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“Advanced FAST and Dynamic Targeting” External Training Course

 From Monday the 7th till Thursday the 10th of April 2025, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Greece (NRDC-GR) conducted the “Advanced FAST and Dynamic Targeting” external training course, in its premises in Thessaloniki. The aim of this training was to provide an overview of the Time Sensitive Targeting (TST) Process and offered the basic knowledge for the appropriate use of the FAST application in Dynamic and TST  Procedures on a Basic and Advanced level including administrative capability.   The “Advanced FAST and Dynamic Targeting” course was…

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NRDC-GR HQ Ceremony to Commemorate the Hellenic National Day

On Monday 31st  of March 2025, an official ceremony for the Hellenic National Day took place in NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) HQ, in commemoration of the Hellenic revolution on the 25th of March 1821. The ceremony was honored with the presence of the Commander of NRDC-GR, Lieutenant General (GRC A) Athanasios GARINIS, Consuls of the participating Nations to the HQ, Commanders and Representatives from NRDC-GR Affiliated Units along with the entire HQ staff.  The Chief of Staff of NRDC-GR,…

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NRDC-GR Staff Visit Royal Tombs and Museum in Vergina

On Friday the 21th of March 2025, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Greece (NRDC-GR) organized a daily trip for its staff and families to Vergina in northern Greece. They visited the Royal Tombs of Aigai, where the tombs of Macedonian kings, including King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, are located, and viewed items from the tombs, such as gold artifacts and other finds. They also toured the Polycentric Museum of Aigai, which houses archaeological finds from the…

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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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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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