Carabinieri Heliborne Squadron "Cacciatori di Sicilia"
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The Carabinieri Heliborne Squadron "Cacciatori di Sicilia" (Italian: Squadrone Carabinieri Eliportato “Cacciatori di Sicilia”) is a Carabinieri squadron (company-sized unit) based at the “Cosimo di Palma” Airbase, in Lentini, Italy. The unit was established on 13 May 2017.[2]
Carabinieri Squadron "Cacciatori di Sicilia" | |
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Squadrone Carabinieri Eliportato “Cacciatori di Sicilia” | |
Active | 13 May 2017 – present |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Carabinieri |
Type | Gendarmerie
Special Unit Of Police Airborne Troops |
Role | Territorial control, fugitives arrest |
Size | Company 80 troops ca.[1] |
Part of | Carabinieri Legion "Sicilia" |
Garrison/HQ | “Cosimo di Palma” Airbase - Sigonella |
Beret | Red |
Commanders | |
Current commander | col. Matteo Corciulo[1] |
According to Italian Minister of Interior Marco Minniti, the rationale of the establishment of the Carabinieri Squadron is to enforce the control projection capability on the Italian national territory;[1] according to Italian Minister of Defence Roberta Pinotti, the establishment of the Carabinieri Squadron is due to the blending between internal and external security.[3] Also opposition members of parliament of the Movimento 5 Stelle expressed support to the squadron.[4]
Carabinieri who are part of the Carabinieri Heliborne Squadron "Cacciatori di Sicilia" wear the red beret.[5]