The 3rd Commando Brigade is one of the 12 infantry brigades designated as commando in Turkish Land Forces. It's under the 7th Corps and is headquartered at Siirt. The unit was involved in the Operation Olive Branch (2018) in Syria and is actively involved in the Kurdish–-Turkish conflict. It was professionalized in 2010.[1][2]
| 3rd Commando Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Turkey |
| Allegiance | Turkish Army |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 7th Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Siirt |
| Motto(s) | "Güçlüyüz, Cesuruz, Hazırız." "We are strong, We are brave, We are ready." |
| Mascot(s) | Scorpion |
| Engagements | Operation Olive Branch |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier Gen. Ferat Vural |
See also
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edit- ^ "Siirt'te 3. Komando Tugay Komutanlığı'na roketatarla saldırı girişimi". www.ntv.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ^ "Aşı ne kadar süre koruyor? Güvenli mi? İşte merak edilen 8 soru ve cevabı". CNN Türk (in Turkish). Retrieved 2020-11-24.
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