# Italian military leadership changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-military-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-08-31T14:02:36.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

On August 31, 2026, several Italian military units conducted leadership change ceremonies.

In Livorno, at the Vannucci barracks, Lieutenant Colonel Fortunato Pace assumed command of the 184° Paratrooper Tactical Support Command Unit ‘Nembo’, succeeding Lieutenant Colonel Mirko Antonio De Mitri. The ceremony was attended by Brigadier General Dario Paduano, commander of the ‘Folgore’ Paratrooper Brigade.

In Gorizia, at the Montesanto barracks, Lieutenant Colonel Maria Priori took command of the 28° ‘Cavalleggeri di Treviso’ Tactical Support and Command Unit, succeeding Lieutenant Colonel Vincenzo Allocca. The ceremony included local officials and representatives from various military and combatant associations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Italian military units hold leadership change ceremonies

Italian military units, including the 184° ‘Nembo’ and the ‘Cavalleggeri di Treviso’, held ceremonies in Livorno and Gorizia to mark the transfer of command between outgoing and incoming officers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-military-units-hold-leadership-change-ceremonies

### 2026-08-03: Italian State Police Cadets Receive Badges Ahead of August Oath Ceremony

Italian State Police cadets of the 233rd course received badges at Caserta (165) and Campobasso (196) on 3 Aug 2026, ahead of their oath ceremony on 5 Aug.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-state-police-cadets-receive-badges-ahead-of-august-oath-ceremony

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