Greece Forms Three New Special Operations Units with Reservists

Greece Special Operations reservists Agenda 2030 Defence Ministry

The Greek Ministry of National Defence has approved the creation of three new Special Operations units under the "Agenda 2030" reform. The units will be located in Attica, Central Macedonia and northern Evros, with ministerial decisions signed by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias.

Two of the three units will be staffed entirely by reservists, a move intended to address past under‑utilisation of reserve personnel and to boost operational readiness. Reservists will be assigned in advance to a specific unit, mission and duties. The reform also includes the establishment of reserve training centres in Avlonas (Attica) and Litohoro (Piraeus). Dendias stated that “the reservist is the connecting link between the Armed Forces and Greek society, embodying a tradition of citizen‑soldier defence lasting over 2,500 years.”

Entities: Avlonas Training Center · Greek Armed Forces · Litohoro Training Center · Ministry of National Defence (Greece) · Nikos Dendias

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[● 3 SOURCES] Reserve training centres have been created in Avlonas (Attica) and Litohoro (Piraeus). (Greek Ministry of National Defence)
[● 3 SOURCES] The units are established under the New Force Structure of the Agenda 2030 reform. (Greek Ministry of National Defence)
[● 3 SOURCES] The reform aims to enhance operational readiness and better utilise the reserve component. (Greek Ministry of National Defence)
[● 3 SOURCES] Nikos Dendias said the reservist is the connecting link between the Armed Forces and Greek society. (Nikos Dendias)
[● 3 SOURCES] Defence Minister Nikos Dendias signed the ministerial decisions creating the units. (Greek Ministry of National Defence)
[● 3 SOURCES] Three new Special Operations units are being created in Attica, Central Macedonia and northern Evros. (Greek Ministry of National Defence)
[● 3 SOURCES] Two of the three units will be staffed entirely by reservists. (Greek Ministry of National Defence)
[● 3 SOURCES] The reform is part of the 'Agenda 2030' restructuring of the Armed Forces. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The units will be located in Attica, Central Macedonia and northern Evros. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Defence Minister Nikos Dendias signed the decisions creating the units. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek Ministry of National Defence approved the establishment of three new Special Forces units. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Two of the three units will be composed entirely of reservists. (All three articles)