Who We Are

D' Army Corps

Operational training at both the National and International levels, complete knowledge of the operational environment and plans, continuous surveillance of the border and people-centered administration, are the decisive points in implementing its mission.

The emblem of the D' Army Corps

In the blue frame that symbolizes the Greek sky and the seas of our country, two helmets and a sword are projected, which are the most representative military accessories of the uniform of the warriors of Alexander the Great. The hilt of the sword is projected on the luminous disk of the rising sun, which is surrounded by a rainbow. The combination of the rainbow (symbol of peace, optimism and hope) and the hilt of the sword on the rising sun, symbolizes the parallel purpose of Alexander the Great’s campaign to spread the Greek spirit and culture in the countries of the East that he conquered.

MAXIM: “ΤΩ ΞΙΦΕΙ ΤΟΝ ΔΕΣΜΟΝ ΛΕΛΥΣΘΑΙ” (With the sword he untied the bond)

Arrian Alexander’s Ascension (Chapter 3, paragraph 7)

Our Mission

  • To train and maintain his organic powers as well as those available
  • To plan, prepare, direct and conduct the mobilization in its Area of ​​Responsibility.
  • To ensure the improvement of the defense organization-fortification and the corresponding projects in its Area of ​​Responsibility.

Characteristics

The equipment of the Units of the D’ Army Corps is among the most modern and reliable.

It is adapted to the characteristics and specificities of the area of ​​responsibility and the mission of the D’ Army Corps, as a Major Formation. The weapon systems are capable of delivering a volume of fire with great accuracy, speed and effectiveness.

Historical Background

16/08/1913

Establishment

On August 16, 1913, a date which is also the birthday of the 4th Army Corps, a Royal Decree was issued (Government Gazette 155/17-8-1913) which provided for the creation of Army Corps Headquarters under which the Divisions formed during the Balkan Wars would fall.

The newly established D’ Army Corps was headquartered in Thessaloniki, commanded by Lieutenant General Konstantinos Moschopoulos and under its command was the 4th Infantry Division headquartered in Thessaloniki and the 5th Infantry Division headquartered in Kilkis.

1913-1919

First period

It begins with its formation and ends with the return of the last men from Gairlich, in the summer of 1919.

1922-1941

Second period

It begins on June 1, 1922, when the Thrace Army was renamed the D’ Army Corps and ends on February 8, 1941 with the transfer of this Headquarters to the Eastern Macedonia Army Department.

1976 - today

Third period

Reorganization of the D’ Army Corps in Xanthi in the spring of 1976 to confront the threat from the East.