"Varco 2019" multi-row exercise

(To Army Majority State)
13/02/19

The multi-weapon exercise "Varco 2019" was held in Udine, conducted by the 3rd sappers engineer regiment integrated by a heavy bus-line platoon of the "Genova Cavalleria" regiment (4th), by a nucleus of the "Serenissima" lagoon regiment, by a section of the “Voloire” horse artillery regiment and the “Pozzuolo del Friuli” logistic regiment.

The activity made it possible to refine the cooperation skills of the personnel of different weapons and specialties with the maneuvering and support units of the “Pozzuolo del Friuli” cavalry brigade. In particular, the procedures for mechanical forcing and overcoming of obstacles, the throwing of a tactical bridge with its crossing, the defense of a garrison, the construction of an anti-tank post were applied.

In this activity the VTMM "Bear" was used, an armored vehicle supplied to the Genio departments for research and demining, the "Centauro" armored armored vehicles, the FH70 Obici and the Spike counter armor systems.

Among the regiments of the “Pozzuolo del Friuli” cavalry brigade that are dedicated to supporting the combat, the 3rd genius sappers regiment of Udine has a unique importance and role. Its great versatility makes it a pawn with multiple operational capabilities. Suitable to operate on the front line to open gaps in the opponent's defensive works, in the same way it can conduct demolitions to delay its advance, build suspension bridges or multiple spans, open roads and build camps.

The consolidation of the department's skills in planning, organization and conduct of tactical activities ensures full integration of the Brigade's assets in every type of scenario, guaranteeing the necessary technical-professional and ethical preparation to successfully face all the modern challenges and tasks. assigned to the Units of the "Pozzuolo del Friuli".

The brigade with the multi-gym exercise "Varco 2019" has carried out an incessant and progressive training, inspired by the maximum realism and such as to achieve a real operational capacity in symmetrical operations, through the improvement of complex individual and collective combat techniques.

The professionalism of the brigade's military is built and modeled through a cycle of training consistent with the current and future challenges of a large combat unit that provides the assets for the National Projection Screening Capacity (CNPM).