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by valtrex
Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:08 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: NCO Corps
Replies: 6
Views: 5831

Well, in the Greek Army, NCOs are the key to establishing a close bond & a higher level of personal interaction between a soldier and the chain of command. The status of NCOs is very powerful. Throughout our history, in many cases the spirit of improvisation, the ingenuity and spontaneity shown ...
by valtrex
Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:33 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Military Academies of the World
Replies: 14
Views: 12887

GREEK NAVY-NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS SCHOOL/SCHOLEE MONIMON YPAXIOMATIKON NAPHTIKOU or SMYN (lit. School of Career Non Commissioned Officers of Navy) Founded: 17 March, 1879 Rank Chart: [url=http://img494.imageshack.us/my.php?image=navynco1zd.jpg][img]http://img494.imageshack.us/img494/2201/navynco...
by valtrex
Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:00 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Military Academies of the World
Replies: 14
Views: 12887

GREEK ARMY- NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS SCHOOL/SCHOLEE MONIMON YPAXIOMATIKON or SMY (lit. School of Career Non Commissioned Officers) [img]http://www.smy.gr/images/polemiki_simaia_sxolis2.jpg[/img] The War Flag of SMY Founded: 9 April, 1884 Rank Chart: [url=http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nc...
by valtrex
Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Military Academies of the World
Replies: 14
Views: 12887

GREEK NAVAL ACADEMY-SCHOLEE NAPHTIKON DOKIMON (lit. School of Naval Candidate Officers) Founded: 1845 Ranks Chart: [url=http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=navalacademyrankchart2ov.jpg][img]http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6875/navalacademyrankchart2ov.th.jpg[/img][/url] The current Cadet un...
by valtrex
Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Military Academies of the World
Replies: 14
Views: 12887

GREEK ARMY ACADEMY-STRATIOTIKEE SCHOLEE EVELPIDON (lit. Military School of Good-Hopes) Founded: July 1st, 1828 ORGANIZATION: [img]http://www.sse.gr/SSE/pics/sse_org_eng.gif[/img] Cadets Rank chart: [url=http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=armyacademyrankchart4nz.jpg][img]http://img211.imagesha...
by valtrex
Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:40 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: STANAG 2116 Rank Comparison
Replies: 20
Views: 17564

[quote="Anonymous] How does the Greek Messing system work? In the British Army, there is an 'Officers Mess' (US 'Officers Club') for Commissioned Ranks and a 'Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess' for Sergeants, Staff Sergeants and Warrant Officers. Does Anthypaspistees mess with Officers or NCO...
by valtrex
Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:17 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: STANAG 2116 Rank Comparison
Replies: 20
Views: 17564

One thing I've just noticed, is that Wikipedia classifies Draftee Candidate Officer [img]http://www.uniforminsignia.org/_g/greece-army-1976_38.gif[/img] as WO1. The correct classification should have been Student Officer Wikipedia also classifies OF-D as non-existent in the Greek Army... Draftee 2nd...
by valtrex
Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:54 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: STANAG 2116 Rank Comparison
Replies: 20
Views: 17564

Anonymous wrote: I've noticed Wikipedia classifies 'Anthypaspistees' as a 'WO1' not an 'OR9' under the NATO rank classifications. Which is correct?
Actually, you're right , sorry, my mistake...btw, an Anthypaspistees has between 12-15 years of service in the Armed Forces...would this make him/her WO1 or WO2?
by valtrex
Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:43 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: STANAG 2116 Rank Comparison
Replies: 20
Views: 17564

OR-9 Anthypaspistees (Warrant Officer). Warrant officers are technical officer specialists who perform duties that are technically oriented and acquired through experience and training and that are limited in scope in relation to other officer categories. In the Greek Army he holds the position of ...
by valtrex
Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:43 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: STANAG 2116 Rank Comparison
Replies: 20
Views: 17564

Greek Army-Ellinikos Stratos OR-1 Hoplites (Private, basic training trainee, no insignia) OR-2 Ephedros Ypopsephios Vathmophoros (Recruit NCO candidate) [img]http://www.uniforminsignia.org/_g/greece-army-1976_02.gif[/img] OR-3 Ypodekaneas (3a) and Hoplites Vathmophoros (3b) (3a-Lance Corporal, 3b-En...
by valtrex
Sat Jul 16, 2005 9:18 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Some issues about rank comparision
Replies: 18
Views: 19137

GREECE
[img]http://www.mopo.gr/main/images/photos/photo14609_Engl.jpg[/img]
by valtrex
Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:30 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: London Terrorist Attacks!
Replies: 14
Views: 9848

London Terrorist Attacks!

