Hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, and high-risk arrests.
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
The primary strike teams for tactical interventions and hostage situations. Jandarma Komando Ozel Asayis Komutanligi Joak
Candidates must have a clean disciplinary record and pass strict medical and security screenings.
Managing severe civil disturbances and riot control. Hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, and high-risk arrests
Underwater search and rescue teams.
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) Core Missions and Responsibilities The primary strike teams
Applicants undergo intensive physical fitness and psychological evaluations to ensure they can operate in all terrain and weather conditions.