Special Forces Command (Turkey)
| Special Forces Command | |
|---|---|
| Turkish: Özel Kuvvetler Komutanlığı | |
Badge of the Special Forces Command | |
| Active | 1992–present |
| Country | Turkey |
| Branch | General Staff |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Unconventional warfare |
| Garrison/HQ | Ankara |
| Nickname(s) | Maroon Berets Bordo Bereliler |
| Motto(s) | "The difficult we do immediately. The impossible takes a little longer." |
| Beret | Maroon (claret red) |
| March | Alay Marşı (Regiment March) |
| Engagements | Kurdish–Turkish conflict (1978–present)
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Ömer Ertuğrul Erbakan |
| Notable commanders | Engin Alan Zekai Aksakallı |
The Special Forces Command (Turkish: Özel Kuvvetler Komutanlığı — ÖKK) is a corps of the Turkish Armed Forces, initially established as a brigade in 14 April 1992, operating directly under the Turkish General Staff. According to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) dress code, the ÖKK, also known as the Bordo Bereliler, are noteworthy for their distinctive maroon berets. Their task is to carry out special operations that exceed the capabilities of other military units.