At the "Oreste Salomone" barracks, headquarters of the 17th "Acqui" volunteer training regiment (RAV), the volunteers on initial standstill (VFI) of the Italian Army, belonging to the 2nd block of 2023, have sworn allegiance to the Italian Republic.
At the ceremony, presided over by the commander for the training, specialization and doctrine of the Army, General of the Army Corps Carlo Lamanna, local military, civil and religious authorities and the families of the jurands took part.
In the presence of the glorious Flag of War of the regiment, the volunteers sealed the solemn act of the oath by pronouncing the traditional formula and singing in unison the Mameli Hymn, performed by the Fanfare of the "Garibaldi" Bersaglieri Brigade.
"...today is a special day for you that will remain indelibly imprinted in your soul as it was for each of us." were the words with which the regimental commander, Colonel Matteo Vitulano, during his greeting speech, urged the young volunteers to continue to make the same commitment that characterized the training period spent at the 17th RAV "ACQUI".
“..Remember… the oath is the cornerstone of the military profession! It is not a simple formal act, but a moral commitment that finds concrete implementation in the observance of the Constitution and in the defense of the homeland" General Lamanna's warning to the jurors.
The training of military personnel allows young recruits to learn the rules that regulate military organisation, to achieve adequate physical preparation and acquire the basic and "combat" knowledge and skills specific to every soldier.
In the next few days, the volunteers will leave the city of Capua to reach the weapons specialization schools, located throughout the national territory.
