Turkey is to set up a commando brigade of professional specialised sergeants to replace conscripts in the fight against the country's outlawed PKK insurgents. General Ilker Basbug, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC), announced on 27 June that the brigade would be set up in mid-May 2008The creation of an all-professional commando brigade will be completed by the end of 2009, Gen Basbug said during a press conference held jointly with General Yasar Buyukanit, Turkey's Chief of General Staff. Jane's Defense NewsTurkey is to set up a commando brigade of professional specialised sergeants to replace conscripts in the fight against the country's outlawed PKK insurgents. General Ilker Basbug, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC), announced on 27 June that the brigade would be set up in mid-May 2008The creation of an all-professional commando brigade will be completed by the end of 2009, Gen Basbug said during a press conference held jointly with General Yasar Buyukanit, Turkey's Chief of General Staff. Jane's Defense News
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