On Saturday, 8 October 2022, the opening ceremony of Field Exercise “OLYMPIC COOPERATION – 22” took place in Petrohori, Xanthi, involving troops of the 71st Airmobile Brigade “PONTOS”, the XXV Armoured Brigade "2o SYNTAGMA IPPIKOU – EPHESOS", the 1st Army Aviation Brigade “KILKIS – LAHANA”, and the US 101st Airborne Division. Cyprus and Egypt will also participate in the exercise as observers.

“OLYMPIC COOPERATION – 22”, which will be completed on 22 October, is a Medium Tank Battalion Task Force-level double action Field Exercise. The exercise, which will be conducted using live fire and tactical engagement simulation systems, will test offensive and defensive operations tasks.