Salvatore Cuoci | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Salvatore Cuoci |
| Born | January 26, 1965 Aversa, Italy |
| Allegiance |  Italy |
| Service/ |  Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Commander, Kosovo Force |
Salvatore Cuoci (born January 26, 1965) is a member of the Italian Armed Forces, and the 22nd Commander of the Kosovo Force. [1]
Cuoci has held several other commands within the Italian military, and other NATO led operations.
Cuoci was born in Aversa on 26 January 1965. Before entering the military, he attended the Italian Military Academy in 1983.
In 1987, after graduating from the military academy, he attended the Junior Army Officers School, located in Turin. Post-graduation Cuoci was appointed as Lieutenant of Armoured troops in September 1987.
He then served as a platoon commander for the 9th Armoured Battalion, "M.O. Butera" in L’Aquila, in the 6th Tank Battalion "M.O. Scapuzzi”. When in Civitavecchia he served as company commander, S2 and S3 Chief.
Cuoci has received several awards from Italy, and other foreign nations.
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