To all our British friends, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the UK, and especially with those who are in London.
Grant rest O Lord to the souls of thy servants who have fallen asleep, and make their memory to be eternal. Amen
valtrex
by valtrex
Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:19 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Shall we...blackjack?
Replies: 4
Views: 4701

Olivier Comault wrote:2- Felix
3- Sturdee
You're correct, your turn now! :wink:
by valtrex
Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:45 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Rank vs. Position insignia
Replies: 15
Views: 24468

Well, here in Greece, military service remains obligatory (12 months), so I would presume that the ranks (especially NCO) reflect one's personality & skills...for instance, when I did my "time" back in '91, I was a simple pvt. My CO though-because I was of higher education & my per...
by valtrex
Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:04 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Shall we...blackjack?
Replies: 4
Views: 4701

ChrisWI wrote: 1) Yamamato
2) ?
3) David Beatty
4) Packenham

I know my spelling is off on almost every answer lol.
1-Yes (actually is Yamamoto)
2-? :wink:
3-I'm afraid no
4-Yes (Sir Edward Packenham, nice one ChrisWI)
You've scored 11, dealer wins.
...oh come on, anyone?
by valtrex
Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:26 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Shall we...blackjack?
Replies: 4
Views: 4701

Shall we...blackjack?

Well dear friends, I have this idea: Let's play a quiz game. The first one who answers correctly the following four questions, scores immediately blackjack (21) & earns the right to post his own four questions. Shall we proceed? -Question 1 (easy, 1 point): Isoroku Takano , was one of the greate...
by valtrex
Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:21 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Greek Armed Forces Military Academies & Schools
Replies: 0
Views: 1436

Greek Armed Forces Military Academies & Schools

[img]http://www.sse.gr/images/sse_logo.gif[/img] Hellenic Army Academy/Stratiotiki Scholi Evelpidon. The Hellenic Army Academy is the oldest Institution of Higher Learning in Greece. It was established in Naphplion on the 21st of December 1828 by Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of Modern Gr...
by valtrex
Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:19 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Imperial Germany Headgear
Replies: 0
Views: 979

Imperial Germany Headgear

[img]http://www.militariamuseum.com/collection/German_Imperial/12thhussarf.JPG[/img] Prussian Officer, 12th Hussar Regiment [img]http://www.militariamuseum.com/collection/German_Imperial/16thhussarf.JPG[/img] Prussian Officer, 16th Hussar Regiment [img]http://www.militariamuseum.com/collection/Germa...
by valtrex
Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:17 am
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Orders&medals
Replies: 20
Views: 7641

[img]http://www.antiquesandmilitaria.com/Ser/Ser1.JPG[/img] Kingdom of Serbia WW1 merit cross with swords. Medal in bronze with trifold ribbon. King Peter I to obverse, dates 1914 and 1918 to top and bottom. Reverse has Serbian double headed eagle and dates 1914,1916, 1917 to sides and bottom [img]h...
by valtrex
Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:48 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Army Badges, Appts.
Replies: 2
Views: 1862

[img]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/arbadges/para.gif[/img] Basic Parachutist [img]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/arbadges/para2.gif[/img] Senior [img]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/arbadges/para3.gif[/img] Master [img]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinf...
by valtrex
Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:31 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Army Badges, Appts.
Replies: 2
Views: 1862

US ARMY BADGES: [img]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/arbadges/aab.gif[/img] Air Assault [img]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/arbadges/astro.gif[/img] Army Astronaut [img]http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/arbadges/astro2.gif[/img] Senior Army Astronaut [img]http://u...
by valtrex
Tue Feb 08, 2005 2:01 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Orders&medals
Replies: 20
Views: 7641

