Metin Gürak
Metin Gürak | |
|---|---|
| 31st Chief of the Turkish General Staff | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2023 | |
| President | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan |
| Preceded by | Yaşar Güler |
| Commander of the Second Army of Turkey | |
| In office 30 August 2020 – 16 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sinan Yayla |
| Succeeded by | Metin Tokel |
| Deputy Chief of the Turkish General Staff | |
| In office 16 July 2018 – 9 January 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ümit Dündar |
| Succeeded by | Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu |
| Chief of Staff of the Turkish Land Forces | |
| In office 19 August 2017 – 16 July 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Şeref Öngay |
| Succeeded by | Yavuz Türkgenci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1960 Kızıltepe, Mardin, Turkey |
| Spouse(s) | Zerrin Gürak (died 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch/service | Turkish Land Forces |
| Years of service | 1981–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | General Staff of the Republic of Turkey |
General Metin Gürak is a Turkish general who is currently serving as the chief of the Turkish General Staff since 16 August 2023, replacing General Yaşar Güler. Prior to his appointment, Gürak served as commander of the Second Army.