DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF TURKEY'S MILITARY EDUCATION SYSTEM

Authors

  • Xusainov Damir Xasanovich Senior lecturer of the Department of the Institute of Land Forces

Keywords:

military education, Turkey, NATO, military academies, defense studies, educational reform, Turkish Armed Forces

Abstract

 This article examines the distinctive characteristics of Turkey's military education system, analyzing its historical development, structural organization, and contemporary reforms. The research demonstrates that Turkey's military educational system contains its complex Ottoman military heritage which combines Western teaching methods and modern security needs while undergoing major changes since 2016.

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Published

2026-02-14

How to Cite

Xusainov Damir Xasanovich. (2026). DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF TURKEY’S MILITARY EDUCATION SYSTEM. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(02), 647–649. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/3300

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 02 (2026): Volume 16 Issue 02

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