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The Hellenic Army (Greek: '''Ελληνικός Στράτος''') is the land force of Greece (The Hellenic Republic). HISTORY ''See main article, History Of The Hellenic Army .'' The Hellenic Army took part in the following wars:
ORGANIZATION ''See main article Structure Of The Hellenic Army .'' General Staff
Combat and support arms Most combat arms are called "Arm" (Όπλο), most support branches are called "Corps of" (Σώμα), with some exceptions. PERSONNEL Personnel are both volunteer and conscript. Conscript enlisted men and non-commissioned officers wear special rank insignia to differentiate them from volunteers. There are currently 400,000 personnel on active duty. Mobilization strength is 365,000 more. INSIGNIA EQUIPMENT ''See main article'': List Of Equipment Of The Hellenic Army The heavy equipment and weaponry of the Hellenic Army is of mostly foreign manufacture, from German , French , American and British suppliers. Equipment runs the gamut from state-of-the art to obsolescent Cold-War inventories; the latter are gradually being retired. |
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