The Hellenic Navy General Staff (“HNGS”) assists the Chief of the HNGS in the exercise of his duties in time of peace and war and, through him, the Minister of National Defense (MoD) in the exercise of Command and Control over the personnel, assets and naval resources.

It is also the one eminently responsible for Naval Power – through which National Strategy is formulated and implemented, force development planning, allocation of resources and manpower,  organization and preparation of war plans, training, scientific research and defense production. The formation of the National Strategy and the implementation of the Navy’s development programs are introduced by it to the Council of Chiefs of General Staff for submission of reports to the MoD for their final approval.