The general of the army corps Gaetano Zauner He has over forty years of experience in the Armed Forces, with a career focused on operational command, strategic planning and international cooperation.
Infantry officer, he led high-profile units, including the “Ariete” armored brigade. He operated in Kosovo, Bosnia and Lebanon, gaining extensive experience in multinational and joint contexts. He held senior positions in the Army General Staff (Deputy Chief of Staff from 30 August 2021 to 5 April 2024) and at NATO, contributing to the transformation and operational adaptation of the Land Forces.
Since last year he has been commander of COMFOTER (land operational forces command), the main body of the Italian Army responsible for the planning, training and operational readiness of land units.
Soldier training is a fundamental pillar of command: it ensures that personnel are always ready to operate efficiently and rapidly in any operating scenario, maintaining high standards of professionalism and interoperability.
We asked to interview him a few weeks ago and he promptly said he was available. Good vision!
