Cadet Handbook 2024
Cadet Handbook 2024
Dear Officer/Cadet,
Sincerely,
BG Spyridon ROUTSIS
Director/Directorate
of Military Training
Hellenic Army Academy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Onboarding Process .....................................................................................................................4
1.1 Before arriving at the Hellenic Army Academy ................................................................4
1.2 Arriving at the HAA ..............................................................................................................4
1.3 Orientation Program..............................................................................................................4
1.4 Picking Up your Cadet Access Card (CAC) .......................................................................5
2. Logistics ..........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Housing ...................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Building Services ....................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Laundry & Ironing Services ........................................................................................ 6
2.2.2 Vending Machines ........................................................................................................ 6
2.2.3 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) ............................................................................ 6
2.2.4 Care of Residential Property ....................................................................................... 6
2.3 Dining Facilities......................................................................................................................7
2.4 IT Support ...............................................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Moodle Platform Access .............................................................................................. 7
2.4.2 Computer Hardware .................................................................................................... 7
2.4.3 Printing Services ........................................................................................................... 7
3. Living in the Academy ................................................................................................................8
3.1 Daily Schedule ........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Dress Code ............................................................................................................................10
3.3 Equipment .............................................................................................................................10
3.4 Sports & Athletics ................................................................................................................10
3.5 Useful Links ..........................................................................................................................10
4. The Academic Program .............................................................................................................11
4.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................11
4.2 Courses/Modules Description...........................................................................................12
4.3 Class Attendance and Absence from Classes ..................................................................14
4.4 Vacations/ Leave of absence ..............................................................................................15
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1. Onboarding Process
1.1 Before arriving at the Hellenic Army Academy
The Hellenic Army Academy will provide transport from the International
Athens Airport to the Academy and vice versa, from Friday, 16 February morning, to
Monday, 19 February morning (07:00).
➢ Taxi: Prices for taxis are approximately 25,00€ from the International Athens
Airport to the Hellenic Army Academy.
➢ Public transportation: Buses, X96 or X97, are available 24/7. They depart at
the arrivals level every 30 to 60 minutes from a designated area (between Exit 4 and
Exit 5). The stop for the Hellenic Army Academy is called "Scholi Evelpidon." The cost
is approximately 6,00€ one way.
Upon your arrival at the Academy, you will be accompanied to your dormitories.
They will be ready for all incoming students on the weekend before Monday, 19
February (16-18 Feb 24). Thus, schedule your arrival accordingly.
You will receive your dormitory assignments and the name-contact information
of your roommates on Monday, 19 February 24, during the Orientation program.
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curriculum and academic opportunities, become familiar with the campus, and get to
know your peers.
The next thing on schedule after the orientation is picking your Cadet Access
Card (CAC).
Once the verification process is completed upon your arrival at the Academy,
you will be issued a Cadet Access Card (CAC), allowing you to move freely within the
Academy's premises. You are required to return your CAC before departing from the
Academy (by the end of the Semester).
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2. Logistics
2.1 Housing
Rooms are randomly assigned within the Dormitory of the 12th Cadet Company
(within the "Cadet Regiment"). All rooms host four individuals and have the same
configuration. Rooms contain a bed, desk, chair, and bookshelf for each host.
Ironing services are available for military uniforms within the Academy free of
charge.
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The HAA dining facilities are available for students at designated periods
throughout the day. Moreover, please be informed that breakfast, lunch, and dinner
attendance is mandatory for all students unless instructed otherwise.
Meals at the HAA are free of charge. Should you have any special dietary
restrictions and/or food allergies, please make sure to inform us immediately (at the
latest upon your arrival at the Academy).
2.4 IT Support
The HAA has free wireless Internet connectivity in many locations across the
camp and the Dormitories.
Upon your arrival at the HAA, you will be issued a private key to access the
Educational Internet Platform "Moodle." The supporting material for all the courses,
lecture notes, assignment information, submission, and other important information
can be found on this platform.
