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Everything about The Hellenic Army totally explainedThe Hellenic Army (Greek: Ελληνικός Στρατός) is the land force of Greece. The Army of the modern nation of Greece has a history of nearly 190 years and came to its present form, gradually through those years.
Motto of the Hellenic Army is " Freedom Stems from Valor" ( Greek: " Ελεύθερον το Εύψυχον") and the Hellenic Army Emblem represents the two-headed eagle looking both left and right and the white cross in blue background placed in the middle.
Mission
The Hellenic Army's objective is to defend Greece's independence, borders, and terrain, and also to guarantee the country's defense.
History
The modern Hellenic Army was formed shorty after the creation of the State in 1828. The first tactical army battalion was established in August, 1828 after the respective order was given by the first head of state of the independent Greece, Ioannis Capodistrias.
The new tactical army would replace the irregular military bands of the capetanei (καπεταναίοι - commanders) who had led the revolt against Ottoman Empire in 1821.
The Hellenic Army has taken part in the following wars:
Structure
General Staff
Hellenic National Defense General Staff
- Hellenic Army General Staff
Γενικό Επιτελείο Στρατού (ΓΕΣ)
- Chief-of-Staff of the Army
Αρχηγός ΓΕΣ
- Inspector General of the Army
Γενικός Επιθεωρητής Στρατού / Διοικητής ΔΙΔΟΕΕ
- 1st Deputy Chief-of-Staff of the Army
A' Υπαρχηγός ΓΕΣ
- 2nd Deputy Chief-of-Staff of the Army
Β' Υπαρχηγός ΓΕΣ
Combat and Support Arms
Most combat arms are called "Arm" (Όπλον). This term denotes army elements that, more or less, have direct participation in combat.
Most support branches are called "Corps" (Σώμα), with some exceptions.
Army Units and FormationsHellenic Army General Staff-HAGS and the Hellenic National Defense General Staff-HNDGS.
Formations under the command of HAGS include the I and IV Army Corps, tasked with the defense of the terrestrial borders; the Supreme Military Command of Interior and Islands, which is responsible for the Aegean islands; the Supreme Military Support Command, which provides logistic support to the Army; and the Order of Battle, Training and Inspection Command, which oversees the administration, education and training of the officer corps. The other component of the Hellenic Army, HNDGS, commands the II Army Corps, which functions as the rapid reaction force of the Hellenic Army and comprises special, elite and aviation forces.
Personnel
There are three classes of personnel in the Hellenic Army, namely professional, volunteer and conscript. Conscript enlisted men and non-commissioned officers wear special rank insignia to differentiate them from volunteers. There are currently 109,266 personnel on active duty. Mobilization strength is 365,000 more.
Most professional officers graduate from the Evelpidon Military Academy in Athens (Στρατιωτική Σχολή Ευελπίδων) and the Corps Officers Military Academy in Thessaloniki (Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων), while the rest graduate from various Military Schools according to their specialization.
In the chain of command, graduates of the two Military Academies in Athens and Thessaloniki are considered higher in seniority compared to professional officers of the same rank who graduate from specialized Military Schools. The latter officers are followed in seniority by volunteer and finally conscript staff.
EquipmentGerman, French, American, British and Russian suppliers. A notable exception is the native-built Leonidas armored fighting vehicle by the Hellenic Vehicles Manufacturer Industry (ELBO).
Equipment runs the gamut from state-of-the art to obsolescent Cold War inventories; the latter are gradually being retired.
Photo Gallery
Image:Scan0007kompik.jpg|Hellenic Army Leopard 2A6 HEL heavy tank
Image:Scan0004kompik.jpg|Hellenic Army PzH-2000GR self-propelled artillery
Image:Scan0005kompik.jpg|Hellenic Army artillery Multiple Rocket Launchers (MRL) type RM-70
Image:Scan0008kompik.jpg|IV Army Corps firing range for Leopard 1, Leopard 2 and Leopard 2A6 HEL heavy tanks
Image:Scan0002kompik.jpg|Tor-M1 Anti-aircraft Missile System (SHORADS) of the Hellenic Army
Image:Scan0003kompik.jpg|Close Anti-aircraft Self-propelled Defence System, type ASRAD-HELLAS (mounted STINGER)
Image:Scan0006kompik.jpg|Hellenic Army Utility Vehicle (Bridge)
Image:Scan0001kompik.jpg|Hellenic Army AH-64DHA Apache Longbow attack helicopter
Officers Ranks & Insignia
please visit main article for detailed description of ranks.
Image:Rang-from-hellenic-army.jpg|Senior Officer Ranks (2004)
Image:Hellenic-army-rang-academy.jpg|Junior Officer Academy Ranks (2004)
Image:Uniforms-hellenic.jpg|Junior Officer Uniforms (1977-2010)
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