MISSION Military police force with general duties. VALUES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITIZENS, THE CARABINIERI TASKS ARE: MILITARY: ... Contributes to the defense of the Nation and preservation of free institutions and security of the national community in case of disasters; Participation in military operations both in Italy and abroad and of military police operations over seas; Exclusive jurisdiction of military police and security functions for the Armed Forces; Exercise of military judicial police functions under the dependencies of military justice organizations; Security of the Italian diplomatic and consular missions, including offices of military attaches abroad; Assistance to military HQs and units engaged in institutional activities in Italy. POLICE: Judicial functions of police and public security; Maintenance of public order and safety; As a national operational structure for civil protection, assurance continuity of institutional duties in public calamities afflickted areas; Helping to provide relief to populations in natural disaster areas. read more