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No Activity Hours
MONDAY – TUESDAY – THURSDAY
1 Reveille (Wake Up) 07:00
2 Inspection 07:30
3 Company formation 07:45
4 Breakfast 08:00-08:20
5 1 Academic Session
st 08:25-09:10
6 Break 09:10-09:20
7 2nd Academic Session 09:20-10:05
8 Break 10:05-10:20
9 3 Academic Session
rd 10:20-11:05
10 Break 11:05-11:15
11 4 Academic Session
th 11:15-11:55
12 Lunch 12:00-12:25
13 5 Academic Session
th 12:30-13:10
14 Break 13:10-13:20
15 6th Academic Session 13:20-14:00
16 Free Time 14:00-15:50
17 7 Academic Session (a)
th 16:00-16:45
18 Break 16:45-16:50
19 8 Academic Session (a)
th 16:50-17:35
20 Free Time 17:40-18:50
21 Dinner 19:35-20:05
22 Free Time 20:05-22:30
23 Taps (Lights out) 22:30
No Activity Hours
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
1 Reveille (Wake Up) 07:00
2 Inspection 07:30
3 Company formation 07:45
4 Breakfast 08:00-08:20
5 1 Academic Session
st 08:25-09:10
6 Break 09:10-09:20
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No Activity Hours
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
7 2 Academic Session
nd 09:20-10:05
8 Break 10:05-10:20
9 3 Academic Session
rd 10:20-11:05
10 Break 11:05-11:15
11 4th Academic Session 11:15-11:55
12 Lunch 12:00-12:25
13 5 Academic Session
th 12:30-13:10
14 Break 13:10-13:20
15 6 Academic Session
th 13:20-14:00
16 Company formation 14:45
17 Evening Out (Permitted absence) (b), (c) 15:00-22:30 (d)
18 Dinner 19:30-20:30
19 Taps (Lights out) 22:30
No Activity Hour
SATURDAY – SUNDAY
1 Wake Up 08:00
2 Breakfast 08:15-09:00
3 Company formation 09:45
4 Morning Out (Permitted absence) (b) 10:00-22:30 (d)
5 Lunch 13:00-14:00
6 Free Time 14:00-19:00
7 Dinner 19:30-20:30
8 Free Time 20:00-22:30 (d)
9 Taps (Lights out) 22:30
Remarks
a. The Common Module “Military Leadership C” will be conducted Monday,
Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.
b. The Academy will provide transportation to Glyfada, “Elliniko” subway
station, or “Koropi” subway station.
c. Whoever wants to dine during the leave days must notify their Company
Commander a day before.
d. There is scheduled transportation to the Academy at 22:00 from the “Elliniko”
subway station.
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In accordance with the dress code in force within the Hellenic Army Academy,
shorts and denim trousers are not allowed.
3.3 Equipment
During your stay in the HAA, you will participate in Military Training (unless
otherwise instructed by your respective institution). The Academy will issue ALL the
requisite equipment except clothing (service uniform, boots, etc.) for that purpose.
Many cadets at the HAA compete at various sports clubs. Incoming students are
welcome to apply for those clubs as well. More information will be given during the
orientation.
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DATES
ACADEMIC
NO. MODULE/CLASS ECTS (Not Including
ADVISOR
Travel Days)
CM Military Leadership "A"
1 2 19-23 Feb 2024
[Tactics] HAA Military
CM Military Leadership "B" Trainers
2 2 26 Feb-01 Mar 2024
[Leadership Training]
Dr. Artemis
3 CM Basic Military English 2 04-08 Mar 2024
MICHAILIDOU
CM Cross-Cultural Dr. Marianna
4 2 11-15 Mar 2024
Communication PATRONA
Dr. Dimitrios
5 CM Cultural Awareness 2 18-22 Mar 2024
PANOMITROS
CM Comprehensive Dr. Georgios
6 4 25 Mar-5 Apr 2024
Approach KOUKOUDAKIS
Dr. Eleni
7 CM Electronic Warfare 2 8-12 Apr 2024
KARANASIOU
Dr. Georgios
8 CM Law of Armed Conflict 2 15-19 Apr 2024
TRANTAS
CM Interoperability 22-26 Apr 2024
HAA Military
9 Orthodox Easter 6 29 Apr-12 May 2024
Trainers
CM Interoperability 13-24 May 2024
Dr. Nikolaos
10 CM Cyber Security 2 27-31 May 2024
BARDIS
CM Military Leadership "C" Dr. Stylianos
11 4 19 Feb-31 May 2024
[Physical Training] KOUNALAKIS
- Final Exams N/A 03-14 June 2024
Entire International Spring 19 Feb-14 June
- N/A
Semester 2024
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The Academy will be closed from 29 Apr to 12 May 2024 due to religious
Holidays (Christian Orthodox Easter). Incoming students are welcome to stay in the
Academy during that period. If you decide to travel back to your home country for
Spring break, please notify the Erasmus Office at least one month prior
([email protected]). Every Wednesday after class, you will have free time to leave the
Academy and explore the city of Athens. More information will be given to you in the
orientation course on Monday, 19 February 24.
