The Ministry of National Defence (Greek: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας, abbreviated ΥΠΕΘΑ), is the civilian cabinet organisation responsible for managing the Hellenic Armed Forces, the leader of which is, according to the Constitution (Article 45), the President of the Republic but their administration is exercised only by the Prime Minister and the Government of Greece. It is located at 227-231 Messogion Avenue, in the Papagos camp (Pentagon) in Athens, between Papagos and Holargos.
Today is hierarchically ranked 3rd in the rankings of ministries, according to a decision of the Prime Minister (Government Gazette B / 1594 / 25-6-2013). The highest position in the history of the Ministry was the second, behind the ministry of the presidency of the government, on the last government of Andreas Papandreou (1993-1996).
It is considered to be a ministry of particular prestige and is one of the most desirable to the members of each government, because it oversees the Armed Forces, manages huge sums of money, and is usually away from the woes and the wear and tear of everyday life.
It was founded in 1950 from the unification of three Ministries: under the influence of American advisors. However, a single Ministry of National Defense was established and operated in the three-year period of 1941-44 by the puppet governments[1] (the legitimate exiled Greek government of the Middle East had retained the separate Ministries of Military Affairs, Naval Affairs and Aviation for the free Greek Armed Forces there).
Organisation
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Civilian leadership
Minister of Defence Υπουργός Εθνικής Άμυνας (Υ.ΕΘ.Α)
Alternate Minister of Defence Αναπληρωτής Υπουργός Εθνικής Άμυνας (ΑΝ.Υ.ΕΘ.Α)
Assistant Minister of Defence Υφυπουργός ή Υφυπουργοί Εθνικής Άμυνας (ΥΦ.ΕΘ.Α)
Advisory bodies
Defence Council Συμβούλιο Άμυνας (ΣΑΜ)
Council of the Chiefs of the General Staff Συμβούλιο Αρχηγών Γενικών Επιτελείων (ΣΑΓΕ)
ministry, national, defence, greece, ministry, national, defence, greek, Υπουργείο, Εθνικής, Άμυνας, abbreviated, ΥΠΕΘΑ, civilian, cabinet, organisation, responsible, managing, hellenic, armed, forces, leader, which, according, constitution, article, president. The Ministry of National Defence Greek Ypoyrgeio E8nikhs Amynas abbreviated YPE8A is the civilian cabinet organisation responsible for managing the Hellenic Armed Forces the leader of which is according to the Constitution Article 45 the President of the Republic but their administration is exercised only by the Prime Minister and the Government of Greece It is located at 227 231 Messogion Avenue in the Papagos camp Pentagon in Athens between Papagos and Holargos Ministry of DefenceDepartment overviewFormed1950 As modern department Ministry of Military Affairs Ministry of Naval Affairs Ministry of AviationJurisdictionGovernment of GreeceHeadquartersPsychiko Attica Greece38 00 00 N 23 46 57 E 38 0000687 N 23 7826153 E 38 0000687 23 7826153 Coordinates 38 00 00 N 23 46 57 E 38 0000687 N 23 7826153 E 38 0000687 23 7826153Annual budget5 5 billion Euros Minister responsibleNikos PanagiotopoulosDepartment executivesKonstantinos Floros Chief of the Defence StaffKyriakos Kyriakidis Permanent SecretaryChild DepartmentHellenic Navy Hydrographic ServiceWebsitehttps www mod mil gr en Today is hierarchically ranked 3rd in the rankings of ministries according to a decision of the Prime Minister Government Gazette B 1594 25 6 2013 The highest position in the history of the Ministry was the second behind the ministry of the presidency of the government on the last government of Andreas Papandreou 1993 1996 It is considered to be a ministry of particular prestige and is one of the most desirable to the members of each government because it oversees the Armed Forces manages huge sums of money and is usually away from the woes and the wear and tear of everyday life Since 9 July 2019 the Minister for National Defence is Nikos Panagiotopoulos Contents 1 History 2 Organisation 3 Civilian leadership 4 Advisory bodies 4 1 Directorates of the MoND 5 Responsibilities 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditIt was founded in 1950 from the unification of three Ministries under the influence of American advisors However a single Ministry of National Defense was established and operated in the three year period of 1941 44 by the puppet governments 1 the legitimate exiled Greek government of the Middle East had retained the separate Ministries of Military Affairs Naval Affairs and Aviation for the free Greek Armed Forces there Organisation EditThis section is empty You can help by adding to it September 2018 Civilian leadership EditMinister of Defence Ypoyrgos E8nikhs Amynas Y E8 A Alternate Minister of Defence Anaplhrwths Ypoyrgos E8nikhs Amynas AN Y E8 A Assistant Minister of Defence Yfypoyrgos h Yfypoyrgoi E8nikhs Amynas YF E8 A Advisory bodies EditDefence Council Symboylio Amynas SAM Council of the Chiefs of the General Staff Symboylio Arxhgwn Genikwn Epiteleiwn SAGE Chief of the National Defence General Staff Arxhgos Genikoy Epiteleioy E8nikhs Amynas A GEE8A Supreme Councils of the Branches of the Armed Forces Anwtata Symboylia twn Kladwn twn Evoplwn Dynamewn ASS ANS AAS Chiefs of the General Staff of the three Branches of the Armed Forces Arxhgoi twn Genikwn Epiteleiwn twn triwn Kladwn A GES A GEN A GEA Directorates of the MoND Edit The ministry is structured into three General Directorates General Directorate for Financial Planning and Support Genikh Diey8ynsh Oikonomikoy Sxediasmoy kai Yposthri3hs GDOSY General Directorate for Defense Equipment and Investments Genikh Diey8ynsh Amyntikwn E3oplismwn kai Ependysewn GDAEE General Directorate for National Defense Policy and International Relations Genikh Diey8ynsh Politikhs E8nikhs Amynas kai Die8nwn Sxesewn GDPEADS There are also the Departments of Department of Briefing Diey8ynsh Enhmerwshs Relief Fund for Disabled and War Victims Tameio Arwghs Anaphrwn kai 8ymatwn Polemoy Single Administrative Sector Eniaios Dioikhtikos TomeasResponsibilities EditAlso the ministry oversees the four General Staff of the Armed Forces National Defence General Staff General Staff of the Army General Staff of the Navy General Staff of the Air ForceReferences Edit Genikh Grammateia ths Kybernhshs RALLH IWANNOY Archived from the original on 28 June 2015 Retrieved 9 June 2018 External links EditOfficial website in English and Greek Ministry of National Defence s channel on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ministry of National Defence Greece amp oldid 1132850098, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
