Events

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”.

The National Tank Platoon Competition “OYMA 2024” took place from 05 to 09 February 2024 among Hellenic First Army/EU OHQ "ACHILLEAS” Armoured Units operating the LEO1A5 MBT at the Litohoro Tank Range.


The Tank Platoons were evaluated on operational procedures with measurable objective criteria, focusing, among others, on small echelon tactics, firing technique, and tank-related technical matters.


The final scores of the Platoons were based on the time required for each crew to complete the tasks and the individual scoring of their skills, particularly the accuracy of the shots fired.

The oath-taking ceremonies of 2024 A Enlistment Series Newly Recruited Soldiers took place on Friday, 09 February 2024.
The oath-taking ceremony at Camp “THEODORAKI” in Rethymno was attended by the Deputy Minister of National Defence, Mr. Ioannis Kefalogiannis.

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 Georgios Kostidis, state and religious authorities, as well as family members of the newly recruited soldiers.

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