Joint Special Forces Operations Headquarters

Its symbol - The symbol of the Joint Special Forces Operations Headquarters - Comando interforze per le Operazioni delle Forze Speciali (COFS) is taken from the central element in the "Oath of the Horatii" by Jacques-Louis David (1784), depicting a father handing over to his sons the swords with which they will fight the Curatii of Alba Longa. According to Roman mythology, the dispute between the Horatii and the Curatii saw ancient Rome definitely assert its power over the other villages in Latium and thus begin its glorious and inexorable rise. The symbol, which is inscribed in a Roman infantry shield, stands for the defense of the homeland - represented by the hand of the father - through its three natural components - the three swords - namely land, sea and sky across which Special Operations develop. David's painting is now in the Louvre in Paris.

COFS - It was created on 1st December 2004. It reports to the Chief of Defense and is responsible for the operations carried out in response to Defense requirements by the 9th Parachute Assault Regiment "Col Moschin", the Operational Raiders Group (COMSUBIN), the 17th Raider Wing of the Navy and the Carabinieri Special Intervention Group (GOI). 
Its motto - "etiam si omnes ego non" - This quotation from Saint Paul identifies the elect’s determination to live in virtue and stand out from the crowd by relying on his own moral and spiritual qualities.

Its motto - "etiam si omnes ego non" – This quotation from Saint Paul identifies the elect’s determination to live in virtue and stand out from the crowd by relying on his own moral and spiritual qualities.