Turkish Naval Forces (DZKK)

[Neptune]

Fleet marine force of Turkish Naval Forces. They do also conduct seize&secure and boarding missions. Not to be mixed with naval commandos (SAT&SAS Group Command)

here are SAT commandos (Under Water Assault Team)

 

[xenon54 out]

Fleet marine force of Turkish Naval Forces. They do also conduct seize&secure and boarding missions. Not to be mixed with naval commandos (SAT&SAS Group Command)

here are SAT commandos (Under Water Assault Team)

Great pictures neptune.

 

[Neptune]

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK 11-16 MARCH 2014:

1- From NATO deployment (Operation Ocean Shield), at the Horn of Africa

 

[Neptune]

2- TCG GÖKÇEADA (F294) leaves the Fleet Command HQ at Aksaz Naval base. Gökçeada will sail towards the Gulf of Aden. There she will take over the NATO deployment from TCG GELİBOLU (F293). Ship is supplied by; one MH-60 Seahawk, One SAT Team (Naval Commando), One Amphibious Assault Team (Seize&Secure, Boarding...etc) and One Underwater Task Team. See you at 24th July, back here

 

[Hakan]

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK 11-16 MARCH 2014:

1- From NATO deployment (Operation Ocean Shield), at the Horn of Africa

Its just amazing how poor these people are but they look happy to see our guys. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Hakan]

Turkey's Naval Reach (It mostly talks about the area around somalia and yemen)
The article was written in 2012

Turkey is building up its navy through a maturing indigenous shipbuilding industry, substantial investments and additional purchases. It is also modernizing its amphibious capabilities. These trends further expand the role and future capabilities of what is already the most powerful navy in the Middle East and North Africa. As the Turkish navy grows, it will likely be increasingly tasked to regional and global operations. Still, extended Turkish naval forays have so far been rather unambitious and limited to NATO or other international efforts.

Since 2009, the Turkish naval presence in the Gulf of Aden has been as a member of the international counterpiracy mission Combined Task Force 151, and in January the Turkish parliament extended its participation in the mission for another year. The Turks rotate frigates into the region and maintain an almost permanent presence.

Turkey's limited naval presence helps the navy practice long-distance operations in a multinational setting and has promoted the recognition of Turkey as a rising regional power. However, Turkey's ability to increase its influence in the Gulf of Aden has primarily come as a result of political and economic developments. Turkey has not yet sought port options in Yemen or Somalia, and the large U.S. and NATO presence in the Gulf region limits the need for a larger Turkish naval presence. But the United States may look to reduce its role there in the long term, possibly by scaling down its naval presence in the waters off the southern Arabian Peninsula.

Turkey may view the port at Berbera as a potential option for expanding its naval presence and may be laying the groundwork now by establishing ties with Somalia and Somaliland that would be beneficial in the future. The port of Aden could also become an option if it is secured.

Another aspect of the Turkish navy's future presence in the Gulf of Aden will be Ankara's relationship with Cairo. Right now the two are allies and share several common foreign policy goals. In the long term, however, they are natural rivals. Turkey's naval strategy to project power all the way to the Horn of Africa and the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula depends on access to the Suez Canal and, by extension, at least a working relationship with Egypt.

This article is from STRATFOR (I dont have a link because it comes in an email.)

 

[Neptune]

Disabled children from municipal rehabilitation center visits DZKK Çanakkale Strait Command

 

[Hakan]

This thread opened at Naval Warfare subforum is dedicated for the Turkish Naval Forces. All things regarding TNF, questions and debates welcomed...

The Turkish Naval Forces (Turkish: Türk Deniz Kuvvetleri), or Turkish Navy (Turkish: Türk Donanması) is the naval warfare service branch of the Turkish Armed Forces.

