Hellenic Armed Forces Photos

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Nice pictures @Theg !
Thanks for posting!

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I posted some photos from the 31MEE "Achilles" unit before...
If you want i will post them again, just tell me if you saw them

No need for you to bother again. Just post the link whenever you can

As for the conscripts in Special forces, yes there was some years ago, but today there are only professionals there. In the ellite forces there are still conscripts, i thing this will also change in the future.

Most likely. As we move towards a fully professional army.

31st SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON "ACHILLES"



The First Special operation Unit of Hellenic Airforce formed in 1998, as Special Operations Group “SMEE” (Sminos Idikon Epihiriseon) wich has CSAR operations as a mission. In the year 2000 Greek Airforce aquired 4 “Super Puma” Helicopters and the next year another 3. In 2001 the “SMEE” upgrated and re named as 31st Special operations Squadron “31 MEE” (31i Mira Idikon Epixiriseon) The mission of the unit is operations SAR (Search and Rescue) During Peace, while in a case of War the unit will do CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue) Operations, and other special operations. In the unit serve only proffecionals, who must pass varius Special operations Schools, such as the Airborne-Para School (SHAL) the Rangers School, the Guerila Warfare School, and others.

Some photos...












I hope you like them! They have your Nickname "Achilles"

[JDBL14]

can anyone post more pics of that freakin huge hovercraft?

[flanker7]

can anyone post more pics of that freakin huge hovercraft?

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The Air - Cushion Landing Craft "Zubr" (NATO name: Pomornik) is the bigest Air - Cushion Landing Craft in the World today. These Ships has a speed of 60 Knots and a Range of 300Miles with a speed of 55 Knots, Full weight displacement of 550 Tones, it can cary up to 230 Soldiers and Tanks with total weight 130 Tones. Hellenic Navy has 4 of them.
"Kefalinia L-180


"Ithaki" L-181


"Kerkira" L-182


"Zakinthos" L-183


Some more pictures

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32η ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΙΑ ΠΕΖΟΝΑΥΤΩΝ
32nd MARINE BRIGADE

The 32nd Marine Brigade of the Hellenic Army is one of the elite infantry units. It was formed in 1965 as 32nd Marine Regiment, but in 1988 it was re-named as a 32nd Marine Brigade.
The marines was wearing the dark blue bere (as you will see in some photos) but lately (in 2000 if i am not mistaken) they wear the Green bere like the rest ellite forces (except the 71st Air-Mobile Brigade which has the red) and the special forces of the Army.

Greek marines from the 32 Marines Brigade and Italian San Marco Regiment members reading the last issue of NRDC-IT magazine

Greek Marines of the Greek 32nd Marine Brigade cautiously make their way ashore after landing from a rigid inflatable boat at Shabanka, Ukraine on 27 June 2003.

Marines of the Greek 32nd Marine Brigade demonstrate checkpoint procedures during cross training out on Shirokiy Lan Range, Ukraine

Greek marines firing anti-tank MILAN F2 missile at Shiroky Lan on 25 June 03.

A Greek Marine guards the beach at Chabanka, Ukraine, on 30 June 2003, as Turkish Zodiac rigid inflatable boats head back out to sea after dropping off assault troops

A Greek Marine guards his position after coming ashore from a Turkish Zodiac rigid inflatable at Chabanka, Ukraine, on 30 June 2003.

And some old pictures from the past.....



Watch the old camo that was used only by the marines!

[achilles]

I hope you like them! They have your Nickname "Achilles"

They named it just to honour the fact that i completed my consrcipt in 1998 :P

Thanks for the pics bro! Keep'em coming.

[theg]

nice pics

[ranger75bn]

nice pics

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[Gokhan_21]

yesterday was turkish/greek exersize action in kosovo ?! any info about thath ?

[Swedish Chef]

Thanks for the pic's .

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1η ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΙΑ ΚΑΤΑΔΡΟΜΩΝ- ΑΛΕΞΙΠΤΩΤΙΣΤΩΝ
1ST PARATROOPERS-COMMANDO BRIGADE



1ST PARATROOPERS-COMMANDO BRIGADE
The first commando unit of the modern Greek-Army was the Sacred Company during the WWII. After the end of the War, this unit retired. In 1946 after the suggestion of Col. Andreas Kalinskis the first 40 independent LOK “Lohos Orinon Katadromon” (Mountain Commandos Company) formed.
In 1949 the I and II Commandos Brigade was formed, and the E (5th) Commando Squadron also.
The Brigade changed names several times, and finaly (1/1/2003) named 1st Paratroopers-Commando Brigade
The men of the unit wear the Green Beret
Some photos

[GAFES]

Awesome photos.

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AMPHIBIOUS COMMANDO UNITS

13th SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE



In 22nd May 1988 under the Special Forces Directorate the 13th Amphibious Commando Regiment (13ο ΣΑΚ) was formed and after two months preparations it was tasked with the command of every active amphibious commando unit.In 2001 13th Amphibious Commando Regiment was regrouped in brigade form and renamed 13th Special Forces Directorate.
The amphibious Commando units are
A' MAK (A AMPHIBIOUS COMMANDO UNIT)
Γ' MAK ( Γ AMPHIBIOUS COMMANDO UNIT)
Z' MAK (Z AMPHIBIOUS COMMANDO UNIT)
The Z' AMPHIBIOUS COMMANDO UNIT (Z'MAK) Is the ellite of the amphibious Commandos in Greece and was was formed as a rapid response unit.

Some photos:











AND SOME FROM THE ELITE Z' MAK!

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ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΗ ΥΠΟΒΡΥΧΙΩΝ ΚΑΤΑΣΤΡΟΦΩΝ - ΔΥΚ-
UNDERWATER DEMOLITION COMMAND -DYK-



UNDERWATER DEMOLITION COMMAND (Diikisi Ypovrihion Katastrofon) is one of the Fleet Headquarters' Commands of Hellenic Navy.

Objective
To carry out intelligence gathering operations, unconventional warfare offensive operations against enemy's targets of naval interest using air, land and sea insertion methods.

Command's Operations
• Participation in embargo/peace-keeping missions
• Providing protection to warships or Naval installations during periods of crisis against terrorist threat

Social/Community Work
• Search and rescue at sea
• Assistance during natural disasters
• Disposal of standardized ammunition in sea areas

Historical Background
• 1953 FIRST AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE SQUAD IS FOUNDED
• 1957-1968 UNDERWATER DEMOLITION TRAINING SCHOOL OPERATES IN 'KANNELOPOYLOS' TRAINING CENTER
• 1968 UDT DIVISION ESTABLISHED IN SKARAMANGA
• 1969 UDT DIVISION RENAMED TO UNDERWATER DEMOLITION UNIT (MYK)
• 2002 UNDERWATER DEMOLITION UNIT RENAMED TO UNDERWATER DEMOLITION COMMAND (DYK)

Structure Of Underwater Demolition Command


The unit is also known as MYK and OYK !

Some photos