CCNN (Camice Nere)*
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CCNN was the name adopted for Black Shirt military units, and is taken directly from the initials of Camicie Nere (Camicie Nere - Camicie = Shirt & Nere = Black). *
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The CCNN had their own organisation within the Italian Military, a "Legion", which consisted of 2 Weak Battalions. Usually 2 Legions formed a Group (Raggruppamento). The Legions would be incorporated into existing Army formations (principally Infantry Divisions). They also had elite "M" Battalions, and that organisation was different. However all organisations varied by theatre and individual preferences/equipment availability so a "definitive" TOE for these troops is really not possible. These formations are a close approximation.*
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Beginning in October, 1943 the CCNN formations represent the Guardia Nazionale Republicana (GNR) units of the RSI.  The GNR mainly performed anti-partisan and security operations.
