Structure of the Italian Army

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The article provides an overview of the entire chain of command and organization of the Italian Army since the reform of 1 October 2025 and includes all active units as of the same date. The Armed Forces of Italy are under the command of the Italian Supreme Defense Council, presided over by the President of the Italian Republic. The Italian Army is commanded by the Chief of the Army General Staff or "Capo di Stato Maggiore dell’Esercito" in Rome. [1]

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Chief of the Army General Staff

The Chief of the Army General Staff in Rome, a four star general, commands the entire Italian Army. However the Army General Staff itself is commanded by the Deputy Chief of the Army General Staff.

Army General Staff

The Army General Staff in Rome is tasked with the study, research, development and general policy of the army. It is headed by the Deputy Chief of the Army General Staff.

Army Evaluation and Innovation Command

  • Distintivo del Comando Valutazione e Innovazione dell'Esercito.png Army Evaluation and Innovation Command, in Civitavecchia (Lazio) [4]
    • CoA mil ITA rgt carri 001.png 1st Armored Regiment, in Capo Teulada (Sardinia) manages the Capo Teulada Training Range for armored and heavy/medium units and provides the opposing force for exercises
    • CoA mil ITA rgt fanteria 080.png 80th Regiment "Roma", in Monte Romano (Lazio) manages the Monte Romano Training Range for light and medium units and provides the opposing force for exercises
    • Cesano Training Range, in Rome (Lazio) for light infantry units, and the personnel of the Infantry School
    • Torre Veneri Training Range, in Lecce (Apulia) for armored and heavy units, and the personnel of the Cavalry School
    • San Giorgio Training Range, in Bruneck (South Tyrol) for light infantry units

Operational Land Forces Command

The Operational Land Forces Command (Italian : Comando delle Forze Operative Terrestri, abbreviation: COMFOTER) is the continuously operational command of the army. The command is headquartered in Rome. In case of war, outside of NATO's command structure, it would command the army's units. [5]

On 1 July 2023 the Capital Military Command (Italian : Comando Militare della Capitale) in Rome was merged into COMFOTER, which thus became responsible for managing army events in Rome and its metro area, and for overseeing the administrative Army Military Commands tasked with public duties in, recruitment, administration of the reserves, public information, and promotional activities in the Lazio, Tuscany, and Sardinia regions. Additionally COMFOTER became responsible for the army's Monte Romano training range, the army museums in Rome, the military penitentiary organization, the army band, as well as the Italian military's Geographic Institute in Florence. The Army Military Command "Lazio" covering the Lazio region became an integral part of COMFOTER, while the Army Military Command "Toscana" covering the Tuscany region remained an integral part of the Military Geographical Institute. [6] [7] [8] [9]

NATO Rapid Deployable Corps - Italy

The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy (NRDC-ITA) is a multinational, NATO-assigned deployable corps command headquartered in Solbiate Olona. The corps is commanded by a three-star general (OF-8). [10]

NRDC-ITA Support Brigade

Combat Support Forces Command

The Combat Support Forces Command (Italian : Comando delle Forze di Supporto al Combattimento, abbreviation: COMFORSUP COMBAT) in Rome commands the army's operational support units. The command is commanded by a three-star general (OF-8). [12]

  • Distintivo del Comando delle Forze Operative Terrestri di Supporto.png Combat Support Forces Command , in Rome (Lazio)
    • Cecchignola Base Command, in Rome-Cecchignola (Lazio)
      • Support Regiment "Cecchignola", in Rome-Cecchignola (Lazio) (supporting the commands, schools and units based at the Cecchignola military base)
Artillery Command
Artillery School/Training Regiment PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer Italian Army Artillery Training Regiment Panzerhaubitze 2000 firing.png
Artillery School/Training Regiment PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer
7th CBRN Defense Regiment "Cremona" VBR NBC Plus vehicle Italian Army - 7th CBRN Defense Regiment "Cremona" VBR NBC Plus vehicle during an exercise - June 2023.jpg
7th CBRN Defense Regiment "Cremona" VBR NBC Plus vehicle

The Artillery Command in Bracciano commands the specialized artillery regiments of the army and trains all officers and troops destined for artillery units. The command is commanded by a one-star general (OF-6). [13]

Anti-aircraft Artillery Command
4th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Peschiera" troops loading SAMP/T missiles Italian Army - 4th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Peschiera" SAMPT missile reloading.jpg
4th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Peschiera" troops loading SAMP/T missiles

The Anti-aircraft Artillery Command in Sabaudia commands the army's air defense units and trains all officers and troops destined for air defense units. The command is commanded by a one-star general (OF-6). [14]

Engineer Command
Pontieri ferrying a Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) Centauro tank destroyer across the Po Italian Army Engineers ferrying a Centauro tank destroyer across the Po 02.png
Pontieri ferrying a Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) Centauro tank destroyer across the Po

The Engineer Command in Rome-Cecchignola commands the specialized engineer regiments of the army and trains all officers and troops destined for engineer units. The command is commanded by a one-star general (OF-6). [15]

Signal Command
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11th Signal Regiment troops at the Italian Army's 156th birthday celebration 2017

The Signal Command in Anzio commands the army's signal regiments and trains all officers and troops destined for signal units. The command is commanded by a one-star general (OF-6). [16]

Tactical Intelligence Brigade
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41st Regiment "Cordenons" operator launching a RQ-11B Raven in the Dolomites with a Squire radar in the background

The Tactical Intelligence Brigade in Anzio is the army's Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) & Electronic Warfare (EW) unit. [17]

Alpine Troops Command

Alpini abseiling in the Dolomites Italian Army exercise Lavaredo 2019 - 01.jpg
Alpini abseiling in the Dolomites

The Alpine Troops Command (Italian : Comando Truppe Alpine, abbreviation: COMTA) commands the Mountain Troops of the Italian Army, called Alpini (English: Alpines). The command is headquartered in Bolzano and commanded by a three-star general (OF-8). [19]

Alpine Brigade "Taurinense"
Regiment "Nizza Cavalleria" (1st) Centauro tank destroyer during a training exercise in Valloire, France Italian Army - Regiment "Nizza Cavalleria" (1st) Centauro tank destroyer during a training exercise in Valloire, France.jpg
Regiment "Nizza Cavalleria" (1st) Centauro tank destroyer during a training exercise in Valloire, France
2nd Alpini Regiment soldier and VTML Lince vehicles during a training exercise in Valloire, France Italian Army - 2nd Alpini Regiment soldier and VTML Lince vehicles during a training exercise in Valloire, France.jpg
2nd Alpini Regiment soldier and VTML Lince vehicles during a training exercise in Valloire, France
Alpine Brigade "Julia"
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8th Alpini Regiment mortar team
Alpine Training Center

The Alpine Training Center trains Italian troops in mountain warfare and winter warfare and its 6th Alpini Regiment prepares and manages the army's military exercises in the Puster Valley. [23]

Army Aviation Command

The Army Aviation Command is based at Viterbo Airport and commanded by a two-star general (OF-7). [24] [25]

Airmobile Brigade "Friuli"
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5th Army Aviation Regiment "Rigel" A129D Mangusta attack helicopters
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7th Army Aviation Regiment "Vega" NH90 transport helicopters
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Army Aviation AB 205A helicopter
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Army Aviation NH90 and CH-47F transport helicopters
Army Aviation Training Center
  • Scudetto del Centro Addestrativo Aviazione dell'Esercito.png Army Aviation Training Center, at Viterbo Airport (Lazio) [29] [25]
    • Distintivo del Comando Aviazione dell'Esercito.png Command and Tactical Supports Unit "AVES", at Viterbo Airport (Lazio)
      • 1st Command and Tactical Supports Battalion
        • Command Company
        • Supply Company
        • Transport Company
    • 1st Training Squadrons Group "Auriga", at Viterbo Airport (Lazio) with AB 205A, AB 206C, [27] and UH-169B [30] [31] helicopters
    • Specialists/Land Training Unit
Army Aviation Support Brigade

The brigade's units provide maintenance services and logistic support to the army's fleet of helicopters and airplanes. [32]

Army Special Forces Command

185th Paratroopers Reconnaissance Target Acquisition Regiment "Folgore" operators during the Stella Alpina exercise 2024 Italian Army - 185th Paratroopers Reconnaissance Target Acquisition Regiment "Folgore" operators during the Stella Alpina exercise 2024.png
185th Paratroopers Reconnaissance Target Acquisition Regiment "Folgore" operators during the Stella Alpina exercise 2024

The Army Special Forces Command (Comando delle Forze Speciali dell'Esercito (COMFOSE)) in Pisa commands the army's special operation forces. The command is commanded by a one-star general (OF-6). [33]

Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore"

Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) Centauro tank destroyer Italian Army Engineers ferrying a Centauro tank destroyer across the Po 03.png
Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) Centauro tank destroyer
185th Paratroopers Artillery Regiment "Folgore" FH70 howitzers during an exercise at Monte Romano Italian Army - 185th Paratroopers Artillery Regiment "Folgore" FH70 howitzer during an exercise at Monte Romano - July 2024.jpg
185th Paratroopers Artillery Regiment "Folgore" FH70 howitzers during an exercise at Monte Romano

COMFOTER Deputy Commander

The Operational Land Forces Command Deputy Commander is responsible for the combat forces assigned to the command. The deputy commander is a three-star general and has oversight of the following units: [35]

Multinational Division South

The Multinational Division South (MND-S) is a multinational, NATO-assigned deployable division command headquartered in Florence. The division is commanded by a two-star general (OF-7). [35] [36]

Division "Acqui"

The Division "Acqui" is a deployable division command headquartered in Capua near Naples. The division is commanded by a two-star general (OF-7). [37]

Mechanized Brigade "Granatieri di Sardegna"
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Regiment “Lancieri di Montebello” (8th) on public duties
Regiment "Lancieri di Montebello" (8th) on exercise Cavalry Regiment "Lancieri di Montebello" (8deg) exercise 02.jpg
Regiment "Lancieri di Montebello" (8th) on exercise
Mechanized Brigade "Aosta"
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Mechanized Brigade Aosta mortar teams
Mechanized Brigade "Pinerolo"
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11th Engineer Regiment during an exercise
Mechanized Brigade "Sassari"
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3rd Bersaglieri Regiment lieutenant with her radioman during an exercise in Sardinia
Bersaglieri Brigade "Garibaldi"
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4th Tank Regiment Ariete main battle tank
1st Bersaglieri Regiment Dardo IFVs 1st Bersaglieri Regiment Dardo IFVs in Capo Teulada.jpg
1st Bersaglieri Regiment Dardo IFVs
Cavalry Brigade "Pozzuolo del Friuli"

The brigade forms with the Italian navy's 3rd Naval Division, and San Marco Marine Brigade the Italian military's National Sea Projection Capability (Forza di proiezione dal mare).

132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete"
8th Tank Battalion "M.O. Secchiaroli" / 132nd Tank Regiment Ariete main battle tanks SETC Italy (26890728102).jpg
8th Tank Battalion "M.O. Secchiaroli" / 132nd Tank Regiment Ariete main battle tanks

Army National Territorial Command

The Army National Territorial Command (Italian : Comando Territoriale Nazionale dell'Esercito, abbreviation: COMTER) in Rome is responsible for the army's territorial functions, which include inter alia public duties, recruitment, administration of the reserves, public information, promotional activities, and the maintenance of the army's bases and infrastructure. The command is commanded by a three-star general (OF-8). [46]

Army Logistic Command

The Army Logistic Command (Italian : Comando Logistico dell'Esercito, abbreviation: COMLOG) in Rome manages the army's logistics. The command is commanded by a three-star general (OF-8). [51]

