At the end of eight weeks of training, the exercises called Kinetic I / 7 "Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR)" and Kinetic I / 5 "Resolute" ended at the 2020th AVES "Vega" regiment and at the 2020th AVES "Rigel" regiment. Support Mission (RSM) ". The exercises were planned with the aim of consolidating the operational capacities and checking the state of preparation of the "Fenice" and "Griffon" Task Groups.
The training activity, carried out in the "Francesco Baracca" airports of Casarsa della Delizia, "Giannetto Vassura di Miramare" in Rimini and surrounding areas, was conducted with the use of 5 UH-90 and 4 AH-129 "Mangusta" and using, for the integration of the various components, also video conferencing connection systems. The training was developed through missions of varying complexity and of increasing level between the different components used within the two Task Group. This made it possible to test the level of training of personnel in full accordance with the national directives on the containment of the pandemic from COVID-19.
In particular, with the conduct of tactical activities and the study of multiple case studies, the result of the countless operational experiences gained abroad by the staff belonging to the "Friuli" aircraft brigade, it was possible to refine the synergy between the staff of the 66th infantry regiment "Trieste" aircraft and the crews of the 7th AVES "Vega" regiment, the 5th AVES "Rigel" regiment and the Army Aviation command. Among the staff in preparation belonging to the "Rigel", also the first female pilot enabled on UH-90, on her debut in operational employment.
The commander of the aircraft brigade, General Stefano Lagorio, was able to evaluate what was expressed by the units in the field, expressing deep satisfaction for the conduct of the exercises that crowned a long training process that saw all the departments of the aircraft brigade engaged.
