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| command_structure =C.P.R. Mobile Forces | | command_structure =C.P.R. Mobile Forces | ||
| − | | garrison =Italo Balbo Barracks, Pavia | + | | garrison =Italo Balbo Police Barracks, Pavia |
| garrison_label = | | garrison_label = | ||
| nickname =''Parà Blu''<br>(Blue Paras) | | nickname =''Parà Blu''<br>(Blue Paras) | ||
| patron = | | patron = | ||
| − | | motto = | + | | motto =''Primi ad Arrivare, Ultimi a Cedere''<br>(First to arrive, Last to give in) |
| colors = <!-- or | colours = --> | | colors = <!-- or | colours = --> | ||
| colors_label = <!-- or | colours_label = --> | | colors_label = <!-- or | colours_label = --> | ||
| − | | march = | + | | march =''Marciando nella Terra Nemica'' |
| mascot = | | mascot = | ||
| anniversaries = | | anniversaries = | ||
| equipment = | | equipment = | ||
| equipment_label = | | equipment_label = | ||
| − | | battles = | + | | battles =Somalia 1974<br>Lebanon 1982 |
| − | | decorations = | + | | decorations =[[File:Valor militare gold medal BAR.png|100px]] |
| battle_honours = | | battle_honours = | ||
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| website = | | website = | ||
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| − | | current_commander = | + | | current_commander =Lieutenant Colonel Francesco Polito |
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| − | | identification_symbol = | + | | identification_symbol =[[File:Basco amaranto.gif]] |
| − | | identification_symbol_label = | + | | identification_symbol_label =Beret |
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| − | The '''Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers''' (Italian: ''Reparto Speciale Paracadutisti di Pubblica Sicurezza'') is a [[Royal Police Corps (Kingdom of Italy)|Royal Police Corps]] paratroopers unit. | + | The '''Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers''' (Italian: ''Reparto Speciale Paracadutisti di Pubblica Sicurezza'') is a [[Royal Police Corps (Kingdom of Italy)|Royal Police Corps]] paratroopers unit, tasked with the execution of rapid response and difficult public order services. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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Some regions were reservoirs of weapons and subversive movements that made themselves abusers and violence of all kinds, and the police, under staff and still suffering from the institutional trauma and the war trials could do very little, without uniform uniforms and without means. , with semi-destroyed archives, often arriving themselves to be attacked and disarmed. | Some regions were reservoirs of weapons and subversive movements that made themselves abusers and violence of all kinds, and the police, under staff and still suffering from the institutional trauma and the war trials could do very little, without uniform uniforms and without means. , with semi-destroyed archives, often arriving themselves to be attacked and disarmed. | ||
| − | It was necessary to set up an operational unit of rapid employment, made up of men of great courage, considerable ability, resistant to the efforts and proven loyalty to the Italian Social Republic. Matteucci, the first head of the Corps, remembered the | + | It was necessary to set up an operational unit of rapid employment, made up of men of great courage, considerable ability, resistant to the efforts and proven loyalty to the Italian Social Republic. Matteucci, the first head of the Corps, remembered the El Alamein epic and with a happy intuition, at the beginning of 1955, he decided to set up a "Special Unit", contacting the former paratroopers and offering them enlistment in this new special unit, getting an enthusiastic response.<br> |
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The Unit was initially based in Aversa (NA) and immediately began a hard training away from prying eyes and ears. The classification was likewise secured by parachuting officers who were veterans of war. The Command was assigned to Major Mario Gajeri. The Unit was thus formed: | The Unit was initially based in Aversa (NA) and immediately began a hard training away from prying eyes and ears. The classification was likewise secured by parachuting officers who were veterans of war. The Command was assigned to Major Mario Gajeri. The Unit was thus formed: | ||
| − | * | + | * 1 Paratroopers company, equipped with light weapons, consisting of machine guns and submachine guns; |
| − | * | + | * 1 motor-armoured company that had 9 armoured cars and a platoon of motorcycle paratroopers armed with submachine guns; |
| − | * | + | * 1 command company that gathered offices and logistic and technical services. |
| − | The region where the most frequent were the violence and the aggressions to the citizens and the Police forces, with relevant problems of public order turned out to be Tuscany and the | + | The region where the most frequent were the violence and the aggressions to the citizens and the Police forces, with relevant problems of public order turned out to be Tuscany and the Decio Canzio Barracks was available in Scandicci (near Florence), the Unit was transferred sanctioning is official constitution on 29 September 1955. |
On 1 February 1958 the Unit assumed the name of IV Special Celere Unit; on 1 February 1965 the name was reverted back to Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers and the unit was transferred in Pavia. | On 1 February 1958 the Unit assumed the name of IV Special Celere Unit; on 1 February 1965 the name was reverted back to Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers and the unit was transferred in Pavia. | ||
| − | The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers has been engaged in numerous operations both in metropolitan Italy and overseas or in various theaters of external operations. Thus, for example, it was involved both in the maintenance of order alongside other Celere units during the episode of the Varese nuclear power plant (1978-1981) and in Somalia where it actively participated in the implementation and the smooth conduct of the referendum that brought the corporatist reforms on 27 June 1974. | + | The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers has been engaged in numerous operations both in metropolitan Italy and overseas or in various theaters of external operations. Thus, for example, it was involved both in the maintenance of order alongside other Celere units during the episode of the Varese nuclear power plant (1978-1981) and in [[Somali Social Republic (Kingdom of Italy)|Somalia]] where it actively participated in the implementation and the smooth conduct of the referendum that brought the corporatist reforms on 27 June 1974. |
With the police reforms of the 1980s, the unit retained its paratrooper status and its particularities: separate recruitment, maroon beret, etc, but its missions shifted to support of special operations. In 1983, the Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers received among its main attributions the support and the support of the special intervention units. Over the years, this mission lost relative importance and the unit was also required to develop special know-how in the areas of security-protection and intelligence-gathering for the benefit of other units of the security establishment. | With the police reforms of the 1980s, the unit retained its paratrooper status and its particularities: separate recruitment, maroon beret, etc, but its missions shifted to support of special operations. In 1983, the Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers received among its main attributions the support and the support of the special intervention units. Over the years, this mission lost relative importance and the unit was also required to develop special know-how in the areas of security-protection and intelligence-gathering for the benefit of other units of the security establishment. | ||
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Missions entrusted to the Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers are of three broad types: | Missions entrusted to the Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers are of three broad types: | ||
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* Military duties (typical of paratroopers): | * Military duties (typical of paratroopers): | ||
** Preventive occupation and defence of positions; | ** Preventive occupation and defence of positions; | ||
** Guerrilla warfare and counterinsurgency; | ** Guerrilla warfare and counterinsurgency; | ||
| − | ** Support to contingents of the C.P.R | + | ** Support to contingents of the C.P.R. or Carabinieri in operations abroad; |
** Entry force; | ** Entry force; | ||
** Quick reaction force; | ** Quick reaction force; | ||
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** Security at diplomatic missions in "at risk" countries; | ** Security at diplomatic missions in "at risk" countries; | ||
** VIP escort; | ** VIP escort; | ||
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The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers is a crowning units for special operations (Italian: ''Unità di coronamento per le operazioni speciali''), i.e. is tasked with protection and belting of special forces, as well as operational support to Special Forces units. | The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers is a crowning units for special operations (Italian: ''Unità di coronamento per le operazioni speciali''), i.e. is tasked with protection and belting of special forces, as well as operational support to Special Forces units. | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 31 March 2018
| Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers | |
|---|---|
| Reparto Speciale Paracadutisti di Pubblica Sicurezza | |
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| Active | 1955-present |
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch | Royal Police Corps |
| Role | Riot control; counter-insurgency |
| Size | 800 troops ca. |
| Part of | C.P.R. Mobile Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Italo Balbo Police Barracks, Pavia |
| Nickname |
Parà Blu (Blue Paras) |
| Motto |
Primi ad Arrivare, Ultimi a Cedere (First to arrive, Last to give in) |
| March | Marciando nella Terra Nemica |
| Engagements |
Somalia 1974 Lebanon 1982 |
| Decorations |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lieutenant Colonel Francesco Polito |
| Insignia | |
| Beret |
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The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers (Italian: Reparto Speciale Paracadutisti di Pubblica Sicurezza) is a Royal Police Corps paratroopers unit, tasked with the execution of rapid response and difficult public order services.
Contents
History
After the African War the Italian Armed Forces and Italy itself went through a convulsive period, full of tensions and dangers for internal security.
Some regions were reservoirs of weapons and subversive movements that made themselves abusers and violence of all kinds, and the police, under staff and still suffering from the institutional trauma and the war trials could do very little, without uniform uniforms and without means. , with semi-destroyed archives, often arriving themselves to be attacked and disarmed.
It was necessary to set up an operational unit of rapid employment, made up of men of great courage, considerable ability, resistant to the efforts and proven loyalty to the Italian Social Republic. Matteucci, the first head of the Corps, remembered the El Alamein epic and with a happy intuition, at the beginning of 1955, he decided to set up a "Special Unit", contacting the former paratroopers and offering them enlistment in this new special unit, getting an enthusiastic response.
The Unit was initially based in Aversa (NA) and immediately began a hard training away from prying eyes and ears. The classification was likewise secured by parachuting officers who were veterans of war. The Command was assigned to Major Mario Gajeri. The Unit was thus formed:
- 1 Paratroopers company, equipped with light weapons, consisting of machine guns and submachine guns;
- 1 motor-armoured company that had 9 armoured cars and a platoon of motorcycle paratroopers armed with submachine guns;
- 1 command company that gathered offices and logistic and technical services.
The region where the most frequent were the violence and the aggressions to the citizens and the Police forces, with relevant problems of public order turned out to be Tuscany and the Decio Canzio Barracks was available in Scandicci (near Florence), the Unit was transferred sanctioning is official constitution on 29 September 1955.
On 1 February 1958 the Unit assumed the name of IV Special Celere Unit; on 1 February 1965 the name was reverted back to Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers and the unit was transferred in Pavia.
The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers has been engaged in numerous operations both in metropolitan Italy and overseas or in various theaters of external operations. Thus, for example, it was involved both in the maintenance of order alongside other Celere units during the episode of the Varese nuclear power plant (1978-1981) and in Somalia where it actively participated in the implementation and the smooth conduct of the referendum that brought the corporatist reforms on 27 June 1974.
With the police reforms of the 1980s, the unit retained its paratrooper status and its particularities: separate recruitment, maroon beret, etc, but its missions shifted to support of special operations. In 1983, the Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers received among its main attributions the support and the support of the special intervention units. Over the years, this mission lost relative importance and the unit was also required to develop special know-how in the areas of security-protection and intelligence-gathering for the benefit of other units of the security establishment.
Mission
Its missions are generally large-scale operations against terrorism and organized crime. It was also used for maintaining public order, for searches for persons in difficult environments, and for reinforcing the security of French diplomatic missions abroad. One of the unit's platoons specialised in VIP protection.
Missions entrusted to the Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers are of three broad types:
- Military duties (typical of paratroopers):
- Preventive occupation and defence of positions;
- Guerrilla warfare and counterinsurgency;
- Support to contingents of the C.P.R. or Carabinieri in operations abroad;
- Entry force;
- Quick reaction force;
- Police duties:
- Support to territorial units of the Carabinieri;
- Riot control (particularly difficult or complex situations);
- Security at diplomatic missions in "at risk" countries;
- VIP escort;
The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers is a crowning units for special operations (Italian: Unità di coronamento per le operazioni speciali), i.e. is tasked with protection and belting of special forces, as well as operational support to Special Forces units.
Organization
The Special Unit of Public Security Paratroopers is considered an enhanced Battalion. The consists of:
- Command Office: Commander support;
- Training Unit;
- Command and Services Company: logistics support;
- Paratroopers Battalion "Audacia":
- Command Platoon
- 3 Companies
- Proximity Support Section
