The phrase, which became sacramental thanks to a classic writer back in Soviet times, has not lost its significance today. Greece is an amazing country that truly has everything or almost everything. Of course, it has its own army, and it faces its own challenges. These challenges are often similar to our own. The difference lies in the details. Their problems are resolved faster and more effectively. However, you can judge for yourself.
In terms of its size, the Greek army is classified as a medium-sized army. There are approximately 160,000 military personnel serving in the Greek Armed Forces. According to the Greek military command, the primary focus in today's environment is on improving the recruitment system, combat and psychological training of personnel, as well as implementing measures to ensure the social protection of military personnel.
Currently, Greece has a mixed recruitment system for its armed forces, which includes officer service, voluntary contract service, and conscription under the law on universal military service.
The recruitment of enlisted personnel is carried out by conscription of military personnel who have reached the age of 19. The length of service in the Army is 19 months, in the Navy - 23 months, in the Air Force - 21 months.
Regardless of their future professional destination, all individuals called up for active military service undergo initial military training in training units for 7 weeks. Only after completing this training and taking the oath of allegiance are soldiers assigned to combat units. Specialists for various branches of the military and services are trained in training centers, where they receive specialized training for 4-24 weeks.
Currently, only 40% of young people join the army immediately after reaching the age of conscription, while 30-35% (approximately 16,000 people) receive a deferment to complete their studies. In this regard, a bill has been submitted to the parliament that proposes a mandatory three ...
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