17th Volunteer Training Regiment "Acqui"

The 17th Volunteer Training Regiment "Acqui" (Italian: 17° Reggimento Addestramento Volontari "Acqui") is an active unit of the Italian Army based in Capua in Campania. Founded as 17th Infantry Regiment "Acqui" the regiment was part of the Italian army's infantry arm until it became a basic training unit and has been designated a "multi-arms unit" since.[3]

17th Volunteer Training Regiment "Acqui"
17° Reggimento Addestramento Volontari "Acqui"
Regimental coat of arms
Active27 October 1703 - today[1]
Country Italy
BranchItalian Army
Part ofInfantry School
Garrison/HQCapua
Motto(s)"Aquensem legionem time"
Anniversaries25 September 1943 - End of the Battle of Cephalonia
Decorations
1x Military Order of Italy
1x Gold Medal of Military Valour
3x Silver Medals of Military Valour
1x Bronze Medal of Military Valour[2]
Insignia
Regimental gorget patches

Structure

As of 2019 the 17th Volunteer Training Regiment "Acqui" consists of:

  • Regimental Command, in Capua
    • Command and Logistic Support Company
    • 1st Battalion "San Martino"
      • 1st Company "Cefalonia"
      • 2nd Company "Novara"
      • 3rd Company "Carso"
    • 2nd Battalion "Salento"
      • 4th Company "Falchi"
      • 5th Company "Pegaso"
      • 6th Company "Tigre"

References
  1. "17° Reggimento Addestramento Volontari "Acqui" - La Storia". Italian Army. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  2. "17° Reggimento Addestramento Volontari "Acqui" - Il Medagliere". Italian Army. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. "17° Reggimento Addestramento Volontari "Acqui"". Italian Army. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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