[img]http://rustyknight.topcities.com/images/Bahgulf1.jpg[/img][img]http://rustyknight.topcities.com/images/Bahgulf1rev.jpg[/img] Bahrain-Gulf War (1990-91) Service Medal [img]http://rustyknight.topcities.com/images/Bravcross2.jpg[/img][img]http://rustyknight.topcities.com/images/Bravcross2rev.jpg[/...
by valtrex
Tue Feb 08, 2005 12:52 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Russian Federation Military Patches
Replies: 0
Views: 1121

Russian Federation Military Patches

[img]http://www.russianwarrior.com/Images/1994Motorifle.jpg[/img] Motorized Infantry [img]http://www.russianwarrior.com/Images/1993army_PVO.jpg[/img] Anti-Aircraft Artillery [img]http://www.russianwarrior.com/Images/1993army_tank.jpg[/img] Armor [img]http://www.russianwarrior.com/Images/1993army_med...
by valtrex
Sun Feb 06, 2005 7:21 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Military Caps
Replies: 1
Views: 1690

[img]http://homepage3.nifty.com/visor12/P11.R.C%20Army%20Officer.JPG[/img] China Army Officer [img]http://homepage3.nifty.com/visor12/P11.R.C%20Navy%20Officer.JPG[/img] China Navy Officer [img]http://homepage3.nifty.com/visor12/P11.R.C%20Air%20Force%20General%209.JPG[/img] China Air Force General [i...
by valtrex
Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:48 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Military Caps
Replies: 1
Views: 1690

Military Caps

[img]http://homepage3.nifty.com/visor12/Argentin%20Army%20General%20111.JPG[/img] Argentine Army General [img]http://homepage3.nifty.com/visor12/Argentin%20Army%20Field%20Grade%20121.JPG[/img] Argentine Army Field Officer Parade Dress Cap [img]http://homepage3.nifty.com/visor12/Argentin%20Air%20Forc...
by valtrex
Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:03 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: CS Army cockades
Replies: 0
Views: 1528

CS Army cockades

[img]http://home.freeuk.com/gazkhan/cockade02.jpg[/img] South Carolina (Made from palmetto leaves with a SC button attached) [img]http://home.freeuk.com/gazkhan/cockade07.jpg[/img] S.Carolina [img]http://home.freeuk.com/gazkhan/cockade06.jpg[/img] SC made of palmetto leaves with red, white and blue ...
by valtrex
Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:59 am
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Patches
Replies: 4
Views: 3337

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/franc_CRS.jpg[/img] France (CRS) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/chin_P184.jpg[/img] Taiwan [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/fran_P159.jpg[/img] France (Public Security) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/est.jpg[/img] Estonia (National Police)...
by valtrex
Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:09 am
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Badges
Replies: 0
Views: 1629

Police Badges

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/lat_BB045.jpg[/img] Latvia (Criminal Police) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/lat_BB044.jpg[/img] Latvia (Municipal Police) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/rus_Bd011.jpg[/img] Russia (Traffic Police) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/usa_DBB02...
by valtrex
Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:47 am
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Headgear
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/PICT0025.jpg[/img] Eire [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/arab_H064.jpg[/img] UAE [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/malaiz.jpg[/img] Malaysia [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/PICT0002.jpg[/img] Latvia [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/marin...
by valtrex
Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:34 am
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Headgear
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/seyshelW.jpg[/img] Seychelles [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/senegalW.jpg[/img] Senegal [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/south-KoreaW.jpg[/img] S.Korea [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/sudanW.jpg[/img] Sudan [img]http://police.collection.lt/...
by valtrex
Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:46 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Headgear
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/bhutan.jpg[/img] Bhutan [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/bolivia.jpg[/img] Bolivia (National Police) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/brazil.jpg[/img] Brazil (Sao Paulo Police) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/brazil1.jpg[/img] Brazil (Federal...
by valtrex
Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:30 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Headgear
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/norw.jpg[/img] Norway [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/bul.jpg[/img] Bulgaria [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/slov.jpg[/img] Slovenia [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/filip_H090.jpg[/img] Philippines [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/izr...
by valtrex
Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Headgear
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/malt_H091.jpg[/img] Malta [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/mex.jpg[/img] Mexico [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/lux_H103.jpg[/img] Luxembourg [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/eng_H129.jpg[/img] UK (N.Ireland) [img]http://police.collection.lt/...
by valtrex
Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:31 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Headgear
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/austr_H107.jpg[/img] Austria [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/Chez%20Republic.%20Red.olsest%20model.JPG[/img] Czech Republic [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/fr_H120.jpg[/img] France (National Police) [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/fr_H121.j...
by valtrex
Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:05 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Police Headgear
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

