Promotion in 4 years
2nd Lieutenant
After the completion of studies in the Hellenic Military Academy (Evelpidon), the students are awarded the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and begin their career with the Officer’s capacity.
Promotion in 5 years
1st Lieutenant
Promotion in 6 years
Captain
Promotion in 6 years
Major
Promotion in 6 years
Lieutenant Colonel
Promotion in 4 years
Colonel
Promotion in 2 years
Brigadier General
Promotion in 1-2 years
Major General
Lt. Gen. (GRC A)
General
In case an officer is not retired at the rank of Lieutenant General then they will be assigned as Chief of HNDGS and promoted to General, going through all the stages of an Officer’s career.
Promotion in 2 years
Sergeant
Promotion in 3 years
Staff Sergeant
Promotion in 6 years
Sergeant Major
Promotion in 5 years
Warrant Officer
Promotion in 4 years
2nd Lieutenant
Promotion in 5 years
1st Lieutenant
Promotion in 6 years
Captain
Promotion in 2 years
Major
Final rank
Lieutenant Colonel
All NCOs can reach the rank of Liutenant Colonel.
Final rank
Colonel
In the event that he holds a university degree, the final rank is that of Colonel.
Long-term Volunteers (NCOs), after the completion of their 5-year obligatory service, have the choice, if they so wish, to file a request and be evaluated to be selected for further stay in the Armed Forces with the rank they have as Long-term Volunteers, up until the completion of a 35-year actual service with pension benefits and they can be promoted up to the rank of 1st Lieutenant and the corresponding rank of the other Armed Forces Services
With a similar presidential decree, the terms and conditions are stipulated for the award of the rank of Captain upon retirement and the corresponding ranks of the other Armed Forces Services to 1st Lieutenants who are Long-term Volunteers and at the stage of retirement. More particularly, promotions are realised after the completion, at each rank, of the minimum amount of service, as follows:
Promotion in 5 years
Sergeant
Promotion in 8 years
Staff Sergeant
Promotion in 7 years
Sergeant Major
Promotion in 5 years
Warrant Officer
Promotion in 4 years
2nd Lieutenant
Final rank
1st Lieutenant
The NCOs originating from the institution of Professional Soldiers can be promoted up to the rank of Sergeant Major. They can be promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer only in case of gallant action. More particularly, promotions are realised after the completion, at each rank, of the minimum amount of service, as follows:
Promotion in 5 years
Corporal
Promotion in 8 years
Sergeant
Promotion in 8 years
Staff Sergeant
Final rank
Sergeant Major