Mission
The main mission of the Hellenic Army is the defence of the state’s independence and integrity, the safeguarding of national territory, as well as the decisive contribution to the achievement of the country’s policy objectives.
During peacetime, the Army has the following main objectives:
- The maintenance of high operational readiness for the prevention and effective confrontation of dangers and threats, as well as the ensuring of rapid response capability.
- The contribution to international security and peace.
- The contribution to activities of social aid and the support of state services for the confrontation of emergency situations.
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