Jandarma Komando Ozel Asayis Komutanligi Joak Access
Managing severe civil disturbances and riot control.
Dedicated search and rescue units formed in 2001. Jandarma Komando Ozel Asayis Komutanligi Joak
The , known in English as the Gendarmerie Special Public Security Command, is the elite tactical unit of the Turkish Gendarmerie General Command. Established in its modern form following the 1999 Marmara earthquake, JÖAK serves as a high-readiness force for complex domestic security operations and large-scale natural disasters that exceed the capabilities of standard gendarmerie units. Core Missions and Responsibilities Managing severe civil disturbances and riot control
The primary strike teams for tactical interventions and hostage situations. Established in its modern form following the 1999
Training is conducted at the Jandarma School at Foça , with additional guidance from Turkish Army instructors for specialized skill sets. Gendarmerie Special Public Order Command (JÖAK)
Providing expert explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and sharpshooting capabilities. Specialized Units
Personnel are chosen from within the Gendarmerie based on . The selection process is rigorous and includes: