NATO RAPID DEPLOYABLE
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Thessaloniki | Greece

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NRDC-GR HQ Ceremony to Commemorate the Bulgarian National Day

On Thursday the 20th of March 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) held a ceremony to commemorate the Bulgarian National Day. The Commander of NRDC-GR Lieutenant General Athanasios GARINIS welcomed the Bulgarian Consul General in Thessaloniki, Mr Antov MARKOV and Consuls from the Contributing Nations, who honored the event with their presence. The Commander of NRDC-GR expressed his gratitude for observing together the 147th anniversary of Bulgaria’s independence while Mr Antov MARKOV thanked the Commander for that ceremony and mentioned the contribution of Bulgaria in the activities of…

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Delegation from the National Defence University of Saudi Arabia Visits NRDC-GR

On Tuesday, 25 February 2025, a delegation from the National Defence University of Saudi Arabia visited the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) headquarters in Thessaloniki. During their visit, the officers received an unclassified briefing on NRDC-GR’s organization, role, and capabilities. They also had the opportunity to observe NRDC-GR’s daily activities and Battle Rhythm, aligning with their respective areas of expertise. This engagement provided them with valuable insights into NATO’s procedures and operational frameworks. This visit underscores the commitment…

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LOGFAS Fundamentals & Data Operator Course Hosted by NRDC-GR

From Tuesday, February 4th to Wednesday, February 12th 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) hosted the “Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre” (MLCC), which organized and conducted the “LOGFAS Fundamentals & Data Operator Course”. This course featured speakers and participants from NATO Force Structure (NFS) HQs. The primary objective of the LOGFAS Course was to provide participants of both NATO and national units with fundamental knowledge of LOGFAS software, with focus on preparation of the basic data inputs, in order to support…

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Visit of Italian Maritime Forces Delegation to NRDC-GR

On Monday, February 10, 2025, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) in Thessaloniki provided Host Nation Support to personnel from the Italian Maritime Forces (ITA MARFOR) as part of the STEADFAST DART 2025 exercise. Rear Admiral (UH) Andrea PETRONI, Commander of ITA MARFOR, led a delegation of 100 officers and Non Commissioned Officers to NRDC-GR Headquarters for the Pre-Sail Conference, reinforcing cooperation and operational readiness between NATO allied forces.

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Interns Induction Training

On Monday 3rd of February 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR), conducted on its premises the 2025/I Internship Induction Training, in the context of the NATO Internship Program (NIP). The purpose of the training was to welcome the newcomer interns and to provide them initial guidance and instructions. In addition, COS NRDC-GR urged them to bring fresh and out of the box ideas and accomplish to special tasks and projects in the Branches where they have been embedded.…

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COMMANDER, NATO RAPID DEPLOYABLE CORPS GREECE

Lt. Gen. (GRC A)
Athanasios GARINIS

The Corps Commander’s primary mission is to prepare the Corps to carry out the full range of military operations throughout the area of responsibility and beyond.

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"Capable now, ...ready for tomorrow, ...adapting to the future"

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