{"id":4627,"date":"2025-03-21T07:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T06:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/https-brigatafolgore-net-comfop-sud-ristuccia-passa-testimone-di-stasio\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T07:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T06:33:13","slug":"comfop-sud-il-generale-ristuccia-passa-il-testimone-al-generale-di-stasio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/en\/comfop-south-general-ristuccia-passes-the-baton-to-general-di-stasio\/","title":{"rendered":"COMFOP SOUTH, General Ristuccia passes the baton to General Di Stasio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Naples, Palazzo Salerno<\/strong> - This morning, in the historic setting of Palazzo 'Salerno' in Naples, the ceremony for the change of leadership of the Operational Forces Command South (COMFOP SUD) took place. In the presence of the Commander of the Land Operations Forces, <strong>Army Corps General Gaetano Zauner<\/strong>and the main military and civil authorities in the area, the <strong>Army Corps General Angelo Michele Ristuccia<\/strong> ceded command to the <strong>Division General Andrea Di Stasio.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A solemn moment, sealing the handover between two high-profile leaders, united by their spirit of service and commitment to the security of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4.-Firma-dellalbo-donore-1000x667.jpg.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"COMFOP SOUTH, General Ristuccia passes the baton to General Di Stasio - brigadefolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4.-Firma-dellalbo-donore-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"COMFOP SOUTH, General Ristuccia passes the baton to General Di Stasio - brigadefolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-14271 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-il-lavoro-del-generale-ristuccia-visione-concretezza-e-valori\">General Ristuccia's work: vision, concreteness and values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General Ristuccia is leaving the Command after having led an extraordinary path of growth and innovation. During his tenure, COMFOP South has further strengthened its role as a multifunctional interregional Command, becoming a point of reference both in preparing forces for operational missions and in supporting territorial needs, in cooperation with local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under his leadership, the Operational Forces South have been able to respond promptly and effectively to the new challenges of the contemporary operational environment: an environment characterised by increasing complexity and multi-domain threats, ranging from cyber to conventional operations, to the management of civil protection emergencies. General Ristuccia has been able to combine pragmatism and strategic vision, investing in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esercito.difesa.it\/Documents\/A4_VISION_RGB.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"> three fundamental axes<\/a>: <strong>values<\/strong>, <strong>technology<\/strong> e <strong>training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his speech, he thanked the personnel of the COMFOP South and the dependent departments, emphasising the importance of the loyal cooperation and professionalism expressed in every area: \"We have worked together to make this large Unit increasingly efficient and ready, aware of the role that our Army plays in the security of the country and in operations abroad. This has been possible thanks to the cohesion, dedication and sense of duty of all the women and men who proudly wear the uniform every day.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2.-Discorso-del-Generale-di-Corpo-dArmata-Gaetano-Zauner-1000x667.jpg.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"COMFOP SOUTH, General Ristuccia passes the baton to General Di Stasio - brigadefolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2.-Discorso-del-Generale-di-Corpo-dArmata-Gaetano-Zauner-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"COMFOP SOUTH, General Ristuccia passes the baton to General Di Stasio - brigadefolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-14273 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-il-nuovo-comandante-generale-di-stasio-pronto-ad-affrontare-le-sfide-future\">New Commander, General Di Stasio: 'Ready to face future challenges'<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lieutenant General Andrea Di Stasio, who takes over the command, is an officer of long experience and established competence. In his inauguration speech, he expressed pride and a sense of responsibility for his new assignment, aware of the challenges that await him in an ever-changing strategic environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"I take over the baton from General Ristuccia with honour, aware of the value and dedication he has shown in this command. We look forward with determination and spirit of service, ready to guarantee the safety and protection of citizens, in the tradition and values of the Italian Army,\" said Di Stasio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-il-ruolo-del-comfop-sud-un-pilastro-strategico-per-la-sicurezza-nazionale\">The role of COMFOP SOUTH: a strategic pillar for national security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The COMFOP Sud is a top-level Command with responsibility for central-southern and insular Italy. Under its control are five Multi-Army Brigades, dedicated to the preparation of forces for national and international operations, as well as four regional Army Military Commands engaged in logistic, administrative and community support activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The responsibility of COMFOP South in the management of operations is also crucial <strong>\"Safe Roads<\/strong> e <strong>'Land of Fires'<\/strong>which employs thousands of military personnel every day to guarantee security and legality in the territories under their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As General Ristuccia reiterated, \"we have a duty to prepare and produce the best possible operational capabilities, with the resources we have, will receive or will be able to offer. This is a commitment we undertake with conscious pragmatism and with the honour of serving our country.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7.-Piazzale-della-cerimonia-1000x667.jpg.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"COMFOP SOUTH, General Ristuccia passes the baton to General Di Stasio - brigadefolgore.net\" src=\"https:\/\/brigatafolgore.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7.-Piazzale-della-cerimonia-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"COMFOP SOUTH, General Ristuccia passes the baton to General Di Stasio - brigadefolgore.net\" class=\"wp-image-14274 webpexpress-processed\" style=\"width:1300px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-la-visione-futura-valori-tecnologia-e-addestramento\">The future vision: values, technology and training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The change of command comes at a time when military challenges are evolving rapidly, made complex by new technological threats and multi-domain operational environments. General Di Stasio confirmed the strategic continuity, reaffirming the centrality of the <strong>ethical values<\/strong>, of the<strong>technological innovation<\/strong> and the<strong>training<\/strong> as fundamental pillars to ensure the effectiveness of the Operational Forces South, in line with the directives of the Chief of Staff of the Army and the Land Operations Forces Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this handover, COMFOP South is preparing to face new challenges with renewed energy and determination, strong in its tradition of excellence and service to the country.<\/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\/Cambio-al-Comando-delle-Forze-Operative-Sud.aspx\"\n           style=\"color: #6B1D3A; text-decoration: underline;\"\n           target=\"_blank\"\n           rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.esercito.difesa.it\/comunicazione\/Pagine\/Cambio-al-Comando-delle-Forze-Operative-Sud.aspx<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naples, Palazzo Salerno - This morning, in the historic setting of Palazzo \"Salerno\" in Naples, the ceremony for the change of leadership of the Operational Forces Command South (COMFOP SUD) took place. 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