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| {{Infobox military unit | {{Infobox military unit | ||
| | unit_name = Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade | | unit_name = Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade | ||
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| | image_size = 245 | | image_size = 245 | ||
| | caption = Insignia of the 5th Commando Brigade | |||
| | caption = Brigade symbols: mountain, grenade, parachute, and ] guns | |||
| | dates = 1986 (originally founded as a battalion from the ]–present | |||
| | dates = 1993-present | |||
| | country = |
| country = Turkey | ||
| | branch = ] | | branch = ] | ||
| | type = ] | | type = ] | ||
| | role = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>] | |||
| | role = ] | |||
| | size = | | size = Brigade | ||
| | command_structure |
| command_structure = | ||
| | garrison = ] | | garrison = ] | ||
| <!-- Commanders -->| current_commander |
<!-- Commanders -->| current_commander = Levent Köse | ||
| | ceremonial_chief = | | ceremonial_chief = | ||
| | colonel_of_the_regiment = | | colonel_of_the_regiment = | ||
| | notable_commanders = {{ubl| |
| notable_commanders = {{ubl|Hasan Kundakçı|Osman Pamukoğlu}} | ||
| Emre Tayanç | ] | ||
| <!-- Culture and history -->| nickname = Soldiers of the mountains | <!-- Culture and history -->| nickname = Soldiers of the mountains | ||
| | patron = | | patron = | ||
| | motto = Strong, Brave, Ready! | | motto = Strong, Brave, Ready! | ||
| | colors = | | colors = | ||
| | march = Commando's Oath |
| march = Commando's Oath<ref>{{cite web |title=Turkish soldiers take commando oath after control of Afrin |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/vg/video-gallery/turkish-soldiers-take-commando-oath-after-control-of-afrin/0 |publisher=Anadolu Agency |accessdate=23 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
| | mascot = | | mascot = Steel Claw | ||
| | battles = ] | | battles = ] | ||
| | anniversaries = | | anniversaries = | ||
| | decorations = | | decorations = | ||
| | battle_honours = | | battle_honours = | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| The '''5th Commando Brigade''', more commonly known as the '''Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade''' (]: ''Hakkâri Dağ ve Komando Tugayı''), stationed in ] in southeastern ], founded as a ] of the ]. Because of the ongoing ], the formation enlarged from the size of a battalion to a brigade. | The '''5th Commando Brigade''', more commonly known as the '''Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade''' (]: ''Hakkâri Dağ ve Komando Tugayı''), stationed in ] in southeastern ], founded as a ] of the ]. Because of the ongoing ], the formation enlarged from the size of a battalion to a brigade. | ||
| The brigade has |
The brigade has three commando battalions, a support group, and an artillery battalion, which are deployed to different districts of Hakkâri Province. | ||
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==Community relations== | ||
| In 2000, the servicemen of the unit started a lecturing program for high school students in Hakkari, who want to take part at the ] (ÖSYS), which is compulsory to enter a university in Turkey, lack however adequate financial means to visit a ]. The next year, the lecturing service was extended to a four-group program including also students, who want to prepare themselves for the exams such as the high school entrance (LGS), foreign language proficiency (YDS) and postgraduate education (LES) in addition to a course for English language. Within four years, a total of 2,000 students benefited from this social service of the military at the cram school called "Mehmetçik Dershanesi". The lecturers, in total 19, are selected |
In 2000, the servicemen of the unit started a lecturing program for high school students in Hakkari, who want to take part at the ] (ÖSYS), which is compulsory to enter a university in Turkey, lack however adequate financial means to visit a ]. The next year, the lecturing service was extended to a four-group program including also students, who want to prepare themselves for the exams such as the high school entrance (LGS), foreign language proficiency (YDS) and postgraduate education (LES) in addition to a course for English language. Within four years, a total of 2,000 students benefited from this social service of the military at the cram school called "Mehmetçik Dershanesi". The lecturers, in total 19, are selected from the ] who are professional teachers.<ref name="h">{{cite news |url=http://arama.hurriyet.com.tr/arsivnews.aspx?id=209333 |newspaper=] |title=Bir zamanların savaşçı tugayı şimdi öğretmen |author=Kalkan, Ersin |date=13 March 2004 |language=Turkish |accessdate=20 March 2013 |archive-date=18 April 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418194311/http://arama.hurriyet.com.tr/arsivnews.aspx?id=209333 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| ==President's visit== | |||
| In October 2011, President ] inspected the unit and spent the night at the brigade during his official visit to ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sabah.com.tr/Gundem/2011/10/16/cumhurbaskani-gul-us-bolgelerinde |newspaper=] |title=Cumhurbaşkanı Gül üs bölgelerinde! |date=2011-10-16 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2013-03-20 }}</ref> | |||
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| == Monuments == | == Monuments == | ||
| Inside the brigade, there is the monument of "Those Who Raise the Sun by Their Names" there are 2 arms statues interconnected with each other and a giant commando statue 50 meters after the entrance.The monument was built in |
