Maroon Berets
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For the symbol of airborne forces, see Maroon beret
The Maroon Berets are the special forces organization of the Turkish Army. The unit was created to counter any interior or foreign attacks on Turkey. MB officers receive extensive training and are expected to survive in all environmental conditions.
Today the force is under the command of the Special Forces flank (old Special Warfare Unit). They also work along with Attack Search & Rescue Teams (ASR) and Underwater Attack Teams (UWA) (Marine Search Teams).
The Maroon Berets (MB) came into the public spotlight when they captured the PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in Kenya[1][2]. The identities of MB personnel are classified.
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[edit] Specifications and Current Role
MBs are currently involved with operations in Northern Iraq as well as security in the South East of Turkey and other domestic operations. Due to this, they constantly train in anti-terrorism and guerrilla warfare.
Other than this, not much is known due to the group's secretive nature.
[edit] Uniforms
The Maroon Berets are issued with 3 colour desert camouflage,Woodland camouflage and new Turkish Digital Camouflage.
[edit] References
[edit] See also
- Maroon beret - For origins of the maroon beret and other countries that have adopted it.
