Alpini from the 3rd Mountain Artillery Regiment on patrol in Afghanistan with VTLM Lince
The 3rd Mountain Artillery Regiment Italian language: 3° Reggimento Artiglieria da Montagna ) is a field artillery regiment of the Italian Army, specializing in mountain combat. Since their formation the Mountain Artillery Regiments have served alongside the Alpini, a mountain infantry corps of the Italian Army, that distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II. The Alpini and Mountain Artillery regiments share, besides their close history, the distinctive Cappello Alpino.
Current Structure[]
The regiment is part of the Julia Alpine Brigade and is equipped with FH-70 towed howitzers.
- Regimental Command
Command and Logistic Support Battery "Maria Plozner Mentil"
24th Target Acquisition and Surveillance Battery "La Bella"- Artillery Group Conegliano
- 13th Howitzer Battery "La Lavine"
- 14th Howitzer Battery "La Montane"
- 15th Technical Support Battery
External links[]
The original article can be found at 3rd Mountain Artillery Regiment (Italy) and the edit history here.