Inside the brigade, there is the monument of "Those Who Raise the Sun by Their Names" there are 2 arms statues interconnected with each other and a giant commando statue 50 meters after the entrance. The monument was built in 1995 by the brigade commander of the period, ] Osman Pamukoğlu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dagvekomandotugayi.blogcu.com/dag-ve-komando-tugayi-hakkinda/1926224|title=DAĞ VE KOMANDO TUGAYI HAKKINDA|website=Blogcu|language=tr|access-date=6 November 2019}}</ref> | ||
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| ]) the monument motto of brigade<nowiki>'s motto takes place '' We Are Strong, Brave, Ready''</nowiki><ref>{{Citation|title=Hakkâri Dağ ve Komando Tugayı|date=2019-09-28|url=https://tr.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Hakk%C3%A2ri_Da%C4%9F_ve_Komando_Tugay%C4%B1&oldid=21007668|work=Vikipedi|language=tr|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>]] | |||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==Reading== | ==Reading== | ||
| * {{cite book |url=http://www.idefix.com/kitap/unutulanlar-disinda-yeni-bir-sey-yok-osman-pamukoglu/tanim.asp?sid=FUKL8VPEJ0YU5MM1VISF |title=Unutulanlar Dışında Yeni Bir Şey Yok |author= |
* {{cite book |url=http://www.idefix.com/kitap/unutulanlar-disinda-yeni-bir-sey-yok-osman-pamukoglu/tanim.asp?sid=FUKL8VPEJ0YU5MM1VISF |title=Unutulanlar Dışında Yeni Bir Şey Yok |author=Osman Pamukoğlu |author-link=Osman Pamukoğlu |publisher=İnkılap Kitabevi |pages=392 |place=Istanbul |year=2006 |language=Turkish |isbn=978-9751022547 |access-date=20 March 2013 |archive-date=21 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921002732/http://www.idefix.com/kitap/unutulanlar-disinda-yeni-bir-sey-yok-osman-pamukoglu/tanim.asp?sid=FUKL8VPEJ0YU5MM1VISF |url-status=dead }} | ||
| {{Turkish army formations}} | {{Turkish army formations}} | ||
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| {{DEFAULTSORT:Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade}} | ||
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| Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade | |
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| Active | 1986 (originally founded as a battalion from the 1st Commando Brigade (Turkey)–present |
| Country | Turkey |
| Branch | Turkish Army |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Air assault Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal CBRN defense Close-quarters combat Cold-weather warfare Counter-battery fire Counterinsurgency Desert warfare Direct action Fire support Force protection Forward air control HUMINT Indirect fire Irregular warfare ISTAR Maneuver warfare Mountain warfare Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special reconnaissance Tracking Urban warfare |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Hakkâri |
| Nickname(s) | Soldiers of the mountains |
| Motto(s) | Strong, Brave, Ready! |
| March | Commando's Oath |
| Mascot(s) | Steel Claw |
| Engagements | Kurdish–Turkish conflict |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Levent Köse |
| Notable commanders |
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The 5th Commando Brigade, more commonly known as the Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade (Turkish: Hakkâri Dağ ve Komando Tugayı), stationed in Hakkâri Province in southeastern Turkey, founded as a battalion of the 1st Commando Brigade. Because of the ongoing Kurdish-Turkish conflict, the formation enlarged from the size of a battalion to a brigade.
The brigade has three commando battalions, a support group, and an artillery battalion, which are deployed to different districts of Hakkâri Province.
Community relations
In 2000, the servicemen of the unit started a lecturing program for high school students in Hakkari, who want to take part at the Student Selection and Placement Examination (ÖSYS), which is compulsory to enter a university in Turkey, lack however adequate financial means to visit a cram school. The next year, the lecturing service was extended to a four-group program including also students, who want to prepare themselves for the exams such as the high school entrance (LGS), foreign language proficiency (YDS) and postgraduate education (LES) in addition to a course for English language. Within four years, a total of 2,000 students benefited from this social service of the military at the cram school called "Mehmetçik Dershanesi". The lecturers, in total 19, are selected from the conscripts who are professional teachers.
Monuments
Inside the brigade, there is the monument of "Those Who Raise the Sun by Their Names" there are 2 arms statues interconnected with each other and a giant commando statue 50 meters after the entrance. The monument was built in 1995 by the brigade commander of the period, Brigadier general Osman Pamukoğlu.
See also
References
- "Turkish soldiers take commando oath after control of Afrin". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- Kalkan, Ersin (13 March 2004). "Bir zamanların savaşçı tugayı şimdi öğretmen". Hürriyet Daily News (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- "DAĞ VE KOMANDO TUGAYI HAKKINDA". Blogcu (in Turkish). Retrieved 6 November 2019.
Reading
- Osman Pamukoğlu (2006). Unutulanlar Dışında Yeni Bir Şey Yok (in Turkish). Istanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi. p. 392. ISBN 978-9751022547. Archived from the original on 21 September 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
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