The 305th session of the Naval Command School begins in Augusta.
On January 7, twelve lieutenants reached the headquarters in Augusta to undertake the most demanding phase of the training path that characterizes the career of a vessel officer. The command school is in fact the last step of a journey that began with entry into the Academy that sanctions the suitability of future commanders of the Navy's naval units. Taking command of a ship is, in fact, the most prestigious opportunity that the Navy can offer to a vessel officer, a recognition of the competence and responsibility that the role entails.
The course, lasting five weeks, is held entirely at the Fourth Naval Division, under the command of Rear Admiral Alberto Tarabotto. The practical training is divided into two phases: the maneuver training (Tir.Ma) and the maneuver and tactical employment training (Tir.MIT). During this course, attendees have the opportunity to consolidate their experience gained during the first period of embarkation, experiencing first-hand the emotions and challenges associated with commanding a naval unit, during the different maneuvers both inside the Augusta harbor and in the open sea.
The Naval Command School of Augusta is progressively gaining international recognition for the excellence of its training capabilities. This prestigious appreciation was also reiterated by Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy, who visited the school. A confirmation that testifies not only to the technical preparation offered, but also to the ability to train professionals capable of facing hic et nunc the increasingly complex challenges of command at sea.
Wind in the sails, therefore, to all the frequenters, ready to welcome this opportunity for personal and professional growth, facing with determination the path towards the future as commanders.
