{"id":4564,"date":"2025-03-15T15:03:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T14:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/https-brigatafolgore-net-gli-acquisitori-obiettivi-in-addestramento-conclusa-lesercitazione-falena-i-del-185-rrao-folgore\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T13:05:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T12:05:27","slug":"gli-acquisitori-obiettivi-in-addestramento-conclusa-lesercitazione-falena-i-del-185-rrao-folgore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/en\/target-acquisition-in-training-concluded-mothership-i-of-185-rrao-folgore\/","title":{"rendered":"Target Acquirers in Training: Exercise 'Moth I' of 185th RRAO 'Folgore' concluded"},"content":{"rendered":"

The complex exercise 'Moth I' 2025, which involved the 185th Parachute Reconnaissance and Objective Acquisition Regiment (RRAO) 'Folgore'<\/a>, an elite unit of the Italian Army, specialised in special operations and tactical intelligence gathering. The training activity involved a wide operational scenario, extending between Livorno, Gioia del Colle, Torre Veneri, Tor di Nebbia and Brindisi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Multi-domain and inter-force training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main objective of the 'Falena I' exercise was to consolidate operational capabilities in the five fundamental domains: land, air, water, cyber and space. The Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) command post was deployed in Livorno, while the Special Operations Task Unit (SOTU) operated from the 36th Fighter Wing of the Italian Air Force, located in Gioia del Colle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simulated missions involved information gathering and kinetic operations, in hybrid warfare scenarios in both urban and rural environments. Among the most significant tactical acts was the insertion of operators using the Freefall Technique (TCL) from an NH-90 helicopter of the 3rd Special Operations Helicopter Regiment (REOS)<\/a> of the Army Aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operators on electric motorbikes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Amphibious operations and new mobility systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most advanced phases of the training involved amphibious insertion, with coastal takeover conducted by an Operations Detachment of the 185th RRAO, using special boats. The unit also tested new means of land mobility, including electric motorbikes and LTATVs (Light Tactical All Terrain Vehicles), expanding operational possibilities in hostile and diverse environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operational detachment on board a RHIB Zodiac Hurricane vessel
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A highly realistic exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moth I' lasted for two consecutive weeks, involving over 100 men and women, both for direct training and for logistical and operational support. Maximum realism was ensured by the presence of numerous role players, who simulated dynamic threats along the main and secondary arteries of the urban exercise areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire operation was characterised by its 'joint' nature, with the contribution of various Armed Forces departments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n