Police Headgear

[img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/PICT0011.jpg[/img] Slovakia [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/IMG_0095_Uzbekistan.jpg[/img] Uzbekistan [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/IMG_0094_Belarus.jpg[/img] Belarus [img]http://police.collection.lt/e_img/IMG_0102_Kazakstan.jpg[/img] Kazakhstan ...
by valtrex
Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:51 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Incorrect Pages
Replies: 17
Views: 14031

Cypriot National Guard:

The title ib Greek should read: Kypriaki Ethnophroura

The rank insignia is incorrect:
[url]http://forum.uniforminsignia.org/viewtopic.php?t=2322[/url]
by valtrex
Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:05 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic National Defense General Staff Emblem
Replies: 0
Views: 1482

Hellenic National Defense General Staff Emblem

[img]http://www.geetha.mil.gr/media/emblhma1.gif[/img] The emblems of the HNDGS from the day of its establishment until its renaming in 1968 to Armed Forces Supreme Command was a complex consisting of a casque, an anchor and wings, symbolizing the Army, the Navy and the Air Force respectively. In th...
by valtrex
Thu Jan 13, 2005 4:22 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic Air Force Patches-Part 1: Squadrons
Replies: 2
Views: 1742

I must say that the Greek Air Forces uses quite a few different of aircraft. Is the A-7H Corsair II the USMC combat plane of late WW2? [img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/f16c-3b.jpg[/img] F-16C/D (two seaters C type, with trainer & trainee), Block 30 [img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/f16c-2b.jpg[/img] F...
by valtrex
Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:20 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic Air Force Patches-Part 2: Wings
Replies: 0
Views: 1185

Hellenic Air Force Patches-Part 2: Wings

[img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/110.jpg[/img] 110 Battle Wing (Larissa, Thessaly) [img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/113.jpg[/img] 113 Battle Wing (Thessaloniki, Macedonia) [img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/116.jpg[/img] 116 Battle Wing (Araxus, Epirus) [img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/ikaron.jpg[/img] 121 Traini...
by valtrex
Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:55 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic Air Force Patches-Part 1: Squadrons
Replies: 2
Views: 1742

Hellenic Air Force Patches-Part 1: Squadrons

[img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/330.gif[/img] 330 Squadron-Keravnos (Thunder)/F-16C BLOCK 30 & F-16D BLOCK 30 [img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/335.gif[/img] 335 Squadron-Tigris (Tiger)/A-7H Corsair II [img]http://www.hellasarmy.gr/338-b.gif[/img] 338 Squadron-Aris (Mars)/F-4E Phantom II [img]http://w...
by valtrex
Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:51 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 4:Gunboats,Patrol Boats
Replies: 0
Views: 1060

Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 4:Gunboats,Patrol Boats

Hellenic Navy Gunboat AGON (Struggle): [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/kf%20Agon.jpg[/img] HNG ARMATOLOS (Guerilla), NAVMACHOS (Warrior), ORMEE (Impulse), PYRPOLETEES (Burner), TOLME (Boldness): [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/Kf%20Armatolos.jpg[/img] HNG DOXA (Glory): [img]http://www...
by valtrex
Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:45 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 3:Destroyers,S/Marines
Replies: 0
Views: 1036

Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 3:Destroyers,S/Marines

Hellenic Navy Destroyer VELOS: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/AT%20Belos.jpg[/img] HND FORMION: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/At%20Formion.jpg[/img] HND KIMON: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/AT%20Kimon.jpg[/img] HND NEARCHOS: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/At%20Near...
by valtrex
Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 2: Frigates
Replies: 0
Views: 1066

Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 2: Frigates

Hellenic Navy Frigate AEGEAN: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/Fg%20Aigaion.jpg[/img] Hellenic Navy Frigate (HNF) BOUBOULINA: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/Fg%20Mpoumpou.jpg[/img] HNF ELLI: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/Fg%20Elli.jpg[/img] HNF EPIRUS: [img]http://www.helleni...
by valtrex
Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:19 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 1: Commands & Schoo
Replies: 0
Views: 1052

Hellenic Navy Shields (Emblems)-PART 1: Commands & Schoo

Hellenic Navy General Staff: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/GEN.jpg[/img][url]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr[/url] Hellenic Naval Academy: [img]http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/upload/SND.jpg[/img][url]http://www.hna.gr/limited/index.html[/url] Hellenic Naval Academy of Petty Officers: [img]http://ww...
by valtrex
Tue Sep 28, 2004 3:56 pm
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Greek Badges/Patches & headgear
Replies: 0
Views: 2152

Greek Badges/Patches & headgear

[img]http://www.caps.gr/imgs/Mil7.jpg[/img] Army Officer's cap [img]http://www.caps.gr/imgs/navy-7.jpg[/img] Enlisted NCOs & men service cap [img]http://www.caps.gr/imgs/new1big.jpg[/img] Navy Officer's cap [img]http://www.caps.gr/imgs/navy-8.jpg[/img] Navy enlisted NCOs & seamen service cap...
by valtrex
Tue Sep 28, 2004 11:28 am
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Soviet & Russian Submarine Insignia/Badges
Replies: 0
Views: 1010

Soviet & Russian Submarine Insignia/Badges

[img]http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1745/Ussr-cap.jpg[/img] Soviet WWII Excellent Submariner [img]http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1745/subsilv.jpg[/img] Soviet Commanding Officer's Pin (1942-1991) [img]http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1745/subgold.jpg[/img] Soviet Di...
by valtrex
Tue Sep 28, 2004 11:12 am
Forum: BADGES, PATCHES and other INSIGNIA
Topic: Submarine Insignia/Badges
Replies: 0
Views: 1041

Submarine Insignia/Badges

[img]http://users.otenet.gr/~kostast/badges/southafrica.jpg[/img] South Africa [img]http://users.otenet.gr/~kostast/badges/Sweden.jpg[/img] Sweden [img]http://users.otenet.gr/~kostast/badges/greece.jpg[/img] Greece [img]http://users.otenet.gr/~kostast/badges/Spain.jpg[/img] Spain [img]http://users.o...
by valtrex
Sun Sep 26, 2004 3:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Off Topic: National Anthem of your Nation
Replies: 0
Views: 2136

Off Topic: National Anthem of your Nation

The Greek Anthem is based on the "Hymn to Liberty" , a large - 158 stanzas - poem written by Dionysios Solomos [img]http://www.zakynthos-net.gr/all/graphics/history/solomos.jpg[/img] a distinguished poet from Zakynthos Island. Although its a very large poem, only the first two stanzas cons...
by valtrex
Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Addressing Rank holders in your countries
Replies: 20
Views: 14404

In general, the rule goes like this: NCOs: The ranks from Lance-Corporal to Sergeant are addressed simply by their rank-names. The ranks of 1st Sergeant, Master Sergeant & WO, are addressed by using "mister" before their rank-names. Officers: The ranks from Conscript Candidate Officer ...
by valtrex
Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:57 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Addressing Rank holders in your countries
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In Germany it generally is as follows: A superior is adressed Herr (male) or Frau (female) + rank. For example a male lieutenant would be addressed as "Herr Leutnant", a female staff sergeant as "Frau Feldwebel". Subordinates are adressed as rank (often abbreviated) + name, only...

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