As one of the 15 Allied Rapid Reaction Corps contributing Nations, Italy takes part in the HQ with 30 personnel, being one of the largest partners of the UK, the Framework Nation.

ARRC Deputy Commander is an Italian Major General: the Italian National Support Element (IT NSE), under his authority, is responsible for the administrative and logistic support to the Italian personnel posted to ARRC.

ARRC Deputy Commanders:

1992 - 1995         Maj Gen Alberto Ficuciello
1995 - 1997         Maj Gen Carlo Cabigiosu
1997 - 1999         Maj Gen Piero Giovannetti
1999 - 2001         Maj Gen Fabrizio Castagnetti
2001 - 2004         Maj Gen Giuseppe Valotto
2004 - 2007         Maj Gen Giuseppe Emilio Gay
2007 - 2008         Maj Gen Gian Marco Chiarini
2008 -                 Maj Gen Riccardo Marchiò (Biography)