At the event of the change, the commander of the terrestrial operating forces, general of corps Alberto Pimicerj, was present as the highest military authority.
Brigadier General Pietro Tornabene took over from Brigadier General Francesco Bindi, who held the command for a three-month transition period, returning home from a prestigious position abroad.
General Primicerj, in his speech of greeting, complimented the dedication and professionalism of the engineers, underlined the fundamental role of the weapon of genius, an essential and versatile pawn of the Italian army and highlighted how it represents a of the most effective expressions of modernity, capacity for transformation and propensity for innovation.
Source: Army Majority Staff
