HELLENIC NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE

HNDC

Start of Studies of the 9th International Senior Course (ISCASDD)

On Thursday 12 September 2024, the 9th International Senior Course (ISCASDD), started at the Hellenic National Defence College. The course aims to prepare students on their duties as flag officers of their countries, to cope with the rapidly changing situations of the geostrategic environment, and to become defence staff officers who stand out for their level of strategic thinking and critical analysis. The course promotes students’ understanding of the strategic leadership setting, and the associated knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to lead security organizations at the strategic level within national and international environments.

At the opening ceremony, the Commandant of the Hellenic National Defence College, Lieutenant General Athanasios Sardellis addressed the students.

This Course includes Officers of the Armed Forces and Security Forces from Greece, Cyprus, Jordan, Lebanon, Mozambique, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.