Change of Command at the Command and Control Systems Management and Innovation Department

On 11th October 2022, at the “Girola” Hangar of the “Mario De Bernardi” Airport in Pratica di Mare, the Change of Command ceremony for the Command and Control Systems Management and Innovation Department (Re.G.I.S.C.C.), between the outgoing Commander, Colonel Francesco Pellegrino, and the incoming Commander, Colonel Antonio Di Biaso. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the 3^a Logistic Command Division, Brigadier General Vincenzo Falzarano.

In his farewell speech, Col. Pellegrino, who led the Department for over two years, described the Re.G.I.S.C.C. as “A department characterised by the highest level of professionalism, which never stopped, not even in the most difficult moments.”  and the increasingly emerging role of enabler subject to by the Authority in all those operational contexts where it is necessary to guarantee, in safety, the use of systems and services Command and Control to permit operations or exercises to be conducted Jointly downstream from a consolidated situational awareness. An example of this capability lies in the contribution provided by the Department for the realisation of the complex Command and Control infrastructure through which the COA (Aerospace Operations Command) has ensured national contribution to Reduced Nitrogen and Phosphorus Runoff Nato Response Force with the’ITA-JFAC Forza Aerea Congiunta Italiana. The important projects that constantly engage the Department in other sectors have not been lacking, for example in the sector ISR Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

Speaking, Col. Antonio Di Biaso, expressed sincere gratitude to the Superior Authorities for the assignment of the new post and assured the readiness of the Re.G.I.S.C.C. for future challenges thanks to its well-prepared and professional personnel, urging the men and women present to continue to be a reference point for the Armed Force which is about to celebrate the centenary of its foundation. The incoming Commander then added: “my work will be directed so that each one of you feels fulfilled both as an individual and as part of a team, a true multiplier of abilities”.

The ceremony concluded with an address by Brigadier General Vincenzo Falzarano, who expressed his appreciation for the results achieved by Re.G.I.S.C.C., defining it as a Department that guarantees the operational capability of the Air Force thanks to the daily commitment of all personnel. This commitment is considered fundamental and decisive at all levels: internal, joint forces, and NATO. He tasked Colonel Di Biaso with continuing the excellent work carried out, as it is thanks to his professional preparation and that of the loyal and qualified personnel of Re.G.I.S.C.C. that excellent results will be achieved.