Commissary Command

  • Commissary Command, in Rome [53]
    • Scudetto della Scuola di Commissariato.png Commissary School, in Maddaloni (Campania) [54]
      • Training and Support Battalion, in Maddaloni (Campania)
      • Mobile Field Vehicles Battalion, in Maddaloni (Campania)
    • Army National Administrative Center, in Rome
    • Commissary Supply Center, in Rome
    • Commissary Supply Center, in Verona (Veneto)
    • Commissary Supply Center, in Palermo (Sicily)
    • Commissary Supply Detached Section, in Cagliari (Sardinia)

Materiel and Transport Command

Medical and Veterinary Command

  • Medical and Veterinary Command, in Rome [56]
    • Scudetto della Scuola di Sanita e Veterinaria Militare.png Medical and Veterinary School, in Rome-Cecchignola (Lazio)
    • Military Hospital Center, in Milan (Lombardy)
    • Military Medical Center, in Padua (Veneto)
    • Military Medical Center, in Rome (Lazio)
    • Military Medical Center, in Cagliari (Sardinia)
    • Military Medical Center, in Messina (Sicily)
    • Military Veterinary Center, in Grosseto (Tuscany)
      • Military Working Dogs Group, in Grosseto (Tuscany)
      • Equestrian Department, in Montelibretti (Lazio)
    • Joint Forces Medical Commission, in Rome
    • Northern Infirmary, in Turin (Piedmont)
      • Infirmary, in Bolzano (South Tyrol)
      • Infirmary, in Milan (Lombardy)
      • Infirmary, in Padua (Veneto)
      • Infirmary, in Udine (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
    • Central Infirmary, in Florence (Tuscany)
      • Infirmary, in Modena (Emilia-Romagna)
      • Infirmary, in Rome (Lazio)
      • Infirmary, in Viterbo (Lazio)
    • Southern Infirmary, in Bari (Apulia)

Logistic Support Command

The Logistic Support Command in Rome trains officers and troops destined for logistic units and provides operational logistic support with two specialized logistic regiments and four medical battalions. The command is commanded by a one-star general (OF-6). [57]

  • Scudetto del Comando dei Supporti Logistici.png Logistic Support Command, in Rome (Lazio) [57]
    • CoA mil ITA btg logistico centauro.png Transit Areas Management Regiment – RSOM (Reception Staging and Onward Movement), in Bellinzago Novarese (Lombardy), managing the deployment of forces for out-of-area operations
      • Logistic Battalion, Bellinzago Novarese (Lombardy)
      • Transit Areas Management Battalion, in Bellinzago Novarese (Lombardy)
      • Logistic Battalion, in Bari (Apulia)
      • Transit Areas Management Battalion, in Bari (Apulia)
    • CoA mil ITA rgt trasporti 06.png 6th General Support Logistic Regiment, in Budrio (Emilia-Romagna)
      • Transport Battalion, in Budrio (Emilia-Romagna)
      • Movement Control Battalion, in Budrio (Emilia-Romagna)
    • 1st Medical Unit "Torino", in Turin (Piedmont)
    • 3rd Medical Unit "Milano", in Bellinzago Novarese (Lombardy)
    • 4th Medical Unit "Bolzano", in Rome (Lazio)
    • 10th Medical Unit "Napoli", in Persano (Campania)

Each medical unit fields one command and logistic support company, one medical company with a field hospital, and one medical evacuations company.

Army Training, Specialization and Doctrine Command

The Army Training, Specialization and Doctrine Command (Italian : Comando per la Formazione, Specializzazione e Dottrina dell'Esercito, abbreviation: COMFORDOT) in Rome trains the army's troops and develops the army's doctrine and education policies. The command is commanded by a three-star general (OF-8). [58]

Army Structure - Visual overview

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Structure of the Italian Army as of 1 October 2025 (click to enlarge).

Army Geographical Distribution

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See also