Events

From 29 January to 01 February 2024, the 30th Mechanised Brigade “TOMORITSA” conducted operational training in its Area of Responsibility.

The training included, among others, the following:
 

• Day and night anti-tank weapon fire training.
• Small arms fire training.
• Heavy infantry weapon fire training.

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On Friday, 02 February 2024, a ceremony was held at the Hellenic Army War College at Camp “DALIPI” in Thessaloniki for the graduation of the 9th Training Class. The diplomas were awarded to the graduates by the Deputy Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Andreas Koronakis.


The ceremony was attended by the Metropolitan of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, Mr. Ioustinos, the Commanding General of C Army Corps/NRDC-GR “MEGAS ALEXANDROS”, Lieutenant General Athanasios Garinis, and the representative of the General Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in Thessaloniki, Ms. Georgia Pastelli – Pantelidou.

Graduates included 104 Officers, of which 15 from Cyprus and 1 from Bosnia – Herzegovina.

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The 14th Army Underwater Demolition Course took place from 16 October 2023 to 01 February 2024 at the Special Forces Training Centre in Nea Peramos.

The Course's objective is to provide special operational training to Special Forces Unit personnel on Underwater Demolitions. The training included, among others, combat physical training, surface swimming, underwater swimming, sea jump, and physical tests.


On Thursday, 01 February 2024, the graduation ceremony was held at the Special Forces Training Centre, which was attended by the Chief of Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Choupis, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, the Commanding General of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff's Special Warfare Command, Lieutenant General Prokopios Mavraganis, active duty Officers, and family members of the graduates.

On Wednesday, 31 January 2024, the oath-taking ceremony of 3 Interpreter Second Lieutenants of the Military Registrar Corps was held at the Officers’ Club of the Hellenic Army General Staff.

The ceremony was attended by the Director of the Enlisted Soldiers Directorate of the Hellenic Army General Staff, Brigadier General Alexandros Koufopoulos, who also awarded the Officer's sword to the new Second Lieutenants, active duty and retired Officers, and family members of the new Officers.

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On Wednesday, 31 January 2024, the Chief of Hellenic Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Kostidis, visited the headquarters of the Supreme Military Command of Interior and Islands "AEGEAS”, where he was welcomed by its Commanding General, Lieutenant General Emmanouil Theodorou.

During the visit, the Chief was briefed on the Command's mission and operational and training activities.  He then gave a short address, provided guidelines to the personnel, and stressed the importance of their mission.

 


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