Dedicated search and rescue units formed in 2001.
Applicants undergo intensive physical fitness and psychological evaluations to ensure they can operate in all terrain and weather conditions.
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 Jandarma Komando Ozel Asayis Komutanligi Joak
Managing severe civil disturbances and riot control.
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) Dedicated search and rescue units formed in 2001
JÖAK's mandate covers high-threat scenarios during both peacetime and crises. Their primary duties include:
Underwater search and rescue teams.
The command is structured into several expert battalions and teams to address diverse environments: