A true paratrooper has capacity to resist pain and he needs strength to beat others; he is always “angry” because this gives him the energy he needs to react to difficulties and to resist any violence he has to endure. The name Folgore is Italian for lightning. Auto-transportable Infantry - North-African Type: This article is about the historic Italian 185th Paratroopers Division Folgore. Airborne troops and operations were to be performed by the Military Parachute Centre in Pisa. Maintaining the legacy of the Cavalry Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd), it ensures, thanks to its mobility characteristics, firepower and protection of forces, the availability of exploration skills (hidden and through combat), objectives acquisition, surveillance and targeted counter-actions. After the war the combat group became the Mechanized Division "Folgore", which was disbanded on 31 October 1986. In return the brigade received the 3rd Cavalry Regiment Savoia Cavalleria from the Air-assault Brigade, the 33rd Self-propelled Field Artillery Regiment Acqui from the Granatieri di Sardegna Mechanized Brigade and the 6th Logistic Regiment from the disbanded Logistic Projection Command. The history of the 185th Division "Folgore" spans from late 1930s, when its immediate ancestors were established, to 1945, when its immediate successor was disbanded. ; during these occasions, collective pumping in memory of common membership is compulsive. [10][11] Operation Lightfoot, launched on 24 October 1942, was designed to break through the weak Italian-held southern sector of the Alamein line where the Bologna, Brescia, Pavia and Folgore Divisions anchored the right flank. or during missions (“peace-keeping”, public order, etc. The pumping made in order to show respect includes the paratroopers in the spirit of the corps and group identity. The division was sent to Africa and fought in the Battle of El Alamein with the following structure:[16]. Paratrooper Supplies Battalion: Command Platoon; Maintenance Company; Supply Company; Maintenance and Airsupply Company. The most commonly used orders are: “pump”, “push hard for the old man”, “the old man is tired….”, “flat on the floor”, “let’s do a bit … monster”, “I’ve dropped a coin… look for it”, “flex and reflect …monster”. The superior gives the order to pump using specific military jargon. The 182nd Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore" (Italian: 182ª Brigata Paracadutisti "Folgore") is the oldest and principal paratroopers brigade of the Italian National Royal Army.It was established as the Folgore Division in 1930s, and in 1970s it was downsized in order to generate the other Paratroopers Brigades and to fulfil at its best its special tasks. 185th Paratroopers Division Folgore or 185ª Divisione Paracadutisti Folgore was a Parachute Division of the Italian Army (in Italian Regio Esercito) during World War II. A Reconnaissance Squadron, a pool of forces that can be used in the "advanced stage" for the conduct of hidden exploration and also aimed at guaranteeing the functions of pathfinder. At El-Alamein, throughout several engagements, the paratroopers were either able to resist the attacks made upon them or, when the Allied forces had been successful in completely wiping out the first line of Folgore outposts, to reform again, usually counterattacking. A first team of five Nembo paratroopers from the Folgore Brigade graduated as EST instructors after a three-day drill Sept 14-16. [8], On 15 September the 185th Infantry Regiment "Folgore", which had remained in Italy, left the division and changed its name to 185th Infantry Regiment "Nembo" and became the basis for the 184th Infantry Division "Nembo" (Nemo Italian for Nimbus). The Squadron has qualified TACP-FAC personnel, Laser Operators and a group of selected shooters, as well as a large number of paratroopers abilitated to HALO-HAHO; two Line Squadrons (dedicated to light exploration tasks), mainly - but not exclusively - oriented to operate within the "Assault Scaglione" to be used in area exploration and surveillance activities, ie in activities in urbanized areas. The division was intended to be used in Operation Hercules – the planned Axis invasion of Malta. In March 2001 the brigade lost its logistic battalion and the 26th Light Airplanes and Helicopters Squadron Giove and when in 2002 the Carabinieri were separated from the Army to become the Fourth Armed Force of Italy the 1st Carabinieri Paratroopers Regiment Tuscania left the brigade. In June 1942 the divisions name was changed to 185th Airborne Division Folgore and its regiments renumbered and renamed as well. In the course of the Second Battle of El Alamein the division was completely destroyed and therefore officially disbanded on 23 November 1942. Magical powers and superstitious beliefs are attributed to the maroon beret. During the Second battle of El Alamein the Folgore Division came under attack from three Allied divisions 44th (Home Counties) Infantry Division, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, 7th Armoured Division, and the 1st Free French Brigade. [12] On 6 November, after having exhausted all its ammunition, the remainder of the Division surrendered. The brigade deployed twice to Afghanistan in support of ISAF – once in 2009 and once in 2011, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Savoia Cavalleria Centauro on maneuver, Structure of the brigade (click to enlarge). The regiment has been subordinated to the 2nd Carabinieri Mobile Brigade since 15 March 2002, p. 184 having been moved from Folgore Parachute Brigade. On 30 April 1941 the Italian paratroopers were deployed for the first time when the II Paratroopers Battalion jumped onto Cephalonia. The beret is retrieved in the mouth during the first push up, and gripped between the teeth for the whole duration of the exercise. This article is about the active Italian Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore". The Allied attack began with an artillery barrage, followed by an all out assault by the 7th Armoured and 44th Infantry divisions. [3] Two years later, in 1939, two Paratroopers Military School based in Tarquinia and in Viterbo were established. History of the Second World War; United Kingdom Military Series. The history of the 185th Division "Folgore" spans from late 1930s, when its immediate ancestors were established, to 1945, when its immediate successor was disbanded. In 2000, the Regiment deployed fifty paratroopers in Naples in the Operation "Golfo". School Command (the Commander was a senior officer of the Air force, the Deputy Commander a senior officer of the Army); 1st Paratroopers Infantry Regiment (raised 1 April 1941), 2nd Paratroopers Infantry Regiment (raised 1 September 1941), VIII Paratroopers Battalion (re-roled as Paratroopers Sapper unit in May 1942), Division Headquarters and Headquarters Company, II Paratroopers Battalion (from 185th Infantry Regiment "Nembo"), IV Paratroopers Battalion (from 185th Infantry Regiment "Nembo"), I Paratroopers Artillery Group (3x batteries with, III Paratroopers Artillery Group (3x batteries with 47/32 cannons), 7th Paratroopers Artillery Battery (47/32 cannons), 20th Mortar Company (81mm Model 35 mortars), 185th Mining and Explosives Engineers Company, Corporal Major Antonio ANDRIOLO, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23 – November 4, 1942, First Lieutenant Roberto BANDINI, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23–25, 1942, First Lieutenant Ferruccio BRANDI, 187th Paratroopers Regiment, October 24, 1942, Second Lieutenant Pietro BRUNO 132d Transport Regiment, Private Giuseppe CAPPELLETTO, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23–25, 1942, Private Giacomo CESARONI, 187th Paratroopers Regiment, October 29, 1942, Private Leandro FRANCHI, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, November 1942, Second Lieutenant Giovanni GAMBAUDO, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23–24, 1942, First Lieutenant Marco GOLA, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23–24, 1942, Private Gerardo LUSTRISSIMI, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23–25, 1942, Sergeant Major Dario PIRLONE, 185th Artillery Regiment, October 24, 1942, Sergeant Nicola PISTILLO, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23–25, 1942, Corporal Major Dario PONZECCHI, 185th Paratroopers Regiment, October 26, 1942, Captain Costantino RUSPOLI, Prince of Poggio Suasa, 187th Paratroopers Regiment, October 26–27, 1942, Captain Gastone SIMONI, 187th Paratroopers Regiment, October 23–27, 1942, Sergeant Major Mario GIARETTO, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, August 8, 1942, Second Lieutenant Omero LUCCHI, Folgore Division Artillery, August 31 – September 4, 1942, Sapper Clinio MISSERVILLE, 185th Assault Sapper Company, September 10, 1942, Major Aurelio ROSSI, 187th Paratroopers Regiment, August 20 – September 3, 1942, Captain Fabio RUGIADI, 187th Paratroopers Regiment, August 30, 1942, Lieutenant Colonel Carlo Marescotti RUSPOLI, Prince of Poggio Suasa, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, First Lieutenant Giovanni STARACE, Folgore Division, July - November, 1942, Second Lieutenant Giovanni STASSI, 186th Paratroopers Regiment, August 25 – September 2, 1942, This page was last edited on 6 September 2020, at 08:03. After the Armistice of Cassibile between the Allies and Italy most of the troops of the Nembo stationed on Sardinia decided to side with Italian King Victor Emmanuel III and began to fight the retreating German troops. Paratrooper Combat Maintenance Battalion: Command Platoon; Medium Workshop; Transportation Company. The 182nd Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore" (Italian: 182ª Brigata Paracadutisti "Folgore") is the oldest and principal paratroopers brigade of the Italian National Royal Army. Reconnaissance can be conducted in two forms, hidden (by stealth) and by combat actions (by fire). For its conduct during the Second Battle of El Alamein the division as whole was awarded a Gold Medal of Military Valor. 2nd Carabinieri Mobile Brigade. No one else can intervene, even if they are of longer service or higher rank. In 1985 the Italian Army abolished the regimental level and re-organised its brigades. When the superior is particularly “tired” he gives the orders without speaking, but simply by miming the action of a push-up. 185th Paratroopers Division Folgore or 185ª Divisione Paracadutisti Folgore was a Parachute Division of the Italian Army (in Italian Regio Esercito) during World War II. The orders come from the most senior of the group, and always, whoever gives the orders also pumps along with all the others. Pumping affirms the distinction between those who participate in the ritual (the paratroopers) and those who are excluded from it (the non-paratroopers). After the end of the Cold War the Italian Army decided to rename the battalions in the brigade as regiments for historical reasons. The brigade was named I Paratroopers Brigade and fielded the 1st Paratroopers Regiment with the II and V Paratroopers battalions, a Paratroopers Special Forces Battalion, a G.N.R. Direct and immediate origins of the 185th Paratroopers Division "Folgore" lie in the Paratroopers units formed in the wake of the breaking out of the World War Two. [6] When the division arrived in Africa the three artillery groups of the 185th Artillery Regiment "Folgore" were merged into two artillery groups of three batteries each, thus providing one group for each infantry regiment, which in turn could now provide one battery to each battalion of a regiment. In 1938 Marshal of the Air Force Italo Balbo established the Camp-School for Paratrooper of the Libyan Troops under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Goffredo Tonini and stationed at the airport of Castel Benito near Tripoli.

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