Welcome to the official Web Site of the Hellenic Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center (MPSOTC).
MPSOTC was founded in 1998 and since 2000 is a PfP Training Centre which has been recognized by NATO. Additionally, it is a recognized training Center by the UN to run the UN Military Observers Course and as a network member of the European Security and Defense College runs Courses on the European Common Security and Defense Policy.
Since 2019 MPSOTC has unconditional NATO Quality Assurance accreditation reflecting the high standards of the provided training. Therefore, its role in the international military training is acknowledged and is constantly growing
MPSOTC is forging ties with the Academia by partnering with Universities (Aristotle University, University of Macedonia, International university of Thessaloniki), cooperates with International Organisations (ESDC, OSCE, Frontex,) and works together with international educational and training facilities (NATO School Oberammergau, CIMIC COE, StratCom COE, RACVIAC) and other PTEC Centers. The aim of these extensive network of partners is to provide up to date efficient training and knowledge to its participants by carrying out significant training and educational activities such as international courses, seminars, conferences and mobile training teams.
Hellenic MPSOTC has an important role in the training of the Greek Armed Forces by providing Subject Matter Expertise in various fields and by providing pre-deployment training to Greek contingents, Staff Elements and peace support task forces.
The professionalism, dedication and commitment of MPSOTC ensure that all provided training exceed students’ expectations and any requirement authority’s training standards.
In conclusion, I am looking forward to meeting you in one of our upcoming courses which are inspired by the ancient quote:
As the ground is unable to produce something without cultivation,
thus, the human mind cannot give the expected results, without education»
(Plutarch’s, 46-119)
Dimitrios KARATZAS
Col (GRC-A)
Commander