Air Commodore Floreani has handed over command to Air Commodore Adamo.
Monday 25 September, at the’Institute of Air Force Military Sciences, The change of command ceremony took place between the Air Commodore Urbano Floreani and the Air Vice-Marshal Giovanni Francesco Adamo, in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force Schools / 3rd Air Region, Air Force Corps General Silvano Frigerio and numerous local Authorities.
It General Floreani leaves the command of the Institute after three years, marked by events that have involved the City of Florence, in particular those relating to the centenary celebrations of the Italian Air Force, which have consolidated the bond that for over 85 years has united the “Air War School”, as it is known to Florentines, and the Tuscan capital. General Floreani took up the post of Chief of Staff in early September. 5th Department “Communications” of Air Staff tasked with promoting the values, role, and image of the Air Force in line with societal developments, developing communication policies and strategies tailored to the military dimension, taking over from General Adamo, the incoming Commander of the’Air Force Military Sciences Institute.
The ceremony was held in the presence of the Gonfaloni of the City of Florence, the Metropolitan City, and the Tuscany Region, the banners of the War Veterans“ Associations. The plaza was lined with personnel from the Institute, attendees of the Master Normal Course, and cadets from the ”G. Douhet" Air Force Military School.
During his speech, the General Floreani – not without emotion – after greeting and thanking the numerous local authorities who took part in the ceremony, he stressed that: “the continuous transformation of international scenarios and the renewal process of the Armed Forces, require constant and significant revisiting training programmes to ensure adequate preparation for our staff. This path is possible thanks to the availability and practical collaboration of local Institutions and the University of Florence”Subsequently, he delivered a greeting to the Cadets of the “Giulio Douhet” Military School”: “Your education is tremendously important and crucial, not only for the Ministry of Defence, but for our Italy: it is the great challenge of today's society.”and reminding him that “The challenge is with yourselves and not with each other; if you understand that collaborating will help you overcome personal limits, you will be able to go far.”. Finally, his thoughts turned to the Institute's staff, highlighting their“The commitment, the willingness, and the passion with which you have worked, you have followed me without hesitation over these years, even difficult periods that have united us even more. Everything that has been achieved is the result of a collective effort, a team effort where everyone's contribution has been decisive.”.
The incoming Commander then took the floor. General Adamo recognising how General Floreani“You have managed to bring ISMA to a level of excellence”and precisely“In full respect of this excellence, I will strive with the utmost effort to continue his work to the best of my ability. Following the path he has laid out, certain that I am on the right course.”. He then turned to the institute's staff: “It is to you, the men and women of ISMA, that I confidently and optimistically entrust myself, and I urge you to face together, with a spirit of self-sacrifice, the challenges that the training sector will present to us each day, always being proud of our role, remembering that every contribution, however small it may seem, is essential to our Armed Force, our Air Force which, like the eagle that represents us, “flies with wings spread” thanks to invaluable teamwork, always.”.
The event concluded with the speech by Commander of the Air Force Schools/3rd Air Region, Air Force Corps General Silvano Frigerio, who after greeting the authorities and guests present, wished to express his satisfaction to Gen. Floreani, who with the passion infused in the fulfillment of his assigned mission has done an excellent job commanding the School, also consolidating and expanding collaboration with the Faculty of Political Science of the Florentine University and strengthening cooperation with the industrial sector in the field of leadership training and digital innovation. These synergies constitute useful activities for meeting and mutual exchange with the outside world, enhancing the work of staff and bringing prestige to the Institute's image, which has now assumed a prominent and absolutely excellent position within the context of military training and teaching in general.
Turning then to Gen. Adamo, the incoming commander, “The change in command, whilst continuing to share the values and ideals that form the bedrock of our Armed Force, simultaneously guarantees new vigour and energy, born from the different backgrounds and experiences of successive commanders. The future presents us with ever more complex and continuously evolving scenarios, demanding constant improvement, including in training, with the aim of providing attendees with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to best tackle any situation. Your task, therefore, is to go further, always look ahead, and – as they say – raise the bar a little higher. I am confident that you will carry out your command with accuracy, punctuality, and intelligence.”.
The’Air Force Military Sciences Institute, ... an entity dependent on the School Command for the Air Force, it hosts numerous training activities including the Normal Master Course (held in collaboration with the Department of Political and Social Sciences “Cesare Alfieri” of the University of Florence), the Staff Course for Captains of Special Ranks, and further training moments which include preparatory activities for Operations Outside National Borders with theoretical lessons and practical exercises. Professional courses and in-depth training are also planned for Officers of the rank of Major/Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel for those who will assume the function of Group and Department Commander; to these, the Seminar for Brigadier Generals has also been added, which offers a clear opportunity for reflection, during which to exchange experiences and knowledge, as well as to enhance analytical tools and stimulate the strategic thinking of future leaders of the Armed Force.
The Department for Didactic and Managerial Training is integrated within ISMA and is operational. It is tasked with carrying out training activities, both in person and remotely (e-learning), along with related research and development in the fields of didactic methodologies and managerial competencies. RE.FO.DI.MA. also offers Advanced Training courses, specifically in Human Resource Management for the managerial sphere, and on new training methodologies (experiential/outdoor training) concerning innovative didactic methods.