The navy can trace its lineage back to the first Turkish fleets to sail the Aegean in the late 11th century, the fleets of the Anatolian beyliks in the 14th century, and, more immediately, to the Ottoman Navy. However, the modern naval traditions and customs of the Turkish Navy can be traced back to 10 July 1920, when it was established as the Directorate of Naval Affairs during the Turkish War of Independence led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Since July 1949, the service has been officially known as the Turkish Naval Forces.

As of 2014, the Turkish Navy had a reported active personnel strength of 48,600; this figure included an Amphibious Marines Brigade as well as several Special Forces and Commando detachments. The navy has approximately 215 ships in commission and 51 maritime aircraft.

Command Structure:

• Fleet Command
  • Surface Action Group Command, Gölcük Naval Base, Kocaeli
  • Submarine Group Command
  • Fast Patrol Boat Group Command, Istanbul
  • Mine Warfare Group Command, Erdek Naval Base, Balıkesir
  • Logistic Support Group Command, Gölcük Naval Base, Kocaeli
  • Naval Aviation Group Command, Cengiz Topel Naval Air Station, Kocaeli
• Northern Sea Area Command, Istanbul
  • Istanbul Strait Command
  • Çanakkale Strait Command
  • Naval Hydrography and Oceanography Division Command
  • Naval Museum Command, Istanbul
• Southern Sea Area Command, İzmir
  • Naval infantry Brigade Command, Foça
    • Amphibious Group Command, Foça
  • Naval infantry Battalion Command, İzmir
  • Accompaniment and Patrol Boats Flotilla
  • Aksaz Naval Base Command, Aksaz Naval Base, Marmaris
• Naval Training and Education Command, Istanbul
  • Naval Academy, Tuzla, Istanbul
  • Naval High School, Heybeliada, Istanbul
  • Karamürselbey Training Centre Command, Yalova

Naval Infantry and Special Forces:


The Turkish Navy maintains several Marines and Special Operations units. These include the Amphibious Marines Brigade (Amfibi Deniz Piyade Tugayı), several commando detachments and two special operations forces:

• Amphibious Marines Brigade - (Amfibi Deniz Piyade Tugayı) consisting of 6,000 men based in Foça near İzmir, four amphibious battalions, an MBT battalion, an artillery battalion, a support battalion and other company-sized units.
• Su Altı Taarruz - (S.A.T.) (Underwater Attack). The missions of the Su Altı Taarruz (SAT) include the acquisition of military intelligence, amphibious assault, counter-terrorism and VIP protection.
• Su Altı Savunma - (S.A.S.) (Underwater Defense).

[NOTE: THIS PART IS TAKEN FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF TNF]

Turkish Naval Forces' Missions
It is of fundamental importance for the Naval Forces to defend the homeland against probable maritime threats and consider country’s related interests.

Turkish Fleet Command's Missions
Mission of the Fleet Command is to maintain the readiness level of its units and provide effective use of the force.

Northern Sea Area Command's Missions
Mission of the Northern Sea Area Command is to maintain the readiness level of it’s units and provide logistics support to the ships within its responsibility area.

Southern Sea Area Command's Missions
Mission of the Southern Sea Area Command is to maintain the readiness level of it’s units and provide logistics support to the ships within its responsibility area.

Naval Training and Education Command's Missions
The mission of the Naval Training and Education Command is to carry out the training and education activities in accordance with the requirements of Naval Forces Command, to train and educate personnel in order to capable to use the current and projected waeapons, systems and devices to adopt devoloping and changing technology, who are loyal to ATATÜRK’s principles and reforms , educated, skilfull and have high level of maritime consciousness.

Vision of The Turkish Naval Forces
To have an effective naval force depending on national power, and to use this force to acquire Turkey’s interest and rights in world seas.

Mission of The Turkish Naval Forces
To protect and watch for the sovereignty, rights and interests of Turkey in surrounding seas.

Fundamental Values of The Turkish Naval Forces

• ADHERING TO THE PRINCIPLES AND REFORMS OF ATATURK,
• HAVING A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR DUTIES,
• BEING HONEST, DILIGENT, FAIR, SELF-DENYING AND ARDENT,
• ABSOLUTE OBEDIENCE TO LAWS AND SUPERIORS,
• CONSIDERING PERSONNEL MORALE AND MOTIVATION,
• OPEN TO CHANGE,
• HAVING A TEAM AND COHERENCE SPIRIT,
• BEING PERFECTIONIST,
• BEING OPEN,
• BEING INVESTIGATIVE, CURIOUS AND INQUISITIVE,
• TAKING INITIATIVE,
• TO INSTITUTIONALIZE,
• RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENT,
• GIVING IMPORTANCE TO SAVING,
• HAVING FORESIGHT,
• ADORING SEA AND SEAMANSHIP,
• BEING SELF-SACRIFICING,
• HAVING THE ABILITY TO DECIDE PROMPTLY AND CORRECTLY UNDER STRESS,
• HAVING HIGH BRAVERY,
• HAVING HIGH PHYSICAL POWER AND ENDURANCE.

@Penguin @jhungary @jaibi @Secur @Slav Defence @Aeronaut @WebMaster @asad71 @Joe Shearer @Dillinger @Manticore @Talon @Oscar @A.Rafay @F.O.X @gambit @Icarus @Alpha1 @Sinan @asad71

You know it really sucks when there are good posts out there and I cant give positive ratings.

 

[Neptune]

NEWS UPDATE:

1. Barbaros TMTG visited Nouakchott/MAURITANIA between 01-02 April 2014.

2. Within port visit;

a. On 01 April, Governor of Nouakchott Mr. M.Fall N'GUISSALY, Commander in Chief of Mauritanian Naval Forces Admiral Isselkou Cheikh El WELY, Mayor of Nouakchott Ms. Maty Mint HAMADY and Deputy Chief of General Staff, Mauritania were visited,

b. TCG GEDİZ was visited by the Turkish Ambassador to Nouakchott Mr. Musa KULAKLIKAYA, Governor of Nouakchott, the Mayor, the Commander in Chief of Mauritanian Naval Forces, Representative of Ministry of National Defence and Director of Nouakchott Port Operators.

c. 8 press members from 6 different media corporations, including Radio de Mauritania, Television de Mauritania, Presse Militaire, Anatolia Agency, TRT ARABIC, CHIGIT TV, attended the press conference held at the Turkish Embassy in Nouakchott.

ç. Diplomatic Representatives of foreign countries and military attaches, local representatives of UNICEF, WHO and Ministry of National Defence together with military and civil authorities in Nouakchott joined the reception hosted by the Commander of TMTG, Admiral (L) Ali Murat DEDE onboard TCG GEDİZ.

d. The Turkish Navy opened up its ship ,TCG GEDİZ, for public tour on 02 April 2014,

e. A large number of stationery supplies and school bags, provided by the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries, were distributed to 180 children.

f. The staff of Mauritanian Naval Forces received training on boarding, damage control and was informed about Multinational Maritime Security Centre of Excellence.

g. A great number of books sent by the cadets of Kuleli Military High School were submitted to the Turkish Embassy in Nouakchott in order to be distibuted to the people in need.

 

[Neptune]

 

[Hakan]

Submarine Hunters

Worlds fastest LCT

Turkish Marines

 

[RAMPAGE]

Guys any plans for an Aircraft Carrier ???

PN will also go for an AC as soon as our Defense budget hits $20-25 billion which would be by 2025 at max.

@Neptune @Sinan

 

[The Sultan Erdogan]

Guys any plans for an Aircraft Carrier ???

PN will also go for an AC as soon as our Defense budget hits $20-25 billion which would be by 2025 at max.

@Neptune @Sinan

Stop your delusions.

Also, I don't plan to induct any air craft carrier in my navy anytime soon. Atleast not in next 10 years.

I am planning to induct F-35s and LHD though...

 

[-SINAN-]

Nope, we don't.

 

[Neptune]

From submarine warfare exercise which was been conducted this week. DZKK MH-60R Seahawks also took part at the exercise.