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The measure applies for the first time to those born between January 1 and May 15, 2008, under Law 5265\/2026.<\/p>\n
Article 246 of the new law introduces the nine-month service period as an incentive for Greeks to complete their military obligations at a younger age.<\/p>\n
Under the provision, conscripts who have a full primary military obligation can receive their final discharge after completing nine months of actual military service, provided they enlist following the initial call-up for their class and complete their obligation without taking a deferral.<\/p>\n
In practice, those eligible must report for service when originally called and must not obtain a deferral, including one for studies.<\/p>\n
What Happens to Those Who Want to Study?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The new framework also changes the rules for those who want to continue their education.<\/p>\n Those called up with the 2026 Third Intake who plan to attend a higher education institution can request a deferral of enlistment as prospective students, if they choose to do so.<\/p>\n Article 188 of Law 5265\/2026 provides for this possibility.<\/p>\n The key change is that applicants do not need to have already enrolled in the institution when they request the deferral.<\/p>\n Instead, they can submit the required supporting documents showing that they have the right to participate in the relevant admission or enrolment process.<\/p>\n The new system therefore gives eligible recruits a choice: those who report for service with their initial intake can qualify for the nine-month term, while those who choose to pursue further studies can seek a deferral under the new rules.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n