Engineer Command (Italy)
The Engineer Command (Italian: Comando Genio) in Rome-Cecchignola commands the specialized engineer regiments of the Italian Army and it is tasked with training of all officers and troops destined for engineer units, as well as with both doctrinal and operational tasks.
| Engineer Command | |
|---|---|
| Comando Genio | |
Coat of arms of the Engineer Command | |
| Active | 10 September 2010 - present |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | Italian Army |
| Type | Engineers |
| Role | Training Doctrine elaboration Operational preparadness |
| Part of | Operational Land Forces Support Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Roma Cecchignola |
| Anniversaries | 24 June 1918 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Gen. D. Gianpaolo Mirra |
The Engineer Command was established in 2010 and underwent a series of reorganizations, shifting from a Brigade-level command to a Division-level element. Nowadays, it keeps the traditions and the honours of the Arm of Engineers, and its commander is the Inspector of the Arm of the Engineers.
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