9th Alpini Regiment

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Coat of Arms of the 9th Alpini Regiment

The 9th Alpini Regiment (Italian: 9° Reggimento Alpini) is a light Infantry regiment of the Italian Army, specializing in Mountain Combat. The Alpini are a mountain infantry corps of the Italian Army, that distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II.

Current Structure

The regiment is part of the Alpine Brigade Taurinense and based in the central Italian city of L'Aquila.

  • Regimental Command
    • Command and Logistic Support Company
    • Alpini Battalion L'Aquila
      • 93rd Alpini Company
      • 108th Alpini Company
      • 143rd Alpini Company "La scassata"
      • 119th Mortar Company
      • 264th Anti-Tank Company "Val Cismon"

Equipment

The Alpini companies are equipped with Bv 206S tracked all-terrain carriers, Puma 6x6 wheeled armored personnel carriers and Lince light multirole vehicles. The mortar company is equipped with 120mm mortars, while the anti-tank company fields Spike anti-tank guided missile systems.

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