High Military Council to convene tomorrow under President Erdoğan's chairmanship; Justice Minister Gürlek attending for first time

Quick summary

At the High Military Council convening tomorrow under the chairmanship of President Erdoğan, decisions will be made on general and admiral promotions as well as duty changes in the force commands. Justice Minister Gürlek, Interior Minister Çiftçi and Land Forces Commander Tokel are attending for the first time.

Why it matters

The decisions of this meeting will directly affect the top command structure and leadership cadre of the Turkish armed forces. As in past meetings, the balance of power within the military and the hierarchy between the commands will be reshaped this time as well.

Key takeaways

• ›Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, and Land Forces Commander General Metin Tokel are attending the council for the first time.
• ›The council will discuss the files of personnel to be promoted from colonel to general and admiral rank, as well as those receiving promotion to the next rank.
• ›Officers to be retired due to vacancy constraints and age limits will be determined at the meeting.
• ›The High Military Council meeting will be held at Beştepe under President Erdoğan's chairmanship and will begin with a visit to Anıtkabir.