Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff
The Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff (Greek: Αρχηγός του Γενικού Επιτελείου Ναυτικού, romanized: Archigós tou Genikoú Epiteleíou Naftikoú, abbrev. Α/ΓΕΝ) is the head of the Hellenic Navy General Staff and commander of the Hellenic Navy. The position is customarily held by a three-star flag officer (vice admiral). As part of Greece's membership in NATO, from 1967 until 1999 the Chief of the HNGS was also commander of NATO's COMEDEAST.
| Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff | |
|---|---|
| Αρχηγός του Γενικού Επιτελείου Ναυτικού | |
Incumbent Vice Admiral Ioannis Drymousis since 16 January 2023 | |
| Hellenic Navy General Staff | |
| Abbreviation | Α/ΓΕΝ |
| Member of | Hellenic Navy |
| Reports to | Chief of the National Defence General Staff |
| Seat | Hellenic National Defence General Staff |
| Formation | 13 December 1907 |
| First holder | Georgios A. Kountouriotis |
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