Hellenic Army armored and special forces troops participating in training exercises
Courtesy Embassy of Greece, Washington

F-16 fighter jet of the Hellenic Air Force
Courtesy Press and Information Office, Embassy of Greece, Washington)

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Figure 13. Officer Ranks and Insignia

Figure 14. Enlisted Ranks and Insignia

The structure and alignment of the Hellenic Armed Forces reflect the assessment that the most serious potential threat comes from the east. Accordingly, force deployment emphasizes Greek Thrace, the Aegean Islands, and Cyprus, and funding for modernization and expansion has been targeted to specific eventualities.

Data as of December 1994

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