7th Alpini Regiment
The 7th Alpini Regiment (Italian: 7° 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.
World War I
During World War I the regiment consisted of 10 battalions and saw heavy fighting in the Alps against Austria’s Kaiserjäger and Germany’s Alpenkorps. The battalions of the regiment in these days were (pre-war raised units in bold, followed by their first and second line reserve battalions):
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Feltre, Val Cismon, Monte Pavione -
Pieve di Cadore, Val Piave, Monte Antelao -
Belluno, Val Cordevole, Monte Pelmo, Monte Marmolada, Uork Amba
Current structure
The regiment is part of the Alpine Brigade Julia and based in the city of Belluno.
- Regimental Command
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Command and Logistic Support Company "La cacao" - Alpini Battalion Feltre
- 64th Alpini Company "La Crodarola"
- 65th Alpini Company "La Manilla"
- 66th Alpini Company "El camors"
- 125th Mortar Company "La tonante"
- 269th Anti-Tank Company "Val Fella"
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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.