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The Spartan army was one of the most structured and disciplined military forces in ancient Greece. Its organization was directly integrated with the state’s political and social framework. Spartan soldiers, known as hoplites, formed the core of the army. These individuals were male citizens who had completed a mandatory state education and military training program called the agoge. Only citizens who completed this training were granted full civic rights, and military service was obligatory for