personnel, air refueling, acquisition of new equipment and development of specific operating procedures for Airborne Operations.
Thirteen countries at the debate
The 10th edition of the AIACC saw the presence of delegations from Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Spain and the United States. The discussions placed particular emphasis on the Operational Readiness of paratrooper units in modern crisis contexts, underlining the vital importance of the Airborne Troops as high-readiness units.
In an era marked by increasing uncertainty and unpredictability in the international scenarios, AIACC emphasizes the urgent need for constant information sharing and the implementation of joint exercises between Allied Countries. The goal is to ensure forces capable of reacting rapidly with operational effectiveness, versatility and “full spectrum” capabilities, following the principles of maximum integration at the joint and multinational level.
In a period characterized by increasing global challenges, the AIACC has highlighted the need for close collaboration between allied countries to ensure effective information sharing and the implementation of joint exercises. These activities are essential to maintain a high level of operational readiness and to ensure a coordinated and timely response to international crisis situations.
The Folgore in the front line
The Folgore Parachute Brigade, with its historical past and proven experience in airborne operations, brought his point of view and skills to the conference table, contributing to the debate on international cooperation and the development of shared tactics and strategies, also underlining Italy's commitment to contributing to collective security.
The 10th edition of the AIACC thus concluded with a success, marking a significant step forward towards greater integration and interoperability of paratrooper forces at an international level.
Born Alessandro Generotti, C.le Maj. Parachutist on leave. Military Parachutist Patent no. 192806. 186th RGT Par. Folgore/5th BTG. Par. El Alamein/XIII Cp. Par. Condor.
Founder and administrator of the website BRIGATAFOLGORE.NET. Blogger and computer scientist by profession.
