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Most of the heavy equipment and weaponry of the Hellenic Army is either of foreign manufacture, or of foreign design, license built in Greece, in addition to few domestically developed equipment. Countries of origin include the United States , France , Germany , Russia and others.
1.1 Greek war of independence (1821–1829) and after (1830–1911) 1.2 Balkan wars (1912–1913) and World War I ... List of equipment of the Hellenic Army;
Modern Greek military ranks are based on Ancient Greek and Byzantine terminology. In the army and air force, these names are often based on the unit or post that a ...
The exiled Greek government, with units of the Army, were transferred to the Middle East, where they continued the war with the Allies as the Greek Armed Forces in the Middle East. The Sacred Band and the 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade were formed in exile, and took part in various operations; including the Tunisian campaign and the Battle of ...
Greece currently has universal compulsory military service for males from and over 18 years of age. Under Greek law, all men over 18 years of age must serve in the Armed Forces for a period of 9-12 months. Women can serve in the Greek military on a voluntary basis, but cannot be conscripted.
Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers Kingdom of Greece (1829–1868) Στρατηγός Stratigos: Ἀντιστράτηγος
Military equipment of Greece (8 C, ... Military ranks of Greece (1 C, ... Greek military writers (2 C, 3 P) Σ. Greek military stubs (1 C, 52 P)
Template: Ranks and Insignia of NATO Armies/OR/Greece. 2 languages. ... Hellenic Army [1. Arm/corps insignia only: