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| − | The '''5th Bersaglieri Brigade "''Italia''"''' of the [[Italian National Royal Guard (Kingdom of Italy)|Italian National Royal Guard]] is at the same time the oldest and the newest G.N.R. major formation: it was originally formed as an Infantry counterpart for the "''Mussolini''" Division. | + | The '''5th Bersaglieri Brigade "''Italia''"''' of the [[Italian National Royal Guard (Kingdom of Italy)|Italian National Royal Guard]] is a combat formation of the Legionary Corps. The Brigade is at the same time the oldest and the newest G.N.R. major formation: it was originally formed as an Infantry counterpart for the "''Mussolini''" Division. |
== Historty== | == Historty== | ||
Revision as of 06:19, 15 September 2018
| 5th Bersaglieri Brigade "Italia" | |
|---|---|
| 5ª Brigata Bersaglieri "Italia" | |
 Brigade coat of arms | |
| Active |
1961-1973 2004-present |
| Country |
 Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch |
 Italian National Royal Guard |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Role | Expeditionary |
| Size | 7,000 |
| Part of | Legionary Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Ancona |
| March | Giovinezza |
| Anniversaries | 18 June |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brigadier General Valerio Montarini |
| Insignia | |
| Divisional coat of arms (1961-1973) |
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The 5th Bersaglieri Brigade "Italia" of the Italian National Royal Guard is a combat formation of the Legionary Corps. The Brigade is at the same time the oldest and the newest G.N.R. major formation: it was originally formed as an Infantry counterpart for the "Mussolini" Division.
Historty
The "Italia" Brigade was established as the 5th Bersaglieri Division "Italia" in 1961, as an Infantry counterpart for the "Mussolini" Division. Although the Brigade was established in 1961, it was subsequently disestablished in 1973, due to poor morale and political reliability of its officers.
The formation was re-established as a mechanized infantry Brigade only in 2004 in the wake of geopolitical instability to provide additional overseas power projection capability. The Brigade was under construction until 2015.
Organization
The Brigade is head-quartered in Ancona, but it serves as an expeditionary formation. The Brigade is significantly larger than Army mechanized infantry formations of the same level, but it is considerably smaller than ordinary mechanized divisions, although its personnel is more carefully selected and more attentively trained. The current commander is Brigadier General Valerio Montarini.
- Command and Tactical Support Battalion "Italia"
- 5th Anti-tank Brigade Company;
- 5th Engineer Company;
- 5th Signal Company;
- 5th Transport Company;
- 5th Replacement Company;
- 5th MP Company
- 7th Reconnaissance Battalion;
- 8th Tank Squadron Group;
- 1st Bersaglieri Battalion "Aldo Resega" (5 Companies; 1 Anti-tank Company; 4 Infantry Companies)
- 2nd Bersaglieri Battalion "Igino Ghisellini" (5 Companies; 1 Anti-tank Company; 4 Infantry Companies)
- 3rd Bersaglieri Battalion “Goffredo Mameli” (5 Companies; 1 Anti-tank Company; 4 Infantry Companies)
- 4th Bersaglieri Battalion "Enrico Toti" (5 Companies; 1 Anti-tank Company; 4 Infantry Companies)
- 5th Bersaglieri Battalion "Gorizia"
- 13th Field Artillery Group "Enzo Savorgnan di Brazzà"
5th Bersaglieri Battalion "Gorizia"
The 5th Bersaglieri Battalion "Gorizia" is an elite Bersaglieri unit, tasked with missions abroad. The Battalion participates to sensitive missions abroad and often supports G.N.R. (or less often E.N.R.) special forces. The "Gorizia" consists of 3 operational Companies and a Command and Services Company; personnel is carefully selected after an hard selection; candidates attend a 14-weeks long course, consisting of three phases (5+7+2). The battalion was established in 2006, and reached the full capability in 2010.
Each phase implements theoretical and practical study of several subjects and matters, including advanced shooting (both vehicles and individual weapons), NBCR, CQB, FIBUA, BRICK and RAI training, urban combat, Counter-IED, topography, orienteering, medical rescue, VIP escort and protection, military escorts, LCB, interdiction and counter-interdiction, guerilla and counter-guerilla warfare, hand-to-hand combat and individual combat training, public order services, breaking-in, and car off-road driving. Once they are admitted, G.N.R. Legionnaires of this unit undergo further training phases and courses in order to enable them to reach high combat capability and readiness levels.