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All students should familiarize themselves with the locations of emergency exits
and fire extinguishers. Evacuation procedures are posted inside each building. If the
fire alarm is activated and sounding in your dormitory, do not delay or ignore the
alarm; immediately follow the posted evacuation procedures.
5.3 Confidentiality
The health services staff protects the confidentiality of all health and health-
related records to the full extent of the law. These records are accessed only by the staff
members directly involved in the patient's care and on a need-to-know basis.
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6.1 Integrity
As proud members of the Hellenic Armed Forces, we are firmly bound to those
values and expect our international partners to do the same. Therefore, we urge you
to display honesty and forthrightness in every situation in and out of the classroom.
We expect you to represent yourself honestly even when potential wrongdoing or
violation of policies is involved. Relatively minor problems can become major ones
when compounded by lying or deception.
Cadets who intentionally submit work either not their own or without clear
attribution to the original source, fabricate data or other information, engage in
cheating, or misrepresentation of academic records may be subject to sanctions for
violation of the HAA principles of academic and professional integrity fundamental
to the purpose of the Academy.
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Any form of Alcohol and/or drugs is strictly prohibited within the Academy
according to the Hellenic Army Regulations and the National Legislative Framework
in effect. According to the National Legislative Framework, students violating those
policies will be held liable.
We emphasize these issues from our concern for each cadet's welfare and our
conviction that these standards must be upheld unquestionably to function effectively
as a member of the Armed Forces.
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7. Contact Information
For any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Academy
using the contact information seen below:
Katerina Keskinidou
[email protected]
+30 210 8904095
Asst. of the International Cooperations/
Erasmus+ Office
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8. Q&A
1. What should I do If I want to travel outside of Athens or Greece during the
Spring break?
If you want to travel back to your home country for Spring break, you must
notify your Company commander at least one month prior.
If you want to travel during the weekends of the Semester, you must equally
notify your Company Commander 5 days earlier.
2. What can we do and not do in our free time during the Semester?
You can participate fully in the cadets' schedule when you don't have class or
are not on leave. More specifically, you can join varsity teams in several sports, hang
out with your colleagues, work out, or relax at the Entertainment Hall of the Academy.
3. Where can I find the meal plan, and whom can I talk to if I have any issues?
The meal plan will be shared with you from the first day and will also be hung
on the announcement board of your Company barrack. If you experience any issues,
you should immediately contact your Company Commander.
4. Are there any cultural-historical visits to Athens? If yes, when are they
scheduled?
Yes, we have scheduled to visit several historical places in Athens, like, for
example, the Acropolis Museum, the Acropolis Monument, and the historic
downtown of Athens. These activities are planned for the last part of the Semester, and
you will be notified accordingly.
The Dormitories are fully equipped for the incoming students. However,
students can bring items to facilitate their stay and studies during ISS 24. Those items
include but are not limited to the following:
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a. Cell phone/Charger
b. Headphones
c. Laptop
d. Notebooks
e. Personal Hygiene Items
(Note: Most of them can be purchased within the Academy's PX)
f. Laundry bag/basket and drying rack
Several items are prohibited inside the dormitories, including but not limited to
the following:
If you experience any problems during your stay in the Academy, you should
immediately contact your Company Commander (you will meet him during the
Orientation Course). If you cannot reach him, you should contact CPT Christos
TAMOURIDIS, CPT (FA) Vassileios KARAVITIS, or Ms. Katerina Keskinidou, the staff
from the Erasmus Office [+30 2108904198 or +30 6907563584 (WhatsApp and Viber)].
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ANNEX "A"
Hellenic Army Academy Map
1 Cadet Barracks
2 Infirmary
3 Academic Classrooms
5 4 4 Dining Facilities (Mess Hall)
5 Sports Facilities
6 Erasmus & Research Office
7 Swimming pool
8 Headquarters
1
2
6 3
8
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ANNEX "B"
Hellenic Army Uniforms & Ranks