Lieutenant General Attila Géza Takács
12:14 June 6, 2023Date of rank: 15. March 2020
Personal information:
- Date of birth: 27. April 1968. Miskolc
- Family Status: married, one child
- Nationality: Hungarian
Studies:
- 2015 NATO Defense College
- 2008 NATO School (CREVAL)
- 2006-2007 Military Senior Leader course at the Zrínyi Miklós National Defense University
- 1997-1999 Zrínyi Miklós National Defense University
- 1992 COY Leader Course in Switzerland
- 1986-1989 Kossuth Lajos Military College in Szentendre - mechanized infantry faculty
Deployments:
- 2011-2013 Hungarian Defence Forces, National Military Representative, (Colonel) - MONS (Belgium)
- 2001-2002 HDF KFOR Guard and Security Battalion in Pristina commander (Lieutenant Colonel)
Military Career:
- 2023 – Deputy Chief of Defence Staff
- 2022 – 2023 Defence Attaché (Major General) London
- 2020 – 2022 Hungarian Defence Forces Command, Army Inspectorate, Inspector (Major General) - Budapest
- 2016 – 2019 Hungarian Defence Forces, Military Augmentation, Preparation and Training Command, Commander (Brigadier General) - Budapest
- 2013 – 2016 Hungarian Defence Forces, 5th Bocskai István Infantry Brigade, Commander (Brigadier General) - Debrecen
- 2010 – 2013 Hungarian Defence Forces, National Military Representative, SHAPE Deputy of National Military Representative (Colonel) - MONS (Belgium)
- 2008 – 2010 Hungarian Defence Forces Joint Force Command, Chief J3/J7, (Colonel) - Székesfehérvár
- 2005 – 2007 Hungarian Defence Forces 5th “Bocskai István” Light Infantry Brigade, Chief of Staff (Colonel) - Debrecen
- 2003 – 2005 Hungarian Defence Forces 5th “Bocskai István” Light Infantry Brigade, DCOS OPS (Lieutenant Colonel) – Debrecen
- 1999 – 2002 Hungarian Defence Forces 5th “Bocskai István” Mechanized Infantry Brigade Chief G-3 (Major) – Debrecen
- 1995 – 1997 Hungarian Defence Forces 5th “Bocskai István” Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Battalion Commander (Captain) – Debrecen
- 1990 – 1995 Mechanized Brigade, Company Commander (1st Lieutenant) – Mezőtúr, Debrecen
- 1989 – 1990 Mechanized Brigade, Platoon Leader (2nd Lieutenant) - Nagykanizsa
Medals and Decorations:
- 2020 “Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr” Gold grade
- 2019 “Legion of Merit” (USA)
- 2016 Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic Knight’s Cross
- 2013 NATO Service Medal
- 2007 Service Decoration for Merit decorated with laurel wreath
- 2000-2004 Service Decoration for Merit Gold, Silver, Bronze grade
- 2002 Service Medal for Peacekeeping (KOSOVO)
- 1996, 2006, 2016 Officer’s Service Decoration (I. II. III)
Foreign languages:
- English: STANAG 3333
- German: Intermediate „A”
Faithful to their values
08:02 May 21, 2024
The Hungarian Defence Forces were born in the war of independence in the middle of the 19th century. Today's Hungarian soldiers draw strength from our past heroes' bravery. The peace and security of Hungary are guaranteed by its own professional defence forces and NATO. Our country is committed to its National Defence and Armed Forces Development Program.
Polish–Hungarian Cooperation: a Delegation has Arrived in Hungary
14:29 May 17, 2024
Lieutenant General Ferenc Kajári, Deputy Chief of HDF General Staff, recently received Colonel Andrzej Lis, Commander of Doctrine and Training Centre of the Polish Armed Forces (DTC PAF), within the framework of an official visit.
Making Dreams Come True on the Promised Land
11:00 May 17, 2024
Fourth-year Hungarian officer cadet Áron Toldi’s dream is to become a fighter pilot after graduating from the four-year university training program. Pilot candidate Balázs Vimpek is also working hard to make his dreams come true…
Reservist Receives Foreign Appreciation
10:55 May 17, 2024
Reservist Corporal Iván Alexander Szabó recently received a “1 Canadian Field Hospital” commemorative coin for his outstanding performance in NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2024 and Clean Care 2024 multinational military medical exercises.
Wartime Lessons Learned – From First Hand
13:15 May 16, 2024
General Dr. Gábor Böröndi, Chief of HDF General Staff and his delegation were recently informed in Israel about the accumulated lessons learned by the Israel Defense Forces during the Gaza War.
Field Trip to Naples
14:26 May 15, 2024
Students of the Senior Military Leader Postgraduate University Level Programme visited the NATO Joint Force Command Naples last week, within the framework of their field trip to Southern Europe. They learned about the tasks, activity and organizational structure of the command operating in Naples.
Ready for Task Execution!
14:22 May 15, 2024
After three years, the NATO Force Integration Unit – Hungary (NFIU HUN) has reached “Excellent” grade again: after 2021, it gave an outstanding professional performance again during the validation exercise Precise Reception 2024.
NATO’s Swift Response…
13:37 May 15, 2024
Thanks to Hungary’s host nation support, Exercise Swift Response 24 has been successfully implemented: paratroops of five NATO member states set off on an airborne exercise from the Hungarian Defence Forces 47th Airbase. Gallery!
Cooperation in the Air
13:23 May 15, 2024
Troops of five NATO member nations set out from the HDF 47th Airbase in Pápa on Monday, 13 May on an airborne mission within the framework of NATO’s Exercise Swift Response 2024. To demonstrate rapidity and deployability as well as to ensure the protection of the southeastern borders of the Alliance as specified in the North Atlantic Treaty, the exercise was held with the participation of some 1,000 personnel. Its successful implementation is also credited to the host nation support provided by Hungary.
Complex Demonstration
16:09 May 14, 2024
Within the framework of Exercise Brave Warrior 2024, the Hungarian rifle company of the NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group (NATO FLF BG) recently demonstrated its capabilities during a complex tactical training event conducted on the Kőröshegy shooting range of the Bakony Hills military training area.