{"id":16828,"date":"2025-04-08T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/?p=16828"},"modified":"2025-04-08T16:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:34:16","slug":"lagunari-serenissimaconsegna-basco-verde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/en\/lagunari-serenissimimonce-delivers-green-beret\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagunari 'Serenissima': handing over the green beret to the new Lagunaris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Venice -<\/strong> An intense and meaningful day saw the <a href=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/en\/lagunari-serenissima-regiment-daring-and-valour-on-land-and-sea\/\">Lagunari of the 'Serenissima' Regiment<\/a>combining the solemnity of the ceremony and the rigour of operations in a single event. The Chief of Staff of the Army, Army General Carmine Masiello, paid tribute to the Italian Army's only amphibious infantry unit, visiting the regiment's facilities and attending the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esercito.difesa.it\/comunicazione\/Pagine\/Visita-al-reggimento-lagunari-%E2%80%9CSerenissima%E2%80%9D-e-consegna-del-basco-di-specialita-250407.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">Green beret ceremony for new Lagunaris <\/a>in the historic setting of the Ducal Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI-18x12.jpg.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: handing over the green beret to the new Lagunaris - brigadefolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI.jpg\" alt=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: Tradition and Operation - brigadefolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-16840 webpexpress-processed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/02-LAGUNARI-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An assault vessel of the Lagunari Regiment \"Serenissima\" sailing at full speed during an exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From the heart of the Serenissima to operational reality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit began at the 'Miraglia' barracks, the regiment's amphibious base, where Colonel Leandro Corina illustrated to General Masiello the operational capabilities and peculiarities of the amphibious speciality, as well as the training and logistic activities carried out by the department. The tour continued to the 'Matter' barracks and then to the 'Bafile' barracks, where a new light workshop for vehicle maintenance, built by the 5th Infrastructure Department, was inaugurated. Brigadier General Stefano Martinelli was also present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, together with representatives of the companies involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chief of the EMS personally witnessed the high level of operational readiness of the Lagunaris, praising the personnel for the professionalism and spirit of sacrifice they demonstrated on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-1024x768.jpeg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-1536x1152.jpeg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-2048x1536.jpeg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-16x12.jpeg.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: handing over the green beret to the new Lagunaris - brigadefolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: Tradition and Operation - brigadefolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-16841 webpexpress-processed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/arrivo-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Army Chief of Staff, Gen. C.A. Carmine Masiello, reviews the Lagunari of the 'Serenissima' Regiment deployed in formation at the 'Bafile' barracks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handing over the Green Basque: the christening of the Lagunaris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most solemn moment of the day took place in the Sala dello Scrutinio of the Doge's Palace, a symbolic place of the Republic of Venice. In the presence of civil and military authorities, the newly qualified cadets of the 94th Amphibious Qualification Course 'Alpha' received the green beret from the hands of General Masiello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\"As of today, you become part of an elite, but above all, you confirm that you take responsibility for defending the Republic and guaranteeing peace and security, whatever the price may be. Welcome Lagunari to the big Army family,\" said the Chief of EMS, addressing the new members of the unit with words full of meaning.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The selective and rigorous 'Alpha' course represents the formal entry into the specialty and prepares Lagunaris to face the operational challenges of the future, both nationally and internationally, with readiness and competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-18x10.jpg.webp 18w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: handing over the green beret to the new Lagunaris - brigadefolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: Tradition and Operation - brigadefolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-16842 webpexpress-processed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lagunari-in-Piazza-San-Marco-a-Venezia.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lagunari of Regiment 'Serenissima' parade in arms in St. Mark's Square in Venice, paying homage to the city and its glorious military traditions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 'Serenissima' Regiment: guardians of water and tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct descendants of the Fanti da Mar of the Serenissima Republic of Venice, the Lagunari operate in river, lagoon and maritime environments, with an amphibious capability that is unique within the Italian Army. The Regiment is part of the \"Pozzuolo del Friuli\" Cavalry Brigade and is one of the pillars of the National Capability of Projection from the Sea (CNPM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipped with a modern and flexible structure, the 'Serenissima' has Amphibious Companies, tactical support units and a highly specialised Training Company. Its men and women train hard to maintain the highest standards in every operational area, from combat in an urban environment (CQB) to amphibious reconnaissance and aerial insertion with fast-rope techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Recon Platoon: the elite of the elite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Recon Platoon, the Regiment's elite operational core, deserves special mention. Its members, selected from the most experienced Lagunaris, are trained in special operations, raids, sabotage and deep reconnaissance in amphibious contexts. Each Recon operator is an amphibious scout, parachutist and, in some cases, a COMSUBIN-qualified diver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI-18x12.jpg.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: handing over the green beret to the new Lagunaris - brigadefolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI.jpg\" alt=\"Lagunari &#039;Serenissima&#039;: Tradition and Operation - brigadefolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-16843 webpexpress-processed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brigatafolgore.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-LAGUNARI-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Operators of the Recon Platoon of Regiment Lagunari \"Serenissima\" during an aquatic infiltration exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking to the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 'Serenissima' Regiment is today at the centre of important strategic and logistical considerations. The need to unify the operational sites and improve the infrastructure is urgently felt, as is the need to equip the department with new modern amphibious means such as the Amphibious Armoured Vehicle (VBA), which is essential to guarantee mobility and protection in increasingly complex future scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the challenges, the regiment continues with determination in its mission, with the awareness of being heirs to a glorious tradition and at the same time protagonists of the evolution of the Italian Army in an inter-force perspective<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"    margin-top: 24px;    padding: 12px 16px;    border-left: 3px solid #6B1D3A;    background-color: #f9f5f6;    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\">\n    <p style=\"        margin: 0;        font-size: 13px;        color: #6b6b6b;        line-height: 1.5;    \">\n        <strong style=\"color: #4A1228;\">Source:<\/strong>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esercito.difesa.it\/comunicazione\/Pagine\/Visita-al-reggimento-lagunari-%E2%80%9CSerenissima%E2%80%9D-e-consegna-del-basco-di-specialita-250407.aspx\"\n           style=\"color: #6B1D3A; text-decoration: underline;\"\n           target=\"_blank\"\n           rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.esercito.difesa.it\/comunicazione\/Pagine\/Visita-al-reggimento-lagunari-%E2%80%9CSerenissima%E2%80%9D-e-consegna-del-basco-di-specialita-250407.aspx<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venice - An intense and meaningful day saw the Lagunari of the 'Serenissima' Regiment, combining the solemnity of the ceremony and the rigour of operations in a single event. 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