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Hellenic Army
The Hellenic Army (Greek: ????????? ???????) is the land force of Greece. The Army of the modern nation of Greece has a history of nearly 190 years and came to its present form, gradually through those years. Motto of the Hellenic Army is "Freedom Stems from Valor" (Greek: "????????? ?? ???????" - Eleftheron To Efpsihon) and the Hellenic Army Emblem represents the two-headed eagle looking both left and right and the white cross in blue background placed in the middle.
MissionThe Hellenic Army's objective is to defend Greece's independence, borders, and terrain, and also to guarantee the country's defense.[1] History
The sortie of Messolonghi, during the Greek War of Independence. Oil painting by Theodoros Vryzakis The modern Hellenic Army was formed shorty after the creation of the State in 1828. The first tactical army battalion was established in August, 1828 after the respective order was given by the first head of state of the independent Greece, Ioannis Capodistrias. The new tactical army would replace the irregular military bands of the capetanei (??????????? - commanders) who had led the revolt against Ottoman Empire in 1821. The Hellenic Army has taken part in the following wars:
During World War II, the Army's equipment included the French Rifle Lebel M1886, the French Machinegun St. Etienne M1907, the French machinegun Hotchkiss M1914, the Belgian Rifle Mauser M1930 the Austrian Machinegun Schwarzlose M1907/12, the French machinegun Hotchkiss M1928, the Austrian Infantry Rifle Mannchischer-Schonauer M1903, and the French Machinegun Chauchat M1915.[2]
StructureGeneral Staff
Hellenic Army General Staff
Combat and Support Arms
Army Units and Formations
Evelpidon Military Academy Emblem After two major reorganizations in the last five years, currently the Hellenic Army consists of two major commands, the Hellenic Army General Staff-HAGS and the Hellenic National Defense General Staff-HNDGS. Formations under the command of HAGS include the I and IV Army Corps, tasked with the defense of the terrestrial borders; the Supreme Military Command of Interior and Islands, which is responsible for the Aegean islands; the Supreme Military Support Command, which provides logistic support to the Army; and the Order of Battle, Training and Inspection Command, which oversees the administration, education and training of the officer corps. The other component of the Hellenic Army, HNDGS, commands the II Army Corps, which functions as the rapid reaction force of the Hellenic Army and comprises special, elite and aviation forces. Personnel
The various uniforms of the Presidential Guard.
Left to right: Islander, Macedonian, traditional mainland, modernized mainland, Pontic There are three classes of personnel in the Hellenic Army, namely professional, volunteer and conscript. Conscript enlisted men and non-commissioned officers wear special rank insignia to differentiate them from volunteers. There are currently 109,266 personnel on active duty. Mobilization strength is 575,000 more. Most professional officers graduate from the Evelpidon Military Academy in Athens (??????????? ????? ?????????) and the Corps Officers Military Academy in Thessaloniki (??????????? ????? ??????????? ???????), while the rest graduate from various Military Schools according to their specialization. In the chain of command, graduates of the two Military Academies in Athens and Thessaloniki are considered higher in seniority compared to professional officers of the same rank who graduate from specialized Military Schools. The latter officers are followed in seniority by volunteer and finally conscript staff. EquipmentThe heavy equipment and weaponry of the Hellenic Army is mostly of foreign manufacture, from German, French, American, British and Russian suppliers. A notable exception is the native-built Leonidas armored fighting vehicle by the Hellenic Vehicles Manufacturer Industry (ELBO). Equipment runs the gamut from state-of-the art to obsolescent Cold War inventories; the latter are gradually being retired. Officers Ranks & InsigniaPlease visit main article for detailed description of ranks. Photo gallery<gallery> Image:2june 2007 149b.jpg Image:Hellenic Army - Panhard VBL - 7215.jpg Image:Hellenic Army - M901 - 7228.jpg Image:Hellenic Army - HMMWV - 7226.jpg Image:Greek Army - IFOR - Bosnian elections.JPEG Image:Hellenic Army - Airmobile gun - 7220.jpg Image:Greek AH-64A+ Apache (2).JPG Image:Greek CH-47D Chinook (1).JPG </gallery> ReferencesSources and bibliography
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