# Greek 2026 G'ESSO conscription rollout > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-2026-gesso-conscription-rollout > Updated: 2026-08-19T18:31:12.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 4. In late July 2026, the Greek Ministry of National Defence began issuing enlistment instructions for the third-year conscription (G' ESSO) scheme. The Navy announced reporting dates of 1 September at the KEN Aulona centre or 31 August at the Naval Hospital in Piraeus for those with health-related postponements. Required documentation includes tax ID, social security number, bank IBAN, and a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 48 hours. Enlistment notices are to be delivered electronically via the taxisnet portal. The Army’s General Staff set presentation appointments between 31 August and 4 September 2026, with separate sessions in late August for health-postponed conscripts. Eligibility includes the 2029 class (born 1 January–15 May 2008), the 2028 class (born 2007 in specific prefectures), and individuals born 1982–2007 whose duty arose between 1 February and 30 April 2026. Required documents include a police ID, classification note, medical record, chest X-ray, and blood-group certification. On 19 August, the Greek Recruitment Service provided clarifications under Law 5265/2026. For the first time, certain conscripts—specifically those born between 1 January and 15 May 2008—may complete their primary military obligation in nine months, provided they enlist with their original class call-up. Under Article 246, soldiers who fulfill their full primary military obligation upon their initial call can be permanently discharged after nine months of actual service. This measure is intended to incentivize fulfilling military duties at a younger age. Additionally, new rules regarding study deferments allow prospective students of higher or tertiary education to apply for a deferment without being officially enrolled in an institution first. Under Article 188, providing documentation that proves a right to participate in the admission or registration process is sufficient. ## Claims - The Ministry of National Defence announced the 2026 G' ESSO classification schedule for the Greek Army. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Classification presentations will be held from 31 August to 4 September 2026 for most conscripts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Additional classification dates on 20‑21 August and 24‑28 August 2026 apply to conscripts with health‑related postponements. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Conscripts of class 2029 (born in 2008 between 1 January and 15 May) must present for classification. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Conscripts of class 2028 (born in 2007) registered in Aetolia‑Acarnania, Boeotia, Evros, Imathia, Larissa, Pieria, Florina and Eastern Attica municipalities must present for classification. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Conscripts of classes 2003‑2028 (born 1982‑2007) from all prefectures are required to present if their duty reasons arose between 1 February and 30 April 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Required documents include a police ID card, classification note, personal medical record, tax ID (AFM), social‑security number (AMKA), a chest X‑ray with radiologist report, a negative rapid COVID‑19 (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chest X‑rays are provided free of charge at public or military hospitals upon presentation of the classification note. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Greece introduces nine-month military service option Greece is implementing new military service rules under Law 5265/2026, offering a nine-month service option for certain conscripts and easing deferment processes for prospective students. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-updates-military-service-rules-for-2026-class ### 2026-08-02: Greek Army General Staff Calls 2026 Conscripts to Enlist in Land Forces Greek Army General Staff orders 2026 draft conscripts to enlist in Land Forces, detailing eligibility dates, required documents, health checks and COVID‑19 testing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-army-general-staff-calls-2026-conscripts-to-enlist-in-land-forces ### 2026-07-30: Greek Defence Ministry Announces 2026 G' ESSO Army Recruitment Dates and Requirements Greece's Defence Ministry set 31 Aug‑4 Sep 2026 dates for G' ESSO Army recruitment, outlined eligibility classes and listed required documents including ID, tax ID, medical records, X‑ray and a negative COVID‑- 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-defence-ministry-announces-2026-g-esso-army-recruitment-dates-and-requirements ### 2026-07-22: Greek Navy Calls Conscripts for 2026 G’/ESSO Enlistment Greek Navy orders conscripts to enlist under the 2026 G’/ESSO program, detailing eligibility, reporting dates, required documents and a COVID‑19 test. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-navy-calls-conscripts-for-2026-gesso-enlistment --- Cite as: Greek 2026 G'ESSO conscription rollout. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-2026-gesso-conscription-rollout