# Italian Alpini regiment command transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-alpini-regiment-command-transitions
> Updated: 2026-09-30T15:54:54.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Leadership transitions have occurred within Italian Alpini regiments. In Colico, Colonel Riccardo Venturini, Commander of the 5th Alpini Regiment, met with local administration and the National Alpini Association to mark his upcoming departure for a new role in Bolzano.

In L’Aquila, Colonel Federico Petrocco has assumed command of the IX Reggimento Alpini, succeeding Colonel Mario D’Angelo. D’Angelo, who oversaw operations including ‘Strade Sicure’ and support for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, will move to the role of Chief of Staff for the ‘Abruzzo Molise’ Army Military Command.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: IX Reggimento Alpini: Colonel Federico Petrocco takes command

Colonel Federico Petrocco has taken command of the IX Reggimento Alpini in L’Aquila, succeeding Colonel Mario D’Angelo, who moves to a Chief of Staff role within the Abruzzo Molise Army Command.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ix-reggimento-alpini-colonel-federico-petrocco-takes-command

### 2026-09-06: 5th Alpini Regiment Commander bids farewell to Colico

Colonel Riccardo Venturini, Commander of the 5th Alpini Regiment, met with Colico officials and the National Alpini Association to mark his upcoming departure and the handover of command on September 25.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/5th-alpini-regiment-commander-bids-farewell-to-colico

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