Hellenic Army General Staff | |
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Γενικό Επιτελείο Στρατού | |
Founded | 1904 |
Country | Greece |
Branch | Hellenic Army |
Type | Staff |
Part of | Hellenic National Defence General Staff |
Garrison/HQ | Athens |
Motto(s) | Ἐλεύθερον τὸ Εὔψυχον "Freedom Stems from Valour" |
Website | http://www.army.gr/ |
Commanders | |
Chief | Lt. Gen. George Kostidis |
Inspector-General of the Army | Lt. Gen. Spyridon Alfantakis |
The Hellenic Army General Staff (Greek: Γενικό Επιτελείο Στρατού, abbrev. ΓΕΣ) is the general staff of the Hellenic Army, the terrestrial component of the Greek Armed Forces. It was established in 1904. Since 1950, the HAGS is subordinated to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff. The Chief of the HAGS (Αρχηγός ΓΕΣ, Α/ΓΕΣ) is the head of the Hellenic Army.