Brigadier General Grigorios Garoufalias
On 18 February 2025, by decision of the Supreme Military Council, I assumed command of one of the two military academies of the Hellenic Army, the Non-Commissioned Officers’ (NCO) Academy.
The mission of the Academy is focused on providing the Hellenic Army with NCOs, fully capable of responding effectively to modern operational demands. For its cadets, the Academy serves as a source of virtue and knowledge, providing all the necessary tools to meet the challenges of contemporary military life.
At the Academy, primary emphasis is placed on dedication to military duty, the cultivation of military ethos guided by human-centered leadership, respect for individual dignity, integrity, and conscious discipline. Academic education and military training are fundamental pillars that uphold the Academy’s high standards.
In its present form, the Academy faithfully upholds military traditions while looking to the future with optimism. With steadfast belief in the ideals of the Nation, it shapes the future leaders of the Hellenic Army, instilling deeply in their value system a sense of devotion and selfless service to the Nation.
I am confident that the Academy will continue to forge highly trained NCOs, capable of meeting the challenges of the modern environment and effectively serving in key positions within our national army.