Golden Cross to the Army Merit
Already employed in Bosnia and in all the previous Italian operational missions outside the national territory, the 11th Signals Regiment intervened with its detachments in Kosovo to support the operational Units, employing assets for the satellite communication with the Homeland. In 20 months the Unit ensured the connections and provided to obviate with efficiency the interruptions of services, in difficult conditions and in dangerous situations. The Unit contributed to the positive development of the KFOR missions, raising appreciation thanks to its abnegation, technical capability and great professionalism. Its efforts gave it a deep respect by the allies, increasing the prestige of the Italian Army and the Nation in a multinational context.
Silver Cross to the Army Merit
Signal Support of the General Staff of the Army, it participated in international operations like "ONU UNTANG" in Namibia, "AIRONE" in Turkey – Iraq, "PELLICANO" in Albania, "IBIS" in Somalia and "KFOR" in Bosnia, ensuring the connections for the Command and Control activities but also for the wellness of the personnel in areas characterized by political instability and difficult weather conditions. In any situations, with high professionalism and enthusiasm, it realized complex communication systems overpassing the technical and organizational difficulties, giving prestige to the Signals Army. The high professionalism, sense of duty and the expertise of the men of the 11th Signals Regiment, gained appreciation of the National Authorities, contributing to increase the prestige of the Italian Army also on the international context.