In recent days Italian peacekeepers of the Italian-led battalion "ITALBATT", based on brigade paratroops thunderbolt, as part of the "Leonte XXIII" mission, they carried out an important activity aimed at testing the responsiveness of the units in different scenarios and crisis situations, as well as the ability to correctly apply the specific rules of engagement foreseen in the delicate operating theater. Lebanese.
During the complex exercise a series of activities were carried out. Specifically, an attack was simulated with preparation of a command post and operations room in the bunker, a threat of a fire inside the base, an arrival and rescue of a civilian wounded from the outside, an attack with IED with damage and medical evacuation of an injured person, the handling of IEDD bomb squads to clean up the area and the subsequent removal of the heavy vehicle involved in the explosion.
Under the guidance of the commander of ITALBATT, Colonel Cristian Margheriti, the paratroopers of the "Savoia Cavalleria" and the 183 ° paratroopers regiment "Nembo", have verified the fundamental implementation of all contingency plans necessary to react to any type of accident and prevent possible escalation, receiving the appreciation of the evaluators and the top management of UNIFIL.
The combined exercise, called "COMBINEX", will also involve all foreign units deployed with the Joint Task Force Lebanon - Sector West (JTFL-SW), led by Italy under the command of Brigadier General Rodolfo. Sganga, commander at home of the "Folgore" paratroopers brigade.
Il West Sector (JTFL-SW) placed under Italian responsibility is composed of about 3800 men, coming from 13 nations.
