66th Mechanized Infantry Division
| 66th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| 66. Mekanize Piyade Tümeni | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Branch | Turkish Land Forces |
| Type | Mechanized infantry and division |
| Role | Mechanized warfare |
| Size | ~4,200 personnel (core) |
| Part of | 3rd Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Çorlu, Tekirdağ Province |
The 66th Mechanized Infantry Division, is a mechanized infantry and division of the Turkish Land Forces, headquartered in Çorlu, Turkey. It consists of approximately 4,200 troops and has participated in NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) since 2021, when Turkey assumed leadership of the force for the first time. It is part of the 3rd Corps and the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps (NRDC-T). Along with VJTF, the total personnel strength expands to around 6,400 soldiers.