27 June 2024, Perdas defogu (NOT)
It took place at Perdasdefogu, in Sardinia, in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General of the Air Force Luca Goretti, of the Government representative for the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, Honorable Corrias, of numerous military authorities, institutional, religious and the Mayors of neighboring municipalities, the turnover ceremony at the Command of the Quirra Joint Jumping Range (P.I.S.Q.) and the Air Force Command for the Sardinia Region (C.A.M.R.A.S.) betweenAir Brigade General Davide Marzinotto(outgoing) and theGeneral of the Air Brigade Davide Cipelletti (incoming).
In the prestigious musical setting of the Sassari Brigade band and in a ceremonial atmosphere enhanced by the numerous guests, General Marzinotto said he was excited and deeply proud of having undertaken an exciting journey. He therefore expressed special thanks to the Chief of Staff, General Goretti, for the trust placed in them, for the inevitable precious addresses received and for the particular attention to the issues of Sardinian institutions. And also to the Logistics Commander of the Air Force, Air Force General Antonio Conserva, for the closeness and constant support in every important decision and to all the employees who during their period of command were able to act with loyalty, passion and professionalism.
Three intense years, in the name of continuity on the ambitious projects started by predecessors, lived in close synergy with the institutions, in full respect of the territory and with a strong push towards the use of digital technologies which today favor the use of training areas through simulated and realistic scenarios. To the new Commander, General Marzinotto then expressed his affectionate "good luck", firmly convinced that he will be able to maintain the exceptional standards required to allow the C.A.M.R.A.S. e al P.I.S.Q. to confirm the international leadership of the Air Force in the field of innovation, experimentation, Aerospace and advanced training.
General Cipelletti, in expressing profound gratitude to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force for the trust shown, guaranteed an unconditional commitment to achieve the expected results deriving from the prestigious assignment, thanking all those present and ensuring full collaboration with all institutions, to the world of research, of universities and industry, and the mayors of the area.
TheGeneral Goretti, in thanking all the agreed authorities, he highlighted how the presence of public institutions gives prestige to the ceremony and constitutes an occasion of evident importance, not just for the Air Force, but for the entire Sardinian territory, which honors and confirms the strength of a synergistic approach relating to activities and purposes always oriented towards the common good of the community. The strategic value that the Autonomous Region of Sardinia has for the Arma Azzurra from an operational point of view, training and experimental, is highlighted by the relevant projects that the Armed Forces have implemented in the area. Sign of attention from the Air Force towards Sardinia, due to the many development opportunities involving the civil sector, industry and research. In addressing his speech to the outgoing and incoming Generals, specified that the C.A.M.R.A.S. Command. and the P.I.S.Q. It is a particularly relevant role due to its peculiarities and extremely heterogeneous areas, with a strong impact and impact on the operations of the Armed Forces.
He then recognized theGeneral Marzinotto the merit of having guided his staff with great balance and unparalleled institutional sensitivity, creating the ideal conditions so that the activities of all the components of its organization could express themselves and develop with the necessary timeliness and rigor, in the ambitious project inherited and continued in a race "in relay”, with dedication and stubbornness.
When addressing theGeneral Cipelletti, he said he is convinced that he will be able to guarantee it, together with its staff, full operation, not just the Armed Forces, but of the entire Joint Forces sector and to give further impetus to the many planned activities.
TheC.A.M.R.A.S. ensures AM territorial functions and liaison with territorial/local bodies and administrations, guaranteeing the completion of supervisory activities and constituting the natural link between the Armed Forces and local government bodies. Compete, in addition to, with local authorities in the organization and management of public disaster situations as well as situations of necessity. For the performance of its supervisory functions, he C.A.M.R.A.S. makes use of the R.S.S.T.A. of Decimomannu as well as of all the A.M. Bodies. located in the territory of the R.A.S..
TheSalto di Quirra Experimental and Joint Training Polygon (PISQ), ensures advanced integrated and multi-domain training of the Armed Forces. national and foreign, as well as hosting the execution of experimental tests, testing and development of prototype and experimental systems and collaborating with national scientific and university bodies, foreign industrial entities and civil companies operating in the defense and non-defence sectors. It encourages the development of collaborations in the space sector and with the sensors located in its territory it is an integral part of the European program for monitoring space debris called Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST).
Photo and Text: Air Force Command for the Sardinia Region - Quirra Joint Air Force Jump Range
