Non-commissioned officer streams Non-commissioned officers in the Greek armed forces are separated into three streams: • ( graduates (PNCO)) • (Long Term Volunteers (LTV)) • (Reserves (conscripts))
NCO and other ranks insignia NCO ranks (excl. OR-9 and conscript ranks) have undergone some changes through the years, the latest being in 2004. In the army PNCOs are designated by having two arcs above their chevrons, whereas LTVs have no arcs. In the navy, NCO ranks have undergone changes since 1975. In the navy PNCOs are designated by having two arcs above their chevrons, whereas LTVs have one arc. In the air force PNCOs are designated by having two arcs above their chevrons, whereas LTVs have no arcs.
2027 proposed reform PNCOs Graduates of PNCO Schools will no longer automatically be promoted to OF-1 after 19 years of service. Instead, a new rank structure will be instituted, with a starting rank of , outranking all volunteers from graduation. Promotions to and above will be effectuated by selection, like
flag officers, after the 35-year retirement limit. Starting in 2027, all three PNCO schools will confer degrees equivalent to university degrees, like officer academies. PNCO ranks will be altered as follows:
Volunteers/Professional Soldiers Volunteer ranks are also split in two (with the exception of the rank of ). Volunteers will no longer be promoted to . Promotions to E9-E12 will be effectuated by selection, like
flag officers, after the 35-year retirement limit. They may be transferred to the Corps of Permanent NCOs to fill organizational positions if they have completed a specific period of service (e.g., 15 years) and meet academic criteria. == See also ==