Greek Military
A Greek American’s Guide to Joining the Greek Military
Written By: Christophoros
For this article, KTE interviewed multiple Greek-Americans who have completed their military training in Greece. We cover the long journey toward securing approval to enlist, plus all the do’s and don’ts of entering into Greek military service. Keep in mind the information in this article is dependent on many factors, such as where your basic training occurs, length of time served, etc. Those seriously interested in military service should supplement reading this article by watching online informational videos like this one prior to enlisting.
Why Men Of The Greek Diaspora Should Do Their Military Service
Written By: Christophoros
I once called up the Greek Consulate of Los Angeles to set a date for my required military service, and the employee on the other end of the line automatically assumed I was attempting to secure an exemption. She was quite surprised when I explained to her that I fully intended to complete the obligatory three months of training for Greek citizens born abroad. During that same phone call, I was informed I did not have to complete the mandatory training if I spent less than six months per year in Greece – a loophole I already knew about – to which I reaffirmed my desire to serve.