Events

On Saturday, 17 February 2024, the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) participated with a delegation of 3 cadets in the XV Commando Half Marathon Competition in Poland, which was organised by the Military University of Technology of Poland.

Participants included cadets from Armed and Security Forces Academies from Greece, Latvia, Norway, Ukraine, Poland, and Romania. The Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) won 1st place in teams.

 

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From 05 to 15 February 2024, the Career NCO School conducted winter training – bivouac training in Pertouli, Trikala.


The training, which also involved personnel and assets of the 1st Army Aviation Brigade “KILKIS LAHANAS”, included, among others, small echelon exercises, close quarter battle, survival techniques, use of the one rope bridge, drop zone organisation, and injured soldier aeromedical evacuation.

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From 30 January to 16 February 2024, the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon) conducted winter training – bivouac training in Ymmitos and Pertouli, Trikala.
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The training, which was also attended by 8 cadets from the Military Academies of Bulgaria, the US, and Latvia, included, among others, small echelon exercises, close quarter battle, small and heavy arms fire training, as well as survival techniques.


Furthemore, it included joint training with personnel and assets of the 1st Army Aviation Brigade “KILKIS LAHANAS” and the Armour Training Centre.

On Thursday, 15 February 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, accompanied by the Commanding General of the Hellenic First Army/EU OHQ "ACHILLEAS”, Lieutenant General Dimokritos Konstantakos, visited the headquarters of C Army Corps/NRDC-GR “MEGAS ALEXANDROS”, where he was welcomed by its Commanding General, Lieutenant General Athanasios Garinis, the Hellenic Army War College, and the headquarters of the Support Division “PROMITHEAS”.

During his visit, the Chief was briefed on the operational and training activities of C Army Corps/NRDC-GR and the Support Division, as well as on the training provided by the Hellenic Army War College. He then gave a short address, provided guidelines to the personnel, and stressed the importance of mission command.

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From 13 to 14 February 2024, the Units of the 98th Higher National Guard Battalions Command “ARCHIPELAGO” conducted operational training, which included testing a great number of tasks, such as readiness and alert exercises, asset functionality checks, and weapon system activations.

 

The Formation's activities were attended by the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, during his visit to the Area of Responsibility of the 98th Higher National Guard Battalions Command, confirming the high level of training, readiness, and morale of the personnel.

Furthermore, the Chief visited Units, military installations, and the Surveillance Outposts of “MITHYMNA”, “PROVOSKIDA”, and “KOUTSOUKIDI”.