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The '''Zeta Amphibious Raider Squadron''' (Z'MAK), also known as '''Force Delta''' or '''Ghost Team''' is a [[Special Mission Unit|Special Missions Unit]] <ref>https://www.loutraki365.gr/blog/post/z-mak-i-elit-ton-eidikon-dynameon-poy-kaneis-den-xerei-prosopo-kai-onoma-toys</ref> in the [[Hellenic Army]] and under the Operational Control of the [[13th Special Operations Command]]. <ref>http://www.army.gr/el/organosi/stoiheia-organosis-genikoy-epiteleioy-stratoy/dieythynseis-oplon/dieythynsi-eidikon-18</ref> Its main role is the protection of the [[Greece|Greek]] islets <ref>https://www.tanea.gr/2021/02/20/greece/z-mak-i-epilekti-monada-ton-eidikon-dynameon-pou-prostateyei-tis-vraxonisides/</ref>
The '''Zeta Amphibious Raider Squadron''' (Z'MAK), also known as '''Force Delta''' or '''Ghost Team''' is a [[Special Mission Unit|Special Missions Unit]] <ref>https://www.loutraki365.gr/blog/post/z-mak-i-elit-ton-eidikon-dynameon-poy-kaneis-den-xerei-prosopo-kai-onoma-toys</ref> in the [[Hellenic Army]] and under the Operational Control of the [[13th Special Operations Command]]. <ref>http://www.army.gr/el/organosi/stoiheia-organosis-genikoy-epiteleioy-stratoy/dieythynseis-oplon/dieythynsi-eidikon-18</ref> Its main role is the protection of the [[Greece|Greek]] islets.<ref>https://www.tanea.gr/2021/02/20/greece/z-mak-i-epilekti-monada-ton-eidikon-dynameon-pou-prostateyei-tis-vraxonisides/</ref>

==History==
Z'MAK was created in 1996 after the [[Imia|Imia crisis]] in 1996 which almost led to another Greco-Turkish war. <ref>https://www.tanea.gr/2021/02/20/greece/z-mak-i-epilekti-monada-ton-eidikon-dynameon-pou-prostateyei-tis-vraxonisides/</ref> {{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/01/world/charges-fly-as-the-greeks-and-turks-avert-a-war.html |title=Charges Fly As the Greeks And Turks Avert a War|author=<!--Not stated--> |date= 01 February 1996|website=New York Times |publisher=AP |access-date=June 14, 2022 |quote=}}

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Zeta Amphibious Raiders Squadron
Ζ' Μοίρα Αμφίβιων Καταδρομών
Active1997-Present
Country Greece
Branch Hellenic Army
TypeSpecial operations force
Special mission unit
RoleCovert operations
Counter-terrorism
Hostage rescue
Direct action
Amphibious Warfare
Unconventional warfare
Intelligence gathering
High-value targets
Counter narcotic operations
Counter-proliferation
SizeClassified
Garrison/HQAthens, Greece
Nickname(s)"Ghost Team" (Template:Lang-el)
EngagementsOperation Irini
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant Colonel Petros Tsirigotis [1]

The Zeta Amphibious Raider Squadron (Z'MAK), also known as Force Delta or Ghost Team is a Special Missions Unit [2] in the Hellenic Army and under the Operational Control of the 13th Special Operations Command. [3] Its main role is the protection of the Greek islets.[4]

History

Z'MAK was created in 1996 after the Imia crisis in 1996 which almost led to another Greco-Turkish war. [5] "Charges Fly As the Greeks And Turks Avert a War". New York Times. AP. 01 February 1996. Retrieved June 14, 2022. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)