The Folgore exercises for JRRF

05/11/14

5 / 11 / 2014 - An intensive cycle of training activities for the 186 ° Folgore paratroopers regiment of Siena ended at the Carpegna military range. The activity, within the framework of the preparation for the national JRRF (Joint Rapid Response Force) requirement, was also organized and conducted in order to verify and integrate what was learned during the recent multinational exercise "Saber Junction 2014", in the frame of a supposed high intensity warfighting exercise.

In addition to the fire evaluation of the platoons of all the paraglider fusiliers companies and the heavy mortar platoon, particular attention was given to the cooperation procedures with the 3 ^ dimension, by carrying out close air support training missions, which saw the paratroopers operate in close contact with the reconnaissance helicopters and "Mangusta" escort of the 48 ° group of the 7 "Vega" regiment of the army, also in preparation for the national JRRF basin.

The excellent result achieved by the paratroopers of the 186 parachute regiment "Folgore", was the best way to honor the day of the 72 anniversary of the battle of "El Alamein".

Source: Command of Terrestrial Operations Forces