Events

Special Mission Sniper Basic Training Course
By gmavroidis1
18/10/2023 11:52
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The Special Mission Sniper Basic Training Course's objective is to train Special Mission Snipers on specialised firing techniques in order to enable them to engage specialised targets from great range and under conditions that would make success impossible for any other shooter.

More specifically, the Course took place from 28 August to 13 October 2023 at the Unconventional Warfare Training Centre in Camp “GEORGIOU KATSANI” in Rentina, Thessaloniki, with 10 participants, of which 2 from Cyprus and 2 from Serbia.


During its 7 weeks, the personnel trained on individual tactics, cover, concealment, and camouflage tasks. Furthermore, they were taught target approach procedures and the effects of weather conditions on the success of their mission. Training included practice with fire training against fixed and mobile targets, day and night, and was completed with the evaluation of the participants.

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Saudi Arabia Delegation Visits Hellenic Military Academy
By gmavroidis1
13/10/2023 18:51
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From 02 to 06 October 2023, a delegation from the “King Abdulaziz” Military College of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, consisting of its Commandant, 3 Officers, 1 professor, and 8 cadets, visited the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon), within the framework of the cooperation between the two countries.

The delegation visited the Hellenic Military Academy's facilities and was briefed on its mission, operation, and the training provided. The visit’s objective was to strengthen relations between the two Academies.


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Military Facility Inauguration and Vehicle Delivery Ceremonies
By gmavroidis1
13/10/2023 17:00
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The Hellenic Army General Staff, within the framework of its constant efforts to improve personnel welfare and upgrade the border security and surveillance network, proceeded, with donations from civilians and public and private sector initiatives, to the construction and renovation of military facilities, as well as accepted a donation of utility vehicles.


In particular, the Military Housing Unit “KNITHAKI” in Didymotiho was created by reconstructing two buildings of the former Camp “EMMANOUIL KNITHAKI” with a donation from Mr. Theodoros Angelopoulos. In total, 12 apartments were constructed for the families of military personnel serving in Northern Evros.

 

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Oath-taking Ceremonies of 2023 E Enlistment Series Newly Recruited Soldiers
By gmavroidis1
06/10/2023 19:59
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The oath-taking ceremonies of 2023 E Enlistment Series Newly Recruited Soldiers took place on Friday, 06 October 2023.

The oath-taking ceremonies took place in the presence of Army General Officers, as representatives of the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Angelos Choudeloudis, religious and local government authorities, as well as family members of the newly recruited soldiers.

#ΕλληνικόςΣτρατός,#HellenicArmy

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Readiness and Alert Exercise “PELEKYS” of the 1st Army Aviation Brigade
By gmavroidis1
05/10/2023 18:02
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On Thursday, 05 October 2023, Readiness and Alert Exercise “PELEKYS” of the 1st Army Aviation Brigade “KILKIS LAHANAS” took place. The exercise did not involve helicopters deployed across the country on various missions.

#ΕλληνικόςΣτρατός, #HellenicArmy

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